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Central Gardens Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting

Central Gardens Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting. Monday, May 12, 2014 7:00 p.m. Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School Anchor Center. Call to Order & Welcome. Susie Jabbour May 2013 – April 2014 CGA president Elected Officials and Honored Guests Community Groups

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Central Gardens Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting

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  1. Central Gardens Neighborhood AssociationAnnual Meeting Monday, May 12, 2014 7:00 p.m. Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School Anchor Center

  2. Call to Order & Welcome • Susie Jabbour • May 2013 – April 2014 CGA president • Elected Officials and Honored Guests • Community Groups • Approval of last year’s minutes

  3. Thanks to our Donors • Grace-St. Luke’s • Joe’s Wine & Liquor • Soul Fish Café • Muddy’s Bake Shop • Memphis Pizza Café • Chick-fil-A • Buckley’s Fine Filet Grill • KT’s Nails • Esthetiques Skin Spa • The Burch’s • Opera Memphis • Market Central • Master Needles

  4. Neighborhood Appreciation Josh WhiteheadPlanning Director/Administrator, Memphis and Shelby County, Office of Planning and Development Very helpful with all the questions concerning the UDC and was instrumental in updating the language to help protect our neighborhood from too much infill. Nancy Jane BakerManager at Memphis Landmarks Commission Always willing to answer any of our questions and inspect properties to review complaints and/or concerns and forwards the issue to the appropriate people. Denise Bollheimer Coordinated the generous donors who made the SUV possible for Jeff Cain. Kathy Kelley Dedication to all of the Central Gardens graphic design and print needs. Crump Police Station - Col. Houston Continued support and dedication to Central Gardens.Lt. Martin Kula, Sgt. John Simpson, Officer Leonard Beauchamp, Officer Jonathan Gross, Officer Jeffrey Klein, Officer April Leatherwood, Officer Keith Moffitt, Officer Jeremy Moss, Officer Keith Phillips, Officer Todd Woodard Judge Larry Potter Dedicated advocate to issues dear to Central Gardens residents.

  5. Kemp ConradMemphis City Council Super District 9 Position 1 A native of Atlanta Georgia, Kemp put down roots in Memphis upon graduating from Rhodes College in 1996 with a BA in History and was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the International History Honor Society. In 2002, working his way through business school, he earned his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, one of the top business schools in the nation. He is a Senior Vice President in one of the most respected and successful commercial real estate firms in Memphis. Mr. Conrad currently serves as Chairman of the Economic Development, Tourism & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, and serves on the Capital Improvements Budget Committee, MLG&W committee, Public Works, Transportation and General Services Committee and the Public Services and Neighborhoods committee. Mr. Conrad is also the Council liaison to the Airport Authority and the Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board.

  6. Committee Updates • All Committee Reports will be available on our website after the meeting. • A new event planned! • Holiday Fest • December, 2014. • This will include Carriage rides, Caroling, photos with Santa and s’mores! We are looking for a few musically talented neighbors interested in assisting with the Caroling portion with the neighborhood kids for rehearsal's and the evening performance.

  7. Treasurer’s Report • Ending balances of $59,004 are held at iBank and SunTrust. • Notable items; • Reflect Membership Year shift to fiscal year. • Development and implementation of the CGA Website and App. • Continued tree planting and neighborhood events.

  8. Communication • New CGA website with mobile application launched at Home Tour: • 85% increase in online ticket sales • $200 online merchandise sales leading up to tour • App with walking tours • Quarterly Printed Newsletter • Fifteen eNewspublished in 2013-14 • Everyone with a computer can subscribe to eNews • Reaches 1,100 residents with an average open rate of 45% • CGA Facebook increased “likes” 60% to 575 • CGA Twitter account launched; engagement is still ramping • Currently have 68 followers • 141 tweets have been posted • Our message is “pro-Memphis” as we re-tweet relevant messages about good news in Memphis and our neighborhood To sign up for eNews and receive monthly emails about what’s happening in our neighborhood, go to www.centralgardens.org

  9. Communication • Provide more timely, rich Central Gardens news cost- effectively while Going Green in honor of Central Gardens Arboretum • In-depth monthly eNews: interviews, events, photos, home sales, etc. • Timely eAlerts on safety, events, public issues • Must subscribe on CGA website to receive • Printed Annual Report • To all residents in Central Gardens highlighting the best of what we are: members, volunteers, homes, programs, etc. • Home & Garden tour booklets • To all neighbors and to promote the tour • Increase Social Media presence and opportunities • Grow Facebook audience • Position Central Gardens favorably in Nextdoor community • Grow Twitter presence • Explore Instagram, Pinterest • Expand website functionality to support board activities and provide document repository THE WINNER OF THE CGA GO GREEN GIVEAWAY with OPERA MEMPHIS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF THIS MEETING!

  10. Beautification • Central Gardens Signs- Replaced the areas that border Central Gardens with new or refurbished signs. • Landscape Workshop- Conducted the first landscape workshop- Fashionably Green: Color Central Gardens Beautiful- sponsored by a grant from The Memphis City Beautiful Commission and from donations made by several generous Central Gardens neighbors.

