Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Broad Street Trick-or-Treat
Halloween is almost here and everyone should be gearing up for the 1st Annual Broad Street Trick-or-Treat. It is my and the commitee's hope that everyone will participate by wearing a costume or passing out candy to those who participate. We are very excited as a number of activities have been planned from a dunking booth to a balloon artist and pumpkin decorating. The main event of course is the costume contest with prizes being provided by Happy Memories Fudge & More (more goodies for the lucky winners)! I can't wait to see you all there. This event will really showcase the power of the downtown business community to unite for the promotion of revitalization and family fun.
Halloween Meeting Minutes 10/27
DCG/ Halloween Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 27th, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
Present: Wade Luther, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Mei Bremer, Edwin Kohn, Brittany Stewart, Robert Dabney, and Jan Marsh.
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Assignments and Location
3. Ticketing
4. Volunteers
5. Time Schedule
6. Materials Needed
7. Other Items
8. Adjourn
Wade started the meeting off thanking everyone for attending
2. Assignments and location: Wade passed out handouts with the locations of the events and the number of volunteers needed per activity. Jan Marsh has secured at least 16 volunteers. The businesses coming from Rutledge can set up from Maxway to Rusty Davis’. We will confirm with a final check with business this week. Wade will email committee with a time and day to walk to the businesses.
3. Ticketing: We unanimously agreed that the tickets will be sold in $5.00 increments
( ie. 20 tickets for $5.00). Each activity will require a minimum of 2 tickets. The dunking booth will require 8 tickets as well as the cotton candy and water.
4. Volunteers: Jan Marsh has secured at least 16 volunteers will confirm and email Wade with the exact number.
5. Time Schedule: The committee will meet at the clock tower at 1:00 pm and we ask that the volunteers be at the clock tower at 1:30.The costume contest will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. The dance troop will perform 3 five minute routines.(3, 3:45 and 5)
6. Materials needed: Wade will check on the power hookup, purchase the bottle water, email Brittany with the program and line up for contest, and confirm with Elizabeth the prizes for the contest. Brittany will make the signs for the ticket tables. Make sure that all businesses put a sign in front of their tables with name of their business and the number of tickets needed for the activity they are providing. Jamie will pick up the prizes to hunt for, in the hay hunt.
7. Other items: Wade will confirm with the balloon artist. Jamie’s husband will man the dunking booth, and Robert will manage the scarecrow hands. Everyone seems really hyped about the event and confident that it will be successful.
8. Meeting adjourned
Meeting Minutes
October 27th, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
Present: Wade Luther, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Mei Bremer, Edwin Kohn, Brittany Stewart, Robert Dabney, and Jan Marsh.
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Assignments and Location
3. Ticketing
4. Volunteers
5. Time Schedule
6. Materials Needed
7. Other Items
8. Adjourn
Wade started the meeting off thanking everyone for attending
2. Assignments and location: Wade passed out handouts with the locations of the events and the number of volunteers needed per activity. Jan Marsh has secured at least 16 volunteers. The businesses coming from Rutledge can set up from Maxway to Rusty Davis’. We will confirm with a final check with business this week. Wade will email committee with a time and day to walk to the businesses.
3. Ticketing: We unanimously agreed that the tickets will be sold in $5.00 increments
( ie. 20 tickets for $5.00). Each activity will require a minimum of 2 tickets. The dunking booth will require 8 tickets as well as the cotton candy and water.
4. Volunteers: Jan Marsh has secured at least 16 volunteers will confirm and email Wade with the exact number.
5. Time Schedule: The committee will meet at the clock tower at 1:00 pm and we ask that the volunteers be at the clock tower at 1:30.The costume contest will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. The dance troop will perform 3 five minute routines.(3, 3:45 and 5)
6. Materials needed: Wade will check on the power hookup, purchase the bottle water, email Brittany with the program and line up for contest, and confirm with Elizabeth the prizes for the contest. Brittany will make the signs for the ticket tables. Make sure that all businesses put a sign in front of their tables with name of their business and the number of tickets needed for the activity they are providing. Jamie will pick up the prizes to hunt for, in the hay hunt.
7. Other items: Wade will confirm with the balloon artist. Jamie’s husband will man the dunking booth, and Robert will manage the scarecrow hands. Everyone seems really hyped about the event and confident that it will be successful.
8. Meeting adjourned
Monday, October 26, 2009
Alternatives
As was discussed in the last At-Large Membership meeting, please post your opinions with regard to what you think some alternatives for improving and revitalizing downtown Camden. Comments can range from easier access to builing facade grant monies, more crosswalks, more police presence, etc.
Thanks. I look forward to discussing these comments at our next meeting.
Wade
Thanks. I look forward to discussing these comments at our next meeting.
