SOUTHWEST CHULA VIST CIVIC ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
 NOVEMBER 20, 2008 397 THIRD AVE.

 Called to order at 6:45pm by President Theresa Acerro.
          Roll call:  Theresa, Earl, Ed, Kenn, David, Bettie
Agenda consisted of items.
          1. General Meeting Monday, November 24 agenda confirmed:

A: SUHSD use of Prop O funds

B: solar energy with speaker Martin Learn from the Home Energy Systems.
          2. Theresa announced that we need a person capable/willing to write grants, speak to Home Depot & Lowes to raise funds for Facelift type project.
          3. Association needs help of a CPA to audit financial report.
          4. Funds for a bus trip to Sacramento were discussed without resolution.
          5. Membership:  Suggested & decided upon:  

A "Callathon" (name coined by Kenn) to be held on Dec. 6, 9am at Earl’s office 397 Third Ave.   Donor list needed; Treasurers Report to be provided by Marsha. 
          6.  Fund raise:  In January a garage sale will be held.   David will transport items to 261Garrett Ave., site for garage sale.  David's telephone number: 427-1987.  We need donated items & help with sale.  
          7. Annual Meeting in January:  David suggested we provide ballots at the next Gen. Mtg. with
 candidates for board   Problem-- we need willing persons to serve before we print ballots.
          Since there will be no meeting in Dec., we do not have time to get names of willing
 candidates & get ballots printed.
          9.  Recall of Mayor Cox.  Urgency relaxed temporarily due to undecided council makeup.
          School board will probably have special election next year to fill vacant seat of CVESD.
          Added items discussed: 
 1. David asked board if we wanted to take a position on the un-permitted recycling business that is being run from a mobile unit at the corner of Palomar & Third.  Among issues are unsanitary use of area & problems involving homeless.  This item will be discussed at the Monday General Meeting.
          2.  Ed presented Earl with a clock/trophy inscribed with gratitude for his community
 involvement & dedication, recognizing his time & financial efforts.   
          Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm with a motion by Kenn & seconded by Ed.