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CITY OF SAN L U IS O B I S P O
FROM: Deborah Holley, SLO Downtown Association Administrators'
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF NEW SLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEMBERS
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Ratify the appointments of Correne Weaver, Kathi Main, Brad Bilsten, Craig Boisvert and Frank
Merson to the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association Board of Directors.
DISCUSSION
The SLO Downtown Association completed its annual elections in February for the Board of
Directors positions with terms expiring March 31, 2002. In accordance with the Association's
by-laws, the membership voted on a slate of candidates to appoint these members for one two-
year term.
The ballots were tabulated by the nominating committee and the election results will be
confirmed at the upcoming March 12 Board meeting. New Board members require City Council
approval before they can assume their positions on April 1, 2002. As required in the by-laws, all
elected members are owners or managers of businesses in the Downtown Association district.
The following Board members were elected to serve until March 31, 2004:
Correne Weaver Beauty Unlimited (2nd term)
Kathi Main Kevin Main Jewelery (151 term)
Brad Bilsten B. Anthony Jewelers (151 term)
Frank Merson Long's Pharmacy (I"term)
Craig Boisvert Serengeti West (15t term)
ATTACHMENTS
Candidates' biographical information provided to membership with ballots.
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Meet the Downtown Association Board of Directors' Candidates
Frank Merson,Manager
Long's Pharmacy,717 Marsh
Member,Promotions Committee
A life-long resident of San Luis Obispo,Frank Merson has been employed with Long's
.. •:� Downtown Pharmacy for two years. He attended San Luis High School and graduated
from Cuesta and Cal Poly with degrees in Radio and TV production and Business
Marketing,respectively.During his tenure at Long's,he received the Long's World-
Class customer service award.Frank's personal philosophy is to support Downtown
/ stores as both a patron and a fellow businessman and recommending his customers
shop and eat at Downtown locations. An active participant in the Promotions Commit-
tee for the past two years,he frequently donates or offers bargain rates on goods and
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services from Long's. Frank plans to continue working on the Promotions Committee
and says he may join another committee. Frank feels he can benefit Downtown by
"contributing personally and professionally by drawing business Downtown."
Craig A.Boisvert,Manager&Jewelry Designer
Serengeti West,951 Monterey St.
A Central Coast resident since 1987,Craig A. Boisvert has spent the last 10 years
living in San Luis Obispo. "I know a good thing when I see it,"he claims,"and I'm
making no plans to move!"With this in mind, Craig says he's committed"to having a
voice in what goes on Downtown."He also says, "I'd like to change the public's view
r. of the `bad' parking situation Downtown and would like to promote the `Downtown
Mall' concept."Boisvert has worked in the jewelry business for the past.25 years
designing and making jewelry. Presently located on the busy corner of Monterey and
Morro at Serengeti West for almost 10 years now,Boisvert frequently directs visitors
to the closest parking structure and Downtown's main tourist attraction,the Mission.
Sidewalk plaques,embedded in the sidewalk with arrows pointing towards parking
areas and the Mission,he feels, would be a real asset to Downtown. Craig also thinks
an information kiosk,posted with Downtown business advertisements that rotate on an
on-going basis, would also benefit Downtown.
Correne Weaver,Managing Partner
Beauty Unlimited,895 Higuera
Chair,Economic Activities Committee
Passion for Downtown San Luis Obispo is what Correne Weaver hopes to contribute to
the community as a member of the Downtown Association Board. An active member
of the Board for the past seven years,(with a one-year interruption between terms), she
is currently the Economic Activities Committee Chair,and is President-elect for the
2002-2003 term. Correne recently became managing partner of Beauty Unlimited on
Higuera,purveyor of upper-end hair, skin, and bath products. She feels her past
experience in retail as Sales Manager at Express,Operations Manager at Coverings,
combined with her current work with Beauty Unlimited can contribute to her efforts as
a member of the board. Correne says she believes in the Downtown Association and
"wants to see Downtown be the best it can be`'and she thinks"with this organization
we can take it to the next level."
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Brad Bilsten,Co-Owner
Gold Concept, 740 Higuera,
B.Anthony & Company,674 Higuera
A 30-year business owner Downtown,Brad Bilsten co-owns two successful
jewelry stores. He opened Gold Concept in The Network Mall,where he stayed
for eighteen years before moving to 740 Higuera.He has served on both the
Promotions and Parking Committees,the latter on which he served 10 years.
Brad feels that he could be a contributing member of the Downtown Association
s� l Board through his devotion to the success of smaller, privately-owned busi-
nesses.He is a firm supporter in the development of privately owned stores and
r knows he can help further the success of Downtown. He feels that he has many
valuable ideas toward this end.
Kathi Main,Co-owner
Kevin Main Jewelry,720 Higuera
Member Economic Activities Committee
Current Board member Kathi Main and her husband Kevin have owned their
Downtown store,Kevin Main Jewelry, since 1998. Kathi was born and raised
` a in Cayucos and before her move to the jewelry business she spent more than 25
t, years as a banker with Mid State Bank. She hopes her history with the Central
Coast and experience with banking will aid her in helping San Luis Obispo
continue to be a thriving community. "I look at San Luis Obispo as a neighbor-
., p _ hood and I want to do my part to make sure it remains viable." She currently
serves on the Economic Activities Committee and would like to continue her
work with the Downtown Association. Kathi feels it's important to stay con-
nected with your neighbors and fellow business owners in order to know what's
going on and contribute to the Downtown's direction and success.