Wade
Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, & Threats
Please continue to post your comments with regard to the SWOT analysis exercise here. Remember this is a great way to get acclimated to the blog, which is a great resource for information regarding the Downtown Camden Guild.
Wade
Wade
Halloween Committee Meeting Minutes 10/19/09
DCG / Halloween Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce
Present: Wade Luther, Edward Hinson, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Edwin Kohn, Mei Bremer
Next meeting: October 26,2009
This was a very informal meeting. We recapped the events and the logistics of placing the events along Broad Street.
The dunking booth has been secured by the Elks Lounge in Lugoff
The Camden Police Department will be donating the cotton candy machine, and Edward Hinson volunteered to go to the training (to learn how to use the cotton candy machine)
The posters are ready to be divided and they will be done and taken to the school district by Tuesday for distribution. Lisa, Jamie, Robert and Mei will take the poster around to businesses on Tuesday after the “At-Large” meeting
Wade will be working on an Ordinance to present to the City Council for recommendations on the vendor issue. He will have it ready by Wednesday and the vote should be in by October 27th.
Jamie will follow up with Linda in reference to the DJ
Edward will donate the pumpkins for sale
Wade secured a balloon artist that will be paid through his existing budget
We will have a hay hunt in the alley way (will get prizes from the dollar tree)
We decided to go with the ticket idea for the events. The tickets will cost .25 per ticket.
Wade will follow up with Jan Marsh about the volunteers
The social gathering will be held tonight at 5:30-7:30.
Meeting was adjourned
Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce
Present: Wade Luther, Edward Hinson, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Edwin Kohn, Mei Bremer
Next meeting: October 26,2009
This was a very informal meeting. We recapped the events and the logistics of placing the events along Broad Street.
The dunking booth has been secured by the Elks Lounge in Lugoff
The Camden Police Department will be donating the cotton candy machine, and Edward Hinson volunteered to go to the training (to learn how to use the cotton candy machine)
The posters are ready to be divided and they will be done and taken to the school district by Tuesday for distribution. Lisa, Jamie, Robert and Mei will take the poster around to businesses on Tuesday after the “At-Large” meeting
Wade will be working on an Ordinance to present to the City Council for recommendations on the vendor issue. He will have it ready by Wednesday and the vote should be in by October 27th.
Jamie will follow up with Linda in reference to the DJ
Edward will donate the pumpkins for sale
Wade secured a balloon artist that will be paid through his existing budget
We will have a hay hunt in the alley way (will get prizes from the dollar tree)
We decided to go with the ticket idea for the events. The tickets will cost .25 per ticket.
Wade will follow up with Jan Marsh about the volunteers
The social gathering will be held tonight at 5:30-7:30.
Meeting was adjourned
At-Larage Meeting 10/20/09
DCG/ Members At-Large Meeting
Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Meeting held at 1011 Galleria
Next meeting: November 17th at 8:30 am
Agenda:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. SWOT Summary
3. Generate Alternatives
4. Upcoming Events and Projects
5. EC Proposals
6. Meeting Schedule
7. Adjournment
Wade started the meeting with welcoming and thanking everyone for attending. Then he introduced the Executive Board: President, Edwin Kohn, Vice President, Edward Hinson, Secretary, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Treasurer, Carroll Jellnik
2. SWOT Summary: Wade and Edward spoke on the importance of participating on the blog and giving their input on what they would like to see change downtown. To discuss what’s working and what’s not working. There were a few suggestions: crosswalks need to be addressed, and doing something with the vacant buildings
3. Generate alternatives: This ties into the SWOT exercise. Also the DPZ is coming to town
And this will be a great opportunity to see what they are planning for downtown and to give input on what’s happening or scheduled to take place.
4. Upcoming Events and Projects: Recapped the Halloween Event and everyone seemed excited.
Jamie touched on Girls Night, those plans are still being worked on.
Edward stated that any business that has something going on or would like to run their business on
Channel 39 may do so; just submit information to Edward Hinson. Edward also spoke with us
“Hands on Camden” he discussed the premise of the event and informed the members that it
is a project in the works.
DPZ will be in town from Wednesday until next Tuesday. Plans are open to the public at 5:00
at the Douglas Reed House(Fine Arts Center) and Tuesday at 5:00. They will also have a display
at the empty building next to Sam Kendall’s.
Shawn Putman spoke with us about what the city is trying to do with the “Smart Zoning” He also
told us that the parking lot (big lots) will be turned into a venue for concerts and other downtown
activities. He encourages each of to participate in the Charrette.
The after hours function was very nice, it received great reviews. The next one will be held in
January at The Old Armory Restaurant
5. Executive Proposals: Vendor Permit , Wade is working on a proposal of a ordinance that will
change the way that we operate during events in downtown.
