Lyndon Area Business Association

Annual Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2008


The Lyndon Area Business Association luncheon meeting was held at Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Road, Louisville, KY 40222. A total of 38 attendees were present. (Original sign-in sheet on file at LABA office.)

Joey Cole-President opened the meeting and welcomed everyone to the “Annual Meeting” where Officers & Board of Directors are elected. McAlister’s Deli was recognized for catering lunch.

Jim Holladay, Pastor-Lyndon Baptist Church who served as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee shared information on the election process. In order to determine who was interested in serving on the Board, a questionnaire was sent out in November to all members. This year more people were interested in serving on the Board than were available positions; which speaks very positively of the participation within LABA.

The Nominating Committee reviewed all questionnaires and developed the election slate. In December the official election slate as well as a brief bio of each candidate was distributed to all members. Today, LABA members were provided a ballot to cast their vote. Jim Holladay & Cathy Robertson, LABA Executive Director left the meeting to validate the ballots and count the votes.

Introductions - Joey asked each member to introduce themselves and their business.

During the introductions, Mike Lorenzen with Edward Jones Investments and a current LABA Board member reminded the group about an upcoming blood drive. LABA has partnered with Lyndon Fire & Rescue, 8126 New LaGrange Road to host an American Red Cross blood drive on March 3rd from 3-8 P.M. Our last blood drive in November produced 30 pints of blood. We would like to increase that number as much as possible. Please share this information with your friends, family and co-workers.

Joey advised that recently the Board reviewed the LABA By-Laws and amendments were made. All members received a copy of the By-Laws. If anyone has questions or concerns regarding any of the information, please contact the LABA Office at 339-9115.

Joey asked the group to look around the Lyndon area and locate LABA business banners that were recently displayed. The Metro Economic Development Department provides funding to LABA, which is greatly appreciated. Part of their funding will pay the cost of the business banners.

Joey reviewed the first quarter Calendar of Events with the group. (They were previously emailed to all members.)

Jim Holladay returned to the meeting and provided the official 2008 election results. The following are 2008 LABA Officials:

Dave Austin – Allstate Insurance President
Stacy Kimmel-Fenley Real Estate Vice-President
Teresa Watson-National City Bank Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Baker-Lyndon Fire & Rescue Board Member
Joey Cole-KY Farm Bureau Board Member
Karen Finlinson-Park Community Board Member
Federal Credit Union
Jim Hodge-Hodge & Singler Attorneys Board Member
Mike Lorenzen-Edward Jones Invstmts. Board Member
Hank Mangeot-AT&T Board Member
Kevin Young-Land, Design & Developmnt. Board Member

Susan Barto, Mayor of Lyndon presented Certificates of Recognition to all 2007 Officers & Board Members. Joey Cole has served as the President for the last four years. He was presented with an engraved gavel and sincere thanks and appreciation for his participation.

Office Depot contributed a door prize. It consisted of a leather Rolodex, note book, and assorted office supplies. A guest, Amy Johannemann from Sign-a-Rama was the lucky winner. NOTE: If you would like to contribute a door prize for future events, please contact the LABA Office at 502-339-9115.

Upcoming Events:

• Business Connection – January 31st 5:00-7:00 PM Joe’s Older Than Dirt, 8131 New
LaGrange Road.

• Radio Remote – February 5th 9:00 AM-Noon, Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Road.
First Capital Bank of Kentucky sponsoring live remote from
Big Talk on Small Business Radio 1080 AM.


Meeting adjourned.