Oct. General Meeting Minutes

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 10/23/07 Meeting called to order 6:50 p.m. by Larry LaPrise, Vice-president Officers absent:  Rick Hardina and John Enright.  40 in attendance Larry:      Introduced officers. Treasurer’s Report Approx. $2900.  2008 Dues and Community Connection update requests going out first week in November. We really appreciated Victorya Goodrich and Marcia Kean covering the welcome table and raffle sales.  Great job! Jill Moritz welcomed new members:  Bill Szczepanek-Right Point Web, LLC, Tim Pettigrew-Goin’ Postal, Sarah & Brad Haynes-B Alaskan Seafood, Mike Shubic-Shubic Marketing, Andy Bergstedt, President-Gold Canyon Lions Club, Jim Deng-Chen’s Chinese Bistro, Sharden Connor-Just Like Home Assisted Living Residence, Stan Serwa-Gold Canyon Auto Spa, Jim Berkeley & Patricia Watson-Quantum Wellness of Gold Canyon, Cynthia Wilson-Avon Beauty Center. Guests spoke:  Larry Roth and Wally from GC Arts Council announced upcoming season events, handed out flyers and gave out several complimentary ticket sets.  Marilynn Natoli-Madame Marilyn’s, talked about her shop opening 11/17 at the Superstition Mountain Museum, specializing in old time look portraits. Rae Tianen-D&R Electrical and Repair spoke about the Veteran’s Day celebration event 11/11 at the GC United Methodist Church.  Jill spoke about the SAY YES project for the Afghanistan children’s fund 10/17-11/17. Darré Porter willingly offered to help Jill on the GCBA Gold Canyon Entertainment Guide for Lost Dutchman Marathon participants and the Safeway Int’l. LPGA Tournament participants and general distribution purposes. Bob Benjamin won the 50-50- drawing $28. Sandie Smith, Pinal County Supervisor, District 2 and David Kuhl, Pinal County Director of Planning and Zoning were guest speakers.  Sandie spoke about the Comprehensive Plan including the 275 square miles of Superstition Vistas, the possibility of working toward a green environment for water and building.  An Arizona Town Hall Meeting was to take place the next weekend.  Approximately 125-150 citizens were attending by invitation only and meeting at the Biosphere. She will let us know more about that meeting and citizen input at a later date. Sandie is head of the steering committee for Superstition Vistas.  Stakeholder involvement and newsletters going out approximately February ’08, workshops September ’08 and completion in December ’09. David Kuhl said that Pinal County is the fastest growing county in the U.S.  According to CAG statistics, the population in 2000 was 183,423.  In 2007 it is 325,925.  They are trying to meet the challenge of this type of growth with implementation of some of the following:  New Open Space & Trails Ordinance 10/31/07, New Zoning Ordinance in 2008, New Comprehensive Plan in December 2008.  Rural lifestyle is the #1 desire of most citizens in Pinal County.   Comprehensive Plan: Design Workshops    November ‘07 Draft Plan in early ‘08 Final Plan    June ‘8 Final Approval   December ‘08 Zoning Ordinance: Existing vs. New Zoning Signs New office zones Adult entertainment regulations Lighting (recognize dark skies, but need safety) Schedule of development for schools, roads, etc. Financial Impact: Capital improvement planning (CIP) Streets, open space, public safety, infrastructure.  FYI:  Ironwood $100 million road is only 17 miles long. Economic Development: Job Center Connect transportation to existing job center routes:  Phoenix and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Encourage entertainment, recreation Focus marketing to industry Help existing businesses grow Environment:  Rideshare program, rail connections, “Transit-oriented Development” (TOD) Q&A: Hospitals and medical centers are only planned after a private company or investor, such as Banner, determines the financial feasibility of such centers. Pinal County looking for head of household jobs. Gray water and green technologies was discussed for options Solar Panel systems should not be denied through HOAs.  A “Green” workshop with the power companies may take place. Design Review Overlay (DRO) or some ability to determine structure and businesses coming into Gold Canyon:  Since the original signatures to allow DRO to officially meet were destroyed in the 2004 Movieland fire, it is necessary to gather new signatures.  This requirement has changed from 40% of all commercial land owners to 3500 residential and commercial land owners.  Tom Wolf is working on accomplishing this to restore DRO’s position. The question of sandwich board signs along Kings Ranch Road was raised.  GCBA has received some feedback from residents and businesses who would like to see the elimination of the sandwich board type signs from the streets.  Since these are county streets, this type of sign is not legal in public right-of-way property.  Much of the un-landscaped area in front of retail stores and office buildings where electrical poles are located is county property.  Although GCBA supports appropriate business advertising, it is also important to know the limitations in the use of portable signs.  David Kuhl suggested contacting  Pinal County Code Compliance Manager, Wesley LaCrosse 520-866-6478 or Wesley.lacrosse@co.pinal.az.us or view http://www.co.pinal.az.us/PlanDev Article 22, Figure 9 for signage requirements and limitations.  We encourage business owners to prompt their building management to use the monument signs intended for this purpose rather than signs lining the roads and tied to trees. As business owners and operators, we want to avoid offending the  people we are trying to attract. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Submitted by Jill Moritz, Secretary  11/2/07

