Minutes - October 2013
Posted by SPBG South Park Business Group on Monday, November 4, 2013
Under: Meetings
SPBG Meeting 10/30/13 Minutes
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Meeting held at Alchemy – 8:30 am
Chaired by Donna Walker
Minutes by Tara Zandvliet
Introductions. Mission Statement reviewed, several non-member guests were present, please sign sheet with your email address for future notices.
**South Park Business Group Inc. Reports**
SCHEDULE -- Next meeting 11/20/13 (3rd Wed.), NO meeting in December.
Maintenance program – Matt Thomas – Trash being picked up. Trash bags available from Matt ([matt@alchemysandiego.com](mailto:matt@alchemysandiego.com)). Near Left Hand Black the bike rack was in the brick, so it fell apart, and had to be removed. They are looking into getting more. They have new ones available – any other locations? Eclipse Chocolate says needs more, and needs it better done. Baby Garten Studio needs a few for strollers.
**SDSU project** – They are doing surveys, collecting information. Chris Huffstettler, Project manager for SDSU, available at usnhuff@yahoo.com. Survey went out via email – if you did not get the link, let Christy.Progress@gmail.com know. Here is link – please complete survey by Thurs. 11/7/13 -- [https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7TXqnMiWjKbsDA1](https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7TXqnMiWjKbsDA1)
**Events:**
**October Walkabout** – slower than usual. Theme seemed hard to find – altars were sought out, though, so there was interest. Businesses with altars were noted on the Walkabout Guide. In future, please be sure to send info by deadline to Marsha for publicity, Guide, and please read and distribute Guide to your customers and staff to know what’s happening in all SP areas. NOTE – outside exhibitors have to fill out form, have a sponsor business, no open flames, no clogging sidewalk, etc. Monitor will be collecting forms at Luminaria Walkabout – it is sponsor business responsibility to print forms and give to any exhibitors. Please – no outside vendors who compete with your neighbor businesses.
**Black Friday 11/29** – Don’t miss it! Get some sales going.
**11/30 Small Business Saturday** – Sign up with American Express – there is a small business option to connect all of the local businesses.
Luminaria 2013
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**Luminaria 12/1 – 12/31** – Lights will be put up on trees throughout business districts by SPBG (funded by the city grant and SPBG). LED warm glow lights, Kelly of Delights of Christmas will store them, put them up. Should last 10 years. Wreaths and garlands on posts in major intersections.
**South Park Luminaria Tree** –Artist will do an art tree, so not live and so need for water and more affordable ($1200 vs. $10,000+ for a fake big tree). Can reuse yearly. Sketch was sent around. To be installed above the kiosk at Grape Street – kiosk is the base, 15 feet above kiosk or so. Narrow and tall, reclaimed wood/vintage-style bulbs, etc. 3 sections. It will have lights and metal ornaments as part of the structure. Great press for it, great local artist supporting South Park “up-cycle”, “reclaimed”, “artsy industrial” – Should have a hash tag for Luminaria/tree. Perhaps the businesses could have a miniature of the tree to advertise in our businesses -- good idea for future.
**First Light – Sunday - 12/1 – 6 pm.** Todd Gloria will dedicate it, First year so will be small. We should all show up. Feel free to hand out coupons, give samples, etc. Simple ceremony, neighborhood gathering. More structure next year.
**Residential Lighting Contest** – will have prizes. Object is to encourage residents along the business corridors (30th St., Fern St., etc.) to decorate and add lights -- so that there will be a connection between all our business clusters. A flyer is going out to the residents involved (Jeffrey produced flyer, Andrea Frank to distribute).
**PRIZES NEEDED** -- We are giving gift baskets to winners of contest. Please contribute with a donation or gift certificate from your business. Bring gift donations for the baskets to Progress or Bring to our next meeting (November 20). 3 prize baskets. Can be chocolate with our sign or card on it, or wine with store sticker on it.
