June 18, 2008 Minutes

Nob Hill General Meeting Minutes

June 18, 2008

8:30-9:30am

Holiday Inn Express

The meeting was called to order by Kay Wolfe:

1. Introductions were made around the room. (21 in attendance)

Kay announced that there were 3 board positions open and asked for interested parties to contact her or the board.

Gina Cole gave an update on the Food Box Emergency Drive. 20 businesses participated, $1200 was raised and 4000 lbs of food were collected.- a great success! NW Ministries wants to expand the program to include pantries in low income high rises and a backpack of kid-friendly food for the low income kids at Chapman school to be taken home on Fridays.

2. Fall Fest: Kay handed out a packet of info for the Fall Fest. This year's event will be on September 20 from 11-7pm at Wallace Park. We are looking for sponsors, booth participation and auction items.

3. ComedySportz: Patrick presented info regarding the Comedy World Championships from July 28-Aug 3 which will bring in over 100 out of town guests into the Nob Hill area. Opportunities for Sponsorship in the Red Book- by businesses in the Nob Hill area. Check out their website for full info.

4. Human Capitol/Steven Schwary was unable to present as scheduled.

5. Oregonian advertising opportunities-The Oregonian is producing magazines that are tied to specific demographics- Ultimate NW- for high net worth customers, home and gardens northwest for garden enthusiasts, and MIX for young foodies. Opportunities to advertise in the demographic that works best for your business.

A group ad for the Nob Hill sidewalk sale at a reduced rate was presented by Wendy Downs from the Oregonian. A business needs to be a member of Nob Hill Association in order to qualify. Tomorrow is the deadline for participation. The group ad will appear in the In Portland and the SW Weekly insert before the sale.

Other business: Sewer update- the Flanders project has started between 23d and 24th and will last a month. The closure on 24th is a water project- not sewer.

NW Ministries invites everybody to get to know the emergency food box program by attending a Loaves and Fishes lunch on Sept 9. Call 503-413-5528 for info and reservations. $10 raffle tickets available for a Sept 20 auction.

The summer concerts in the park series will be starting in Nob Hill July 10 with Chata Addy at Wallace Park. Couch Park will have concerts starting Aug 7 with The Stolen Sweets.

Kay adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted, Loreen Officer, Secretary