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Paris Visitors & Convention Council <br />Board of Directors Meeting <br />November 12, 2015 <br />4:00 prn <br />Members Present: Erik Roddy, Gail Dority, Mike Patterson, Edwin Pickle, Jeff Martin, Tony Corso, <br />Kenny Dority, Chad Lee Johnston, Stephen Gerrald, Steve Keywood, Roy Gwinn, Carolyn Patterson, <br />Renee Harvey, Raju Patel, Josh Bray. <br />Staff Present: Ken Higdon, Gina Crawford, and Becky Semple. <br />Erik Roddy called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. <br />A motion to approve the October minutes, with one change, was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded <br />by Raju Patel, motion passed. <br />October financials were presented by Josh Bray. A motion to approve was made by Roy Gwinn, <br />seconded by Jeff Martin. <br />A funding request for Paris Holiday Basketball tournament was presented. They are asking for $2500. A <br />motion to approve $2262 was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by Raju Patel. <br />The funding request form needs some updating, a possible committee may be formed. <br />Renee Harvey made a suggestion for VCC to bid out hotels for possible events. <br />Erik Roddy spoke about Gateways to Paris, he wants everyone to have some ideas for the next meeting. <br />Keep Paris Beautiful may have some funds to help. <br />Erik Roddy spoke about possible billboard advertising on 130. Kenny Dority will send some information <br />on billboard companies. <br />Becky Semple reported that we may have an air show to come to Paris and that she will send out a <br />volunteer list to the board for help on events. <br />Erik Roddy stated that VCC social media needs help and Tony Corso will try to give us a lead. <br />Renee Harvey reminded everyone of the All Breed Bull Sale on Dec. 1 and urged everyone to attend. <br />With nothing further, meeting was adjourned at 4:56 pm. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Becky Semple <br />