May 2, 2012

MINUTES – Board Meeting

Board Meeting:

Scholarships: Taylor Shearer was the girl winner and Dustin Goodyear was the boy.  Awards issued at a school ceremony on May 31. She’d like a couple of other members there for the presentation.

High school wanted to know if the group would be continuing with the scholarship but we can’t commit until the next year’s budget is in place.

Member Actions:

1)       Don from Cakes by the Lake applied for a LOA and paid annual dues.  Joe will contact him to see how things are going and when he expects to return.

2)      Steve K: dues not paid for 2012.  George will talk to him and he’ll be removed from the website and group.

3)      Proposed member Mandy Kendall sell skin care products on her website and Leticia expressed concern that it was a conflict to her business.  No competition clause of the group was discussed and George will call Mandy to inform her of the board decision.

4)      Proposed member Michelle Santos of Belfour Home Restoration Services:  she is interested in joining but G Team had expressed concern that they are competition.  The services offered by each are not the same so Paula will discuss with Gina and see if she’s still opposed.

5)      It was discussed that a member shouldn’t have to defend themselves.

6)      We need to seek a Web Designer /SEO for the open category.  Sherri is in the club as a Graphic Designer so the web design category is open.

May 2, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

General Meeting:

Attendance:  George Sariego,  Paula Peterson, Joe Zarachoff, Carol Daum, Sherri Hughes,  Linda Wilkens, Leticia Hansen, Scot Hansen, Kae Reed, Dan Spano, Doug Rousse, Don Elston, Robert Klemer, guests Mandy Kendall and Anik Dean

Speaker of the Day:  George Sariego, Tahoe Computer Solutions

He’s been in Tahoe for 5 years.  Originally from Miami, he’s Cuban-American.  12 years ago he moved to Costa Rica, met a woman, lived there for 6 years, came to Tahoe via Miami after having kids.  He owned a video game store in Tahoe, got broken into more than once so got into computer repair and networks.  Works out of his home but travels and picks up and delivers computers at no extra charge for LTBRN members.  Low prices, excellent and special services are offered by TCS.  He custom builds computers, servers, installs networks, printers, helps MAC and PCs work well together, data back up and recovery and remote repair. Free tech advice via email!

Cloud Favorites:  Sky drive, box.com, drop box, google drive.  Skydrive is free storage up to 25gb. You sign in, upload, shaer and encrypt. Also a document reader and Microsoft office. Box.com has 50gb free storage but can’t sync with folders on your computer.  Drop box is his favorite.  5 gb free for free, free synchronization, can sync outlook, get 500 mb for free per person  if you get others to sign up..up to 16 MB of storage.  Drop box and google drive are cool services-have apps for phone, photos, documents.

Joe commented that he is happy with sugar sync as his cloud service.  It keeps documents on all computers synced and alike.

All is safe to use!

Business of the Week:  Dr. Kahn

Announcements/Business News:

Mother’s Day present from Massage at Tahoe:  90 minute massage for $80 instead of $120.

Dan launched a new website for Paradise Real Estate.  He let everyone know how the Lake Tahoe real estate market is exploding…he’s excited about the market and the website.  Read the Sacramento Bee’s article about 2^nd home owners flocking to Tahoe.

Scot is very excited about his new website too.

Robert said that if you’re looking at purchasing a vehicle that trade in values are at an all time high, the highest that he’s seen in 25 years.  SUV and Trucks have 0% financing.  For Mother’s Day he has jewelry specials so don’t forget mom!

George updated the group on a local attorney putting together a class action lawsuit against AT&T for those who’ve experienced cell phone theft. They want AT&T to block the stolen phones so they can’t be used.

Missing members….haven’t seen David Smith or Steve Kolesnik lately

Today is a board meeting…all members are welcom

April 25, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

Attendance:  George Sariego, Donna Russell, Larry Marlowe, Paula Peterson, Joe Zarachoff, Carol Daum, Sherri Hughes, France Carreau, Linda Wilkens, Leticia Hansen, Scot Hansen, Maggie Wattle, Brian Cohen, guest Mandy Kendall.

