2022-2024 Board of Directors: Available Positions + Job Descriptions

Nominations: January 18-February 28, 2022

Election: March 15, 2022

First BOD Meeting: April6  6:00-7:30 PM      

First General Meeting: April 19  6:00-7:30 PM

2020 EABA Bylaws

2022 Meeting & Events Calendar

MISSION:  

East Atlanta Business Association, also known as EABA, strives to create cohesion and communication between businesses, residents and the City of Atlanta to preserve the history and integrity of East Atlanta Village.

East Atlanta Business  Association boundaries are the same as the East Atlanta Community Association Boundaries. These current boundaries are adhered to for NPU-W and the City of Atlanta planning purposes.

• West: Moreland Avenue, north to I-20

• North: I-20 to Flat Shoals Road, where the border will go east of I-20 to include that portion of the City of Atlanta east of I-20

• East: Fayetteville Road to Eastland Road and its intersection with Moreland Avenue.

TERM: March 2022-March 2024

• 2 year term

• Up to 15 seats total    

• 3 open seats on the Executive Committee +  2 open At-Large seats

• 4 Committee Chairs open 

CALL FOR NOMINEES:

Co-Vice Presidents (2) Executive Committee: 

• Assists the President with both the BOD and general body meetings. 

• Advocates on behalf of the membership of the community at large. 

• Coordination with the Director for key projects. 

• Holds fiduciary responsibilities.

Secretary (1) Executive Committee: 

• Assists the President with both the BOD and general body meetings. 

• Records meeting minutes at both the BOD and general body meetings.

• Coordinates with Director for distribution of meeting minutes.

• Signs bylaws. 

• Holds fiduciary responsibilities.

Committees Chairs: 

• Membership Co-Chairs (2): Assist with outreach to potential, new and existing members. 

• Marketing Co-Chair: Assist with social media marketing of members. 

• Public Safety: Lead a committee responsible for public safety in the commercial district. 

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: RETURNING FOR ANOTHER TERM

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Nate Minor: Screen Fixing

Co-Vice President: Kelly Stocks

Co-Vice President: OPEN

Secretary: OPEN

Treasurer: Kevin Lynch: Keller Knapp

Film Liaison: Armando Celentano: Argosy

COMMITTEES

Membership

Co-Chair: OPEN

Co-Chair: OPEN

Committee Members: OPEN

Marketing

Chair: Traci Sampson: Traci with an Eye Graphic Design

Committee Members: OPEN

Events

Chair:  Carlen Hultgreen, RPM Home Advisors

Committee Members: OPEN

Public Safety

Chair: NOMINEE: Micki Silvestros, East Atlanta Copy Center

Committee Members: OPEN

Bar & Restaurant Owners

Chair: Robert Macdonald: Holy Taco

Committee Members: OPEN

Outgoing Founding Board Members-THANK YOU! Co-Vice President: Mary Mckissick, Secretary Asiaa Karriem: The Wing Bar, Co-Membership Chairs: Lauren Janis and Vicki Park. 

WHO CAN RUN? To be eligible to run, your business must be a current member of EABA and representing the business. The owner of the company does not have to be the one to be on the board of directors as long as it is approved by the owner. Only 2 seats available for non business owners. 

• Members or associate members in good standing.

• Members are businesses and property owners that operate within the bounds of East Atlanta.

• Associate members operate outside of the bounds of East Atlanta.

Check your membership here. If you are not listed in the directory, your membership has lapsed. 

Executive Officers and Committee Chairs make up the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Time Commitments: 10 hours per month + Events + Work Sessions

• The executive officers are the President, Co-Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary. The executive officers govern EABA.

• Committee Chairs vote on major issues and manage each area of expertise.  Reports to the Executive Officers and works closely with the Director on action items and plans.

Required Monthly Meetings: 5 hours

The Board of Directors may not miss more than 3 meetings total per term.

• Attendance of BOD meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:00-7:30pm.

• Attendance of the General Membership meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 6:00-7:30pm.

Working Sessions & Follow up: 5 hours

• No more than 5 hours per month during normal EABA functions regarding preparation of agendas, follow up items and emails between the Board of Directors and the community.