  11. Beautification • Wreath Hanging - Decorated the lamp posts with approximately 250 wreaths within the neighborhood with 30 plus volunteers each year. • Free Tree Program - Fifteen trees have been planted in the past year. This program was developed to help replace and add trees in our neighborhood. With a canopy of trees, many of which are 100 years old or more, they need to be replaced after storms and sickness. • Belvedere Median - The association is reviewing some short term enhancements that would be economically feasible as well as coordinate with any plans that the City of Memphis may have for the medians in the future.

  12. Springfest • The annual SpringFest, held in April provided face painting, giant slide, moon bounce, a neighborhood band, free food and drinks. Something for everyone. • Many thanks to Grace-St. Luke’s Church for use of their parking lot. • Thank you to all volunteers who helped to make this event a success.

  13. July 4th Parade • A Central Gardens tradition for more than 30 years. Make plans for this upcoming event! • This event attracts 300-400 attendees to the 1500 block of Carr Ave. (between Willett and Rozelle) on Independence Day morning for free refreshments, children’s and pets’ patriotic costume competitions, music, and door prizes. • Thank you to all the new and repeat volunteers that continue to make this event wonderful.

  14. 37thAnnual Home Tour • The 37th annual Home and Garden Tour was a huge success drawing over 1,400 people to our historic neighborhood. • Participants in the tour were treated to performances by Opera Memphis as part of their “30 Days of Opera” series. • Over 800 tickets were sold in advance. • Over $500 in merchandise was sold during the Home Tour. • A special thank you to the over 200 volunteers who supported the Home Tour!

  15. 37thAnnual Home Tour 2013 • Please thank our Sponsors: • Eclectic Eye • Hobson Realtors • Lexus of Memphis • Methodist Healthcare • Loeb Properties • Dr. Allison Stiles • Southern Airways Express • And our Homeowners who graciously open their homes: • Cindy McBrayer • Mike Lauderdale and Danny Washburn • Benton M. Wheeler • Laura and Kenny Charbonnet • Marty Acree and Mac Gardner • Meg Gilmore McCord and Michael McCord • Rick Bartl

  16. Landmarks, Zoning and Compliance • CG Landmarks continues to work closely with architects and developers of projects surrounding our neighborhood, to help maintain the overall integrity of Midtown. • The Historic Overlay District in the Unified Development Code (UDC) provides additional protection to all neighborhoods. Central Gardens Design Guidelines remain in place. Design Guidelines are available on our website. • CG Landmarks worked with the city to change the language regarding the requirements allowed for a guest house regarding sizes and parking requirements.

  17. Landmarks, Zoning and Compliance • We are currently working with the city about parking requirements in general for commercial properties being built in and around residential neighborhoods. • CG Landmarks is working on refining and upgrading our design guidelines to make sure all information is clear, concise and keeping up with the times. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact someone from our committee or stop by a meeting. Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of every month. • Current property design guidelines are available on centralgardens.org.

  18. Safety • Supported our local police and fire departments by promoting National Night Out and honoring our firefighters with baked goods at Christmas. • Maintained Central Gardens Patrol subscription and set goals for 2014 to promote membership subscriptions. • Worked with Membership committee to establish a common goal to increase membership in both CGA patrol and CGA membership. • Successfully responded to neighborhood issues concerning parking, speed, vagrants, and unlawful activity at residents houses. • Set goal for 2014 to re-establish block captains.

  19. Membership • Increased membership over last year by nearly 200 households! • Significant increase in number of members at the Leader ($100) and Patron ($175) levels. • Membership committee member Ruth Henderson delivered 42 new resident packets in 2013 – 2014, and 17 of those residents went on to join CGA. • Working with Communications committee to evaluate and enhance current membership database to improve communications in the coming year.

  20. CGA Membership 2011-2014

  21. Outgoing Board Members • Gayle Christensen • Ruth Henderson • Cindy McBrayer • Thank you for your service!

  22. Executive Committee • Matthew Domas– President • Barrie Simpson- Vice President • Stephany Goodnight – Secretary • Holly Hagan – Treasurer • Susie Jabbour - Ex-Officio

  23. New Board Members Nominations

  24. New Board Members • 3rd Term • Kay Price • Leigh Martin • Libby Pritchard • Elizabeth Byrd • 2nd Term • Dan Reid • Katie Savage • 1st Term • FaraCaptian • Sarah Pospisil • Charlie Lawing • La Brubaker • Sheila Noone

  25. Welcome New President • Matthew Domas • 9 year resident of Central Gardens • 3 years as chair of the CGA Safety Committee • Vice President at Northwest Mississippi Community College • Married to Elizabeth Rose Domas with two children - Nolan and Anna-Caroline

  26. Door Prizes Wonderful door prizes from our gracious donors! The winner of the CGA Go Green Giveaway with Opera Memphis will be announced.

  27. Central GardensA Tree Shaded Oasis in the Heart of Memphisis thePremier Historic District of the Mid-South

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