DCG / Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting Minutes
November 09, 2009 held at 1011 Galleria 8:30 a.m.
Present: Wade Luther, Edward Hinson, and Edwin Kohn
Next meeting: December 1, 2009
This is a short summary of the Executive Board meeting.
· Reminder for Monday meeting review of Broad Street Trick or Treat, 3:30 Chamber
· Purpose of event was to build a sense of community
· Post comments on Blog
Christmas Tree lighting, the winner of the coloring contest will throw the “switch” with the Mayor
· Program Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 4:00 at the Price House
· Admin Committee meets 4th Wednesday of the month
· At Large meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the Month, the 17th 8:30, Ten Eleven Galleria
· Edward action item – give Wade a copy of artist rendering for the new parking lot project
· Peddler Permit did not make it in to the agenda, the City is looking at the idea for a “3 Day” , “Special Event” permit
Themes for future events
1. Dogs Days of Summer
2. Indian Summer (late summer/fall), reference King Haigler
Things under consideration for new event site
1. Soil Testing
2. Water System Capacity/Draining
Funds are reserved & money budgeted
· Edward Action Item – get Wade of the video for the Broad Street Trick or Treat for presentation – At Large meeting on the 17th
Christmas Parade
· Work on Coupon booklet idea
Hospitality Fees will be used to create a professional brochure
Edward action item – meet with an attorney to provide legal council
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30
Notes submitted by Edward Hinson
Monday, November 30, 2009
Halloween Committee Final Meeting Minutes for 2009
DCG/ Final Halloween Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Present: Wade Luther, Mei Bremer, Marty Herman, Brittany Stewart, Edward Hinson, Lisa Marsh, and Lt. Mike Stone
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Feedback
3. Pro’s / Con’s
4. Areas for improvement
5. Ideas for next year
6. Involvement of Kershaw Health
7. Schedule for next year
8. Next Meeting
9. Other Business
10. Adjourn
Wade started the meeting by congratulating the committee on a job well done. He continued by saying that from the feedback that he received was all positive. However there was one complaint that he received and it was received from The Camden Antique Market. She sent an email stating that she was disappointed that she didn’t do as much business as she would have liked. Aside from that Wade was very satisified.
Each committee member gave feedback from people that they spoke to. The overall opinion was that it was wonderful and people are looking forward to it next year. There was two complaints and they were it wasn’t long enough and the horse drawn carriage being in the area where small children were. Also we had several people who inquired how they could get involved.
Pros: Cons:
Well attended Lack of participation from all downtown businesses
Exposure Bathroom availability
Businesses now want to participate Time of event for number of activities
Provided a safe trick or treat for families
Areas for improvement:
Again the time, making sure that we have restrooms available, participation in organization and committees, placement of activities, ie. bands, activities placed in middle of the street, and having tickets available on both ends of broad.
Ideas for next year:
Adding the horsedrawn carriage, vendors, and porta-jons.
Duplicate activities on both ends of Broad
We need more volunteers
We collectively agreed that we should not be involved with Kershaw Healths event. We need to keep it separate.
Schedule for next year:
The Saturday before Halloween will be our date yearly.
Other Business:
Charrette Town Green
Market Analysis will be completed by the end of the week
Jockey screens for downtown the weekend of the cup. Logistics are still being worked out.
Coupon book handed out durning the Christmas parade on December 12th has not been finalized.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm
The next meeting for the Programming Committee (combined) will be at 4:00 at the Price House on November11,2009
Meeting Minutes
November 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Present: Wade Luther, Mei Bremer, Marty Herman, Brittany Stewart, Edward Hinson, Lisa Marsh, and Lt. Mike Stone
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Feedback
3. Pro’s / Con’s
4. Areas for improvement
5. Ideas for next year
6. Involvement of Kershaw Health
7. Schedule for next year
8. Next Meeting
9. Other Business
10. Adjourn
Wade started the meeting by congratulating the committee on a job well done. He continued by saying that from the feedback that he received was all positive. However there was one complaint that he received and it was received from The Camden Antique Market. She sent an email stating that she was disappointed that she didn’t do as much business as she would have liked. Aside from that Wade was very satisified.
