Blackridge Civic Association Annual Board Meeting

1. http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ Blackridge Civic AssociationAnnual Board Meeting May 19, 2013

2. Agenda http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ BCA Annual Board Meeting • Welcome • Town Hall (Update Since January) • Financial Results • Capital / Building Improvements • Events / Programming • 2013 Nominations • Pool Update • Garden Club

3. Welcome http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ • The Annual Strawberry Festival & BCA Board Meeting is our opportunity to socialize, summarize, vote and thank your hardworking board!

4. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations Town Hall Update since January 27, 2013

5. The 2013 Strategy • Fight the Assessment in court and by leveraging politicians • Support yearly operational costs with significant fundraising • Upgrade the facilities with outside capital grant money • Increase reoccurring rentals and reduce reliance on one time rentals • Increase membership and community awareness by marketing the value of the BCA • Increase resources by filling more board positions, finding volunteers of services or adopting a bill This strategy must be sustainable and supported year over year -- And we need your help!

6. The 2013 Strategy 1. Fight Assessment Result: We significantly reduced the tax assessment!

7. The 2013 Strategy 2. Fundraising (Operational Costs) • Increase Annual Fundraising Revenue to $35,000 (Operations) • Program must be repeatable and sustainable • May 2013 Status: • B52 Profits - $6,000 of $10,000 goal raised! • Script Card Program - $5,000 • Online Auction - $5,000 • Other Fundraising - $6,000 of $15,000 planned • Night at Races (September, estimated $5,000) • Texas Hold ‘em (October, estimated $1,000) • Great start to fundraising, need additional programs

8. The 2013 Strategy3. Apply for Grants (Capital) • Apply for Grant Funds for Capital • Set goal to pursue $100,000 in 2014 (not guaranteed!) • Result: • Identified the Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) as a potential source of funds. • Submitted pre-application May 15, 2013 with proposal for $135,000 (with $15,000 BCA Matching): • Roof & Gutter Replacement ($50,000) • Two Heating & Cooling Units ($15,000) • Pool Improvements ($25,000) • Windows & Doors ($45,000) • Exterior painting, driveway, ceiling tiles ($15,000) • Full Application Deadline August 2, 2013 • Grants Awarded for 2014 Spending • Lobby and support volunteers for this grant needed!

9. The 2013 Strategy4. Reoccurring Rentals • Increase Reoccurring rentals (Exercise, Business Clubs) • Results: • Reoccurring rentals provide stable income and position us for potential grant money

10. The 2013 Strategy5. Increase Membership • Increase Membership • Welcome Wagon and More Active Membership Requests • Results: • Membership drive yielded 190 members • Welcome wagon packets being finalized and expect to launch this summer • Agreed to ‘sustaining’ membership of $10 / month in January • We are in urgent need of a VP of Memberships to help execute these excellent strategies • We need a VP of Membership to help execute the plan

11. The 2013 Strategy 6. Increase Volunteer Resources • Increase volunteer resources by filling more board positions and finding volunteers of services (cost avoidance). • Results: • Open 2013 positions: • President (Jen Suiters, Interim) • Vice President • Rental Director • At Large Position (Wilkinsburg) • Sign up today! Volunteers keep the facilities alive and help to reduce overall costs

12. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations Financial Results

13. Financial Results http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ • We are holding on, and in a better position than at the end of 2012. • Financial Goals: • Attaining grant funding • Increase reoccurring rentals • Increase Membership • Pool & Garden Club • Continued partnerships

14. Revenues Biggest opportunities are in fundraising and rentals!

15. Expenses Expenses down in 2013 due to constant review by board

16. Membership Good start to membership in 2013! Apply today here or online at www.blackridge-bca.org

17. Membership Contributions

18. Outstanding Debt

19. BCA Taxes Significant tax liability averted, still outstanding balances

20. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations Capital Improvements

21. Capital Improvements http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ • Improvements Made this Year • Very little money spent on improvements this year • Special thanks to Garden Club for landscaping and tree removal! • List of projects where volunteers are welcome are: • Curtain Hanging • Tree Removal (Parking Lot) • Window Cleaning • Old Fridge & Freezer Removal • Organize building (old records, decorations, etc.) • Hang signs (fire lane outside and no smoking insider) • Gutter Repairs • Clubhouse to Park steps and railing Contact us after the meeting to sign up!

22. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations 2012 / 2013 Events

23. BCA 2012 / 2013 Events http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ • Jewelry & Purse Sample Sale – December 2012 • Gingerbread Houses – December 2012 • Beef ‘n’ Beer – April 2013 • Strawberry Festival – May 20th • Garage Sale – coming June 15h • July 4th Bike Parade – coming July 4th • Night at the Races – coming September 7th • Blackridge Jubilee – coming September 27th • Texas Hold ‘Em – coming October (TBD) • Fall Fest & Concert in Park – coming October 12th Focus on celebrating Blackridge 60 Years of Community Pride Celebration

24. Blackridge 60th Anniversary • BLACKRIDGE 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION • The year was 1953, • Eisenhower was President and Richard Nixon was Vice-President.  • The Korean War ended and Stalin died. • Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen of England and JFK married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier. • The Blackridge Civic Association was founded. • During the 1950’s, the Blackridge Civic Association was a social organization for the 600 homeowners.  • The cost of a yearly membership was $1.00. During 1950-1953, membership hit a high with 699 members.  • President Brewster stated that a dream of almost 8 years was realized with the completion of the Clubhouse in 1954. The cost of the clubhouse was estimated at $25,000. • The 60th Anniversary Celebration will be held on September 27 at the Edgewood Country Club. We hope you join!

25. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations 2013 Nominees

26. 2013 Nominees http://www.blackridge-bca.org/ • President,Vacant (Jen Suiters Interim) • Vice President, Vacant • Treasurer, Ron Kotun • Secretary, Julia Ryman • Vice President Membership, Kristin Pesch • Vice President Buildings & Grounds, Peter Hughes • Vice President Ways & Means,Ceil Greber • Rental Director, Vacant (Jen Suiters Interim) • Newsletter, Tara Taylor • Historian, Cathy Taylor • Webmaster, Sarah Kuharik • Members-At-Large: • Churchill – Lee Borellis, Ceil Greber,Maria Taylor • Penn Hills – Steve Jurman, Bill Miller, Stephen Pesch • Wilkinsburg – Stephanie McCarthy, Justin McCarthy, Marita Garret

27. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations Our Partners: Garden & Pool Clubs

28. Pool Update2013 Pool Board • President, Erin Sass • Vice President, John Osterle • Treasurer, Chris Luedde • Membership, Anne Flaherty • Buildings & Grounds, Cathy Powers • Fundraising / Events, Katie Hanna • Fundraising / Events, Helen Kondrich • Secretary, , Dan Crawley This and more information available @ www.blackridgeswimclub.org

29. Garden Club Update2013 Garden Club Board http://www.blackridgegardenclub.com/ • President, Nancy DelPresto • Vice President, Sheila Mozer • Treasurer, Rose Guerrieri • Assistant Treasurer, Adele Butterfield • Recording Secretary, Diane Law • Corresponding Secretary, Adrienne O'Toole

30. BCA Rentals Update & Board Recommendations Thank You!