The meeting was called to order at 7:00. There were 28 members present.
Art Harrington gave the invocation.
Phil Goode gave the pledge of allegiance.
Glen Hammond who was early led the 4 way test.
Bud Ackerman did the thought for the day: “It is not the young man who misses the days he does not know, it is the living who bear the pain of those missed days.” General Jim Mattis
The projected time frame to start regular meetings is in the process. The board is looking at Camp Pinerock or somewhere in the Hassaympa Golf club. The resort wants too much money.
Everyone should send an email to Eric Chester with their happy bucks.
John Stewart stated There may be baseball, or there may not be baseball.
The speaker was Darla Deville from APS. She is the chair of the steering committee for the Prescott Downtown Partnership. She is also a veteran.
The City of Prescott, Prescott Chamber of Commerce, Prescott Downtown Partnership (PDP) and Arizona Public Service (APS) hosted Ron Drake, author and podcast personality of Flip This Town, in Prescott January 28-30, 2019. Drake is a nationally known downtown revitalization expert and speaker, often teaching what he calls “Practical Preservation.” His mission is simple; to Inspire-Equip-Restore the Heart of America, one downtown at a time. He is best known as a community connector with great achievements in creating housing within the downtown core. “The best way to bring life downtown is to bring lives downtown,” says Drake, “and people living downtown is quite possibly the most successful means to giving the heart of your community a healthy life.” The organizations have partnered to hire Drake to facilitate connections, problem-solve challenges and help create a workable plan for the future.
“Our downtown is a real gem, with tremendous potential,” said Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli, “The City is working on some exciting projects, including the Granite Creek Corridor.
“It is all about creating successful partnerships” said Darla DeVille, APS Community Affairs Manager. “Together, we can plan for and create a thriving downtown entertainment district; one that supports businesses while engaging locals and visitors alike”. “While Prescott already has a very vibrant downtown, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to keep it fresh and relevant,” said Sheri Shaw, downtown business owner and member of the PDP Board. “This includes ways to help support small business, utilize vacant spaces, bring more housing downtown, drive tourism, and ultimately make everybody’s hometown the best it can be.”
