Minutes from the Monthly Meeting of the
Doylestown Business & Community Alliance
Held January 11, 2005 8:00 a.m.
Doylestown Borough Hall

OPENING INTRODUCTIONS by Pam Mikula

TREASURER’S REPORT - Sal LoCicero reported income as of 12/31/04 for 2004 was $82,258.32 and expenses $65,301.40. Cash balance was $16,956.92.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Holiday - We had a successful de-decorating event. Bobby Newton and Rick Kempes are researching better storage accommodations.

Membership - Jack Mikula is working on membership database updates. Membership renewal letters will be mailed before the end of January. The deadline for membership that includes map listing is March 1, 2005.

5K Race - Dan Raskin said planning is going well.

Merchants - Judy Dixon is looking into First Fridays in Doylestown. She will update the DBCA on its continuing momentum.

Publicity – Have not met yet but will follow up with the DBCA.

Fall Arts Festival - The Arts Festival will be held on September 17 and 18 this year to coincide with the Univest Grand Prix Bike Race and not conflict with any holidays.

Visitors Guide - Rick Kempes is looking into extending geographical area for the map to include North Main Street up to Cross Keys.

OLD BUSINESS
Justice Center - DBCA confirmed commissioners’ decision for the location at the existing parking garage. The new parking facility is still being studied and the DBCA holds its position that parking should be as close to town as possible.

NEW BUSINESS
We are looking for a new trailer for storage in the Borough lot. If anyone knows of anyone willing to discuss options, please follow up. Also, Pam Mikula is looking for options for our breakfast food and beverages. Leslie Bilotta will ask Roosevelt’s Blue Star for donation.

GUEST SPEAKER - TWILIGHT WISH FOUNDATION, CASSIE FORKIN
This is a local organization that grants wishes for seniors that has received national recognition is a very short amount of time. They are looking for volunteers and contributors. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Cassie with your information for this wonderful organization. 215-766-2775 or www.twilightwishfoundation.org

DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL - Linda Plank and Christine Nelson are extending invitations to the public to partake and support the “GO RED” Heart Disease for Women at the Doylestown Hospital. Please stop by and support on February 4, 2005

50/50, ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS
February 8, 2005, Monthly Meeting, 8am, Borough Hall; Speaker: Pearl S. Buck Intl
February 16, 2005, Merchants Committee Meeting, 9am, County Linen (2nd Floor)

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