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the entire$500,000 increase in Grassroots funds statewide, Orange County would get an increase of $6,701. Any Orange County increase is likely to be around $3,000-$4,000.The Durham Arts Council's Emerging Artists Program discipline panels will meet in October. One or two OCAC board members are needed to serve on various discipline panels. Please let staff know if you'd like to serve.Their Full Committee will meet on November 11, 2015. Over the summer, Brian Finch resigned from the OCAC board. OCAC needs to suggest his replacement to the BOCC.The next Artists' Salon set for August 21, 2015 ("Tax Issues for Artists—Shoebox Accounting"). Thanks so much for OCAC board member input RE: recommendations on sponsoring rotating art exhibits.These recommendations have been sent to the committee working on art exhibit policies for Orange County. A 2nd meeting has been set for August 131h to work on these policies. The final version will then go to the County Manager for approval. A"Save the Date" email has gone out for the OCAC's 301h Anniversary celebration on September 3, 2015. The 301h Anniversary Committee should meet soon to finalize planning.There has been a good response from current/former grantees RE: performing. Anticipated attendance is at least 50 persons. The OCAC's new website design was launched on August 7, 2015. Action Item: None Topic E Discussion Point: CHOCVB Liaison,Ad Hoc Committee Updates Decision/Vote(s): Ashley Nissler reported for Debb Hepp that the Marketing Committee helped with the new OCAC website's organization. OCAC's Marketing Committee will meet again at 9 am on August 27, 2015 at Joe Van Gogh in Chapel Hill. Action Item: None Topic F Discussion Point: Nomination of New Board Member Decision/Vote(s): Current Arts Commission Volunteer Applicant list was reviewed. Action Item: Applicant Jennifer Shelton will be suggested to the BOCC for possible appointment. Topic G Discussion Point: Appointment of Nominating Committee Decision/Vote(s): Nominating Committee needs to be activated, charged with bringing back a new slate of officers at the Arts Commission's September 14, 2015 meeting. Action Item: Ian Bowater and Tinka Jordy both volunteered to serve on the Nominating Committee. Topic H Discussion Point: Agenda Additions/Old Business/New Business Decision/Vote(s): There is a need to publicize our new website design and new artist database. Action Item: A press release will go out to help publicize our new website design and new artist database. Topic I Discussion Point: Calendar Decision/Vote(s): Our next meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2015 from 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 2-3 at the Century Center(100 N. Greensboro Street) in Carrboro. Action Item: None Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM