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

OPENING INTRODUCTIONS by Pam Mikula, President

TREASURER’S REPORT - Sal LoCicero was not available for this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Holiday – Ken Hackman reported that we’ll use a new sound company at a lesser charge thanks to Paula Frame’s suggestion. Thank you, Paula. The new company will need a deposit to “perform” for Santa’s arrival. Our holiday celebration is Nov. 25th at 6pm.

Membership – Our goal is to get renewal letters out for 2006 membership the 2nd week of January.

Merchants – Midnight Magic will be Friday, December 9th. Shops will be open late and special activities will occur at participating merchants throughout town. The last First Friday was not too great due to inclement weather. We will not be having a Halloween decorating contest this year, but there will be a holiday decorating contest with details to come.

Publicity – Linda Brinker reported that we will be getting press releases out about the dreidel unveiling.

Fall Arts Festival – The festival was a great success. Thank you to Rich Slabinski and his committee. Thank you, also, to all of the volunteers. Without your help, this festival could not happen.

Visitors Guide – Some merchants are interested in joining this committee to research a more graphically appealing map. Next year, more volunteers are needed to help with distribution.

Flowering Baskets – Leslie Bilotta reported that the volunteer day to take down the baskets was a success. Many volunteers attended and the work was completed by 12:30pm. Thank you to everyone who helped. And thank you to Dunkin’ Donuts of Doylestown and Starbucks for their donations of doughnuts and coffee.

Nominating Committee – Rick Kempes reported the 2006 board nominees have been chosen. They will be announced in the invitation to the Annual Meeting and Cocktail Party at Aldie Mansion (Nov. 17th).

OLD BUSINESS – The Victim Support Program has been very successful. In collaboration with the District Attorney’s Office and NOVA, we have 9 Doylestown restaurants providing lunches to victims of crime: Mesquito Grille, Ristorante Pane E Vino, Chambers Bistro and Bar, Villa Capri, Schade's Little Store, Steak and Hoagie Factory, Nat's Pizza, The Hoagie Works and The Bagel Barrel.

NEW BUSINESS – Paula Frame from David Frame Gallery and Framing announced that they are relocating to 8 E. Court St on Oct. 23rd. Congrats, guys! You can still contact them at 215-345-1705.

GUEST SPEAKER – Peggy Dator, Executive Director from the Free Clinic of Doylestown, spoke about their wonderful services for our community. Thank you, Peggy, for sharing this information with us. Peggy can be reached at (215) 345-2260.

NEXT MEETING: Nov. 17th, 5:30pm at Aldie Mansion – Annual Meeting and Cocktail Party. $25/person. RSVP. All 2005 members will receive invite in mail.

There will be no regular monthly meeting in November.

50/50, ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct 11, 2005 Monthly Meeting, 8am, Borough Hall
Nov 13, 2005 Decorate Doylestown! 9am Starbucks Parking Lot.
Nov 17, 2005 Annual Meeting, 5:30pm Aldie Mansion. Invites to be mailed.
Nov 25, 2005 Santa Coming to Doylestown! Food, hot cider, music and more. 6pm at State & Main Sts.

THANK YOU TO JACK MIKULA OF DOYLESTOWNALIVE.COM
AND MIKULA WEB SOLUTIONS, INC.
FOR PROVIDING TODAY’S BREAKFAST!

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