Speaker of the Day:  Donna Russell, South Shore Glass

Donna says Steve is always at the office since they open at 8 am so she is able to attend meetings, or Tim comes to represent them.

They’ve been in business for 40 years!  Her father-in-law Bill opened the shop and sold it to his sons, and now just Steve and Donna run it. They do repairs, sell glass, windows, doors , parts and green cleaning supplies which she shared with everyone at the meeting. They have a full time staff of installers to take care of all your window, door and glass needs.

South Shore Glass is in the process of remodeling their showroom and ready to celebrate their 40^th Anniversary.  They rented out space in the back of their shop to Southwest Gas so expect more foot traffic.

Scot says they epitomize what LTBRN is all about with their professionalism and ethics.

Business of the Week:  Design Scapes

Announcements:

George glad to be back and catching up with everything.

Scot and Leticia went to the TRYP Easter Egg hunt and said iw as fun.

Linda reminded all that it’s Administrative Assistant Day.

Brian has new Alaskan King Salmon and Halibut in. Bought a new grinder so it will give him extra time every day.

George’s mother board fried so he reminded all to back up their info on computers!  Next week he’ll talk about cloud services and google drive.

Business News:

Mandy invited by Brandi.  She was a chiropractor in England, saw the huge benefit of natural health therapy.  She has started the Health Connective, a coalition that connects people with resources and doctors.  She sells supplements which are isotonic, highly effective.  She’ll  evaluate and use what targets your body, dna and lifestyle.

Anne Carlson was a guest of Paula and potential new member.  She is a life coach, food psychologist.

Potential new member:  Anik Dean with Anik’s Books, a bookkeeping service.

Scholarship committee needs another committee member to read applications by April 30.  Awards night is the end of May.  We’ll put a picture in the news and facebook.  Criteria is 1 boy and 1 girl with a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 who want to go into business or parents are in business.

Thank yous:

Joe thanked scot and Leticia for a referral and Dan and Jana for a referral.

Scot thanked Sherri for his website – modern, nice looking and appreciated her level of professionalism.

Larry thanks Scot for his rack card purchase.  Thanked Linda for her business as well.

Contact: Carol Daum, ASID, CA, NV, NCIDQ Certified

P.O. Box 550160
Tahoe Paradise, CA 96155
Shop at Home by appointment

(530) 577-4729

www.daumdesigns.com

Providing “Life-Enhancing” design service since 1989 in the areas of:

• Custom Window Coverings, Blinds, & Shutters – Offering FREE Estimates
• Kitchen & Bath Design
• ADA Interior Compliance
• Health Care Design
• Hospitality Design
• Real Estate Staging
• Remodels and New Construction
• Electrical and Lighting Plans
• Consultations for framing, lighting, paint colors, furniture layouts
• Cabinet Elevations & Tile Layouts and Designs
• Design consultations for functional aging in place, children and chronic medical conditions

April 11, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

Attendance:  Brandi Ledbetter Brown, David Smith, Doug Rousse, Scot Hansen, Tim Treat, Gina Beal, Donna Russell, Don Elston, Leticia Hansen, Richard Kahn, Sherri Hughes, Paula Peterson

Speaker of the Day:  Gina Beal, The G Team

Gina owns the G Team.  She started it more as spite for to her ex-husband . She had owned 3 mobile homes in town and Gil worked for her on the homes.  Many loved his quality of work and the word spread.  They now do everything someone doesn’t have time to do…yards, snow removal, house cleaning, honey do lists, spring clean up, vacation home maintenance and more.  They also install Life Alert and clean cancer victim’s homes for 6 months during/after treatment.

Gina says the best move she ever made was joining LTBRN and says she is very lucky to have found such a great partner.

Business of the Week:  Cakes By The Lake

Announcements:

Mandy Kendall of the medical collaborative will be at next week’s meeting – is interested in joining.  Tony Driscoll from KRLT is expected as is Anne Carlson, Life Coach. One good thing to remember when looking for perspective members:  what can they do for us and what can we do for them? We need to make sure there are benefits both ways and not just in one direction.

Apple, yes Apple, has a virus going around!  GO to drweb.com for assistance…insert your IP address and they’ll tell you if you got the bug or not.