Our fundraising will by events until bi-laws are written and voted on (we are searching for a
Attorney to help us )
Membership dues, and Public Policy will all be included in the bi-laws
6. Meeting Schedule:
November 3rd Executive Meeting @ 8:00
November 11th Programming Committee @ Crescent Grill
November 17th Members At Large @ 8:30 Galleria
November 23rd Administrative Committee @ 1011 Galleria
All committee meetings will now be held at 4:00 at the Crescent Grill, unless otherwise noted
7. Next Meeting Topics:
-SWOT summary
- Present Evaluation Criteria
-Feedback on Halloween
-Response to Vendor Permits
-Prep for Fall Cup and Christmas
-Actions Items EC
-Committee updates
Meeting was adjourned
Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Meeting held at 1011 Galleria
Next meeting: November 17th at 8:30 am
Agenda:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. SWOT Summary
3. Generate Alternatives
4. Upcoming Events and Projects
5. EC Proposals
6. Meeting Schedule
7. Adjournment
Wade started the meeting with welcoming and thanking everyone for attending. Then he introduced the Executive Board: President, Edwin Kohn, Vice President, Edward Hinson, Secretary, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Treasurer, Carroll Jellnik
2. SWOT Summary: Wade and Edward spoke on the importance of participating on the blog and giving their input on what they would like to see change downtown. To discuss what’s working and what’s not working. There were a few suggestions: crosswalks need to be addressed, and doing something with the vacant buildings
3. Generate alternatives: This ties into the SWOT exercise. Also the DPZ is coming to town
And this will be a great opportunity to see what they are planning for downtown and to give input on what’s happening or scheduled to take place.
4. Upcoming Events and Projects: Recapped the Halloween Event and everyone seemed excited.
Jamie touched on Girls Night, those plans are still being worked on.
Edward stated that any business that has something going on or would like to run their business on
Channel 39 may do so; just submit information to Edward Hinson. Edward also spoke with us
“Hands on Camden” he discussed the premise of the event and informed the members that it
is a project in the works.
DPZ will be in town from Wednesday until next Tuesday. Plans are open to the public at 5:00
at the Douglas Reed House(Fine Arts Center) and Tuesday at 5:00. They will also have a display
at the empty building next to Sam Kendall’s.
Shawn Putman spoke with us about what the city is trying to do with the “Smart Zoning” He also
told us that the parking lot (big lots) will be turned into a venue for concerts and other downtown
activities. He encourages each of to participate in the Charrette.
The after hours function was very nice, it received great reviews. The next one will be held in
January at The Old Armory Restaurant
5. Executive Proposals: Vendor Permit , Wade is working on a proposal of a ordinance that will
change the way that we operate during events in downtown.
Our fundraising will by events until bi-laws are written and voted on (we are searching for a
Attorney to help us )
Membership dues, and Public Policy will all be included in the bi-laws
6. Meeting Schedule:
November 3rd Executive Meeting @ 8:00
November 11th Programming Committee @ Crescent Grill
November 17th Members At Large @ 8:30 Galleria
November 23rd Administrative Committee @ 1011 Galleria
All committee meetings will now be held at 4:00 at the Crescent Grill, unless otherwise noted
7. Next Meeting Topics:
-SWOT summary
- Present Evaluation Criteria
-Feedback on Halloween
-Response to Vendor Permits
-Prep for Fall Cup and Christmas
-Actions Items EC
-Committee updates
Meeting was adjourned
Halloween Committee Meeting Minutes 10/12/09
DCG / Events and Planning/ Halloween Event Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce
Present: Brittany Stewart, Mei Bremer, Edward Hinson, Lisa Casey, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Amy Schofield, Edwin Kohn, Robert Dabney, Officer Mike Stone, and Jan Marsh
Next meeting: October 19, 2009, 3:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce
I. Open discussion of the event in its entirety
II. Adjournment
• The Poster was finalized and approved on Friday and is now at the printer. David’s Printing has graciously donated the postcards that will be distributed to the school as well as the posters for downtown businesses.
• Due to not being able to locate a dunking booth, that idea has been scraped until next time. (Could change if we can locate a booth)
• Robert Dabney will have a distribution schedule from the school district. We are looking to distribute it on or by the 23rd of Oct.
• Jan Marsh was given a list of churches to contact and she will contact them about posting the event in their church bulletins as well as requesting volunteers. Wade will email Jan with the press release on Monday October 19th.
• The posters will be ready for pick up on Wednesday October 14th.
• Lisa, Mei, Jamie and Robert will solicit businesses on Tuesday October 20. Wade will have the press release along with the talking points to us by the 19th.
• Brittany will check on a group called Alterna to possibly perform
• The Fire department will donate the popcorn popper and all the necessities.
