Organizing Committee Meeting Date: 09/20/2011 Meeting time: 7:00 Eastern Location: web conference with Anymeeting and audio via telephone Recorded: Yes

Agenda Review of previous meeting Vote on Name Sharing the status of our work Ideas for Wordpress discussions Planning future meetings Introduce Audience/Membership

Review of 8/23/11 Minutes Review To support and promote the United States lavender industry and trade through research, education, networking and marketing.

Name We need to brainstorm, discuss, and decide on a name that reflects the mission, values, and direction of this organization. Considerations in picking a name are: – does it embody the mission of the organization – what does this name project – is it short, powerful, and descriptive – is it easily remembered – is the acronym memorable – is it easily said – is it available (trademarks, in the state we’ll file which is TBD) – is the website available (.com,.org) – is it easily confused with another organizations name

Name – points of discussion United States vs. American Growers or not Trade or not Association, organization, group, alliance, guild

Name Suggestions ALA – American Lavender Association ALGA – American Lavender Growers Association ALGTA – American Lavender Growers and Trade Association AUSLG – Association of US Lavender Growers ALGUS – Association of Lavender Growers, US LGA – Lavender Growers Association LAUS – Lavender Association of the United States LGTO – Lavender Growers Trade Organization LGAUS – Lavender Growers Association of US LGTAUS – Lavender Growers Trade Association of the United States

Name Suggestions USLG – United States Lavender Growers USLA – United States Lavender Association USLTA – United States Lavender Trade Association USLGA – United States Lavender Growers Association USLGO – United States Lavender Growers Organization USLTA - United States Lavender Trade Association USLGTA – United States Lavender Growers and Trade Association USTALG – United States Trade Association for Lavender Growers USLTAG – United States Lavender Trade Association of Growers

Supported Names ALGA USLGA LGAA USLGTA LGTAUS

Sharing our status What can we share with others What are our guidelines How do we keep consistent language

Wordpress Ideas for Wordpress discussions Currently have: – Values/Goals/Core Beliefs – Equipment Info – Grading Standards – Insurance Coverage – Tax Status – Mission – Audience/Membership – Name – Meetings/Temp Board

Planning future meetings every 2 weeks (ie Tuesdays)(now that harvest season is done): – 10/4 – 10/18 – 11/1 – 11/15 – 11/29 every 3 weeks (ie Tuesdays): – 10/11 – 11/1 – 11/22 – 12/13

Membership/Audience Who should join this organization? Why should they join? Levels of membership ideas Groups to model

Next Steps Vote on Name Discuss Membership Introduce Bylaws