Summary of Area Business Meeting (April 9, 2026)
Administrative Reports
- Treasury Report: Only transaction during the month was a reimbursement to Jonathan for tee time expenses of $102.39. Treasury balance stands at $2,299.22.
- Literature Report: The pamphlet of the month was PINO (Public Information and Outreach), covering outreach methods, anonymity, member involvement, and public communication about CMA.
Main Topic: Founders Day Spaghetti Dinner
The majority of the meeting focused on planning a Founders Day Spaghetti Dinner fellowship event.
Purpose
- The event is intended as a fellowship and community-building gathering.
- The spaghetti dinner tradition comes from early CMA history, where spaghetti was used as an inexpensive way to feed large groups.
Ideas and Discussion
- Utah-themed additions such as funeral potatoes and Jell-O dishes were suggested.
- Brad volunteered to help cook and noted his experience with Italian cuisine.
- The group discussed the need to estimate attendance to determine:
- Venue size
- Food quantities
- Volunteer needs
Venue Selection
Several parks were considered, including:
- Sugar House Park
- Murray Park
- Fairmont Park
After reviewing availability, the group decided on:
Venue: Lakeside Pavilion at Sugar House Park
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Reservation Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The reservation was successfully booked during the meeting.
Event Schedule (Tentative)
The group outlined a preliminary structure:
|
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
|
4:00 PM |
Hangout / Fellowship |
|
7:00 PM |
Dinner |
|
8:00 PM |
Speaker |
|
Throughout |
Volleyball and other games |
Action Items
Austin
- Create and distribute an event flyer.
- Begin outreach efforts using flyer information.
Brad
- Research local CMA meetings and begin outreach to encourage attendance.
- Help with cooking if needed.
Jonathan
- Add the event to calendars and online pages.
- Coordinate venue and posting logistics.
Outstanding Items for Future Meetings
The group agreed they still need to:
- Finalize the menu.
- Recruit volunteers.
- Plan outreach efforts.
- Identify and schedule a speaker.
- Develop a detailed event program and activities.
Key Outcome
The meeting’s biggest accomplishment was securing the venue and date for the Founders Day event: September 13, 2026, at the Lakeside Pavilion in Sugar House Park from 4 PM–10 PM.