TRYP is having a belated Easter Egg hunt on April 19.  Brandi is asking for any members that can donate a coupon for their eggs to see her by April 15.

Tahoe’s Best voting is going on right now….many of the categories are ones our members can be nominated for. Vote today!

TPH open house on Friday, April 13 from 6:30-9 pm

It was noted that only 12 members were at the meeting and we wondered where everyone was.

Business News:

Al and all other members no longer in the group have been taken off of the website.

Leticia has applied for a director position with Mary Kay.  She’s very excited and looking for women who would like a career change to work in the business.

Thank yous:  Scot thanked Donna for his new window and Sherri for what she’s been doing for his business.  Dr. Kahn thanked everyone.  Don E thanked Donna for his new window too.  Donna thanked everyone for their business and thanked all involved in Business Expo.  Gina thanked Leticia for Valentine’s Day present and Brian for Valentine’s Day dinner.  Doug thanked Paula for being able to see his desk and Brandi for her grand opening order.  Leticia thanked everyone in the group for their business support.  Sherri is doing a promotion for Barton (becoming a “quiet” hospital) and thanked Redwood for laminating her posters, thanked Brandi for her work and Scot for his jobs and for being flexible.  Tim didn’t have anything specific, just gave words of encouragement that the economy is heating up.  David thanked Scot for his Facebook participation. Brandi thanked Doug for supplying the chocolate, Sherri for her pamphlet David for her App.

Don said he picked up a job from our website!

February 1, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

Attendance:  David Smith, George Sariego, Tim Treat, Brandi Ledbetter-Brown, Sherri Hughes, Donna Russell, Gina Beal, Linda Wilkins, Don Elston, Brian Cohen, Leticia Hansen, Scott Hansen, Al Coster, Maggie Wattle, Paula Peterson

Speaker of the Day:  Doug Rousse unable to attend, next on list was Steve Kolesnik was not present, and neither were next two on list.  Scott Hansen will fill in.

Business of the Week:  Massage at Tahoe

Announcements:   The following people have left the group:  Carolyn with Kizmetech, Lydia and Miguel from Sierra Vinyl Signs, Paige from Tahoe Best Friends.  Doug is dropping the framing portion of his membership and will represent Lake Tahoe Chocolate Factory.

Paula will fill in as secretary due to Carolyn’s departure.

Dues are now past due.  Please see Joe with your payment.

Important to start bringing in new members in light of the above mentioned drops.  Try and bring in one potential member per member. Maggie suggested the new owners of “Ducks on the Lake.”

David gave an update on the mobile application for LTBRN.

Brochure and business card update:  We don’t need to order more cards so see George if you need a supply. We will go back to the tri-fold brochure to keep costs down.  Coupons will appear on the website and mobile app.

Important:  Make sure we have your current information on file for the brochure! 

Presentation of the week:  Scott Hansen filled in with an update on appliances and going green. He’s always been green as he tries to fix instead of replace.  Reduce, Reuse, Repair.  He’s been busy due to a poorer product out in the market.  Energy Star requirement that US manufacturers must meet create higher costs but not a better item.  Dishwashers are the biggest complaint…lower water requirements but that doesn’t clean the dishes.

Business announcements:  Leticia let those present know about the specials she has for Valentine’s Day.  She has packages available for $15 and up.

Mark announced the annual Steak and Lobster special at Overland.  He also let everyone know that they will see higher beef and chicken prices due to reduced herds. It is a 61 year old record on prices. He won’t raise the prices on his Oregon beef until at least summer.

BOARD MEETING  MINUTES – 2-1-12

Attendance:  Joe, George, Brandi, Scott, Paula.  David was present to explain the mobile app costs.

Agenda Items:

Mobile App:  Cost will be reduced for LTBRN to $500 plus $40/month hosting fees.  Will need someone to manage the app each month (input, coupons, etc).

The budget has about $2000 for the year for marketing, so mobile app would leave the group $1020.

Suggested that every member bring in one potential member to help keep money in the bank.

It was voted on to raise new member fees to $75 to cover the additional costs with their being added to the app.

