Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
Regular Board Meeting, May 14, 2008

1: Call to order at 6:43pm by President Theresa Acerro.
2: Roll call: Derrick, Ed, Theresa, Doc, Kenn, Earl, Bettie
3: Approval of minutes; Motion made by Ed, seconded by Earl, motion passed.
4: Reports: Earl asked for feedback on the Candidates Forum that  was  held at
last general meeting.  Ideas suggested for future forums were:

A: have audience submit questions, put in bowl to be drawn by candidates

B: set rules for each candidate  to follow that would give each an equal opportunity from the dais.  
Bettie asked for completed volunteer hour forms to be turned in.
Theresa reported on a name change for Southwest Strengthening Strategies to Southwest In Action.  Dates were also announced for two
future meetings for this group.  On May 21 an Ambassador Training mtg. will be held at Loma Verde at 6PM.  On June 21 a convention will be held at either Loma Verde or Otay Rec. Ctr.
Theresa also reported on the ongoing issues between businesses & code
enforcement.  She updated the board on the peaker plant issues, stating
that they have voided their CUP by not operating for two years. 
Ed reported completing the Mayor's Academy.
5. New Business:  Theresa asked if board wanted to support businesses re:
Code Enforcement/other issues. Board agreed that we should support.
Fund raising was discussed.  Ideas suggested: attend Neighborhood Collaborative meetings on the 2nd Friday of each month, participate in quarterly community garage sales of this group held at either Otay Rec. or MACC., T-shirts were also suggested as a fund raiser. 
6. Old Business: Kenn asked for ideas/ suggestions to increase membership &
assistance with the job.  Among the ideas discussed:

A: Approach other organizations & clubs with presentations

B: Businesses, possibly putting membership forms at participating businesses, tables in front of businesses
C: Present to general membership to get their assistance.  

D: Give recognition to businesses at Annual (& regular) Meetings to those businesses who join and have helped.  

Ed volunteered to help Kenn with business outreach & putting together a power point presentation for the next general meeting with possibility to give the
presentation to other groups.   It was also discussed that attending city
events such as Cinco de Mayo, etc. may get new members. 
Theresa announced need for organization to pay translators $150.00 per month at general meetings.  Motion to support made by Derrick, seconded by Kenn,
motion passed.
Board discussed Marcia's concern of paying bills.  Discussion tabled until
next board meeting due to Marcia's absence. 
7.Announcements: Gaylord and Port will be at the June meeting.
8. Agenda for next general meeting 5/19: 1: Sue from the water district will give presentation on urgency to conserve. 2: Kenn & Ed will give presentation about how we can increase membership and try to get more help                 

9. Motion to adjourn meeting made at 8:25pm by Earl, seconded by Ed.  Passed.
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