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Sanborn, NY 14132 (Room C-163)

Time: Wednesday Evenings from 6PM to 9PM

September 12, 2018 to November 14, 2018

Program: 9 Entrepreneurial Classes to Choose From:

Entrepreneurship–Social Media–Budget/Recordkeeping

Business Insurance–Marketing For Small Business–Human Resource Management

Understanding Your Financial Picture–Tax Compliance–Leadership & Self-Motivation

A Completion Certificate provided upon finishing All 9 Classes

All programs are FREE to attend

To Register: Call 716.210.2515/ E-Mail us at sbdc@niagaracc.suny.edu

Visit our Website: www.NiagaraSBDC.org for more information

Contact SBDC

Lynn Oswald, Director
NCCC Small Business
Development Center
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.
Sanborn, New York 14132

Phone: 716- 210-2515
Fax: 716- 210-2512
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm

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Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Wendy Beals, Keith Bond, Vonda Westcott

The meeting was called to order at 8:12 AM by Greg Zakrzewski.

Treasurer’s report – Balance – $2,793.32

New Business:

Discussion was held on the future of the organization. The last two scheduled functions (Evening Mixer in November 2017 and Annual Meeting/Dinner in February 2018) received no responses and were cancelled. Monthly attendance at meetings has remained low and consisted of the same 3 or 4 members.

A motion was made by Greg Z, and seconded by Ann F-B to dissolve the organization.

A discussion was held to determine which organizations would benefit from our remaining funds. It was decided to distribute $600 to each of the following:

• Middleport Area Tourism and Beautification Committee
• Gasport Beautification Committee
• Royalton-Hartland Community Library
• 4th of July Committee

In addition, a donation of $190 each will be made to the Middleport and Gasport Food Pantries. The remainder will be kept to cover anticipated bank fees.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 AM.

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The meeting was called to order at 8:10 AM by President Greg Zakrzewski. He introduced our new member Mike Carrier from the Niagara Orleans Country Club.

Treasurers Report: Current balance – $2,808.32. Payments since last meeting include newspaper ad for Music In The Park, paper supplies for tickets and flyers.

Old Business:

Music In The Park

Ann Busch reported that the wineries did well at the event, as well as Baker Farms.

Julie reported that the Bicentennial had a basket raffle at their event at the ravine and made $700. She suggested we do this type of raffle with more basket offerings instead of the three prizes we have done in the past as people seem to love the offering of 50 or more baskets that they can buy chances for. She noted that the baskets would not have to be elaborate. We could have smaller baskets with just a few items, a gift certificate, or perhaps one item of more value. We would need more member participation to seek out donations from many businesses and improve our promotion of the event.

Other suggestions include
1. Include more information on larger signs to list bands that will be playing
2. Include more information on signs and/or flyers that list vendors participating
3. Be more clear on cost for the event
4. Communicate that this event is to raise money for the RHBPA Scholarship
5. Include a map for location of event (on signs or flyers)
6. More participation from members on selling tickets
7. More breweries (we should have two)
8. Contact some new wineries (soon, so that we can book them)
9. Make programs to distribute to those attending listing names and phone numbers of all participants
10. Suggestion made to lower the price of Goat Chip Bingo chances to get more participation
11. Spend more time on the mic at the event to encourage people to stop and see what the vendors have to offer

Fall Evening Mixer
Greg is finalizing details for this. He will contact Vonda when he has all details to send out notice.

UPDATE: Fall Evening Mixer – Wednesday, November 1st – Masonic Hall, Main Street, Middleport

6:00 PM Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres, Meeting at 6:30 PM

RHBPA Newsletter

Ann Fisher-Bale suggested we create a quarterly newsletter to feature businesses and promote our group and the benefits of being a member. This will be discussed at a future meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM. The next meeting will be Wednesday October 11th at Darrell’s.

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The meeting was called to order at 8:20 AM by President Greg Zakrzewski.

Treasurers Report: Current balance – $3,368.53

Old Business:
Music In The Park
 Receivables
Tickets: $860 (includes presale and tickets purchased at the door, ($180)
Goat Chip: $80
Hot Dogs: $66

 Expenses
Overnight Stay: $125
Tent: $375
Glasses: $399.55
Newspaper Ad: $112
Port-O-Potty: $175
Yard Signs: $162
Tickets & Flyers: $65-70 (receipt to be provided)

Final figures will be available at the September meeting.

