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Marketing Committee <br /> Mr. Creston Woods reported that the marketing plan was complete and would go to print <br /> within two weeks. The document will be mailed to local elected officials and board <br /> members before being issued to industry partners. <br /> Mr. Woods stated that the bureau is in the process of updating the visitors guide. He <br /> reviewed the enhanced listing process with board members. Mr. Woods informed the <br /> board that the marketing committee's recommendation was to repeat the program exactly <br /> as conducted for the last visitors guide. After a brief discussion Woods made a motion <br /> that the board accept the recommended enhanced listing guidelines for the <br /> accommodations, retail and restaurant sections for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors <br /> Guide. Mr. Carey seconded the motion. With all members in agreement the motion to <br /> accept the guidelines for enhanced listings was approved. <br /> DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> Mr. Blake reported that the 1999 Special Olympics Committee presented a plaque of <br /> appreciation and recognition to the Visitors Bureau for its role in making the event a great <br /> success for the Triangle. The plaque will be displayed in the Bureau's office. <br /> A task force of the North Carolina Bid Committee 2007 visited the 1999 Pan American <br /> Games in Winnipeg, Canada during the month of August to evaluate every aspect of <br /> hosting the games. The Triangle officials met with representatives of the local organizing <br /> committee to review every aspect of the Games. They also interviewed venue and sports <br /> managers for all the sports. The Site Tour Task Force of the U.S. Olympic Committee <br /> will visit the Triangle during the week of September 17t'to evaluate the area's proposed <br /> bid. The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau will conduct a bus tour for the <br /> officials, as well as participate in the formal presentation of the Accommodations Theme <br /> of the bid. <br /> The visitors guide update process has begun and the listing information forms are ready to <br /> be sent out to industry partners, including attractions, restaurants, retail and <br /> accommodations. The visitor map is in the process of being updated with some minor <br /> changes and corrections. It should be available to visitors within a month. <br /> The County Commissioners approved the amended by-laws for the Chapel Hill/Orange <br /> County Visitors Bureau at the August 17, 1999 meeting. The approved by-laws added <br /> two seats to the board, a representative from the hotel association/under 80 rooms and a <br /> representative from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Mr. Pavao acknowledged the <br /> diligent work of the by-laws committee. <br /> 2 <br />