September Mixer Meeting

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER MIXER 9/25/07 Tom and Tess McDonald-Smiling Dog Landscapes know how to entertain guests.  They hosted the GCBA September mixer at their home and business on 9/25/07.  The 45 members and guests in attendance had a private tour of the nursery and gardens, dined on delectable refreshments served by Bob (Tom’s right hand man) and parked their cars under the careful direction of Josiah, Tom and Tess’ son. They made everyone comfortable in the beautiful setting under a backdrop of a full moon, the mountains and saguaro cacti.  It was simply a perfect evening.  Business people meeting with other business people, chatting, laughing and sharing ideas, quips and stories.  Tom and Tess sent everyone home with a miniature cactus as an ongoing reminder of their generous hospitality and a very successful GCBA evening. Smiling Dog Landscapes is located in Gold Canyon and specializes in “Enhancing Nature by Design” offering new installations, complete makeovers on existing landscapes, yard maintenance and plantings.   They can be reached at 480-288-8749 or smilingdog@mchsi.com

August General Meeting Minutes

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 8/28/07 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Gold Canyon Best Western, by Larry LaPrise Vice-President. Officers present: John Enright, Jill Moritz. Rick Hardina absent. 25 attendees present Treasurer’s Report: John Enright $2917 and 150 members. Self introductions were done and a host of new businesses were welcomed: Primeau PC, Tropical Smoothie Café, Firehouse Bar and Grill (Mike Farber and Lori Hlavin are making a name for themselves with sports, food and beverages), Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, Peralta Trail Publishing and Printing (Thomas and Mary Lynn Preiss spoke about their marketing, ad design, copy writing, editing business), Exclusively Yours Permanent Makeup (Esther Ellefson does wonderful permanent makeup, having been a portrait artist for many years), Spilled Beans Espresso, Cactus Pool Supply, and Business Strategy Partners. New Business: John Enright discussed the philosophy of the GCBA. “To provide a network of support for Gold Canyon area businesses” is the GCBA mission statement. Suggestions were made at the board meeting on 8/16/07 and John introduced some ideas of making Gold Canyon more visible for Phoenix metro residents, as well as visitors, to accomplish our mission statement. Cable One TV ads, a restaurant guide, put GCBA item in LPGA Tournament handout bag, hire Ollie the Trolley to transport people from the parking lot of the Gold Canyon Methodist Church to the elementary school for the Canyon Arts Festival in January, use Gold Canyon PowerPoint presentation for potential business and residential promotional purposes (i.e. Mountain Vista Medical Center), send tourist info. to the Lost Dutchman Marathon participants and put a Gold Canyon visitor link on their website. Further input, pricing, and evaluation will help us put some of these ideas into reality. A reminder to all businesses who advertise in The A.D.O.B.E. Ledger that the publication under the direction of Thomas Preiss, will be an all color magazine starting in September. Advertising rates will increase effective for the October issue. Please call Ray’s Printing 480-982-3087 or raysprinting@mchsi.com for a new rate sheet if you have not received one. Old Business: John talked about the visibility of the GCBA welcome bag program. Delivering approximately 35-40 per month. He thanked those involved, especially Larry LaPrise, Peralta Trail Elementary School; Melissa Komen, Kiddy Korner Family Day Care; Carolin & Bob Benjamin, Keller Williams-Integrity First Real Estate-The Benjamin Team; and Jill Moritz, Professional Organizer for the contribution and effort to the program. John deserves a huge hand for his continued activity with the Welcome Bags too. Sharon Keiser recently moved