MONTHLY MEETING
MOORESTOWN COMMUNITY HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2007 – 8:00 AM
Membership Present: Julia Wittenberg (FMS Bank), Harry Koons, Jenny Ryan (Cherry Hill Volvo), John Ginley (Wharton Mortgage Group), Diane Fuhrer (Newsweekly), Kathy Logue (Liberty Bell Bank), Jennifer Cunningham (Idea Lab), Carol Arthurs (Balanced Chiropractic), Denise Jasinski (Long & Forester Real Estate), Jeannie O’Connor (Cornerstone Bank), Daniel Lawler (Lord & Taylor), Stacie Funk (SJ Magazines), Jeanette Habina (Susquehanna Bank), Carolann Frederick (A Bell Termite & Pest Control), Bill Wares ( Jersey Central Insurance), Michelle Arnold (Prudential Fox & Roach), Eileen Marcelis ( Green Leaf Retirement Home), Larry Pagano (Travel Advantage), Bonnie Major (Curve’s), Mark Morgan (Moorestown Theater Company), Dennis Marks (Sir Speedy Printing), Jake Der Hagopian (Economic Development Advisory Committee), Myles Carroll (Liberty Bell Bank), Steve Chepurly (Beechwood Landscape), Stephanie Pilson ( Brandywine Assisted Living At Moorestown Estates), Tom Natale ( Herron & Linn Real Estate), Holly Meyers ( Abundant Health), C Green ( C Green Co), Tom Skeckels ( Sheckels Creations)
Call To Order:
President Mark Morgan called the meeting to order in the Community House Garden Room at 8:00 AM.
Breakfast Sponsor:
Mark Morgan thanked Jenny Ryan and Green Apple Bistro for hosting April’s breakfast.
Approval of Minutes:
Julia Wittenberg distributed the minutes for Jan Holloway.
Introductions:
Each attendee then introduced themselves and their business.
Financial Report: Treasurer Harry Koons reported a balance of $34,000.00 in the money market account. Harry also reported there were 201 paid members for 2007.
Mayors Report: Jake Der Hagopain filled in for Kevin Aberant. Mr. Der Hagopian is from the economic committee he gave the membership an update on the “Visioning Project. He spoke about parking & outdoor seating, online workshops, Planner – Tony Nelson to make presentation to community TBA, and also spoke about the RT 38 corridor. He also spoke about the alcohol referendum that will be out in Nov 07’.
Guest Speaker: Maryanne Alerdi, SJ Magazine – covered family issues ex. parenting, seniors and community issues. Maryanne Alerdi also spoke about Burlington, Gloucester, and Camden Counties.
Committee Reports:
a. Executive Committee: Chair – Mark Morgan (MTC); Vice Chair – Brian Cooper (Homecomings Financial)
b. Event Sponsorship: Chair – Kathy Logue; Vice Chair - ?
i. Autumn in Moorestown – Sponsor Liberty Bell Bank
ii. Moorestown Day – Sponsor Susquehanna Patriot Bank
iii. Candlelight Night – Sponsor Cornerstone Bank
iv. Easter Egg Hunt- Sponsor FMS Bank?????
v. Halloween Parade- Wachovia
vi. Kathy reported that their was 14 sponsors in 2007 vs. 5 from 2006.
c. Marketing: Chair – Jenny Ryan; Vice Chair ?
i. “Co-operative” Advertising Plan
ii. 2007 Membership Directory Draft
iii. Update advertising to push events.
d. Membership: Chair – Mark Morgan (Moorestown Theater Co); Vice Chair – Randy Abidin (Moorestown.com)
i. All new 2006 Members on Website; Proof versus 2006 Directory (Michelle Arnold is assisting)
ii. How do we get 2006 Directories to current membership? (Mail with 2007 Renewal Notice)
iii. How do we solicit non-members? (Past MBA members, non-members, Mall Businesses, etc.)
iv. Website moorestown.com / MBA is user friendly
v. Businesses & Logos should be listed on MBA website
e. Program / Hospitality: Chair – Jan Holloway (FMS Bank); Vice Chair – ?
1. May Meeting Host: Bill Wares (Jersey Central Insurance)
2. June Meeting Host: Michelle Arnold (Prudential Fox & Roach)
3. September Meeting Host- Denise Long & Forster
f. Scholarship: Chair – Harry Koons; Vice Chair – Bobbie Hannmann (Educational Consultant)
g. Others:
1. Awards Dinner/Honorary Trustees
2. Earth Day/Town
3. Clean-Up Day (4.22);
4. Government Affairs; Planning
h. Events:
i. 10.14 – 11th Autumn In Moorestown: Chair – Gina Zegel; Vice. Chair – Diane Fuhrer;
ii. 10.28 – 2nd Halloween Parade: Chair – Laura Cooper (Volunteer), Vice Chair –?
iii. 11.02 – 30th Candlelight Night: Chair – Brian Cooper (Homecomings Fin.), Vice Chair – ?;
iv. 03.29 – 9th Easter Egg Hunt: Chair - Brian Cooper (Homecoming Fin.); Vice Chair - Eileen Marcelis (Green Leaf) Volunteers hid 4000 eggs, great publicity, ran smoothly, banner up in time, next year expand activities.
v. 06.02 – 31st Moorestown Day: Chair – Michelle Arnold (Prdntl Fox Roach); Vice Chair – Diane Fuhrer (Newsweekly); 65 spots currently reserved, still more open spots
vi. 6.16 – Moorestown Night @ The Phillies: Chair Mark Morgan: June 16th @ 3:55 pm, Major will throw first pitch, Theatre company to sing national anthem.
Old Business:
i. Art Walk: April 13 – October
j. Moorestown “Money” (Similar to Collingswood “Cash”- Gift Certificate used anywhere in town) – Mark Morgan (Moorestown Theater Company)
k. Relationship with MHS Future Business Leaders Of America – Tim O’ Reilly (MHS FBLA Advisor) Internship vs. volunteers
New Business:
k. Add 9th Executive Member – Michelle Arnold voted in
Around The Table: (N/A)
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
7:30 AM – Executive Committee
8:00 AM – General Membership
i. Breakfast Host: May Meeting Host: Bill Wares (Jersey Central Insurance)
ii. Guest Speaker: NA
iii. Adjournment (Approximately 9 AM): President Mark Morgan (Moorestown Theater Company)
Respectfully Submitted,
Jan Holloway, Secretary