Euclid Heights Planning Meeting
2/25/10

a group of neighbors met informally to discuss various topics

Organization of group

officers for the organization, only for title through the state requirements
switch to board? 5 or 7 members
all members will be committee chairs to distribute planning tasks more evenly
possible committees (events, welcome, crime, newsletter, social dinners, communication/website)

Informal Potlucks

hold as a way of gathering neighbors without the stigma of rules and a “meeting”
food provided by attendees, possible to have restaurants sponsor?
members would be eligible for raffles

concerns-if group is too casual it will not be cohesive
speakers at meetings draw people there

Communication

need to figure out a way to best spread the word about the events
bulk mailout
flyer delivery
Ad in Neighborhood Times
website
block captains
target specific streets to get phone numbers and email addresses
hold up signs to advertise during peak traffic hours
announce at church

Treasury

currently have $942.83

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Food Drive-spring (in time for easter 4/4)
Yard Sale-May
Picnic-August
Yard Sale-Oct
begin informal potlucks?

Food Drive
head of committee-Joi
contact Roberts Center and Church about putting boxes there
also contact Charlie Justice and Bill Heller?
who to donate to? Metropolitan Ministries, St Vincent DePaul, RCS
box decorating-Maria and Khonner
post on website

Dianna will begin reviewing bylaws to convert from officers to board of directors
Kathy is interested in sending out emails and posting signs (communication committee)

Votes/Comments

prepare an email for all contacts to let them know of new changes and if they have comments, Need responses from email by 3/12 to post new bylaws on website and if there will be a march meeting