Each committee member gave feedback from people that they spoke to. The overall opinion was that it was wonderful and people are looking forward to it next year. There was two complaints and they were it wasn’t long enough and the horse drawn carriage being in the area where small children were. Also we had several people who inquired how they could get involved.
Pros: Cons:
Well attended Lack of participation from all downtown businesses
Exposure Bathroom availability
Businesses now want to participate Time of event for number of activities
Provided a safe trick or treat for families
Areas for improvement:
Again the time, making sure that we have restrooms available, participation in organization and committees, placement of activities, ie. bands, activities placed in middle of the street, and having tickets available on both ends of broad.
Ideas for next year:
Adding the horsedrawn carriage, vendors, and porta-jons.
Duplicate activities on both ends of Broad
We need more volunteers
We collectively agreed that we should not be involved with Kershaw Healths event. We need to keep it separate.
Schedule for next year:
The Saturday before Halloween will be our date yearly.
Other Business:
Charrette Town Green
Market Analysis will be completed by the end of the week
Jockey screens for downtown the weekend of the cup. Logistics are still being worked out.
Coupon book handed out durning the Christmas parade on December 12th has not been finalized.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm
The next meeting for the Programming Committee (combined) will be at 4:00 at the Price House on November11,2009
At-Large Membership November Meeting Minutes
DCG/At-Large Meeting
Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2009 at 8:30 1011 Galleria
Present: 11 members
Welcome with introductions by Wade Luther started the at-large meeting
Edwin the interim President started the discussion on the Halloween Follow-up
Goals achieved:
Established a sense of place and community
Raised $1200
Legitimized DCG efforts
Exposure to merchants
Increased foot traffic
Desire for more activity downtown
Vendor Permits approved
Lessons Learned:
Early planning
Book entertainment early
We need to duplicate activities on both ends of Broad
Blog Orientation
Downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com will give a tutorial of how to blog
Laying the Foundation
Alternatives:
Advertising Co-op
Façade Grant Increase
Zoning changes
Street clean-up
Festival vendors
Executive Committee Proposals:
-Jockey Silks: Edward Hinson is working on this concept and more details will be available soon.
-Vendor Permits: Have been passed waiting on the final approval
-By-laws: We have by laws that we will doctor to fit our needs and then we will bring to our counsel for overview.
-Crime Watch: Lt. Mike Stone talked with us about Crime Watch and that grants are available to start the program; however, it has to be 50% participation from the organization. We are a long ways from 50% participation, but we can achieve this if it is what we want. He told us about Nixle which is a service that the Camden Police Department uses. There is a registration form that was handed out, but you can download the form that is attached or go directly to the website and register. www.nixle.com
-Hospitality Fee: will soon be available and Wade is asking for ideas as to where the money should go. We passed around the brochures that we liked and collectively agreed on the Greenville Brochure.
Public Policy Committee
No one showed up for this meeting. We will need participation because the following information will have to be discussed and voted on to get the DCG on solid footing.
Things to be discussed:
By-laws
501(c) 3 vs 501(c) 6
Financial
Vendor Permitting Editing done by City of Camden’s Attorney
Budget Planning
Membership Drive
Shawn Putman, Camden’s City Manager, spoke with regarding the rezoning of Campbell, DeKalb, Mill and York Streets.
On Tuesday, December 1, at 6:00 pm, there will be a presentation by the DPZ on the “smart code” at City Hall.
Committees:
Executive Committee will meet on Dec.1st
At-Large meeting is December 15th
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30
Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2009 at 8:30 1011 Galleria
Present: 11 members
Welcome with introductions by Wade Luther started the at-large meeting
Edwin the interim President started the discussion on the Halloween Follow-up
Goals achieved:
Established a sense of place and community
Raised $1200
Legitimized DCG efforts
Exposure to merchants
Increased foot traffic
Desire for more activity downtown
Vendor Permits approved
Lessons Learned:
Early planning
Book entertainment early
We need to duplicate activities on both ends of Broad
Blog Orientation
Downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com will give a tutorial of how to blog
Laying the Foundation
Alternatives:
Advertising Co-op
Façade Grant Increase
Zoning changes
Street clean-up
Festival vendors
Executive Committee Proposals:
-Jockey Silks: Edward Hinson is working on this concept and more details will be available soon.