Discussion on ways to improve MITP
1. Better promotion and advertising
2. More participation from members on selling tickets
3. More breweries (we should have two)
4. Ask for donations for the music
5. Make programs to distribute to those attending listing names and phone numbers of all participants
6. Discussed improving sign details with more information (location of Rotary Park, cost, etc.)

Fall Evening Mixer
Greg is working on a fall meeting to network with other businesses. He will contact the speaker he has in mind to confirm a date. Once he confirms availability, he will see if the Masonic Hall is available for the event. Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. More information will follow when date and venue are firm.

New Business:
Town of Royalton Bicentennial Event – August 27th
Julie is putting together a basket to donate to this event from the RHBPA. She already has 2 or 3 gift certificates and will solicit a few more to add to the basket for the event on August 27th.

Eastern Niagara Extra
Ann Fisher-Bale advised that if you place an advertisement in the Eastern Niagara Extra (just launched in September and distributed in Lockport and Newfane), it can be picked up and placed in the Union-Sun & Journal on a day of your choice, at no charge. Please contact her if you would like to place an ad.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 AM. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 13th at 8:00 AM at Darrell’s.

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Members present: Julie Maedl, Janet Lyndaker, Donna McCloy, Brendan Dymes, Dave Stockton, Keith Bond , Ann Bush, Ann Fisher-Bale

Treasurer’s Report: Balance of $3585.08

• Discussed:
  Upcoming Music in the Park Event
• The Moon Hunters Band may be able to play for the hour before Easy St. Big Band. We should know by the next meeting.
• Dave Stockton suggested we contact John Hotaling to participate in the event this year. He makes wooden wine bottle holders and other wood crafted items. Ann Busch will contact him.
• Ann Fisher-Bale volunteered to design an event flyer and redesign the tickets.
• Donna McCloy said they could print them on the FMC printer. Julie said the flyers and posters should go up 3 weeks in advance, about mid July.
• Julie said there are 72 wine glasses left from last year. Ann Busch will order 12 dozen more glasses from the Print Shop in Medina.
• Wineries participating: Leonard Oakes, Schulze, 810 Meadworks and Vizcarra Vineyards. Barker Brewing is also participating.
• We all need to promote this event to our family and friends and sell as many presale tickets as possible!
• It was decided that we should provide the portable toilets this year since we are anticipating a good turnout.

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Attendees:

Greg Zakrzewski, Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Ann Busch, Sarah Reed, Don Scott, Donna McCloy, Vonda Westcott

The meeting was called to order at 8:14 AM by President Greg Zakrzewski.

Treasurers Report:

Current balance – $3,979.58. Julie also has approximately $300 in dues to deposit (not included in total). Anyone who has not paid their membership dues, please send to Julie as soon as possible (33 Mechanic St, Middleport).

Old Business

Scholarship– Emma Lindke has been chosen as the winner of the RHBPA Scholarship this year. Greg Z will present her with a check for $500 on Monday, June 13th at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

Music In The Park – July 17th

• Music: Dave Stockton – 4:00-5:00 PM and The Blind Leading the Blind – 4:30-6:30 PM.
• Wineries: Leonard Oakes, Schulze, Vizcarra Vineyards, and 810 Meadworks. Barker Brewery will represent craft beer.
• Chocolate: Della’s Chocolate is confirmed.
• Farm Markets: Huntington Farms will participate as a farm market. Becker Farms and LynOaken will bring goods from their farm markets as well.
• Caterer: Bond Catering will participate.
• RH Community Library: Julie reported that the library will have a book sale. They are providing their own table and chairs and anything else that they will need.
• Goat Chip Bingo: Sarah asked what the quantity of the Bingo squares is. In the past, we have made it 12’ x 12’ (144 squares). Discussion on the prizes (how many and dollar amounts or 50/50). We will finalize at the July meeting.
• Publicity: Ann B’s brother-in-law will make posters for businesses to display for the event. Pat Fagan made flyers however some updates are needed (correct spelling error, include Bond Catering and 810 Meadworks as well as add the time that The Blind Leading the Blind will play,). Revised flyers are now available at the Village Hall. For your convenience, a pdf file will also be sent so businesses can print their own copies.

