Greater Oakboro Business Association (GOBA) Mission Statement

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Greater Oakboro Business Association shall be to promote the economic well-being of the community through the cooperative efforts of its members and the Town of Oakboro. Such efforts may include sponsoring and participating in special events, improving the appearance of the business district, furthering the economic development of the area, and providing information and material about the area to the general public.

MEMBERSHIP
Any business, organization, or individual in the Greater Oakboro area interested in promoting the purpose of the organization may become a member upon payment of annual dues.

ORGANIZATION
Members of the Greater Oakboro Business Association shall elect the following officers at a general meeting in January:

President – shall prepare agendas and preside over meetings of the organization.
First Vice-President, president-elect - shall act in the absence of the president.
Second vice-president – shall act in the absence of the president and first vice-president.
Secretary – shall record and report minutes and mail appropriate notices to members.
Treasurer – shall maintain and report financial records of the organization.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The officers shall comprise the Executive Committee whose powers include authorizing emergency funds, calling special meetings, and setting agendas for general meetings.

FEES
The annual fee for membership for any business, organization, or individual is $25, payable in January and valid for the calendar year.

FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year for the organization shall coincide with the calendar year.

COMMITTEES
The Executive Committee shall name standing committees to include the following:
Membership – responsible for contacting businesses and organizations in regard to membership.
Beautification – responsible for recommending changes in the appearance of the business district.

The president may name ad hoc committees as needed.


GENERAL MEETINGS
General meetings shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at noon in a local restaurant. Members and guests will have lunch and participate in the business of the organization within a one-hour time frame.

ADDENDUM
The general meetings for March and October may be held in the evening to give those people who cannot attend during the noon hour an opportunity to participate. These may be held at a time and place to be determined by the officers.