-Vendor Permits: Have been passed waiting on the final approval
-By-laws: We have by laws that we will doctor to fit our needs and then we will bring to our counsel for overview.
-Crime Watch: Lt. Mike Stone talked with us about Crime Watch and that grants are available to start the program; however, it has to be 50% participation from the organization. We are a long ways from 50% participation, but we can achieve this if it is what we want. He told us about Nixle which is a service that the Camden Police Department uses. There is a registration form that was handed out, but you can download the form that is attached or go directly to the website and register. www.nixle.com
-Hospitality Fee: will soon be available and Wade is asking for ideas as to where the money should go. We passed around the brochures that we liked and collectively agreed on the Greenville Brochure.
Public Policy Committee
No one showed up for this meeting. We will need participation because the following information will have to be discussed and voted on to get the DCG on solid footing.
Things to be discussed:
By-laws
501(c) 3 vs 501(c) 6
Financial
Vendor Permitting Editing done by City of Camden’s Attorney
Budget Planning
Membership Drive
Shawn Putman, Camden’s City Manager, spoke with regarding the rezoning of Campbell, DeKalb, Mill and York Streets.
On Tuesday, December 1, at 6:00 pm, there will be a presentation by the DPZ on the “smart code” at City Hall.
Committees:
Executive Committee will meet on Dec.1st
At-Large meeting is December 15th
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30
Programming Committee November Meeting Minutes
DCG/ Programming Committee Meeting
Meeting Minutes
November 11th, 2009 @ 4:00
The Price House
Present: Dot Goodwin, Marty Herman, Mei Bremer, Edward Hinson, Wade Luther, Jamie Bennett-Bane, and Brittany Stewart.
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Follow-up
a. Broad St. Trick-or-Treat
3. Status Report
a. Christmas Tree Lighting
b. Christmas Parade
4. Committee Goals
a. Events & Programs
i. Event Pipeline
1. Next Christmas ideas
2. Girl’s Night
3. After Hours
4. Carolina Cup – March 27th
5. Lemons – May 22nd
6. “Dog Days” Concert Series
7. “Indian Summer” Festival
ii. Community Involvement Program
1. Crime Watch
2. “Hands on Camden”
3. Street Cleanup
4. Recycling
b. Marketing & Advertising
i. Blog
ii. Branding
iii. Facebook
iv. E-newsletter
v. TruVista newsletter
vi. Hospitality Tax
1. Brochure
2. Billboards
vii. Promotions/Coupon opportunities?
viii. Corporate Sponsorships
5. Other Items
6. Adjournment
Wade started the meeting off with thanking everyone who came out, and encouraged us to talk to our neighbors and get them involved.
We spoke very breifly on a recap of the Halloween event. Everyone agreed that it was a great success and we will meet again at the beginning of the year to start planning next year.
We got the status report on the Christmas Tree Lighting.
November 23rd and December 4th. On December 4th we are in the process of working on getting Santa in front of City Hall for a photo opp. An update on that will be available soon.
Events Pipeline:
For next Christmas the ideas that were brought forth were to have a centeralized area for gift wrapping,coupons for flyers to pass out at the schools, Festival of Trees on display that will be auctioned off. We encourage you to submit your ideas to Wade via email or blog. However, the doors are open for you to participate on a committee that interest you.
Jamie will be working on forming a sub-committee to organize a night of socializing and shopping for women only. Our target date will be the end of January.
Our next After Hours will be in January at The Armory Steak and Seafood. Wade is working on the confirmation. Refer to the blog and check emails for updates. The time will be from 5:30 until 7:30.
Carolina Cup is March 27th and Edward Hinson along with Wade are working on getting Jockey Screen that will be painted and judged and then auctioned off. The logisitics of this project is still being ironed out as well.
Lemons Event is May 22nd, it will be held at the Motorsports Park. It’s a family event that the Park puts on where they race lemon cars around the track. More information will be coming soon.
“Dog Days” Concert Series is an event that Brittany Stewart will be forming a sub-committee to come up with the ideas of a concert series featuring local bands and groups. It will be a five to six week concert series. Location and logisitics will be worked out at a later date.
“Indian Summer” Festival is an idea for a fall festival with the “King Haigler” theme. We will be forming a committee for this event as well and the planning will begin in May.