to Gold Canyon and sent a thank you letter to the AJ/GC News with her favorable comments about receiving the gift bag. John is hoping one more volunteer will step forward to help with the Welcome Bags. Please call him at 480-560-0846 or jtegoldcanyon@yahoo.com John encouraged members to become involved in “your” organization. The board can’t and shouldn’t do everything. GCBA will only be as good and beneficial as all the members choose to make it. Michael Kean, Kean Consulting, generously offered to take charge of doing the name badges again. Michael was instrumental in getting them started in previous years. He also has offered his time to represent GCBA in the Pinal Partnership organization. It is critical that Gold Canyon have a voice in Pinal County planning and future growth. Business owners will rely heavily on what happens in this county and community for their survival. It won’t and can’t stay the way it is – let’s take an active role in shaping our futures here. Marta St. James’ extremely worthwhile endeavor to supply all of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department K-9 members with protective vests, was updated by Larry LaPrise. Four have been purchased and two are on the way. They are now looking into providing a sensor that sounds if the dog is left in the vehicle unattended, particularly in the hot season. Donna Marcolini, Curves promoted her business on August 8th with a new ownership ribbon cutting ceremony. Congratulations and best wishes for outstanding success, Donna. Anyone interested in having a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new business, please contact Jill Moritz 480-671-0620 or jill@jillmoritz.com Guest Speaker: Mary Jane Damron, Director, Community Services Division of the Pinal County Attorney’s Office –James P. Walsh, County Attorney. Mary Jane will celebrate 20 years with Pinal County this December and knows all there is to know about helping businesses prevent and protect themselves against bad checks. The best news is that the county doesn’t charge for this service. They are not a collection agency, but they will prosecute the guilty party. If the person passing the bad check does not pay, a warrant is issued for him or her. If the person’s record is reviewed for some reason, even a simple traffic violation, it will show the outstanding warrant and the person may be arrested. Mary Jane mentioned that 15 counties in Arizona have a Check Enforcement Agency program similar to this. Therefore, if the check writer is a resident of another county, but the transaction took place in Pinal County, it is still worth completing the appropriate documents and sending them in. If the party lives and the transaction took place outside Pinal County call Mary Jane for a referral to another location. She also indicated that it is very difficult to prosecute out-of-state offenders. When the county becomes involved, the amount requested from the offending party is the collection amount plus a $25 fee. Check fraud is the number one crime in the United States, so contact Mary Jane at 1-520-866-6813 or 1-800-208-6897 x6813 or www.co.pinal.az.us/attorney We have register decals, store signs, and information booklets pertaining to the Bad Check Program if anyone is interested. We appreciate the following businesses donating raffle items in addition to the 50-50 drawing: Walt & Darlene Girton, AZCARVERS.COM; John Enright, Gold Canyon Care; Cheryl Husslein, Gold Canyon Embroidery. Winners included Donna Marcolini, Curves; Dr. Sohrab Gandomi, Bahai Faith, Mary Lynn Preiss, Peralta Publishing & Printing and Marcia Kean, Kean Consulting. The next GCBA meeting will be a mixer hosted by Tom and Tess McDonald, Smiling Dog Landscaping. They will welcome us to their home/garden on Tuesday 9/25 at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided. Look for future announcements and a map. Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m. Submitted by Jill Moritz, GCBA Secretary

