01/19/2016 MINUTESParis Visitors & Convention Council
Board of Directors Meeting
January 19, 2016
4:00 pm
Members Present: Erik Roddy, Derald Bulls, Mike Patterson, Edwin Pickle, Jeff Martin, Tony Corso,
Kenny Dority, Stephen Gerrald, Steve Keywood, Roy Gwinn, Carolyn Patterson, Raju Patel.
Staff Present: Ken Higdon, Gina Crawford, and Becky Semple.
Erik Roddy called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
A motion to approve the November minutes was made by Roy Gwin, seconded by Kenny Dority, motion
passed.
November financials were presented by Jeff Martin. A motion to approve was made by Raju Patel,
seconded by Tony Corso.
A funding request for the Northeast Texas Classic Car Show was presented. They are asking for $2500.
A motion to approve $1000 was made by Jeff Martin, seconded by Kenny Dority, Roy Gwinn obstained.
Motion passed.
Erik Roddy spoke about the funding for Lamar County Historic Museum. A motion to approve funding
for $3500, was made by Mike Patterson, seconded by Tony Corso, motion passed.
Erik Roddy also spoke about the Paris Area Arts Alliance and Carolyn Patterson gave examples of the
events they help with. A motion to approve funding for $7000 was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by
Mike Patterson, motion passed. Carolyn Patterson obstained.
Erik Roddy stated that a committee needs to be formed to help get ideas for entry ways to Paris. A
quote needs to be done for design work and check with sign companies for prices. Erik will talk with the
Harper's also.
Erik Roddy said that the board needs to check into the email that Tony Corso sent, regarding social
media help.
Erik Roddy stated that we will be having an air show on May 14. A motion to fund $2500 was made by
Kenny Dority, seconded by Roy Gwinn, motion passed.
Becky Semple showed a sample of the new rack card. She will get an estimate from Kwik Kopy on the
price.
Becky Semple gave the directors report. She also asked for volunteers for the upcoming events.
Erik Roddy stated that the Love Civic Center needs some power poles and gravel, to help increase
activity, such as ASA. A motion to approve up to $20000 was made by Mike Patterson, seconded by Jeff
Martin, motion passed.
Ken Higdon gave a brief report on Jake Street. Jake has requested funding information from the VCC
and LCC. Becky Semple will be ready to send today.
With nothing further, meeting was adjourned at 5:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Semple