Community Involvement Program:
Crime Watch Program Wade will meet wwith Lt. Mike Stone Novemeber 12th at 4:00 to discuss the procedures and how the program works. More information will be available at the at-large meeting on November 17th.
“Hands on Camden” will be spearheaded by Edward Hinson. The event will be a day of Community service. As Edward has more information avaiable it will be emailed, posted on the blog and discussed at the at-large meeting.
Street Clean-up and Recycling are ideas that we have for downtown; however, we have not decided on how it will work.
Marketing and Advertising:
Blog, Wade will send out a tutorial for how to use the blog and hopefully that will get more involvement.
Branding ie DOCA Marty Herman had an informal presentation of her idea for a brand. However, Wade will meet with Mr. Jospeh Bruce from Kershaw Health and Brittany Stewart to get their submissions, but we would like the input of our local artist. We would like to have a min. of five ideas to take to the executive committee for a vote.
Facebook Wade, Brittany and Jamie will get together to start our facebook page.
E-newsletter will be done by Wade on a monthly bases
Truvista newsletter we will have an article in the next quarter issue.
Hospitality Tax Wade brought two different brochures for us to vote on. The brochures will be located at all major boarder crossings, airports, it will be regional distribution.
Billboards the Arts Association can purchase their own billboard, the Camden Antique Market feels like a billboard is essential to the businesses downtown.
Promtions/ Coupons Opportunities
Jamie suggested doing a calendar of the DCG and have businesses buy ad space, and ask for donations or use this idea as an incentive. If a business will join DCG they will get ad space, this is an option once a dues amount has been established.
Also there’s an opportunity for Corporate Sponorships. We will use an in-kind document to intice corporations and businesses to participate.
If you have any ideas for promotions or other opportunities please email, blog or come join us at either a committee meeting or an at-large meeting.
Other Items:
1011 Galleria is planning a February 13th dance
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
November 11th, 2009 @ 4:00
The Price House
Present: Dot Goodwin, Marty Herman, Mei Bremer, Edward Hinson, Wade Luther, Jamie Bennett-Bane, and Brittany Stewart.
Agenda:
1. Welcome
2. Follow-up
a. Broad St. Trick-or-Treat
3. Status Report
a. Christmas Tree Lighting
b. Christmas Parade
4. Committee Goals
a. Events & Programs
i. Event Pipeline
1. Next Christmas ideas
2. Girl’s Night
3. After Hours
4. Carolina Cup – March 27th
5. Lemons – May 22nd
6. “Dog Days” Concert Series
7. “Indian Summer” Festival
ii. Community Involvement Program
1. Crime Watch
2. “Hands on Camden”
3. Street Cleanup
4. Recycling
b. Marketing & Advertising
i. Blog
ii. Branding
iii. Facebook
iv. E-newsletter
v. TruVista newsletter
vi. Hospitality Tax
1. Brochure
2. Billboards
vii. Promotions/Coupon opportunities?
viii. Corporate Sponsorships
5. Other Items
6. Adjournment
Wade started the meeting off with thanking everyone who came out, and encouraged us to talk to our neighbors and get them involved.
We spoke very breifly on a recap of the Halloween event. Everyone agreed that it was a great success and we will meet again at the beginning of the year to start planning next year.
We got the status report on the Christmas Tree Lighting.
November 23rd and December 4th. On December 4th we are in the process of working on getting Santa in front of City Hall for a photo opp. An update on that will be available soon.
Events Pipeline:
For next Christmas the ideas that were brought forth were to have a centeralized area for gift wrapping,coupons for flyers to pass out at the schools, Festival of Trees on display that will be auctioned off. We encourage you to submit your ideas to Wade via email or blog. However, the doors are open for you to participate on a committee that interest you.
Jamie will be working on forming a sub-committee to organize a night of socializing and shopping for women only. Our target date will be the end of January.
Our next After Hours will be in January at The Armory Steak and Seafood. Wade is working on the confirmation. Refer to the blog and check emails for updates. The time will be from 5:30 until 7:30.
Carolina Cup is March 27th and Edward Hinson along with Wade are working on getting Jockey Screen that will be painted and judged and then auctioned off. The logisitics of this project is still being ironed out as well.
