KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, March 17, 2006

 

Place: Blondie’s Restaurant.  Meeting called to order by Vice President Jeff Harris.

Present: Barb Heard, Ruth Bramhall, Todd Rosenbach, Marv & Myrtle Keizur, Ann Waldo, Marty Marcus, Lois McMahan, Joyce Tovey, Ed Taylor, Joe Rhea, Patty Cole and Frank Shirley from Toastmasters, Kip Bond, Al Yanity, Phil Bauer, Ross Bischoff, Mark Plummer, Shane Plummer, Sheri Simpson, Sheryl Mirenta, Jerry Davis and Jud Morris.

Guest Speakers: Denise and Mike Hays gave an interesting report on their plans to remodel and reopen the Longbranch Mercantile hopefully by July 2007.

Secretary’s Report/Corres: No report. Treasurer’s Report: No report.

Old Business/Committees:

  1. Marketing Committee- Jeff reported that there is only one viable proposal for the website project.  He also said our community sign location has a shorelines issue that Terry Lee is trying to work through.
  2. KP Community Council – Frank Shirley said a timber-harvesting forum would be held on March 23rd at 7:00pm at the Lutheran Church.  Also mentioned was a Gold Key Award to citizens and businesses that want to help during emergencies
  3. KP Comprehensive Plan Committee – Jeff reported they are working on a draft for transportation policies.  Next meeting is March 29th.
  4. KP Community Fair – Ruth reported the flyers were sent to vendors.  Jeff has sponsor packages.  The definition of “sponsorship” between the fair and the KP News will be addressed.
  5. Gig Harbor Committee Reports – No report.
  6. Road Clean Up – Bek will contact Michelle as to the next planned date.
  7. Scholarship Committee – Barb reported the committee having difficulty choosing two recipients because so many students were deserving, so they chose 4 recipients @ $250 each.

 

Other: Frank Shirley and Patty Cole made a presentation on the Toastmasters organization, where people practice the art of speaking, learning, and listening.  They meet the first and third Mondays at G.H. United Methodist Church.  Mark and Shane Plummer from Earth Crafters, Inc. made a presentation about an on-site sanitation project in Africa that they will be helping to build, and are trying to raise funds for the components. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.  It was also mentioned that writing materials are badly needed.

New Business:  - None

Individual Reports:

Ann Waldo from Bayshore Garden Club said two members turned 90 years old.  Marty will have a booth at the KP Community Livable Fair. Kip from the Peninsula Market will be having a buffalo meat sale at the end of the month.  Ed’s Westwynd Motel has 1&2 bedroom suites. Jerry Davis has U-Hauls (coming) & animal pens available. Joe said that Lake Kathryn Village is following the rules on handicap parking decals and signs.  He is still working with the engineer on the traffic light.  Mark said Earth Crafters has large equipment available for emergencies. Sheri said business has been booming this last year.  Marv is busy with the tax season and said the Citizen of the Year Dinner was a success.  Tim Kezele was the winner.  Barb from Sound Credit Union said they now have e-statements available.  Lois is having a birthday party fundraiser on April 27th at 7:00pm at Miracle Ranch. Al Yanity from the Citizens Against Crime Citizens Patrol has applications for interested parties. Ross Bischoff has park appreciation day posters.  Phil Bauer from the KP Civic Center reminded everyone of the upcoming Crab Feed on April 1st (no sales at the door).  Mike Hays, representing the KP Fair said, “Sponsorship for the fair only happens through the fair”.  Todd from LPL Financial Services reminded everyone of the tax advantages from IRAs and other investments available.  Joyce from Windermere Realty said real estate is still a good investment.  Ruth reminded everyone of the upcoming Sportsmen’s Breakfast on April 30th.  She is looking for raffle items for the KP Fair also. Lynn from Blondie’s is forming Wine Tasting and Tequila Tasting clubs.

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Breakfast                                Homeport Restaurant                Friday, April 7               7:30am

Lunch                                      Blondie’s Restaurant                 Friday, April 21             12:00pm

 

 

Meeting Adjourned: Approximately 1:35 PM

Respectfully Submitted: Barbara Heard