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well as a 100.00 gift certificate from their business to give away. PDA is partnering <br />with Main Street for the WineFest. <br />ChamberNCC- Karen Dougherty shared an update on events. Indoor archery was a <br />big success with 7 states, 123 shooters over 2 days with 53 kids for the kid shoot. Tower <br />City comedy festival was rescheduled due to the ice storm. Feb. 24th is the Kayak <br />Championship at Bois D'Arc Lake. 2/27 is Pancake Days for Kiwanis. 3/28 is Pump <br />track Classic. We now have lights at the Pumpjack Track. <br />5. Coordinator's Report- Cheri Bedford <br />Inquired Karen Daugherty from the Paris Visitors and Convention Council about what <br />they do to bring people downtown when there are events around town. Karen shared <br />that events can be added to the Visit Paris TX Facebook page. They have QR Codes <br />that they share at their events that let attendees know of what is around town. <br />WineFest-Cheri has confirmed the Gibraltar Hotel for the VIP Event during <br />WineFest. Walt Reep and Greg Kee will host the VIP Event. We plan to offer <br />different bags and a wine -tasting experience for up to 75 people (up from 50 last <br />year). VIP attendees will not have to check in to attend the 6-9 event. She is working <br />on the artwork for WineFest. LCH Association promotes the history of Paris and has <br />a committee of people for America 250. We are all in agreement to use the America <br />250 Logo this year on our wine glasses. Ticket sales start tomorrow. Cheri has <br />secured 10 businesses for the WineFest. We need 3 more foodies. <br />Placer Al- have input all business addresses downtown for the local businesses to <br />obtain good data as far as who is downtown, when and for how long. <br />BIG Grants- We paid out $132,950. We will take pictures with the recent recipients. <br />If you are available, please attend. <br />First St.- concrete footers are being installed. Second set of pavers have been ordered. <br />6. Future Agenda Items <br />Beverly Ables workshop to discuss strategic planning training will be March 16 or <br />30. We will let you know. <br />7. Adjournment. <br />There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member <br />Glee Emmitte and seconded by Board Member Tyrone Hayden. Motion carried, 4_ <br />ayes —0 nays. Mary Hart, Co -Chair, adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m. <br />Ke in Moore, Chairma <br />