PRESENT: Deborah Reynolds, Andy Boettcher, Bob Will, Chip Berquist, Bob Trenkamp, Denise Cagle, Karen Burton and Melanie McNulty.

The Board of Directors met at 8:15 a.m. at Angelo’s Restaurant on Winton Road.

The meeting was called to order at 8:25 by President Deborah Reynolds.

Treasurer’s Report — Bob Will had the following report:

Balance as of last Board Meeting - $2,939.77

Income - 320.18

Expenses - 409.89

Current balance - $2,850.06

Communications Report — Chip Berquist reported that the flyer for the Business Expo would go out today. Newsletter articles must be sent to Chip by Friday, June 28.

Program Report — Denise Cagle has a tentative speaker from the Ohio Consumer Council for the July general meeting. For the September meeting she is planning to ask a consultant currently working on the Winton Road corridor (zoning overlay district and streetscape plan) speak or invite candidates for the elections in November to speak.

Membership Report — Andy Boettcher will be visiting local businesses to promote the Springfield Township Business Association. He will also talk about the upcoming Business Expo. Andy reported that the Wyoming Business Association sponsors the Concerts on the Green series. The Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce joined together with Springdale and Evendale to form a larger chamber. The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce is trying to promote Forest Fair Mall. They have one monthly luncheon meeting with a speaker. A group of about 30 attend.

Business Expo — Karen Burton reported that a letter is going out on Monday to tell local businesses about the Expo. Karen and Melanie McNulty will put up flyers around Springfield Township promoting Groovin’ at the Grove and the Expo. Donations are being solicited for door prizes, with winners to be announced on stage that night. Andy Boettcher will solicit his business contacts for the grand prize. This will possibly be a weekend stay at a local hotel. STBA will purchase a gift certificate to a restaurant to go with the hotel stay. Each booth can offer its own raffle also.

Strategic Plan — Deborah Reynolds that action on the strategic plan is tabled until later this year or early next year.

1. President Reynolds revisited the advantages of being a STBA member. She is asked by business owners frequently, what the advantages are. All agree we need new members and must give them reasons to join and become involved. STBA has a small time feel. Perhaps STBA can align with other associations in the area. Township businesses should use other township businesses if they are good. Deborah suggested we revisit the association’s mission and include the mission statement on all literature that goes out. We must do more networking with other businesses and promote each other’s business. Bob Trenkamp suggested that Deborah talk about this at the next general meeting. Chip Berquist said the Forest Park Chamber joined the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance two years ago. Ms. Reynolds will contact them. Deborah also suggested that the STBA should sponsor a happy hour/open house for all businesses in Springfield Township. People could RSVP if coming. The purpose would be for business networking and promoting the STBA. The association will combine the member picnic with the open house for all businesses. Deborah will look into possible places to have it. Suggestions are: Brentwood Swim Club, Winton Woods or Evergreen.
2. Bob Trenkamp and Andy Boettcher will meet about setting criteria for requests for donations. They were not able to get together since the last board meeting.
3. Bob Trenkamp also reported that he has requested a zoning change for the land next to his current property. He plans to construct a new office building there.

New Business — None at this time.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40. The next general meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 11:30 at Sibcy Cline, 9250 Winton Road.

Respectfully submitted,

Melanie McNulty

Corresponding Secretary