Minutes from the Monthly Meeting of the
Doylestown Business & Community Alliance
Held October 14, 2003 8:00 a.m.
Doylestown Borough Hall

President, Bruce Rutherford welcomed everyone, and those present introduced themselves.

Treasurer's report: Lynn Phelps reported that year to date in 2003 DBCA has income of $21,578 and expenses of $23,798 which does not include payment for the flowers. Arts Festival figures are not included in these totals.

Committee Reports

Arts Festival: Bill Mount, chair, reported that the event suffered its 1st significant rain ever. The crowd was resilient but some crafters suffered from the rain. 164 crafters purchased some 178 spaces making this the biggest Arts Festival ever; West Oakland was used for crafters. Fire lane was built in to the tent layout which proved fortuitous for emergency vehicles. There is some disagreement over what the arts festival is all about and some merchants have complained. Bill feels that the festival is about getting people in to town so they will return at other times of the year. Estimated net on event is $10,000. 2004 will be Bill's last year as chair of the festival and he is retiring from his business. He has contributed his secretary's time spent on the festival but will not be able to do that in the future. He estimates that time to cost about $5,000 and is suggesting that that time be paid for. The DBCA Board will consider that suggestion.

Annual Meeting/cocktail party: Bruce R. reported that invitations have been mailed out for the October 29th function scheduled from 5-7 p.m. at Aldie Mansion; the cost is $35.00.

Holiday Decorations: Diane Bochenek reported that DBCA will use the pointsettias again. And October 19 and 26 are the dates to dig out the flowers from the flower baskets; meet in front of Starbucks. Students helped organize the trailer and test lights. Decorating will be November 16 at 9:00 a.m; meet in front of Starbucks. Next year we will be looking for new decorations. Also the holiday committee plans to be more inclusive in its decorations.

Membership: We have 237 current members which includes 128 resident members.

Website: Pam Mikula noted that the historic photo contest is running on the website; no numbers on how many people have entered. The winner will be announced next week.

Revitalization Board: The next meeting will be this Thursday; Bruce plans to attend.

Announcements: Joyce Hanson announced that Pine Run is sponsoring a Festival of Trees from November 17-21; tree sponsorships are still available.
Linda Plank announced that Doylestown Hospital is having an Auction of goods and services Nobember 7th; tickets are still available.

There is no regular membership meeting in November.
The December 9th DBCA meeting will be at Pine Run Community.

Bruce Rutherford, DBCA President

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