• Truvista will do bags and cotton candy
• We will sale the popcorn, cotton candy and the water for a $1.00
• Lisa suggested that we solicit business to donate water that advertise their businesses (if applicable) Also Edward Hinson suggested that we ask Kershaw Health for a donation of water
• Wade will speak with Mr. Brunson about the sale of food in front of store fronts.
• Chief Brunson’s daughter will dance along with her dance group as entertainment
• Props: 12-20 bails of straw. Wade will contact SC Hay to see if they are willing to donate
• Wade will check with Wal-mart the day of the event about donating pumpkins, or any other consumables they are willing to donate.
• The alleyway, we are going to let the children decorate paper plates that will be placed inside the alleyway.
• Logistics: The Truvista truck will be located near the alleyway (which is beside Newman’s Furniture), the book mobile will be located near the bus station/ Merrill Lynch, and the DJ and activities will take place in the intersection of Broad and Rutledge Street.
• For businesses located on the side streets may come to Broad and set up a table, if they so desire; however, they must contact Wade to find the exact perimeter they can set up in. Also they will have a flyer to put their information on that they must place on their tables.(for safety purposes.)
• Jamie will submit a list of businesses participating.
• Edward Kohn will check to see if they can set up in front of Merrill Lynch
• Robert will contact the Habit store about using their front
II. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce
Present: Brittany Stewart, Mei Bremer, Edward Hinson, Lisa Casey, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Amy Schofield, Edwin Kohn, Robert Dabney, Officer Mike Stone, and Jan Marsh
Next meeting: October 19, 2009, 3:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce
I. Open discussion of the event in its entirety
II. Adjournment
• The Poster was finalized and approved on Friday and is now at the printer. David’s Printing has graciously donated the postcards that will be distributed to the school as well as the posters for downtown businesses.
• Due to not being able to locate a dunking booth, that idea has been scraped until next time. (Could change if we can locate a booth)
• Robert Dabney will have a distribution schedule from the school district. We are looking to distribute it on or by the 23rd of Oct.
• Jan Marsh was given a list of churches to contact and she will contact them about posting the event in their church bulletins as well as requesting volunteers. Wade will email Jan with the press release on Monday October 19th.
• The posters will be ready for pick up on Wednesday October 14th.
• Lisa, Mei, Jamie and Robert will solicit businesses on Tuesday October 20. Wade will have the press release along with the talking points to us by the 19th.
• Brittany will check on a group called Alterna to possibly perform
• The Fire department will donate the popcorn popper and all the necessities.
• Truvista will do bags and cotton candy
• We will sale the popcorn, cotton candy and the water for a $1.00
• Lisa suggested that we solicit business to donate water that advertise their businesses (if applicable) Also Edward Hinson suggested that we ask Kershaw Health for a donation of water
• Wade will speak with Mr. Brunson about the sale of food in front of store fronts.
• Chief Brunson’s daughter will dance along with her dance group as entertainment
• Props: 12-20 bails of straw. Wade will contact SC Hay to see if they are willing to donate
• Wade will check with Wal-mart the day of the event about donating pumpkins, or any other consumables they are willing to donate.
• The alleyway, we are going to let the children decorate paper plates that will be placed inside the alleyway.
• Logistics: The Truvista truck will be located near the alleyway (which is beside Newman’s Furniture), the book mobile will be located near the bus station/ Merrill Lynch, and the DJ and activities will take place in the intersection of Broad and Rutledge Street.
• For businesses located on the side streets may come to Broad and set up a table, if they so desire; however, they must contact Wade to find the exact perimeter they can set up in. Also they will have a flyer to put their information on that they must place on their tables.(for safety purposes.)
• Jamie will submit a list of businesses participating.
• Edward Kohn will check to see if they can set up in front of Merrill Lynch
• Robert will contact the Habit store about using their front
II. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
1st Annual Broad Street Trick-or-Treat
On Saturday, October 31st from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Halloween makes a return to Downtown Camden with the 1st Annual Broad Street Trick-or-Treat sponsored by the Downtown Camden Guild (DCG). Broad Street will be closed from Dekalb Street to York Street. Children of all ages are invited to dress up in their favorite costume and join the merchants of Downtown Camden on a quest for candy while trick-or-treating amongst the storefronts of Broad Street. In addition there will be a costume contest broken into five age groups with prizes provided by Happy Memories Fudge & More. There will be activities, such as arts and crafts, the bookmobile, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. Come and watch street performers amaze you and dance groups dazzle. To raise funds the DCG will be taking donations for popcorn, cotton candy, and bottled water. There will also be an opportunity to make a donation and dunk a few mystery guests in the dunking booth! Come show your support for Downtown Camden and your community during this wonderful fall afternoon event. According to Downtown Manager Wade Luther, “Events like these are vital in implementing the future vision of downtown Camden and contributing to our increased quality of life, making the City of Camden a wonderful place to live, work, and play.”
