SAMBA is pleased to announce its Officers and Board Members for 2012: President: Allison Behringer Vice President: Christina Parrish Treasurer: Bob Steele Secretary: Helen Albee Board member: Michelle Tappouni If you are interested in helping SAMBA support the continued revitalization of commercial interests in Springfield and the surrounding areas, please consider a leadership position. New ideas and energy are always welcome 2012 Meeting Schedule SAMBA understands that your time is valuable. As a result, SAMBA is doing things a little differently this year. Our membership meetings will be as follows: February 16: Topic – Marketing Your Business Through Social Media Guest Speaker: Tiffany McDonald, Yellowbook 360 At the meeting, we can help you set up a Facebook page or Twitter account! Location: Sweet Pete’s May 17: Topic – TBA August 16: Topic – Small Business Saturday Kick-off Nov/Dec: Holiday Celebration As before, you will receive more detailed notice of these meetings closer to the actual date. Please mark your calendars. We want to bring you programs to help you grow your business. Membership Fees It is time to RENEW for some members or to JOIN for others. If you renew or join between now and June 30, 2012, your membership fee will be $50 (regularly $75). If you've recently joined, your current membership term will be extended another year so you can still take advantage of this cost savings. Watch your mail or e-mail for your membership status letters! Membership Directory We are currently putting together our membership directory which will be distributed to realtors, hotels and other outlets to help market our member businesses. Be sure to keep your membership status current to be included in the directory. Upcoming events of Interest February 7: Mayor’s Business Builder Workshop Admission is free but you must register Go to www.coj.net to register February 11: Tres Leches Dessert’s 1st Anniversary Celebration Check out more details on their Facebook page February 16: SAMBA Meeting Sweet Pete’s If you have events happening at your business or have information you’d like included in SAMBA’s newsletter, please e-mail us or send us a message on Facebook.