The Annual Meeting of the AMPBID will be Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 5pm, at the Festival Center at 1640 Columbia Road, NW. Postcards with the new date are being mailed to all property owners and business owners this week.

AMPBID Annual Meeting Election Process

At the October 18th Annual Meeting, BID members will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for 5 board slots: three property owners and two business owners.

C. Jonathan Wells

AMPBID Annual Meeting Election Process

Each person eligible for election as a member of the Board may be nominated by: 1) the nominating committee, or 2) by a member petition submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee (Jonathan Cho) at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting (so additional nominations must be received by September 18th); provided that only business owners can nominate business owners and property owners can only nominate property owners and a petition shall require the signature of no less than ten (10) members to nominate a member of the Board. Each nominee either shall be present at the annual meeting or shall consent to such nomination by a written document.

Voting

Per the by-laws, any properties for which BID taxes are over 60 days delinquent, may not vote nor may they nominate members to the board.

For each class of member, the ballot will list all the candidate names, and members will vote for the number of open slots in that category. For example, there are two business owner slots. All members will have the opportunity to vote for two candidates from the list of all business owner candidates.

Proxies

Proxy votes are allowed.

Pursuant to the BID bylaws, those interested in voting in the board elections by proxy can either contact the BID to request a proxy form, or can develop their own form, as long as it includes: the date of the meeting at which it is applicable (October 18) full names, addresses and the dated signatures of both the individual issuing the proxy and the witness(es) to the signature. The proxy voter can be anyone to whom the property or business owner designates to vote for them and DOES NOT have to be a member of the Adams Morgan Partnership BID. All proxy forms must meet all these criteria to be accepted.

The BID will have a proxy form available by fax, mail and by email.

Any questions on this process, please call Kristen at the BID office 202-997-0783 or email her at: Kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org .

P orchfest and Apple Festival headline AMPBID's Fall Events

Following up on a successful Spring event season, we're looking forward to having great stuff going on in Adams Morgan this Fall. In addition to what's listed below, we'll be announcing some other exciting events in the weeks to come.

October 1:

Adams Morgan PorchFest

PorchFest returns to Adams Morgan on October 1, and we're looking forward to it being the biggest and best edition yet. Last year we had 12 porches and over 30 bands playing all over the neighborhood, both at private residences as well as in front of businesses. Bands will be playing on the first at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm. Maps will be available online and we'll be distributing paper copies in front of BB&T at the corner of Columbia Rd. and 18th St., NW. Can't wait to see you there! Stay tuned  to https://www.facebook.com/adamsmorganporchfest for more details.

October 29:

Adams Morgan Apple Festival, featuring the 2nd Annual Apple Pie Contest

Working with our friends from the Adams Morgan Farmer's Market, Licking Creek Bend Farms, we're bringing back the Adams Morgan Apple Festival for a second year. Last year's edition was a great success and good times were had by all. In addition to Licking Creek Bend Farm's Annual Heirloom Apple Tasting, we'll once again have an apple pie baking contest with local celebrities on hand to judge.

If you're interested in entering a pie or if you just want more information, please check https://www.facebook.com/AdamsMorganAppleFestival for all the details. The page will be updated as we get closer to the event.

N ewly Opened Adams Morgan Ace Hosts Grand Opening Celebration

Store invites customers to attend sale and party at community oriented hardware store in Adams Morgan

Locally owned Adams Morgan Ace Hardware celebrates its grand opening at 1704 Columbia Rd. NW with a sale and celebration!

The extravaganza kicks off September 10-12 with free gifts to the first 100 customers of the day. Then, join the store for a grand opening sale on Tuesday, September 13 and shop 20% off the entire store* from 8am-8pm. The celebration continues that evening with a customer appreciation reception from 5-8pm, with complimentary hors d'oeuvres provided by event sponsors National Cooperative Bank & Cabot Creamery Cooperative. Other festivities include a DIY terrarium table, color consultations by Benjamin Moore Paint, staff meet & greet, and plenty of giveaways, including house plants for the first 50 guests.

Adams Morgan Ace Hardware opened in March 2016 by A Few Cool Hardware Stores’ owners Gina Schaefer and Marc Friedman, who also own 10 additional locations across the Delmarva region. Nestled in the newly renovated Ontario Theatre building, the 5,000 square foot store is packed with thousands of essential products and showcases a variety of niche items, including locally made goods, Benjamin Moore Paints, Big Green Egg grills, live goods, and more. To learn more about the event, visit the store’s event page .

*Reg. priced items only. Sale excludes sale items, grills, appliances, and power tools. Cannot be combined with another promotion or offer.

Adams Morgan Ace Hardware is part of a group of local Ace hardware shops known as A Few Cool Hardware Stores, founded in 2003. The friendly staff provides goods and services to meet the needs of its valued customer and improve the quality of life for local residents. For more information, please call (410) 327-0404 x18 or visit us online at www.acehardwaredc.com .

Jerry S. Parr Lecture/Dialogue Series: Raleigh, NC Chief of Police Cassandra Deck-Brown

The Festival Church and Servant Leadership School are pleased to announce the Jerry S. Parr Lecture/Dialogue Series:

Dear Beloved Community, announcing with much pride,

Our next speaker will be Cassandra Deck-Brown, Chief of Police, Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina, on the topice of:

"Repairing the Breach: Perspective of an African American Female Chief of Police."

Where:
The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, D.C.

When:
Friday, September 16, at 6:00 p.m.

You're invited to meet Chief Deck-Brown at a pre-lecture reception with light hors d'oeuvres between 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m.

This lecture series addresses the intersection of faith, spirituality, and social change. Chief Deck-Brown will address the challenge of her work for the security of all citizens in her jurisdiction with special reference to women, youth and racial justice.  She will discuss ways to heal that our communities need to go forward as neighborhoods of reconciliation.

B ig Bus DC is looking for partners in Adams Morgan

The Big Bus trolley brings tourist to Adams Morgan every 30 minutes along 18th Street up to Adams Mill Road where it stops at the bus stop in front of BB&T Plaza. The distinctive burgundy and cream liveried buses provide the very best sightseeing experience to over 400,000 passengers a year, while the dedicated team members deliver unique commentaries.

Business owners are encouraged to incentivize passengers exiting the bus at the Adams Morgan stop. If you have questions about this or ideas you'd like to explore, please contact Brian Barrie with the AMPBID (202-536-9515) or Brian Curiel with Big Bus (contact info below).

In addition to what is listed below, another benefit to partnering with Big Bus is having your business listed in their mobile device app. The app features a gps-enabled map to help riders find the nearest bus stop and also includes information about Big Bus partners.

BIG REASONS WHY PARTNERS CHOOSE TO BE A BIG BUS AGENT

Big offer competitive commission rates to our local agents as they want you to share in the company’s success and will reward agents that are able to help us grow their business. Because of the nature of hop-on, hop-off tours, you can sell without limitation; No capacity constraints means no black-out days or time consuming availability updates.  Big Bus will also provide you with a market leading tool kit to help you promote Big Bus products, including personalized copy, high quality desk signage and our promotional tour video. Additionally, they'll keep you updated on all things Big Bus with timely newsletters, and regular service updates.

ABOUT BIG BUS WASHINGTON DC

As the authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Big Bus Tours is the official tour of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. With their commitment to providing a premium product and great experiences, Big Bus now tours the Adams Morgan district.

Brian Curiel, Sales and Marketing Manager

BrianC@bigbustours.com
T: +1 917 702 3850
C: +1 202 341 9614