Meeting Minutes from August 11, 2009

Meeting Minutes
Downtown Camden Merchant Association
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
8:30 AM
1011 Galleria

Attendees: Jonathon Bazinet; Dot Goodwin; Lisa Adams; Amy Scofield; Pat Herlong; Linda Branham; Steve Van Horn; Dennis Stuber; Shawn Putnam; Wade Luther

I. Introduction of Members
II. Introduction of Downtown Manager
III. Oranizational Structures of Other Merchant Associations
a. Committee Systems
i. Marketing
ii. Membership
iii. Appearance
iv. By-laws
1. Ask City Manager about potential for non-profit designation – Action Item: Wade Luther
v. Strategic Planning
IV. Marketing Opportunities
a. Logo/slogan
b. Target markets
i. 4 major events
ii. Northeast columbia
iii. Equestrian
iv. Motorsports racing
v. Hunters
V. Discussion of Name
a. “Camden Village Project”
b. “Camden Revolution”
c. “Destination Camden”
d. “Venture Camden”
VI. Discussion of Mission/Goals
a. Re-Draft Mission and Goals – Action Item: Wade Luther
VII. Closing Remarks

Minutes taken by WL

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 15th, 2009; 1011 Galleria; 8:30 AM