At the annual meeting of the Georgetown Business Improvement District, held June 14 at Sequoia Restaurant at Washington Harbour, members reviewed 2015 statistics and financial reports, appointed new board members and recognized outgoing board members. GBID Treasurer Jay Freedman went over the statement of activities, noting a $313,095 change in net assets over the prior year.
Aba Kwawu of the GBID board introduced each of the newly appointed members. Members, representatives of different Georgetown businesses and organizations, include Bill Starrels (ANC 2E), Bob vom Eigen (Citizens Association of Georgetown), Cecelia Browning (House of Sweden), Max Berry (Max N. Berry, Esq.), Regina Knox Woods (Georgetown University Hospital) and Georgetowner Publisher Sonya Bernhardt (Georgetown Business Association).
Several awards were presented. The Georgetown BID Community Leadership Award was given to Ruth Poupon of Pâtisserie Poupon on Wisconsin Avenue, who was selected for her outstanding service to the community. The GBID Clean Team was also recognized, with all members acknowledged and special recognition given to Clean Team Ambassador of the Year Mike Rogers.
