Minutes - 02-18-1998 Board Mtg - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

offer sponsorships or grants. In the event that funding for the Visitors Bureau changes significantly in the future, the board will likely revisit this policy. Ms. Green announced that the Chapel Hill Museum is now open two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum board is now trying to find funding and volunteers which would enable the museum to be open on Sundays. The current exhibit is the Thomas Day furniture exhibit that will go through February 28th. Ms. Green gave an update of the enhanced listings for the new version of the visitors guide. The enhanced listing concept was presented at a meeting of the Orange County Lodging Association. The association was in favor of offering enhanced listings in the accommodations section of the guide. As soon as an approval of the listing forms has been received from Geoff Glehill, county attorney, the project will move forward. Ms. Green discussed the possibility that the Visitors Bureau would not be able to maintain the type of editorial control of the publication that had been envisioned. Mr. Gledhill will provide more details after he finishes his review. Ms. Green briefed the board about the marketing research project they were about to undertake. She stated she had met with a consultant and the project should begin in April. The total cost will be $30,000. Half of that will be paid this year and half will be paid in 1998-99. The results of the research will be made available to industry partners and will benefit area businesses and services in Chapel Hill/Orange County. OLD BUSINESS Rick Strunk of the NC High School Athletic Association reported that the football championship held in December had a record attendance for the event with 35,000 for the first day of games and 15,000 for the Sunday championship game. Mr. Strunk expressed appreciation to the visitors bureau for their support and assistance during this event. Mr. Strunk also stated that the FOX television station would feature a 13-week session on high school sports. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Jonathan Howes and Mr. Don Luce from UNC-CH gave an overview of the renovations anticipated for Memorial Hall. It is estimated that the renovations will take approximately two years at a cost of 9.8 million with funding from the state and private donations. Project bids will be solicited when appropriations are approved by the General Assembly. Mr. Pavao reviewed the board terms that were expiring. Nancy Davis, Lee Pavao, and Margaret Skinner were serving terms that expired in December of 1997. As Margaret Skinner was not eligible to serve a third term, Mr. Pavao thanked her for her service and dedication over the past five years. Ms. Skinner announced that Creston Woods had been elected as President of the Orange County Lodging Association. She stated that he was 3