**12/7 Luminaria Holiday Walkabout** - Be prepared with window and interior holiday decor, specials, etc. Send info for Walkabout Guide to Marsha by November 20 -- to [SPBG@lucyslist.net](mailto:SPBG@lucyslist.net).
**Walkabouts 2014 –**
Spring 3/22 – Cirque de South Park
Summer 7/19 – Superheroes of South Park
Fall 10/4 – Harvest Night
Holiday 12/6 - Luminaria
Police and Safety – Homeless woman found spare key, got into Jinna’s car and charged her cell phone.
Todd Gloria’s Office – Courtney Thompson – Sign up for newsletter on the Interim Mayor’s page. Or email to toddgloria@sandiego.gov He feels he has to enforce the laws in place, whether or not he agrees with them, and is looking into changing some regulations.
Toni Atkins Office – Jason Weisz – legislative wrap up in “Toni Times” would be interesting to South Park businesses. She is hosting a workshop on the Affordable Care Act Thurs Nov 21, 7:30 – 9 am, UCSD Hospital Auditorium in Hillcrest.
**Business Announcements**
The Next Door Gallery – Has a Dia de los Muertos altar, Nov 2 is ceremonial burning – can leave note, memento.
Matt – “San Diego Beer week” – Starts 11/1 – 11/8. Alchemy is having a dinner at Hess brewery with oysters – “Hess-fest” on that Monday.
Jeffrey Parish from Jeff is getting married!!!!!
South Bark Dog Wash – Approached by group that gives service dogs to war veterans – South Park will be where they will train/work with the dogs.
Thomas Bike Shop – approached for reality tv show.
Luminaria Posters/Postcards – take them and distribute.
Important Links
----------
Email -- spbg@lucyslist.net
SPBG minutes, documents, Walkabout form – http://www.spbg.yolasite.com
South Park Scene website – www.southparkscene.com
Business Directory – www.southparkscene.com/wp
Facebook Page -- www.facebook.com/southparkbiz
Old House Fair – www.theoldhousefair.com
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Meeting held at Alchemy – 8:30 am
Chaired by Donna Walker
Minutes by Tara Zandvliet
Introductions. Mission Statement reviewed, several non-member guests were present, please sign sheet with your email address for future notices.
**South Park Business Group Inc. Reports**
SCHEDULE -- Next meeting 11/20/13 (3rd Wed.), NO meeting in December.
Maintenance program – Matt Thomas – Trash being picked up. Trash bags available from Matt ([matt@alchemysandiego.com](mailto:matt@alchemysandiego.com)). Near Left Hand Black the bike rack was in the brick, so it fell apart, and had to be removed. They are looking into getting more. They have new ones available – any other locations? Eclipse Chocolate says needs more, and needs it better done. Baby Garten Studio needs a few for strollers.
**SDSU project** – They are doing surveys, collecting information. Chris Huffstettler, Project manager for SDSU, available at usnhuff@yahoo.com. Survey went out via email – if you did not get the link, let Christy.Progress@gmail.com know. Here is link – please complete survey by Thurs. 11/7/13 -- [https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7TXqnMiWjKbsDA1](https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7TXqnMiWjKbsDA1)
**Events:**
**October Walkabout** – slower than usual. Theme seemed hard to find – altars were sought out, though, so there was interest. Businesses with altars were noted on the Walkabout Guide. In future, please be sure to send info by deadline to Marsha for publicity, Guide, and please read and distribute Guide to your customers and staff to know what’s happening in all SP areas. NOTE – outside exhibitors have to fill out form, have a sponsor business, no open flames, no clogging sidewalk, etc. Monitor will be collecting forms at Luminaria Walkabout – it is sponsor business responsibility to print forms and give to any exhibitors. Please – no outside vendors who compete with your neighbor businesses.
**Black Friday 11/29** – Don’t miss it! Get some sales going.
**11/30 Small Business Saturday** – Sign up with American Express – there is a small business option to connect all of the local businesses.
