BANA Minutes for July 8, 2019.

We decided to start posting our minutes on this blog and show the neighborhood what it is we do every month. Notice, we will not post the names of the attendees out of respect for privacy. 

We hope that you become a member of the Bon Air Neighborhood Association. We seek to be an effective advocate for the neighborhood. 

Bon Air Neighborhood Association (BANA), Inc.

July 8, 2019, 6:30 - 7:45pm

Bon Air Library

Call to Order at 6:30pm — Agenda copies distributed

Review of Minutes — Copies distributed as well as emailed; motion made, seconded & approved to accept

Treasurer’s Report — No additional income received as of July 5, 2019; one expense of $47.50 for insurance through June 25; balance of $613.08 as of 7/5/2019 (will be $521.08 after $92 PO Box rental check clears); FYI, debit card numbers (that Patrick Carrico thought might work with the new debit card) did not work; per phone call to Park FCU, Charlaine needs to come in to get the card activated; will do ASAP after meeting in case anyone has cash or a check for her to deposit

Ad Hoc Committee — Per July 7 informal meeting with Lois Judd, David Houvenagle prepared a Membership Spreadsheet which needs to be updated to indicate those who’ve paid dues

BANA President’s Blog Report — Google website called blogger.com provides statistics of views; noted negative news gets the most interest, e.g. recent murder got over 500 of 2627 total page views; next 2 blog posts will focus on National Night Out;  blog linked to BANA Facebook page & Nextdoor; will post Minutes (without attendees’ names, out of respect for their privacy concerns)

National Night Out — Tues, August 6, 6-7:30 (annually 1st Tues each Aug) — So far, sites include Glencreek Ln, Bashford Manor Bed & Breakfast, & possibly Commander Dr;  media will be notified

Goldsmith Ln Area Fire Hydrant Art (paintings) — Stephen Scott King (Bon Air resident) followed through with getting info about hydrants’ painting requirements (color & type of paint); brain-stormed painted hydrant ideas/themes (e.g. Dalmations, other dogs, etc.)

Buechel-Bon Air Business Networking Meeting — Initial interest meeting, sponsored by IPM Services & Age Transitions, to be held at 2300 Meadow Drive on July 31, 8:30-10AM; promotional flyer to be posted on BANA blog

Tax Forms — Charlaine will check into any forms due from BANA

Fundraising Possibilities — Charlaine’s list of ideas include 1) All-in-One Security’s offer to donate $200 to BANA for each new customer referral;  2) follow-up with past & current members to renew dues for 2020 from this point forward;  3) newsletter with ads from local businesses (noting there are expenses with that) or direct appeals to area businesses;  4) sell promotional &/or other items (e.g. Bon Air T-shirts, coupon or recipe books, etc.);  5) Pampered Chef fundraiser with 10-15% of sales going to BANA;  6) local restaurants’ fundraising night;  & 7) yard sale &/or indoor craft sale with fee to rent tables; pros & cons of these ideas were discussed but no decisions were made, noting the importance of promoting the value of BANA membership, both tangible & intangible (e.g. opportunities to meet w/ LMPD, Brent Ackerson or Jeff Noble, responsiveness to neighborhood problems & improvements et al benefits)

Adjournment at 7:45pm; next meeting Mon, August 12, 6:30pm at the Bon Air Library