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Your Complete Guide To Dining, Shopping, Entertainment & Business
and our beautiful Victorian National Historic District

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Gaslamp Quarter Association Board of Directors:
> Board of Directors

GQA Staff Members:
> Staff

Committees, Meetings, Chairs & Schedules:
> Committees & Meetings

Gaslamp Business District Merchant Newsletter
> Merchant Newsletter


GQA Liaisons:
> Gaslamp Liaisons

Sponsorships and New Member Information:
> Membership Information

Members Only GQA Programs:
> Member Participation

GQA Annual Report:
> Annual Report



Gaslamp Quarter Association Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Gaslamp Quarter Association is to promote and protect the historic Gaslamp Quarter as San Diego’s premiere Shopping, Dining and Entertainment District, using advocacy, community relations and promotional programs to present an exciting, sophisticated, world-class destination for the residents of, and visitors to San Diego, for the prosperity of the Association’s membership.

For a printer-friendly version: FY2010-2011 GQA Board of Directors

Gaslamp Quarter Association Board of Directors - FY2011

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Jeffrey Burg (2009-11)
Chair
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
660 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Laurie Peters (2010-12)
Vice Chair
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Michael Trimble (2010-12)
Second Vice Chair
American Express
132 N. El Camino Real, #385
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jim Shaw (2010-12)
Treasurer
James A. Shaw Co.
625 Broadway, Suite 1101
San Diego, CA 92101

Mikki Neal (2009-11)
Secretary
Tavern Industries
930 Market St.
San Diego, CA 91914

Perri Spiller (2009-11)
Immediate Past Chair
Dick’s Last Resort
345 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101


BOARD MEMBERS:

George Bates (2010-12)
Designer Millinery
311 Fourth Avenue, Suite 417
San Diego, CA 92101

Cindy Blair (2009-11)
Development Services
1301 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Jake Borge (2009-11)
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
565 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Shelley Bradley (2010-12)
Restaurant Events
614 Fifth Avenue, Suite J
San Diego, CA 92101

Martin Gonzalez (2010-12)
Acqua Al 2 Ristorante
322 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine Kinsella (2010-12)
To The Point Gaslamp Acupuncture
711 Fourth Avenue, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92101

Matt Mellos (2009-11)
Property Owner
454 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Darren Moore (2010-12)
Confidential/La Puerta
560 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Kai Niemi (2010-12)
Henry’s Pub
618 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Emily Rex (2010-11)
Departure Advertising
533 F Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Keiliki Rodriguez (2009-11)
Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
410 Island Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Kevin Sheehan (2010-12)
SignOnSanDiego.com
350 Camino de la Reina
San Diego, CA 92108

Greg Strangman (2009-11)
L.W.P. Group
852 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Jeff Teed (2010-12)
Anheuser-Busch
5959 Santa Fe Street
San Diego, CA 92121

 


Gaslamp Quarter Association Committee Meetings / Dates & Schedule

Board of Directors
Special Events Committee
Land Use & Planning (LUP) Committee
Hospitality Committee
Retail & Professional Services

All Meeting times and locations are subject to change - Please confirm with the GQA office (619) 233-5227

Gaslamp Quarter Association Board of Directors
Chair: Jeff Burg, San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Last Wednesday of the month  - 3:30 p.m.
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, 660 K St


Upcoming Board Meeting Dates:
September 29, 2010
October 27, 2010
December 1, 2010

Board Meeting Agenda, Packet Materials & Minutes
 

Executive Committee:
Closed meeting, call for information


Responsibilities:
ByLaws, Policies & Procedures
Finance/Contracts subcommittee
Strategic Plan


Regular Committee Meetings:  

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Special Events Committee reviews all proposed street closures


Upcoming Meeting Dates: 
September 16, 2010
October 21, 2010
November 18, 2010
December 16, 2010

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LUP Committee protects the intergrity of the National Historic District

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
September 14, 2010 - Gaslamp Hilton
October 12, 2010 - Gaslamp Hilton
November 9, 2010 - Gaslamp Hilton
December 14, 2010 - Gaslamp Hilton