Luminaria 2013
----------
**Luminaria 12/1 – 12/31** – Lights will be put up on trees throughout business districts by SPBG (funded by the city grant and SPBG). LED warm glow lights, Kelly of Delights of Christmas will store them, put them up. Should last 10 years. Wreaths and garlands on posts in major intersections.
**South Park Luminaria Tree** –Artist will do an art tree, so not live and so need for water and more affordable ($1200 vs. $10,000+ for a fake big tree). Can reuse yearly. Sketch was sent around. To be installed above the kiosk at Grape Street – kiosk is the base, 15 feet above kiosk or so. Narrow and tall, reclaimed wood/vintage-style bulbs, etc. 3 sections. It will have lights and metal ornaments as part of the structure. Great press for it, great local artist supporting South Park “up-cycle”, “reclaimed”, “artsy industrial” – Should have a hash tag for Luminaria/tree. Perhaps the businesses could have a miniature of the tree to advertise in our businesses -- good idea for future.
**First Light – Sunday - 12/1 – 6 pm.** Todd Gloria will dedicate it, First year so will be small. We should all show up. Feel free to hand out coupons, give samples, etc. Simple ceremony, neighborhood gathering. More structure next year.
**Residential Lighting Contest** – will have prizes. Object is to encourage residents along the business corridors (30th St., Fern St., etc.) to decorate and add lights -- so that there will be a connection between all our business clusters. A flyer is going out to the residents involved (Jeffrey produced flyer, Andrea Frank to distribute).
**PRIZES NEEDED** -- We are giving gift baskets to winners of contest. Please contribute with a donation or gift certificate from your business. Bring gift donations for the baskets to Progress or Bring to our next meeting (November 20). 3 prize baskets. Can be chocolate with our sign or card on it, or wine with store sticker on it.
**12/7 Luminaria Holiday Walkabout** - Be prepared with window and interior holiday decor, specials, etc. Send info for Walkabout Guide to Marsha by November 20 -- to [SPBG@lucyslist.net](mailto:SPBG@lucyslist.net).
**Walkabouts 2014 –**
Spring 3/22 – Cirque de South Park
Summer 7/19 – Superheroes of South Park
Fall 10/4 – Harvest Night
Holiday 12/6 - Luminaria
Police and Safety – Homeless woman found spare key, got into Jinna’s car and charged her cell phone.
Todd Gloria’s Office – Courtney Thompson – Sign up for newsletter on the Interim Mayor’s page. Or email to toddgloria@sandiego.gov He feels he has to enforce the laws in place, whether or not he agrees with them, and is looking into changing some regulations.
Toni Atkins Office – Jason Weisz – legislative wrap up in “Toni Times” would be interesting to South Park businesses. She is hosting a workshop on the Affordable Care Act Thurs Nov 21, 7:30 – 9 am, UCSD Hospital Auditorium in Hillcrest.
**Business Announcements**
The Next Door Gallery – Has a Dia de los Muertos altar, Nov 2 is ceremonial burning – can leave note, memento.
Matt – “San Diego Beer week” – Starts 11/1 – 11/8. Alchemy is having a dinner at Hess brewery with oysters – “Hess-fest” on that Monday.
Jeffrey Parish from Jeff is getting married!!!!!
South Bark Dog Wash – Approached by group that gives service dogs to war veterans – South Park will be where they will train/work with the dogs.
Thomas Bike Shop – approached for reality tv show.
Luminaria Posters/Postcards – take them and distribute.
Important Links
----------
Email -- spbg@lucyslist.net
SPBG minutes, documents, Walkabout form – http://www.spbg.yolasite.com
South Park Scene website – www.southparkscene.com
Business Directory – www.southparkscene.com/wp
Facebook Page -- www.facebook.com/southparkbiz
Old House Fair – www.theoldhousefair.com
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