04/19/2016 MINUTESParis Visitors & Convention Council
Board of Directors Meeting
April 19, 2016
4:00 pm
Members Present: Erik Roddy, Mike Patterson, Derald Bulls, Mary Lou Coe, Josh Bray, Edwin Pickle,
Tony Corso, Jeff Nutt, 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. He welcomed Jeff Nutt to the board.
A motion to approve the February minutes was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by Mary Lou Coe, motion
passed.
February and March financials were presented by Josh Bray. A motion to approve was made by Derald
Bulls, seconded by Mike Patterson.
A funding request for ASA Western shoot out was presented. They are asking for $2500. A motion to
approve $1500 was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by Mike Patterson. Motion passed.
A funding request for the Balloon Festival was presented. They are asking for $2500. A motion to
approve $1400 was made by Derald Bulls, seconded by Mary Lou Coe. Motion passed.
A funding request for Texas K9 was presented. They are asking for $2500. A motion to approve two
mats up to $1000, if the mats have already been paid then they must provide an invoice. The motion
was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by Mike Patterson. Erik Roddy opposed. Motion passed.
A funding request for a Women's Conference was presented. They are asking for $2500. No motion
was made.
Becky Semple asked that we consider to help fund the reindeer for Holiday in Paris. Edwin Pickle was
strongly opposed. Roy Gwinn made a motion to take the request to the Chamber board, Mike Patterson
seconded.
Becky Semple stated that a donation to Archers for Christ should be made in the amount of $1000. A
motion to approve was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by Mike Patterson.
Becky Semple asked that we pay for four rooms for the Texas Stampede. A motion to approve up to
$800 in room fees was made by Roy Gwinn, seconded by Mary Lou Coe. Motion passes.
Becky Semple gave the directors report. She reported about the upcoming events.
Erik Roddy and Ken Higdon will meet with Tony Corso in May about social media.
Erik Roddy stated that the City of Paris may help with entry ways to Paris. This will be put on hold for
now.
With nothing further, meeting was adjourned at 4:58 pm. Mike Patterson made the motion, seconded
by Roy Gwinn.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Semple