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manual is also being updated. Because the publication was produced in loose-leaf format, <br /> only pages that require listing updates would be reprinted. Lastly, the Bureau's web site <br /> had been completed with map links on the attractions page. Staff will submit listing <br /> updates/changes once per month to ensure the site is accurate and up-to-date. <br /> Budget and Finance Committee <br /> Mr. Moses Carey stated that he had reviewed the financial records and all was in order. <br /> Mr. Carey asked about the line item of rent. Mr. Blake explained that a line item transfer <br /> would be necessary because the rental cost of the storage building had been charged <br /> incorrectly to the building rental account. A request to the Orange County Budget <br /> Department will be issued for this transfer to take place. <br /> By-Laws Committee <br /> Mr. Blake reported a draft of the revised by-laws with suggested committee changes had <br /> been submitted to Geoff Gledhill, Orange County Attorney. Mr. Gledhill responded to the <br /> committee suggesting some articles needed to be addressed to accurately reflect Orange <br /> County policies. It was noted that the By-Laws Committee would reconvene in January <br /> to complete the revisions for Board review at the February meeting. <br /> DIRECTORS REPORT <br /> Mr. Blake reported that the Bureau and two industry partners attended the 17th Annual <br /> Association Executives of North Carolina Trade Show with 201 attendees visiting the <br /> booth. Three additional industry partners were exhibiting in booths adjacent to the <br /> Bureau's. Potential business was derived from this trade show. <br /> Upcoming promotions next month will be The Travel South USA Showcase. It will be <br /> the first week in January in Greensboro. Travel South is comprised of 11 Southeastern <br /> member states. The Showcase targets group tour operators that either currently conduct <br /> or have potential group business in the Southeast. Immediately following the Showcase, a <br /> group of 16 tour operators will take part in a FAM tour of Orange County January 11th & <br /> 12`h. <br /> Mr. Blake reported to the board members that all of Orange County's accommodations, <br /> attractions, calendar of events and sports and recreation information had been entered into <br /> the North Carolina Division of Tourism's database. The call center operators use the <br /> database to provide up-to-date visitor information to callers utilizing the 1-800-VISIT NC <br /> line. <br /> Mr. Blake commended Patty Griffin, the Bureau's Communications Manager, on her role <br /> in promoting the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce's Hillsborough Christmas <br /> Candlelight Tour. The event reported a very successful Candlelight Tour with 500 <br /> 2 <br />