May General Meeting Minutes

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 5/22/07 Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Officers present:  Rick Hardina, Larry LaPrise, John Enright, Jill Moritz Treasurer’s report $3106  Special Projects $553 New members introduced:  Bonnie Jacobs, Bon Niche and Rosemary Shearer, S.A.L.T.   John gave update on Welcome Bags.  Raffle included 50-50 drawing, Gold Canyon mugs engraved by Walt Girton and $50 auto detail donated by Mary Ann Coyne for Desert Rose Carstar. Rosemary Shearer, S.A.L.T. spoke about restoring and re-vegetating Silly Mountain and the project with Peralta Trails Elementary to reduce odor. Larry LaPrise mentioned that Peralta Trails Elementary would be taking over the project of fund raising for bullet proof canine vests in the fall.  The others have been supplied through the Kathy Olson memorial project headed up by Marta St. James. Marta St. James called from Argentina to wish the new mayor congratulations. Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Mayor-Elect, John Insalaco was the guest speaker.  His induction will take place on 6/5. He moved to Arizona in 1969 from Rochester, NY.   Settled in Globe, then Apache Junction.  Owns Insalaco Upholstery and Music.  Some GCBA members voiced concern over image of AJ.  Improvements in the businesses and town need to be made to make it more appealing for new businesses, residents and industry. Action Items on his agenda: Work more closely with Gold Canyon-no animosity.  Form a united front against encroaching cities, such as Mesa. Not against GC incorporation, but he indicated that Pinal County would immediately drop services provided. Stop the bad publicity for Apache Junction.  Define East Mesa from AJ Perhaps appeal for new zip code for East Mesa See his dream of a hospital in AJ take place, working with Advanced Cardiac Specialists.  Location on Goldfield near Dolce Vita He is disappointed the council did not invest $200K to be on Williams Gateway board.   Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Submitted by Jill Moritz, GCBA Secretary 6/7/07

April General Meeting Minutes

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 4/24/07 Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. by Rick Hardina, President. Officers present: Larry LaPrise, VP, John Enright, Treasurer, Jill Moritz, Secretary John Enright: Treasurer’s Report $3154 in general fund, $515 in special projects Welcome Bag project. John has delivered all but 12 of the bags and baskets completed. He requested help delivering by one rep from each HOA or area and realtors who can enter gated communities or who want to give something to their buyers . Melissa Komen, Kiddy Korner Family Daycare offered. Self-introductions were done. Guests included Karen Smith- In-Home Dog Boarding, Jan Saylor –Interior Decorator, Bonnie Jacobs-Bon Niche Natural Therapies and John Fillmore-Weather Shack, Inc. Gold Canyon Bank will celebrate its first anniversary on 4/26. Jill displayed the new over-sized scissors and told about the recent ribbon cutting ceremonies for Joli Salon and Sundries Tanning Salon on 4/21/07. Marta St. James reviewed the Business Watch and C.O.P. programs, as well as the project on supplying protective vests for sheriff department canine. More info on Canine Valley Fever go to www.goldcanyondog.org Rick introduced Dr. Jim Rhodes from CAC, guest speaker. Jim gave a very savvy presentation on the basic requirements and necessity of preparing a business plan for your business. He recommended two books: S.P.I.N. Selling and Execution. Ray from Ray’s Printing won the 50-50 drawing. Several other prizes were awarded donated by Mark Stover, Walt & Darlene Girton, Abe Dye and others. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