Lemons Event is May 22nd, it will be held at the Motorsports Park. It’s a family event that the Park puts on where they race lemon cars around the track. More information will be coming soon.
“Dog Days” Concert Series is an event that Brittany Stewart will be forming a sub-committee to come up with the ideas of a concert series featuring local bands and groups. It will be a five to six week concert series. Location and logisitics will be worked out at a later date.
“Indian Summer” Festival is an idea for a fall festival with the “King Haigler” theme. We will be forming a committee for this event as well and the planning will begin in May.
Community Involvement Program:
Crime Watch Program Wade will meet wwith Lt. Mike Stone Novemeber 12th at 4:00 to discuss the procedures and how the program works. More information will be available at the at-large meeting on November 17th.
“Hands on Camden” will be spearheaded by Edward Hinson. The event will be a day of Community service. As Edward has more information avaiable it will be emailed, posted on the blog and discussed at the at-large meeting.
Street Clean-up and Recycling are ideas that we have for downtown; however, we have not decided on how it will work.
Marketing and Advertising:
Blog, Wade will send out a tutorial for how to use the blog and hopefully that will get more involvement.
Branding ie DOCA Marty Herman had an informal presentation of her idea for a brand. However, Wade will meet with Mr. Jospeh Bruce from Kershaw Health and Brittany Stewart to get their submissions, but we would like the input of our local artist. We would like to have a min. of five ideas to take to the executive committee for a vote.
Facebook Wade, Brittany and Jamie will get together to start our facebook page.
E-newsletter will be done by Wade on a monthly bases
Truvista newsletter we will have an article in the next quarter issue.
Hospitality Tax Wade brought two different brochures for us to vote on. The brochures will be located at all major boarder crossings, airports, it will be regional distribution.
Billboards the Arts Association can purchase their own billboard, the Camden Antique Market feels like a billboard is essential to the businesses downtown.
Promtions/ Coupons Opportunities
Jamie suggested doing a calendar of the DCG and have businesses buy ad space, and ask for donations or use this idea as an incentive. If a business will join DCG they will get ad space, this is an option once a dues amount has been established.
Also there’s an opportunity for Corporate Sponorships. We will use an in-kind document to intice corporations and businesses to participate.
If you have any ideas for promotions or other opportunities please email, blog or come join us at either a committee meeting or an at-large meeting.
Other Items:
1011 Galleria is planning a February 13th dance
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Trick-or-Treat Follow-Up
A huge thanks goes out to all who participated in the 1st Annual Broad Street Trick-or-Treat. There were an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 folks in attendance Saturday, and we also raised over $1200. We had great weather and a number of fun activities for the whole family. I think this event serves as a catalyst for the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Camden that is coming in the future. I hope that all of you will choose to be a part of that.
I know that ultimately the trick-or-treat may not have resulted in a high volume of sales on Saturday, but that was not the goal of the event in the short-term. In economic development terms, the goal of the event was to create a sense of community and a sense of place, which has been absent in our downtown. We achieved that short-term goal whole-heartedly. Our long-term goal for the event was for downtown businesses to gain exposure to the community. Now all who participated in the event (literally thousands) will know who you are, where you are located, and what you goods you sell or services you provide. Remember the holiday season is upon us, and the exposure gained should serve as a reminder to folks of the plethora of goods and services they can get locally.
Yes, we can take a moment to savor the success, but remember the journey has just begun. Change is incremental and this was just one small step toward a huge change that will transform the way Camden is viewed on many levels.
I know that ultimately the trick-or-treat may not have resulted in a high volume of sales on Saturday, but that was not the goal of the event in the short-term. In economic development terms, the goal of the event was to create a sense of community and a sense of place, which has been absent in our downtown. We achieved that short-term goal whole-heartedly. Our long-term goal for the event was for downtown businesses to gain exposure to the community. Now all who participated in the event (literally thousands) will know who you are, where you are located, and what you goods you sell or services you provide. Remember the holiday season is upon us, and the exposure gained should serve as a reminder to folks of the plethora of goods and services they can get locally.
Yes, we can take a moment to savor the success, but remember the journey has just begun. Change is incremental and this was just one small step toward a huge change that will transform the way Camden is viewed on many levels.
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