The Downtown Camden Guild Executive Board meeting covered the following topics: 1. Officer reports were given on membership and attendance policies. The board voted to remove Anne Temple from the board and Christine Anton expressed interest in the open position. 2. The board discussed ways to better engage local businesses owners such as increasing membership dues in exchange for additional services. 3. New business included coordinating events with the Chamber of Commerce, developing policies for outdoor dining and events, and researching business development grants. 4. At the next meeting the board will review membership dues and services, fees for a proposed billboard, and fees related to the nonprofit status.

1. Downtown Camden Guild
Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
First Community Bank Board Room
9:00 AM
In Attendance: Edward Hinson, Wade Luther, Gail Carter, Patricia Richardson, Dot
Goodwin, Jonathan Bazinet, and Betsy Greenway
Agenda:
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. Officer Reports
a. President’s Report
b. Vice President’s Report
c. Treasurer’s Report
d. Executive Director’s Report
i. Attendance Policy
ii. Board Member Status
iii. Retreat Recap & Discussion
4. New Business
a. Chamber Coordination
b. Event Policies
c. Outdoor Dining
d. Business Development Incentives
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment
Edward Hinson called the meeting to order and the roll was taken, Ann Temple and Beth
Lee-Moeller were not present.
Edward introduced Christine Anton of TenEleven Galleria as a guest of Dot Goodwin.
The May minutes were approved by Patricia Richardson and second by Betsy Greenway.
Officer Reports:
President’s Report - Edward welcomed everyone back since the Board did not meet the
month of July.

2. Vice President’s Report – None
Treasurer’s Report – None
Executive Director’s Report –
i. Attendance Policy - Wade stated the Bylaws state a Board member can miss
only 2 consecutive meetings without prior notice.
ii. Board Member Status – Wade stated that Anne Temple has been unable to
attend Board meetings due to time constraints.
Patricia made a motion to remove Anne Temple from the Board with a second
by Betsy Greenway.
Upon discussion, Christine Anton stated she would consider filling Anne’s
position on the Board. Edward stated he would provide Christine with the
DCG’s Mission Statement and Goals for her review.
iii. Retreat Recap & Discussion – Wade asked the Board members for input on
what the downtown merchants are looking for. He stated he needed
suggestions on ways to better reach local business owners. Edward stated that
he has visited other communities and witnessed the community involvement.
Patricia suggested the City of Camden pay for the production and mailing of
the DCG newsletter and eliminate the $10 yearly membership dues.
Betsy stated we may want to consider an increase in the yearly dues with a
commitment of what the DCG will provide the business owner.
Wade mentioned the June board retreat and the conversation held regarding a
billboard on I-20 recognizing Downtown Camden. Should we consider
increasing the membership dues to offset the expense of providing the
billboard. Patricia stated she felt there would be enough interest by local
business owners to offset the expense.
Wade stated that he has an application for an Antique Show to be held at the
Rhame Arena on October 21, 2011, benefiting the Steeplechase Museum. He
stated 30 dealers have already signed up to attend. Patricia stated there will be
a preview party held Thursday night before the event. Vendor spots are still
available. The cost is $6.00 per ticket. Jack Brantley will be donating all food
for the event. Edward asked Patricia to provide him with the details and he
would provide TV advertising on the local station.

3. New Business:
a. Chamber Coordination – Wade stated he is working with Liz Horton from
the KC Chamber of Commerce to coordinate a series of Town Green
events.
b. Event Policies – Wade will provide policy once completed.
c. Outdoor Dining – Wade will get information to Jonathan regarding the
Outdoor Dining policy.
d. Business Development Incentives – Wade is researching grant funds
available for building renovations. Wade stated façade grants are
available.
Other Business:
Wade stated for the next meeting he would like to review the following:
• Schedule of dues
• Services provided for the dues
• Fees for the billboard
• Fees for the 5013C.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 am