Monday, October 12, 2009
Events & Programs Committee Meeting Minutes
DCG / Events and Planning Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2009 at 8:00 am
Meeting held at the 1011 Galleria
Present: Linda Rogers, Dot Goodwin, Mei Bremer, Jamie Bennett-Bane and
Wade Luther
Next meeting: TBA
Agenda
1. Welcome
II. Status Report
• Broad Street Trick or Treat
• Christmas Tree Lighting
III. Committee Goals
• Event & Programs
• Event Pipeline
• After Hours
• Girls Night
• Concert Series
Community Involvement Program
• Hands on Camden
• Street Cleanup
• Recycling
IV. Adjournment
Wade started the meeting off by welcoming everyone attending and asked if the 8:00 time would work. All in attendance agreed that 8 am works.
Status Report:
We talked briefly about the Blues Festival. There were mixed reviews. The conversation came up regarding the vendors and the group was told that the Executive Board discussed it and that it will be brought up with City Council.
Broad Street Trick or Treat:
Linda Rogers secured Don Baker as the DJ for the event. He agreed to donate his time.
Robert Dabney will have the exact numbers for the posters for the school after his meeting with the school district.
Jamie discussed what had taken place at the Halloween Committee meeting.
Christmas Tree Lighting:
The ceremony will be at Monument Square on November 29 from 5-6. The total estimated cost will be between $7000-9,000. The archives and history building need contributions of $2500.00 of that cost.
II.
After Hours:
There will be at the Crescent Grill October 19, 2009 5-7:30. David Hamlet will donate light refreshments; however there will be a cash bar with happy hour prices.
Girls Night:
This will be for the ladies to have extended shopping hours (6-9).The focus will be for business owned and operated by women. There are still logistics that need to be worked on, but a possible date would be in November.
Concert Series:
Wade would like this to be added to our calendar of events for next year. This event will not interfere with any concerts given by other organizations.
III.
Hands on Camden:
A community involvement program where we pick a project around town and complete it. Then after the day is done we have a gathering. This is also being worked on.
Street Clean Up and the recycling
Details are still being worked on
IV.
Meeting was adjourned
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2009 at 8:00 am
Meeting held at the 1011 Galleria
Present: Linda Rogers, Dot Goodwin, Mei Bremer, Jamie Bennett-Bane and
Wade Luther
Next meeting: TBA
Agenda
1. Welcome
II. Status Report
• Broad Street Trick or Treat
• Christmas Tree Lighting
III. Committee Goals
• Event & Programs
• Event Pipeline
• After Hours
• Girls Night
• Concert Series
Community Involvement Program
• Hands on Camden
• Street Cleanup
• Recycling
IV. Adjournment
Wade started the meeting off by welcoming everyone attending and asked if the 8:00 time would work. All in attendance agreed that 8 am works.
Status Report:
We talked briefly about the Blues Festival. There were mixed reviews. The conversation came up regarding the vendors and the group was told that the Executive Board discussed it and that it will be brought up with City Council.
Broad Street Trick or Treat:
Linda Rogers secured Don Baker as the DJ for the event. He agreed to donate his time.
Robert Dabney will have the exact numbers for the posters for the school after his meeting with the school district.
Jamie discussed what had taken place at the Halloween Committee meeting.
Christmas Tree Lighting:
The ceremony will be at Monument Square on November 29 from 5-6. The total estimated cost will be between $7000-9,000. The archives and history building need contributions of $2500.00 of that cost.
II.
After Hours:
There will be at the Crescent Grill October 19, 2009 5-7:30. David Hamlet will donate light refreshments; however there will be a cash bar with happy hour prices.
Girls Night:
This will be for the ladies to have extended shopping hours (6-9).The focus will be for business owned and operated by women. There are still logistics that need to be worked on, but a possible date would be in November.
Concert Series:
Wade would like this to be added to our calendar of events for next year. This event will not interfere with any concerts given by other organizations.
III.
Hands on Camden:
A community involvement program where we pick a project around town and complete it. Then after the day is done we have a gathering. This is also being worked on.
Street Clean Up and the recycling
Details are still being worked on
IV.
Meeting was adjourned
Halloween Committee Meeting Minutes
DCG / Events and Planning/ Halloween Event Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce
Present: Brittany Stewart, Mei Bremer, Edward Hinson, Lisa Casey, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Amy Schofield, Edwin Kohn, Robert Dabney,
Next meeting: October 12, 2009, 3:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce
I. Agenda
• Event Overview
• Decision on Poster
• Open Discussion
• Schedule for next meeting
• Adjourn
II. Events Overview
• There will be a dunking booth, located on Broad Street near Newman
Furniture store.
