Mebane Business Association

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Mebane Arts & Community Center

President Donna Tilley opened the meeting with introductions of members and guests and thanked Carmel Knight with Me First Massage for today’s refreshments.

The minutes were approved as presented.  David Hawks, treasurer was not present to give a financial report.

Old Business:

Donna Tilley and Monica Robinson presented a $2,000 scholarship check to Carolyn Rhode, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Alamance Community College.  This year’s scholarship winner is Lydia Mitchell, a Mebane resident studying business administration.  Rhode thanked the MBA and said enrollment at Alamance Community College is up 18% this year.  A record 5,500 students are currently enrolled at ACC.

A membership mingle is planned for Thursday, October 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Historic Woodlawn School.  Members are asked to invite potential members.  Food and beverages will be served.  Everyone is reminded to bring door prizes.

The MBA will sell Christmas ornaments again this year.  This year’s ornament is of the old rec. building that houses the new Historical Society Museum.  Ornaments should arrive soon.

60 Second Business Happenings

• Jill Auditori reminded everyone of Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Mebane Woman’s Club.  The event will be on Saturday, October 24 from 7 to 10  p.m.at the MACC,
• Amy Pendergraph, told the group about the need for a new keyboard at the MACC.  The new keyboard will replace an old piano, currently used by a group that meets daily at the MACC. The MBA has purchased a new keyboard for the group.
• Alexis Drago, with the Mebane Acting Company, reminded everyone of the Dinner Theatre on October 17, at Mayberry West in Burlington.

New Business

• Coral Erickson, who works with Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation, told the group the Foundation has a budget of $3 million dollars that is used to support and enhance patient care at Alamance Regional.   Ed Woodall, with SunTrust Bank in Mebane, is chairman of a volunteer board that manages 18 funds.  Erickson encouraged the group to learn more about the foundation and how it works to meet the needs of patient care.
• Melissa Hawks has volunteered to maintain a new MBA scrapbook.
• The MBA Christmas dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 2 at the MACC.  More details to follow.

5- minute Business Spotlight

Rob Jennings, attorney at Davis and Humbert Law Firm said their firm was opened in 1977 with Charlie Davis and Bill Humbert as partners. The firm moved to it current location at 200 West Center St. in 1977.

Upcoming Meetings

MBA Board Meeting: October 21, 2009

Membership Mingle:  October 22, 2009

City Council Meeting:  October 12, 6 pm.

MBA General Meeting:  November 4, 8:45 am

Clay Street After Work – October 16 – Cruize Control