Voted on to participate in the Chamber’s Business Expo on March 30.   Instead of a $300 table we will go on the community table for $85.  Members can then circulate during the event and invite business owners to our meeting.

Brandi suggested that we work on branding ourselves with a consistent color, consistent logo, consistent message.  Sherri has logo set and we’ll look into having the blue of the website the same as the brochures and future business cards.  People will recognize the color/logo.

Joe will resend out invoices from members who haven’t paid dues yet.

Kim Wyatt has requested a LOA.

Reminder of LOA requirements:  dues must be paid, just relieved of attendance requirements.

Paula will work on a procedure list for what our steps are for new members.  All applications in one place, as is paperwork, etc.  Will try and get all minutes and other documents on google docs.

April 4, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

Attendance:  Brandi Ledbetter Brown, David Smith, Sherri Hughes , Robert Klemer, Brian Cohen,  Doug Rousse, Tim Schultz, Maggie Wattle, France Carreau, Kae Reed, Steve Kolesnik, Scot Hansen, Larry Marlow, Tim Treat, Paula Peterson /guest:  Cindy Smith, David’s wife

Speaker of the Day:  Paula Peterson, Big Blue Concierge

Has lived in South Lake Tahoe since June of 1979 after moving to town for a summer after graduating from Cal Poly.  Born in SF, grew up in Fremont, then off to college.  While at Cal Poly Paula worked in news and music on KCPR and wrote and participated in a radio serial with Weird Al.  Since in Lake Tahoe, has raised 3 sons and 1 daughter.  The eldest just graduated from SFSU while spending his senior year in Japan.  The twins are 25 and one just graduated from UNR and the other is studying to be a Paramedic.  The youngest is in 8^th grade.  After 31 years in the casino industry she had to reinvent herself and, because of her extensive customer service,  what better business than a concierge?  Things are still in the beginning stage, but with her book of what to do, current events and plans on having the 2^nd home owners and visitors become more connected to what our area is all about.

Business of the Week:  Blue Angel Cafe

Announcements:

Business expo:  was a great event.  David gave away a free app and many others spread the word about LTBRN.  Doug ended up on the front page with his picture.  Suggested that if we participate next year we should buy a full table.

New member proposals:  Krista Kline is a life coach and conflicts with Paula’s proposed member.  Will talk to Anne Carlson to check on her plans.  KTHO’s Tim Driscoll is interested as is Mandy Kendall of the Health Connective.  Please let the board know if you have any objections.

App update:  Still need members to submit their info & $15.  Waiting on George to let David know about what is needed on buttons.  New feature on the app is the business of the week so a perfect time for people to put out a coupon. The app can be personalized with gps based coupons and much more.

Business News:

Brian had a great night at the business expo.  He just supplied hot Italian sausage to Lake Tahoe Pizza and bacon to Lake Tahoe Chocolate Factory.

David is the new F & B Director at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.  Stay tuned to $5 specials.

Robert is the speaker next week but cannot make it.  Can anyone trade him weeks?  He said Cardinale had the best March ever..great deals with Toyota right now.

April 13 is Brandi’s TPH grand opening from 6:30-9 pm.  She’ll have an interactive tour, chocolate from Doug, and wine.

Thank yous:  Steve thanked Brian for some fabulous ribs.

March 21, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

Attendance:  David Smith, George Sariego,  Brandi Ledbetter-Brown,  Donna Russell, Gina Beal, Linda Wilkins, Don Elston, Leticia Hansen,  Al Coster, Maggie Wattle, Paula Peterson, Joe Zarachoff, France Carreau, Richard Kahn, Doug Rousse, Larry Marlow, Dan Spano

Speaker of the Day:  No speaker of the day.

Business of the Week:  Affordable Business Services

Announcements:

Business Expo-we’ll have a continuous loop running of the DVDs done of the group on a TV. Doug is going to look into power and how much it’d cost.  We’ll have a banner up, flyers, the QR code and app available for scanning.  The chamber needs to the names of people working at the event by March 20 and the gift basket worth at least $75 is due by March 19. George will work on the flyer and submit the list to the chamber, Paula will coordinate the basket.

