02/15/2017 MINUTESParis Visitors & Convention Council
Board of Directors Meeting
February 15, 2017
4:00 pm
Members Present: Jeff Nutt, Bryan Hargis, Chad Lee Johnston, Brenda Wells, Cleonne Drake, Jeff Martin, Linda Kapp, Greg
Wilson, Mary Lou Coe, Gail Dority, Tony Corso, Renee Harvey, Lalonna West, James Wyatt, and Lisa Walker.
Staff Present: Ken Higdon, Gina Crawford, and Becky Semple.
Lisa Walker called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
A motion to approve the November minutes was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Linda Kapp. Motion passed
unanimously.
A motion to approve the financials was made by Brenda Wells, seconded by Tony Corso. Motion passed unanimously.
A funding request from the Paris High School Basketball Tournament was presented. They were asking for $2500. Becky
Semple stated that she rated the funding and they should get $1872. A motion to approve $1872 was made by Tony Corso,
seconded by Mary Lou Coe. Motion passed unanimously.
A funding request was presented for Denver Pyle Children's Charity- Uncle Jesse. They were asking for $2000. A motion to
approve $986 was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Gail Dority. Lisa Walker abstained. Motion passed unanimously.
A funding request was presented for the Paris Main Street Wine fest. They were asking for $2500. A motion to approve $2000
was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Brenda Wells. Motion passed unanimously.
Greg Wilson gave an update on the bicycle kiosk. He stated that rotary was going to try and give some money and asked that
the VCC give $15000. Greg also stated that the Trail de Paris was in need of directional signage. A motion to approve up to
$15000 for bicycles was made by Brenda Wells, seconded by Gail Dority. Motion passed unanimously.
Becky Semple gave a report on Certified Folder. The board asked that she have them come and give a presentation on March
22, 2017.
Becky Semple gave the directors report. She reported about the upcoming events. She also stated that we are always in need
of volunteers.
Ken Higdon stated that the VCC will be looking to hire a sales and marketing person in 2017. The position has been posted on
several websites.
Chadlee Johnston gave an update on the kiosk committee. The tv has been delivered and they will meet on February 21 to
discuss what will go on the video.
Next meeting will be on March 22, 2017
With nothing further, meeting was adjourned at 5:03 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Becky Semple