GABB October 2013 Meeting Minutes
GABB General Membership Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 – 10:30 a.m.
South Terraces Conference Center
44 Members and Affiliates in AttendanceCall to Order- Matt Slappey, President Introduction of Members & Guests
Minutes of August General Meeting, Kent Reed, Secretary
Sponsors Mention
- Platinum sponsors spoke briefly about their services
Membership Updates, Paul Cushman, Director
- None
Ethics Minute – David Chambless
- None
Announced Proposed Board Members for 2014
- Dave Chambless-President; Matt Slappey – Past President; Mike Kelly – Vice President, Jon Merry – Treasurer; Kent Reed – Secretary;
Introduction of Guest Speaker:
· Guest speakers were Karl Kirsch, CAE, Executive Director of the International Business Brokers Association, and Maggie Nicholson, the IBBA education & certification manager. They spoke about the current business climate, the IBBA and members benefits as well as the CBI designation.
Upcoming Events, Matt Slappey, President
- Holiday Gala – December 5th at Maggianos in Buckhead
Meeting Adjournment
Matt Slappey, President adjourned the meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Kent B. Reed
Kent B. Reed – GABB Secretary
2013 Board Members______________________________________________________
President: Matt Slappey
Vice President: Jeff Merry
Secretary: Kent Reed
Treasurer: Gareth Young
Director: Mike Kelly
Director: TBD
Director: Dave Chambless*
*Immediate Past President