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MARKETING COMMITTEE <br /> Ms. Skinner, marketing committee chairperson, stated that each member of the board was <br /> sent a copy of the marketing plan in the June board packet. At this time she asked Mr. Joe <br /> Blake, director of sales for the bureau, to review the marketing plan. Mr. Blake briefed the <br /> board members highlighting areas of special significance. A brief discussion on the <br /> marketing plan was entertained. Chairman Pavao asked for a motion to approve the <br /> marketing plan as presented. Ms. Skinner made a motion to approve the marketing plan <br /> and Mr. Carey seconded the motion. With all members being in favor the motion was <br /> approved. <br /> Members of the Visitors Bureau Board commended Mr. Blake on the excellence of the <br /> marketing plan. <br /> BUDGET AND FINANCE <br /> Mr. Carey, finance committee chairman, stated that he had reviewed the proposed budget <br /> for the fiscal year 1997-98. Mr. Carey asked Ms. Shelly Green to report on the proposed <br /> budget and answer any questions board members may have. <br /> Ms. Green reported that the bureau was in a better financial situation than anticipated, <br /> after the mid-year loss of occupancy tax from the Carolina Inn. <br /> Ms. Green also highlighted new items in the proposed budget for 1997-98 which included: <br /> two part-time staff positions, one position for data entry and one position for an assistant <br /> to the sales director; the calendar of events news line; and marketing research studies. <br /> Several questions and comments referencing the proposed budget were entertained and <br /> Ms. Green responded with her comments and answers. <br /> With no further questions or comments Mr. Carey made the motion that the proposed <br /> budget for the visitors bureau be adopted and approved. Mr. Remus Smith seconded the <br /> motion and with all members in favor the motion to accept the proposed budget was <br /> approved. <br /> DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> Ms. Green reported the bureau has several projects in progress at this time. The requests <br /> for bids for the group tour manual are due to the Orange County purchasing office on <br /> June 25 '. Also, the work on the lure brochure is near completion. <br />