• The DJ will be located between Rutledge and Broad
• Bookmobile will be located on the low end of broad near Merrill Lynch
• Truvista will be on the end of Broad near York street, passing out bags
• Activities will be Popcorn(donated by Monique’s Hair Salon) $1.00 per cup), DJ, Dunking booth($ 1.00 for 3 throws), Pumpkins or orange paper plates for coloring, costume contest, and store front contest
The costume contest will be judged in the following age groups:
• 0-2
• 3-6
• 7-11
• 12-16
• 17- up
There will be no pets allowed and Elizabeth Dixon of Happy Memories Fudge & More will donate the prizes
We will have a musical chairs type judging, with the judges in the middle.
Lisa Casey will over see the contest
Robert will talk to the schools about getting administrators or teachers to
participate in the dunking booth, and he will meet with the school board to
discuss poster distributions. Also Robert is working on the vacant stores
Brittany Stewart will have the finalized poster to Wade by Friday. Also she
will check on pumpkins from the pumpkin patch for a donation.
III. Decision on Poster
The poster was voted on with the modifications. Wade gave approval of final changes
IV. Open Discussion
Jan Marsh will be notified to get the volunteer information to us, Brittany
made the suggestion that the kids can get a Community Service certificate or letter for their participation.
We talked about what to do with the alleyway
Edward said that he would get the information to Jamie about the dunking booth.
Lisa will head up the committee that will distribute the posters to the businesses.
V. Schedule for the next meeting
Our next meeting will be October the 12 at 3:30. The Halloween committee will meet weekly until the day of.
VI. Meeting was adjourned
Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce
Present: Brittany Stewart, Mei Bremer, Edward Hinson, Lisa Casey, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Amy Schofield, Edwin Kohn, Robert Dabney,
Next meeting: October 12, 2009, 3:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce
I. Agenda
• Event Overview
• Decision on Poster
• Open Discussion
• Schedule for next meeting
• Adjourn
II. Events Overview
• There will be a dunking booth, located on Broad Street near Newman
Furniture store.
• The DJ will be located between Rutledge and Broad
• Bookmobile will be located on the low end of broad near Merrill Lynch
• Truvista will be on the end of Broad near York street, passing out bags
• Activities will be Popcorn(donated by Monique’s Hair Salon) $1.00 per cup), DJ, Dunking booth($ 1.00 for 3 throws), Pumpkins or orange paper plates for coloring, costume contest, and store front contest
The costume contest will be judged in the following age groups:
• 0-2
• 3-6
• 7-11
• 12-16
• 17- up
There will be no pets allowed and Elizabeth Dixon of Happy Memories Fudge & More will donate the prizes
We will have a musical chairs type judging, with the judges in the middle.
Lisa Casey will over see the contest
Robert will talk to the schools about getting administrators or teachers to
participate in the dunking booth, and he will meet with the school board to
discuss poster distributions. Also Robert is working on the vacant stores
Brittany Stewart will have the finalized poster to Wade by Friday. Also she
will check on pumpkins from the pumpkin patch for a donation.
III. Decision on Poster
The poster was voted on with the modifications. Wade gave approval of final changes
IV. Open Discussion
Jan Marsh will be notified to get the volunteer information to us, Brittany
made the suggestion that the kids can get a Community Service certificate or letter for their participation.
We talked about what to do with the alleyway
Edward said that he would get the information to Jamie about the dunking booth.
Lisa will head up the committee that will distribute the posters to the businesses.
V. Schedule for the next meeting
Our next meeting will be October the 12 at 3:30. The Halloween committee will meet weekly until the day of.
VI. Meeting was adjourned
1st Official Executive Committee Meeting Held
DCG / Executive Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Meeting held at the 1011 Galleria
Present: Edward Hinson, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Edwin Kohn, Carol Jellenik, Jonathan Bazinet, Nelson Lindsay, and Wade Luther
Next meeting: November 3, 2009, 8:00 a.m., TBA
I. Agenda
The meeting was opened by Wade Luther, City Manager. He thanked everyone for coming.
II. Discussion
1. Overview of Halloween Event:
Jamie read the minutes from the Halloween meeting. We discussed the
placement of activities and again the street closings. The rules of not being
able to have vendors.