January General Meeting Minutes

GOLD CANYON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 1/23/07 Officers present: Rick Hardina, Larry LaPrise, Jill Moritz. John Enright absent Pre-Meeting Activities: Sandie Smith, Pinal County Supervisor: Transportation high priority for county. 60 by-pass has been approved, but not funded. Other high priorities: health care and education at governors’ state-of-the-state address. Mary Von Tress, Canyon Rose Storage-still accepting entries for the GC Community Connection. Branch manager from new Chase Bank in Bashas’ Center-bank will open in April. Self introductions. Curt Fonger-Visions of the Southwest Photography, reminded all of GC Arts Festival 1/27. Carolin Benjamin-Realty Executives Mountain View-she and Bob have purchased domain name www.goldcanyon.net and would like it to be a community website with links to all others in GC. Jeff Downing, A.D.O.B.E. secretary asked for volunteers to staff the Will-Call desk for the Safeway Invitational LPGA Tournament 3/19-25. Major Bryan Martyn gave a quick DRO update: Car wash started on Hwy 60, church on Kings Ranch Rd. approved by county, currently GC is 11.5 sq.miles and could go to 58 sq. miles with proper planning. Rick Hardina announced the Lost Dutchman Marathon on 2/18/07. Volunteers needed or come out and do the 2 mile event, if not the marathon. Meeting began 7:10 Rick Hardina-Cruise Holidays– 2006 GCBA Re-cap and Treasurer’s report $4456 and 136 Members. Rick thanked John Enright for his significant contribution in gaining new members and contributing to the success of the increased treasury for GCBA. Larry LaPrise- Principal, Peralta Elementary School-Brief remembrance to Ralph Ferguson. He will be missed as a friend, business associate and community advocate, but also as the “Grandpa” of Peralta Elementary School. Sheriff Chris Vasquez and Pat Prince introduced Business Watch and the C.O.P. program. Sheriff thanked GCBA and A.D.O.B.E. for their generous donation of the GPS for the combined programs. Chief Deputy Jerry Monahan will lead the business crime prevention workshop at the 2/27 GCBA meeting. Pat thanked the sheriff and Lt. Doug Brown for their dedication to Gold Canyon crime prevention. Over 50 trained participants in C.O.P. 100 is goal. New incident report form being used. Refer to their website www.goldcanyoncitizensonpatrol.com. Rick thanked Marta St. James and Curt Fonger for creating the excellent literature for the crime prevention groups. Jean Buckborough-Health & Wellness Coach led the discussion and vote on By-Law changes. All revisions unanimously approved-Article II, Section 1 Membership, Article IV, Section 4 Nominations, Article V, Section4 Duties and Article VI, Committees Election of Officers: John Enright, sole candidate, won the three-year term of Treasurer. The At-large position will be appointed by the board since no candidate came forward. Introduction of new members by Jill Moritz-Professional Organizer: Mark Stover-Carpet Direct, Laura Ingraham and Barbara Reyes-Sundries Tanning, Kathy Parker and Mike Cooney-Creative Marketing, Mark & Deb Tenborg-AZ Environmental Health Consulting. Standing Committee Updates: GCBA Welcome Baskets-Jill Moritz, introduced shopping bag to replace basket concept. Copper matte finish with gold bow and GCBA label. All present agreed bag was good idea. Easier to store, add new advertisers, assemble and more appropriate for paperwork advertising items. Sandie Smith suggested advertisers use coupons or gift cards to get customer into their place of business. Jill will ask advertisers not present, for their input. She thanked John Enright-Gold Canyon Care, Kay Karver-Kiddy Korner Family Daycare, Jody Sayler-Keller Williams Integrity First, Lillie Ackerman-Gold Canyon Wills & Trusts, Rick Hardina-Cruise Holidays, Kent Cutter-The Salon at Gold Canyon, Sheila Shuster-Gecko Espresso and Janet Jorgensen-Cookie Lee Jewelry for their participation. No reports from Community Development or Ambassadors/Membership Jill announced the March Mixer on 3/27, 5:30-7:00 hosted by the Gold Canyon Golf Resort. An event intended for mixing social activity with business networking. Thanks to Carlo Karim for agreeing to host the first GCBA mixer. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25. Submitted by Jill Moritz, GCBA Secretary 1/24/07