Members updated on last week’s board meeting.  Proposed membership committee to get new members.  Dan, David and Brandi all said they’d be involved.

Business News:

Brandi announced that TPH is shooting the webisode for the Wedding & Honeymoon Association on the slopes, restaurants, clubs and more.  Her grand opening is April 13 with ribbon cutting at 6 pm.

Joe announced that Friday is Tahoe Douglas Rotary’s 44^th Annual st. Patrick’s Day Celebration.  He had tickets available.

Dan announced that he will be moving Paradise Real Estate from it’s current location in Cecil’s Plaza to an office near the ice rink in Heavenly Village. His wife’s business, Lakefront Wedding , has moved from the beach to Heavenly Village as well and will have weddings at Edgewood, Valhalla and many other local locations.

George uses “log me in” but is now looking into a new product “logme in rescue.”  This will allow people to log into phones from a remote device. He’s finding lots of people calling for help with their cell phones instead of computers so that is what he’ll need to move forward.

France announced Yellow Pager is now open until 6 pm and will soon be open on weekends!

Thank yous:

Brandi:  thanked Doug for providing chocolate for her Grand Opening.  David for her new app.

Linda:  thanked dan for a referral.  Al for fixing her sink.  Al said that Linda having her warranty paperwork form 15 years ago allowed her to get the parts replaced for free. Thanked Scot for fixing her dryer.

Larry thanked Robert and Cardinale for his wife’s new car.

David thanked all for the LTBRN app business.;

Dan thanked Brandi in advance for the film she is going to do for him.

Al thanked Gina for the referrals.

George thanked Dave for referrals.

Dan thanked for for his business and Paula for her help at work at LTBRN.

Doug thanked Paula for his ecommerce site and Brandi for providing Megan to help with his marketing.

March 14, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting

Attendance:  David Smith, George Sariego,  Brandi Ledbetter-Brown,  Donna Russell, Gina Beal, Linda Wilkins, Don Elston, Leticia Hansen,  Al Coster, Maggie Wattle, Paula Peterson, Joe Zarachoff, France Carreau, Richard Kahn, Doug Rousse, Larry Marlow, Dan Spano

Speaker of the Day:  No speaker of the day.

Business of the Week:  Affordable Business Services

Announcements:

Business Expo-we’ll have a continuous loop running of the DVDs done of the group on a TV. Doug is going to look into power and how much it’d cost.  We’ll have a banner up, flyers, the QR code and app available for scanning.  The chamber needs to the names of people working at the event by March 20 and the gift basket worth at least $75 is due by March 19. George will work on the flyer and submit the list to the chamber, Paula will coordinate the basket.

Members updated on last week’s board meeting.  Proposed membership committee to get new members.  Dan, David and Brandi all said they’d be involved.

Business News:

Brandi announced that TPH is shooting the webisode for the Wedding & Honeymoon Association on the slopes, restaurants, clubs and more.  Her grand opening is April 13 with ribbon cutting at 6 pm.

Joe announced that Friday is Tahoe Douglas Rotary’s 44^th Annual st. Patrick’s Day Celebration.  He had tickets available.

Dan announced that he will be moving Paradise Real Estate from it’s current location in Cecil’s Plaza to an office near the ice rink in Heavenly Village. His wife’s business, Lakefront Wedding , has moved from the beach to Heavenly Village as well and will have weddings at Edgewood, Valhalla and many other local locations.

George uses “log me in” but is now looking into a new product “logme in rescue.”  This will allow people to log into phones from a remote device. He’s finding lots of people calling for help with their cell phones instead of computers so that is what he’ll need to move forward.

France announced Yellow Pager is now open until 6 pm and will soon be open on weekends!

Thank yous:

Brandi:  thanked Doug for providing chocolate for her Grand Opening.  David for her new app.

Linda:  thanked dan for a referral.  Al for fixing her sink.  Al said that Linda having her warranty paperwork form 15 years ago allowed her to get the parts replaced for free. Thanked Scot for fixing her dryer.

Larry thanked Robert and Cardinale for his wife’s new car.

