Newport Farmers' and Artisans' Market

April 15, 2008

Membership Meeting

Agenda

1. Review and acceptance of minutes from December meeting.

2. Adoption of revised By Laws and Market Rules.

3. Market Promotion

a. New Signs .
Who will make and paint?
Better design (see Unity example) and weatherproof materials.
How many do we need?

b. Brochures.

How many to make this year? (2,000 cost $200; 1,000 cost $145)
How will they be distributed?

c. Website.

Need to update member descriptions for 2008.
Website member descriptions go into the brochure.

Website has all our documents available to view & download.

Domain name will come due in July, cost is $15/yr.

4. Membership for 2008.

How many old members are returning?
Are there any new applicants?
Are we looking for new applicants? What kind? How are we looking?

5. Market Budget for 2008.

Open new account.

Deposit check from old account.

Promotional budget – form a committee to develop a promotion plan?

Other expenses we need to plan for?

6. Sign "Thank You" cards to Skip, Donna and Gleason.

7. Other agenda items?