11/15/2017 MinutesFaris rslttsr�s k(onven,On C�oAncI
Board of Dir(Lct
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November 15, 2017
4:00 pm
M-6'111bers Presprl' Chadlee Johnston, Tony Corso, Bryan Hargis, Josh Bray, Jeff Nutt, Brenda Welk, Jack Neal, Greg Wflson,
Renee, Harvey, James Wyatt, Mark Pankaj,
Staff -E�resent: Gina Crawford, Becky Semple and' Crew Ruthart.
Chadlee Johnston called the meeting to order at 4;04 pm.
Jack Neal and Mark Pankaj were introduced,
A motion to approve September minutes was rnacle by Tony Corso, seconded by Brenda Wells. Motion passed unanimously.
Financials presented by Greg "Wilson, a motion to approve the financials was miade by Brenda WeYs, seconded by Renee
Harvey, Motion passed unanimously.
A funding request from the Northeast Texas Classic Car Show was presented, They were asking for $2,500, A motion to
approve $1274 was made by Renee Harvey, seconded by Mark Pankaj. Motion passed unanimously.
A funding request from Paris High School Basketball Tournament was presented. They were asking, for $2500, A motion to
approve $2175 was made by Tony Corso, seconded by Jack Neal. Mot lo n passed unanimously.
Drew Ruthart spoke about obtaining a Visit Paris Texas domain and starting a website. A motion to approve this was made by
Jack Neal, seconded by Tony Corso, Miotlon passed unanimously.
One Crawford awford stated that the red phone booth kiosk will be sold or commissioned at an antique mall.
Jack Neal stated that the signage for the Trad de Paris is a work in progress.
Gina Crawford stated that Business after Hours will be at Texar on November 16 and the All -Breed Bull Sale, Chili Supper and
Bake Sauce will be Novernber 27 and 28. Renee Harvey asked for baked goods to be auctioned off.
Becky Semple gave her director's report. She stated that there are tons of events in Paris and putting heads in beds. She
handed out a written report, She also stated that the fundling application will be looked at and possmbly changes imade, Her,
report will be attached to mlnutes.
Drew Ruthart stated he is working on the marketing campaign, Visit Paris, He stated that the Facebook page is up and running.
He then stated that the Eiffel tower needs to be painted. He showed a display of the color, A motion to paint the Eiffel Tower
Restrained Gold, SW 6229, with metallic flakes, was made by Tony Corso, seconded by Jack Neal, Motiron passed unarinIOUOY,
Josh Bray stated that the VCC board needs help with ideas on how to put heads in beds. We need some new events to come to
Paris.
Motion to adjourn at 51:01 was made by Tony Corso.
Respectfully submitted
Becky Semple