David thanked all for the LTBRN app business.;

Dan thanked Brandi in advance for the film she is going to do for him.

Al thanked Gina for the referrals.

George thanked Dave for referrals.

Dan thanked for for his business and Paula for her help at work at LTBRN.

Doug thanked Paula for his ecommerce site and Brandi for providing Megan to help with his marketing.

March 7, 2012

MINUTES – General Meeting and Board Meeting

Attendance:  David Smith, George Sariego,  Brandi Ledbetter-Brown,  Don Elston, Brian Cohen, Leticia Hansen, Scot Hansen, Paula Peterson, Doug Rousse, Tim Treat, Steve Kolesnik, Maggie Wattle, France Carreau, Tim, Richard Kahn, Robert Klemer,  Linda Wilkins, Carol Daum, Sherri Hughes, Steve Kolesnik, Joe Zarachoff

Perspective Members:

Guests:  Ariel who attended with France

Speaker of the Day:  Tim Treat.  He grew up in Manteca, is an avid car racer and a graduate of Cal Pol (GO MUSTANGS),.  Hi senior project was designing an ethanol fuel plant. Tim moved to Tahoe in 2007 after a career with Caterpillar power generators.  He also worked with Sprint, installing sites in over 80 cities and then moved to SLT.  Joe Winters was selling Winters Electric so Tim bought it 5 years ago and added South Shore Gutters 1 year ago.  He installed 21,000 ft of heat tape last year!  He has automated all home electric needs which is quite popular with our 2^nd home owners.  People can control their heater, lights, heat tape from their iPhones.  He built an electric car last year and is now building an airplane.  Look for his both at the Business Expo where he built a house and will demonstrate home automation.

Business of the Week:  Affordable Business Services, next week Big Blue Concierge then Big Blue Spa.

Announcements:  App is almost done.  Make sure all pay David $15 to have their business included.

Brandi showed the newest group video.  She was waiting on one member but will go ahead and publish this one and add that person to the next video.

George will be gone the first 2 weeks of April on vacation and VP Brandi will run the meetings during his absence.

George updated everyone on the new android and new Apple products that are out.  Other tech news is the new raspberry PI which is a mother board the size of a credit card with 1080 ox resolution.  Windows 8 is out in December and he has a copy if you’d like to try it for free until then.  He says its not the best and is aimed for touch screens.

Need to collect gifts for the Business Expo basket.  So far we have a Design Scapes and Yellow Pager gift certificates.  Please bring in everything to Paula by Wed, March 21 so all can be presented nicely and given to the Chamber. Doug will donate 1 lb of fudge.  Value of the basket needs to be over $75,but we’re already there. Great way to advertise your business and the group!  The community expo table is full so we’ll be getting a half table at the Expo.  Will cost an extra $85 but will have a great presence.

Business Expo sign ups still circulating.

Brandi announced movie news – a webisode for the Wedding & Honeymoon Association is being cast at TPH.  If interested in acting she needs head shot and resume.

Steve announced that he took over ASA for the community (girls softball league).

Thank you’s:  Joe thanked Brandi for preparing a bid for Rotary District conferencing needs.  Maggie for Scot for her dryer problem repair.  Brandi thanked Joe for the aforementioned bid, Doug for the Chocolate Factory Business and David for the App.  Leticia thanked Carol for her window treatments.  Scot thanked Sheri for help with his website.   Carol thanked Sherri for her logo and Larry for her new cards. George thanked Joe for referring a client to him.

BOARD MEETING

George, Scot, Joe, Brandi, Carol, Paula

David presented the iPhone app updates:  simplifying the scrolling and will have 2 row and 8 buttons.  The background will be changed and not white.  We’ll ask Sherri to put a png file together (620 x 950 px).

Idea presented:  Add a category that is free of membership constraints :  restaurants so we can allow more than 1 in as member.  Discussion:  Core value of the group is exclusiveness.  We know Rosie would say its okay and that she wouldn’t complain but we decided at this point in time to keep it as one member per category.

Proposed a membership committee to get a list of needed category members.  We don’t want to expand though just to expand and we need dedicated members.  The thought was tabled for the moment.