Elkton Chamber and Alliance

Elkton Alliance, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, February 4, 2014
Minutes
ELKTON
ALLIANCE, INC.
Present:
Building on the past
for a brighter future
101 East Main Street
Chairman, Roger Owens
Marjorie Blystone
Larry W. Crouse Jr.
Candy Davis
Cindy Fetterolf
Donald S. Hicks
Kathleen Kunda
Dr. Kenneth Lewis
Rob Massimiano
Marybeth Sniadowski-Cole
Mayor Joseph Fisona
Donna A. Kitts
Liz Leoni-Monti
Dr. W. Stephen Panni
Linda B. Tipton
Elkton, MD 21921
410-398-5076
Excused:
Fax 410-398-4971
www.elktonalliance.org
Also: Mary Jo Jablonski, Executive Director
The monthly meeting ofthe Elkton Alliance, Inc. Board of Directors was
held Monday, February 4,2014 at the Elkton Alliance/Chamber Office,
101 East Main Street, Elkton, Maryland. Chairman Owens called the
meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The minutes of the previous meeting were
reviewed and approved.
Treasurer's Report: Mr. Crouse reviewed the Treasurer's Report for
January. Chairman Owens inquired why the advertising expenses were
higher than usual. Ms. Jablonski stated the bills from Christmas
advertising came in last month. Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the
report, seconded by Ms. Kunda. Motion was approved as presented.
Dwight E. Hair
Frances H. Whitaker
Honorary Lifetime Members
Board of Directors:
Officers:
Roger L. Owens,
Chairman
Larry W. Crouse, Jr.,
Vice-Chairman
Marybeth Sniadowski-Cole
Treasurer
Candy Davis
Secretary
Directors:
Marjorie Blystone
Cindy E. Fetterolf
Joseph L. Fisona, Mayor
Donald S. Hicks
Donna A. Kitts
Organization:
Membership: Mr. Crouse stated $5,875 in dues have been
collected and 53 members have joined. Chairman Owens
requested Board members try to recruit members when out and
about. Mr. Massimiano inquired what to tell potential members if
they ask what the Elkton Alliance is and what they do. Ms.
Jablonski explained the history of the Alliance. Ms. Jablonski
stated the Alliance works with downtown businesses to help fill
store fronts, work with property owners to help rent/sell buildings,
provide low cost printing for members. Chairman Owens added
that the Alliance is not just downtown but also serves Greater
Elkton. Mr. Hicks stated the Elkton Alliance does the economic
development for the Town. Dr. Lewis inquired ifthere was any
material on the Alliance. Chairman Owens stated there is a page
that describes Member benefits.
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Economic Restructuring:
ELKTON
ALLIANCE, INC.
Building on the past
Jor a brighter Juture
101 East Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
Ms. Kunda stated she attended the briefing last month from Diane
Lane discussing the County Strategic Plan. She also met Jeanne
Minner and Ms. Jablonski with the subcommittee on land use. Ms.
Jablonski said she would like the Committee to revisit the
Downtown Master Plan. Ms. Fetterolf asked if the Master Plan
could be scanned so more people could have access to it. Ms
Jablonski stated she does not have a scanner that would be able to
scan the maps. Ms. Fetterolf offered to get it scanned.
Design/Arts & Entertainment:
410-398-5076
Fax 410-398-4971
www.elktonalliance.org
First Friday: Ms. Blystone stated February's First Friday will
feature events at Cecil College, Cecil County Arts Council, The
Palette & The Page, Trinity Church, and Gracie's Cafe. Next
month her work will be featured at The Palette & The Page.
Co-Op: Ms. Jablonski inquired if Ms. Blystone thought there was
enough interest from artists to have another Co-Op. Ms. Blystone
will check with the other members of The Palette & The Page.
Office Report:
Gap Loan: Ms. Jablonski is assisting Minihane's with a
Neighborhood Business Works loan. They will concentrate on the
outside renovations before working on the 2nd floor.
Cozy Corner Cafe: Ms. Jablonski stated Cozy Comer Cafe still
negotiating with the owners for renovations.
Dwight E. Hair
Frances H. Whitaker
Honorary Lifetime Members
Board of Directors:
Elkton Florist: Ms. Jablonski stated Elkton Florist saw a 12%
increase in foot traffic sales during the month of December. Ms.
Fetterolf stated her business, Coventry County Crafts saw a lot of
foot traffic as well.
Officers:
Roger L. Owens,
Chairman
Larry W. Crouse, Jr.,
Vice-Chairman
Marybeth Sniadowski-Cole
Treasurer
Candy Davis
Secretary
Promotion:
Antique Roadshow: Ms. Jablonski advised the board that
Elkton's Own Antique Roadshow has been declining in profit so
the event will be cancelled this year. It will now be held every two
years.
Directors:
Marjorie Blystone
Cindy E. Fetterolf
Joseph L. Fisona, Mayor
Donald S. Hicks
Donna A. Kitts
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St. Patricks Day: Ms. Jablonski stated Minihane's will be holding
a St. Patricks Day weekend event culminating in the Grand
Opening Celebration 7:30 AM on March 17th with a traditional
Irish Breakfast.
Kunda
M. Leoni-Monti
Rob Massimiano
Dr. Kenneth S. Lewis
Dr. W. Stephen Pannill
Linda B. Tipton
Citizen of the Year: Mr Hicks stated the former Citizen's of the
Year met last Thursday. A lot of good names were discussed and
Joe & Judy Tanner were chosen based on their volunteer efforts
ELKTON
ALLIANCE, INC.
Building on the past
for a brighter future
101 East Main Street
Elkton, MD 21921
with Chessland and the volunteer center at the Cancer Center in
Union Hospital. A bigger venue will be needed to celebrate the
event and Singerly Fire Company was suggested. Mr. Hicks stated
the cost of the event will also be significantly less. Dr. Lewis
made a motion to move this year's event to Singerly Fire
Company on March 2ih, seconded by Ms. Kunda.
Hurricane Grill & Wings: Ms. Jablonski stated there will be a 1
year anniversary ribbon cutting at Hurricane Grill on Friday,
February 7th•
Other Business:
410-398-5076
Fax 410-398-4971
www.elktonalliance.org
Mardi Gras: Ms. Jablonski stated the Boys & Girls Club annual
Mardi Gras event will be held on March 4th at the Wellwood and
will feature celebrity servers.
Chairman's
Report:
Friends for a Better Elkton: Chairman Owens stated there is a
PAC for the Town Election called Friends for a Better Elkton. Dr.
Lewis stated it might be a good idea to invite someone from the
PAC to an Alliance meeting for informational purposes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 a.m.
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 4,2014.
Dwight E. Hair
Frances H. Whitaker
Honorary Lifetime Members
Board of Directors:
Officers:
Roger L. Owens,
Chairman
Larry W. Crouse, Jr.,
Vice-Chairman
Marybeth Sniadowski-Cole
Treasurer
Candy Davis
Secretary
Directors:
Marjorie Blystone
Cindy E. Fetterolf
Joseph L. Fisona, Mayor
Donald S. Hicks
DonnaA.
Kitts
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Dr. W. Stephen Pannill
Linda B. Tipton
Candy Davis,
Secretary
Recptded by Jessica Price,
Administrative Assistant