2. Christmas Tree Lighting:
The event will be held on November 4, 2009. Wade submitted a proposal to
Jack Brantley and waiting on his decision. Our main goal for planning any
event is to make sure that we are coordinating with all entities that may
have a part in the decision making. Will be a two week event
3. Activities:
October 19, 2009 there will be a Social Function at the Crescent Grill for a
Meet and Greet for Downtown Business owners. From 6-9 Happy Hour
Prices for the cash bar)
Edward suggested that we think about a project called “Hands on
Camden”. This would consist of business coming together and cleaning up
Or doing some sort of community service. Then at the end have a
celebration. This will be brought up to the Events committee.
Edward Kohn, suggested that we focus on lobbying with the city council to
get them to agree to allow vendors on the street when there are functions
downtown because that was a complaint for the blues festival and a
concern of our group. Having vendors would generate funds for our
organization.
4. Budget/ Finance:
Suggestions made were Individual $15.00 Business, $30.00 and Corporate, $100.00. This is just a discussion a final decision will be made when we get the bylaws written. Also Wade will check with the City about where and how funds raised by us, will be available to us if we put it in the city’s account.
5. Marketing:
We need to decide on the branding for the group. DOCA is still on the table.
Will be discussed at the At-Large meeting
Brittany Stewart will work with Wade to come up with a LOGO.
Advertising that is available to us is: radio, tv and newspaper
6. Open discussion/ conclusion:
We must make sure that there is no overlapping with other organizations
We need definite names on the committee list
Procedure in street closings
Concentrate on Fundraising Driven Events
Meeting was adjourned
Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Meeting held at the 1011 Galleria
Present: Edward Hinson, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Edwin Kohn, Carol Jellenik, Jonathan Bazinet, Nelson Lindsay, and Wade Luther
Next meeting: November 3, 2009, 8:00 a.m., TBA
I. Agenda
The meeting was opened by Wade Luther, City Manager. He thanked everyone for coming.
II. Discussion
1. Overview of Halloween Event:
Jamie read the minutes from the Halloween meeting. We discussed the
placement of activities and again the street closings. The rules of not being
able to have vendors.
2. Christmas Tree Lighting:
The event will be held on November 4, 2009. Wade submitted a proposal to
Jack Brantley and waiting on his decision. Our main goal for planning any
event is to make sure that we are coordinating with all entities that may
have a part in the decision making. Will be a two week event
3. Activities:
October 19, 2009 there will be a Social Function at the Crescent Grill for a
Meet and Greet for Downtown Business owners. From 6-9 Happy Hour
Prices for the cash bar)
Edward suggested that we think about a project called “Hands on
Camden”. This would consist of business coming together and cleaning up
Or doing some sort of community service. Then at the end have a
celebration. This will be brought up to the Events committee.
Edward Kohn, suggested that we focus on lobbying with the city council to
get them to agree to allow vendors on the street when there are functions
downtown because that was a complaint for the blues festival and a
concern of our group. Having vendors would generate funds for our
organization.
4. Budget/ Finance:
Suggestions made were Individual $15.00 Business, $30.00 and Corporate, $100.00. This is just a discussion a final decision will be made when we get the bylaws written. Also Wade will check with the City about where and how funds raised by us, will be available to us if we put it in the city’s account.
5. Marketing:
We need to decide on the branding for the group. DOCA is still on the table.
Will be discussed at the At-Large meeting
Brittany Stewart will work with Wade to come up with a LOGO.
Advertising that is available to us is: radio, tv and newspaper
6. Open discussion/ conclusion:
We must make sure that there is no overlapping with other organizations
We need definite names on the committee list
Procedure in street closings
Concentrate on Fundraising Driven Events
Meeting was adjourned
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
At-Large Meeting Minutes Sept. 29th
DCG At Large- Meeting
Meeting Minutes
September 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Meeting held at 1011 Galleria
Present: See attached sign in sheet
Next meeting: October 20, 2009, 8:30 a.m., 1011 Galleria
I. Agenda
Welcome
Vision Statement Vote
SWOT Exercise
Upcoming Events and Projects
Interim Officers
Committee Organizations
Meeting Schedule
Adjourn
The meeting was opened by Wade Luther, Downtown Manager. He introduced himself as well as guests attending and he concluded the opening with a thank you to the members for coming.
II. Vision Statement Vote
18 Members voted in approval of the Vision Statement
III. SWOT Exercise
The SWOT exercise is a tool to help recognize the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing downtown Camden.
Wade asked everyone to go to the blog and post their ideas, thoughts, and concerns.
Example given by Wade: Tourism is a strength; Trees are a weakness
Participating in this exercise will implement changes in downtown.
IIII. Upcoming Events and Projects
Blues Festival Oct. 1-3
After Hours Event for DCG members at the Crescent Grill Oct. 19
Halloween- Broad Street Trick or Treat
Fall Cup ( formerly the Colonial Cup)
Monument Square Lighting November 29th
Christmas Lighting December 4 City Hall
Nutcracker at Fine Arts Center Week of Dec. 4
Wade suggests that businesses have extended hours during this time.