Anyone who can distribute posters at their business is encouraged to do so as the more publicity, the better!

• Tickets: All members are encouraged to sell tickets for this fund raiser. If you would like tickets to have available at your business or to sell to friends and relatives, please contact Julie Maedl – 735-7631.
**VOLUTEERS NEEDED** A couple of volunteers are needed to help sell tickets at the door. Please contact Julie Maedl – 735-7631.

• Door Prize: Donna said FMC will provide the basket for the door prize. Julie is waiting to hear from Wendy on gift certificate for the overnight stay at Salvatore’s. If necessary, Greg said he could pick it up.

• Hot Dogs: RHBPA will sell hot dogs. Greg will pick up hot dogs, rolls, water and condiments.
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** A couple of volunteers are needed to help at the hot dog table.
Please contact Julie Maedl ASAP -735-7631 if you can help.

• Tents/Tables/Port-a-Potty: Julie reported the tents should be up Friday night or Saturday, depending on their schedule. Port-a-potty should be delivered on Saturday afternoon/evening. Scout House will be unlocked so the restrooms inside can be used as well. (Vonda will unlock.)
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** to set up tables and chairs on Sunday (2:00 PM). Help is also needed at the end of the event for clean up. Please contact Julie Maedl ASAP -735-7631 if you can help.

New Business

Ann F-B advised that there is a newspaper insert called Momentum 2016 to be published in July that offers the opportunity to showcase your business. Below are the dates and topics:

Business & Industries – publishing July 10th
Education – publishing July 17th
Our Towns – publishing July 24th
Eastern Niagara Living – publishing July 31st

Larger ads (3-col x 5” and up) will qualify for digital website presence. Reserve your space ASAP! Please contact Ann Fisher-Bale (716) 465-6080 or the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal 439-9222, ext 2267 for more information.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 AM. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 13th at 8:00 AM at Darrell’s.

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Attendees: Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Ann Busch, Janet Lyndaker, Keith Bond, Donna McCloy, Vonda Westcott

The meeting was called to order at 8:12 AM by Vice President Julie Maedl.

Treasurers Report: Current balance – $3,982.58. There are no bills.

Old Business

• Membership Month – Julie has spoken to a couple of people about joining to add to our membership.
• Music In The Park – July 17th
• Tents/Tables/Port-a-Potty: Julie reported that the tents, tables and port-a-potty have been rented.
• Music: Dave Stockton and The Blind Leading the Blind have been confirmed for music.
• Wineries: Leonard Oakes, Schulze, Vizcarra Vineyards. Barker Brewery will represent craft beer. Ann B is also waiting to hear from 810 Mead Works as to whether they are interested.
• Chocolate: Della’s Chocolate will participate.
• Farm Markets: Ann B will check with the local farm market (John LePard) to see if they want to participate. Julie will contact Harris Farm Markets to ask if they would be interested.
• Goat Chip Bingo: Sara is available and will provide the goat for this event.
• RH Community Library: Julie reported that Rebecca Schweigert asked if the Library could participate. This was approved.
• Publicity: Ann B will check with her brother-in-law to see if he can give us a price on posters. Julie will talk with Patt about doing flyers, tickets and postcards. Ann F-B will check with the Village to confirm they are doing an ad this year. Julie will try to get a picture for a newspaper feature.
• Caterer: It is Darrell’s turn so Ann B will see if he is interested.
• Door Prize: Donna said FMC will provide the basket for the door prize. Julie will ask Wendy if she can contact her friend about the overnight stay as part of the basket.

New Business

The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 AM. The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 8th at 8:00 AM at Darrell’s.

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By 1893, James Hulihan and Thomas Conley owned the Royalton Basket Company which supplied local fruit farmers with different size baskets ranging from berry baskets to fruit crates. The logs were floated down the canal and held in the log pond until they were needed. The lower level of the building was used to cut the logs into strips while the assembling of the baskets took place on the top floor.

Deliveries of the finished baskets were made by horse and wagon to local farmers. Owners of the business at its closing in 1934 were James and Timothy O’Shaughnessey.

Today we look forward to once again having the building in use as the Basket Factory Restaurant.