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Hospitality Committee focuses on Industry issues and marketing

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
September 21, 2010- Change in Location! Searsucker Restaurant - 611 Fifth Ave
October 19, 2010
November 16, 2010

Retail & Professional Services Committee plans strategic marketing programs
Retail & Professional Services Committee plans strategic marketing programs

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
September 8, 2010
October 13, 2010
November 10, 2010
December 8, 2010


 

  
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is a Business Improvement District established by City of San Diego Ordinance No. 15647 on January 4, 1982 and is located in the 16 and one half block area designated as the Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District. The Official boundary is the east side of 4th Avenue, 5th Ave and the west side of 6th Avenue, between Harbor Drive and Broadway. The Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) has sponsor, general and associate members representing more than 400 businesses.

Businesses located within the Gaslamp Quarter are automatically members. An assessment is levied annually on Business Tax Licenses to fund the B.I.D. The City of San Diego has contracted the Gaslamp Quarter Association to promote the district and enhance a sense of community within the Gaslamp Quarter.


General Membership - Retail, Business services, Visitor Services
Hospitality based businesses - Hotels Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars & Lounges

Businesses outside the boundary may be eligible for Associate membership. Applications are reviewed by the GQA Board of Directors once a month and must be approved by the vote. Associate Membership is designed for businesses located outside the Gaslamp Quarter boundaries, that have a vested interest in business happenings within the Gaslamp. 

Prices as follows - Non-Gaslamp, For profit Businesses: 1-9 employees= $275
10-50 employees =$550, 51-75 employees =$900, 76+ employees= $1200 annually

Gaslamp Quarter residents -$150, Gaslamp Quarter Property Owners - $500
and not for profit businesses - $250 waiver application available

Benefits:
> Opportunity to participate in the Gaslamp Quarter Association promotions and other cooperative marketing, advertising and media coverage opportunities.
> Opportunity to advertise in historic heart of San Diego brochure. (listings limited to merchants within footprint of National Historic District)
> Complete Listing on web site
> Subscription to the Gaslamp newsletter & other information on local activities
> Members may serve on GQA Committees and may run for the Board of Directors.


> Contact us if you'd like a membership form faxed to you.

CLICK HERE To learn about SPONSOR LEVEL membership form

 A) Ongoing

1.Inclusion in GQA Web Site: www.gaslamp.org
a) General Web Listing by Category
b) General Web Listing by alpha sort

2. Gaslamp Insider Collection pages
Opportunity to post your special offers on the gaslamp.org website.

3. Profiles & Features Articles
Inclusion on web & print pieces

B) Seasonal

If your business is offering a special for holidays or special events please submit them to the GQA office prior to the event for inclusion in special web page and/or press releases (when applicable.)

> New Year's Eve
> Mardi Gras Dinner Packages
> Valentine's Day
> Easter
> Mother's Day/Fathers Day
> Thanksgiving
> Holiday Specials & Hours 

C) Special Events
Not all events in the neighborhood are hosted by us - The Gaslamp Quarter Association exclusive events are:

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp - (Tuesday before Ash Wednesday)
GQA Golf Tournament - Date varies, usually in May
KIFM Jazz Fest - Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend, each May
Taste of Gaslamp - non Padres weekend in June:
Gaslamp Auto Showcase - 2nd Sunday in October

Lamplighter Awards, Dinner & Auction - every autumn
Gaslamp Pet Parade - 2nd sunday in Decemeber
Poinsettia Bowl Battle of the Bands - based on Bowl game schedule



D) Optional Member Opportunities:

Paid sponsorship or advertising opportunities reserved for members.
 
Gaslamp Street Banner Advertising
Booths at Special Events

 

Gaslamp Quarter Association Annual Report
Gaslamp Quarter Association Annual Report
Gaslamp Quarter Association Annual Report
Gaslamp Quarter Association Annual Report
Gaslamp Quarter Association Annual Report

 

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