Projects:
City Sponsored: Robert C. Lesser (analysis)
_Fair-Campbell Streets
York to DeKalb
Shawn Putman-Planning Manager – spoke about DPZ and their purpose
-Street- scape for Broad Street
-parking lot rehab bound by Market St./Rutledge St.
-venue for events will be placed in the design of parking lot
-invited all to attend the charret to which will be held next to Sam Kendall’s
on October 20 -28.
V. Interim Officers
Executive Officers
President: Edwin Kohn
Vice President: Edward Hinson
Secretary: Jamie Bennett-Bane
Treasurer: Carole Jellenik
Counsel/ Accounting: TBD
Downtown Directors:
Directors of Arts: Dot Goodwin
Director of Retail: Linda Braham
Director of Service: Gail Carter
Director of Dining: Jonathan Bazinet
Ex-Officio Officers:
Equine Community Liaison: Hope Cooper
Fine Arts Center Liaison: Kristen Cobb
Historic Camden Liaison: Joanna Craig
Carolina Motorsports Park Liaison: Brian Smith
City of Camden Liaison: Wade Luther
Kershaw County Chamber Liaison: Liz Horton
Kershaw County Economic Development Liaison: Nelson Lindsay
Kershaw County Library: Amy Schofield
V. Committee Organizations:
Executive Board will meet first Tuesday of every month
Events and Planning will meet Oct 7 at 8:30
Fundraising and Budget will meet second Wednesday of every month
Marketing and Advertising will meet the third Wednesday of every month
Policy and Public Affairs will meet fourth Wednesday of every month
At-large Meeting is Tuesday Oct 20th 8:30 am
VI. Meeting was adjourned
Meeting Minutes
September 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Meeting held at 1011 Galleria
Present: See attached sign in sheet
Next meeting: October 20, 2009, 8:30 a.m., 1011 Galleria
I. Agenda
Welcome
Vision Statement Vote
SWOT Exercise
Upcoming Events and Projects
Interim Officers
Committee Organizations
Meeting Schedule
Adjourn
The meeting was opened by Wade Luther, Downtown Manager. He introduced himself as well as guests attending and he concluded the opening with a thank you to the members for coming.
II. Vision Statement Vote
18 Members voted in approval of the Vision Statement
III. SWOT Exercise
The SWOT exercise is a tool to help recognize the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing downtown Camden.
Wade asked everyone to go to the blog and post their ideas, thoughts, and concerns.
Example given by Wade: Tourism is a strength; Trees are a weakness
Participating in this exercise will implement changes in downtown.
IIII. Upcoming Events and Projects
Blues Festival Oct. 1-3
After Hours Event for DCG members at the Crescent Grill Oct. 19
Halloween- Broad Street Trick or Treat
Fall Cup ( formerly the Colonial Cup)
Monument Square Lighting November 29th
Christmas Lighting December 4 City Hall
Nutcracker at Fine Arts Center Week of Dec. 4
Wade suggests that businesses have extended hours during this time.
Projects:
City Sponsored: Robert C. Lesser (analysis)
_Fair-Campbell Streets
York to DeKalb
Shawn Putman-Planning Manager – spoke about DPZ and their purpose
-Street- scape for Broad Street
-parking lot rehab bound by Market St./Rutledge St.
-venue for events will be placed in the design of parking lot
-invited all to attend the charret to which will be held next to Sam Kendall’s
on October 20 -28.
V. Interim Officers
Executive Officers
President: Edwin Kohn
Vice President: Edward Hinson
Secretary: Jamie Bennett-Bane
Treasurer: Carole Jellenik
Counsel/ Accounting: TBD
Downtown Directors:
Directors of Arts: Dot Goodwin
Director of Retail: Linda Braham
Director of Service: Gail Carter
Director of Dining: Jonathan Bazinet
Ex-Officio Officers:
Equine Community Liaison: Hope Cooper
Fine Arts Center Liaison: Kristen Cobb
Historic Camden Liaison: Joanna Craig
Carolina Motorsports Park Liaison: Brian Smith
City of Camden Liaison: Wade Luther
Kershaw County Chamber Liaison: Liz Horton
Kershaw County Economic Development Liaison: Nelson Lindsay
Kershaw County Library: Amy Schofield
V. Committee Organizations:
Executive Board will meet first Tuesday of every month
Events and Planning will meet Oct 7 at 8:30
Fundraising and Budget will meet second Wednesday of every month
Marketing and Advertising will meet the third Wednesday of every month
Policy and Public Affairs will meet fourth Wednesday of every month
At-large Meeting is Tuesday Oct 20th 8:30 am
VI. Meeting was adjourned
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
