M I N U T E S
Mebane Business Association
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Mebane Arts & community center

Donna Tilley, president, opened the meeting and everyone introduced themselves.  Dr. Lane Anderson introduced Jason Cheek, new manager at Fidelity Bank.   Donna thanked Signature Flooring for today refreshments.

Minutes were approved as presented.

David Hawks, treasurer, reported that as of this date we have 47 paid members for the new year.  We have $16,654 in the checking account and $31,139 in the money market account for a total of $47,793.

Old Business
Reggie Lipscomb asked about whether we were giving the ACC scholarship this year.  A decision will be made at a later date.

Meeting Highlight
Heather Jordan, with United Way, talked about the new Habitat for Humanity house that will be built in Graham.  To date three houses have been built in our county.  The house is built in 10 days.  Heather asked that the MBA participate on Tuesday, August 25.  The event kicks off on August 24 and will be finished on September 4.  There will be a ribbon cutting at the new house, located on Lot 33, Ben Court in Graham, on September 10.
She also announced that Make a Difference Day is October 24 and she urged the group to think of ways to give back to the community.  

New Business
All MBA members were asked to invite someone to come to next month’s meeting.  We will be having a membership event in the fall.

Donna passed around a sign up sheet for people to help with setting up and tearing down for Clay Street After Work on August 21st.  Several strong men are needed.

The new Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Mebane campus will have their ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 1, time tba.

Our Christmas luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 2, at the Mebane Arts & community center.

Donna asked for volunteers to sign up to be on the budget committee.  The new budget will be presented at the next general meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Brown, secretary

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