*See this article about the Basket Factory Restaurant re-opening. 

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Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Ann Fisher-Bale, Ann Busch, Janet Lyndaker, Sarah Reed, Don Scott, Donna McCloy, Vonda Westcott (If I missed anyone, please let me know…I didn’t pass around a sign-in sheet!)

The meeting was called to order at 8:12 AM by President Greg Z.

There was no Treasurer’s Report as Julie was not in attendance.

Old Business

1. Scholarship – Greg is planning on getting information to Colleen Albee at the Guidance Office this week.
2. Membership Month – Greg reminded us that May is Membership Month. Notices/invoices will be sent to all members.
3. Music In The Park – July 17th – It was reported that Julie has not heard from Easy Street Band. She has talked to Dave Stockton who said he has a 4-piece band that would play the entire time if we needed. Ann F-B suggested calling the Blind Leading the Blind and she will contact them to see if they are available and what their price is. Ann B will call The Old Hippies to get their price and availability.
4. Ann B said we have to have two farm markets. Schwab’s said they do not want to do it this year. Ann B and Ann F-B will confirm the wineries (Schulze Winery, Leonard Oakes, Vizcarra Vineyards will be contacted as well as some others to get the number we need). Leonard Oakes should qualify as one farm market. Ann F-B will be seeing a couple of wineries this week so she will give them the date and advise that Ann B will be calling them. Yancy’s Fancy Cheese will also be contacted to see if they can participate (they could be the second farm market). 810 Meadworks will be contacted as well as a brewery Ann B has in mind. We may also contact Barker Brewing.
5. Greg will call Julie to see whether she has made arrangements for the tents and tables and port-a-potty.

New Business

1. Evening Mixer Meeting – Greg was not able to work out the logistics for the evening meeting that was proposed for May. We will plan on this for the October meeting.
2. Newsletter – No discussion at this meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 AM.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 11th at 8:00 AM at Darrell’s.

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Attendees: Greg Zakrzewski, Ann Fisher-Bale, Janet Lyndaker, Ann Busch, Don Powell, Vonda Westcott

The meeting was called to order at 8:11 AM by President Greg Z.

Treasurer’s Report $4,208.58. (minus payment of $72 for Post Office box rental)

Old Business
Scholarship – Greg will get information for this to Colleen Albee at the Guidance Office.

Music In The Park – July 17th – Ann continues to work on this but would like a few volunteers. She will put together a list of tasks so that members can choose one to help with. Ann F-B will make a template listing the tasks to make available to members. Ann F-B has volunteered to help with wineries. Meadworks should be contacted to see if they would like to participate. Ann B also has the name of a Beer Works facility that we can contact.

Treasury – Suggestions to Put Money to Good Use – Please continue to think of ideas of how to use our money for the good of the organization and the Royalton-Hartland area.

Town of Royalton Bi-Centennial Year – This will be next year. We should start thinking of ways to participate.

New Business
Evening Mixer Meeting – It was suggested we have an evening meeting so that members who are unable to be at the morning meetings can attend this meeting. It will be scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th beginning at 6:30 PM with cocktails and appetizers. The meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM. Greg will see if the Masonic Hall is available. He also has a speaker in mind that he will contact. All members are encouraged to bring a guest who might be interested in joining the RHBPA. Greg suggested we have two evening meetings a year to be scheduled in April and October.

List of Area Businesses – Ann F-B has compiled a list of 130 area businesses. We discussed sending e-vites to them for the May 11th evening meeting.

Newsletter – It was suggested we produce an RHBPA Newsletter. Greg suggested publishing this quarterly, listing community events coming up. It could include a business related article of interest to members. We could also feature a member’s business with details about its operations and offerings to their customers.

Goals for next meeting – come up with ideas for our newsletter.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 AM.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 13th at 8:00 AM at Darrell’s.
Become a member of the Royalton-Hartland Business & Professional Association. Call 735-7631 to join!

The Royalton-Hartland Business and Professional Association was established in 2006. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month to promote local businesses and economic growth in the Roy-Hart area. Membership is $25 annually and new members are welcome and encouraged to attend one of our meetings.

Visit Us Online – The RHBPA can be found online at RoyaltonHartlandBusiness.com

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