M I N U T E S
Mebane Business Association
Mebane Arts & Community Center
Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Tara Corbett, president, opened the meeting with all members and guests introducing themselves. She thanked Alexis Drago with The Mebane Acting Company for today’s refreshments.

Andy Wiggs said he was leaving Randolph Bank and had accepted a position with Lab Corp in Burlington. He introduced Adrienne Huffman who will be the new branch manager in Mebane.

The minutes were approved as presented.

David Hawks, treasurer, said we had a profit from 2009 Dogwood Festival of $17,316.00 compared to $13,997.00 for 2008.

Meeting Highlight – Bret Moran with Alamance Regional introduced the following ARMC personnel: Bob Byrd, Cindy Johnson, Lisa Pennington and Jamie Athas. Bret gave a brief overview of ARMC Mebane location. Cindy Johnson gave an update of the new cancer center that opens in September. The cancer center will occupy 8,500 sq. ft., including space for 12 treatment chairs with 5 oncologists on staff. An open house is planned for September.

New Business/New MBA officers – A slate of officers was presented for 2009/2010 and the floor was open for additional nominations. There were no additional nominations. Ballots were completed and counted and the following officers were elected: President, Donna Tilley; Vice President, Monica Robinson; Secretary, Jackie Brown; and Treasurer, David Hawks. Elected as board members were: Joy Albright, Trent Riley, Lisa Pennington, David Wyatt and Tara Corbett.

Dr. Lane Anderson said that changes to the by-laws could be made at any time by the general membership. The by-laws are available on the MBA website.

Reggie Lipscomb introduced Carolyn Rhode with the ACC Foundation. Carolyn said that currently ACC has 5,000 curriculum students. Enrollment is up for the year and should increase even more for the fall semester. Carolyn then introduced Abby Burgess who is the first recipient of the MBA scholarship. Abby said she was excited to receive the scholarship and will later transfer to UNC-G to finish her education.

Upcoming Meetings
MBA General Meeting – No meeting in July, next meeting August 5, 8:45 at Mebane Arts & Community Center
City Council Meeting, Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at the MACC

Clay Street After Work Schedule
July 17 – Maral Vickers Band
Aug. 21 – Hi Five
Sept. 18 – Rough Cut
Oct. 16 – Cruize Control
Volunteers are always needed to set up and take down stage for these events..

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