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Keep Knoxville Beautiful

Board of Directors, Regular Meeting

Minutes for September 2006

Present: Tobertha Anderson, Mark Brown, Harold Byrd, Martha Dooley, Gary Drinnen, Scott Frith, Maxine Gunter, Dave Hood, Edythe McNabb, Darren Rhines, Susan Long, Judy Newby, Terry Faulkner, Sarah Surak, and Tim Wheeler.

Absent: Keith Austin, Dino Cartwright, Mark Cawood, David Collins, Stevan Curtis, Ray Clift, Neal Denton, Anne Felknor, Mary Lou Horner, Janet McGaha, Doug McGill, Sam Maynard, Cassandra McGee, Page Pratt, Jenny Raines, Sharon Webb, and Garrett Wagley

Staff:  Tom Salter, Jillian Gilbert and Stephanie Hood

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Harold Byrd at 12:15.  There was a quorum for the meeting. 11/19 regular directors were present.

Approval of the Minutes

Harold asked board members to review the minutes from the August 2006 board meeting.  Tim Wheeler made a motion to approve and Sarah Surak seconded the motion.  Approval was unanimous.

Special Presentation
Darren Rhines introduced KUB staff members Steve Noe and Larry Brown to present an update on the

President’s Report – Harold Byrd

Harold announced that Gary Loe has resigned from the board.  Because Gary is co-chairing Orchids & Onions Harold ask for a volunteer from the board to fill in with Sam Maynard to help lead this event.  There was a brief discussion of the duties remaining to be completed before the event.  Gary Drinnen volunteered to serve as co-chair. 

Executive Director's report – Tom Salter

Tom presented the Financial Statement and Summary for August 2006.  Tim Wheeler made a motion that we accept the financial statement, Sarah Surak seconded the motion. 

Activities Report - Tom Salter

Litter Prevention

·         Met with UT student James Whaley, a student interested in litter prevention activities at the university, and discussed ideas for future events and support that UT Recycling and Facilities services and KKB could provide, such as clean-up materials and resource support.

·         Began recruitment and media for Youth Advisory Board - leads from Central, Halls, South Doyle and Powell.

·         2006 Litter survey completed.

·         Made basic KKB speech to AmeriCorps Class of 2007, 19 members including basic information on KAB, KKB and litter prevention.

·         There were 2,995 website pageviews for August 2006.

Beautification

·         Submitted Orchids & Onions sponsorship letters to local businesses include Lowe’s, Office Depot, and Blue Ridge Developers.

Recycling

·         Began planning for making Sundown in the City a waste-free event - Began writing grant proposal to KAB for Sundown in the City event.

 

Membership

·         No significant membership activity in August.

Media

·         First O&O News Sentinel ads have appeared.

Other

·         KKB annual report and affiliate awards application were submitted on time.

Orchids & Onions Committee

Staff gave a report of the status of Orchids & Onions.  We have some sponsors, we still need others to make our fundraising goal.  Board members need to nominate properties for the Orchids & Onions Awards and individuals for the Hall of Fame and Community Service awards.  There was a consensus for the O&O committee meet, determine some nominees for the awards and the board will vote by email.  The O&O committee will meet September 12^th at Chesapeakes.

Unfinished/Ongiong Business

There was no unfinished or ongoing business.

New Business
There was no new business.

Meeting Times and Announcements

§         O&O nominations and sponsorships due ASAP

§         O&O table sponsors deadline is September 29^th

§         O&O deadline to reserve seats is October 4^th

§         O&O is banquet is Tuesday, October 10^th, 6:30 pm

§         Next regular board meeting, Knoxville Coca Cola Training Room, 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 5^th

§         Dedication of new Halls library  October 24^th, noon

Adjournment – Scott and Sarah made the motion to adjourn at 1:10.

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Sarah Surak, Secretary                                                             Date