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should hire a preservationist to put together history tours. Laurie Paolicelli stated, " Hillsborough does a terrific job with the Alliance and Tourism Board. Yet the southern part of the county struggles because there are no paid staff with Preservation Chapel Hill or the Historical Society. We get countless requests for historical tours and information and we cannot meet these requests. Jeff, Shannan, Aaron Bachenheimer and Lydia all offered to serve on a committee to look at possible scenarios that do not involve new staff. The post, CSL meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 20, at Carrboro Hampton Inn. A nominating committee was appointed and includes Commissioner Penny Rich; Jeff Strickler; Rosemary Waldorf and Anthony Carey. New Business /Roundtable Chair Waldorf acknowledged all for updates in their respective fields: • David Brooks reported that the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce is encouraging business in downtown to open on Sundays. Duke won the annual alumni polo match this year. • Kayla Dempsey report that the Football Championships for 2A and 2AA will be at Kenan Stadium on December 9th They will hold a press conference before the event and hoteliers will be invited. • Tim Hoke thanked all who came to the State of the Arts announcement. The arts commission has prepared a map that is being distributed in the county and it is available on the website as well. The Plein Air Paint -out will begin October 25th with the wet paint sale held Friday, October 27 at 6 pm at the Hillsborough Arts Council. • Shannan Campbell shared that The Bee Hotel will open on November 4 at Gold Park. The River Park Concert will be held October 21St. Ayr Mount's Scottish Festival and Weaver St. wine show will also be held on the 21St Hillsborough's sidewalk project is almost complete. Sunday's in Hillsborough continues. • Aaron Bachinheimer shared that people on campus are excited about the capital campaign and alumni tours around the country will start soon. The general feeling on campus is that people are glad to have the NCAA investigation behind them and ready to move forward in a positive way and the campaign is a part of that. • Penny Rich reported Orange County will soon complete a comprehensive trails map for hiking. • Annette Lafferty reminded the board that the West End Poetry Festival is being held October 18, 19, 20 and 21. Last weekend was the Second Friday Art Walk . There is still art for sale at Town Hall and all proceeds go to the Triangle Land Conservancy. TeraVITA starts this Thursday night. We will meet next month at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill. Meeting Adjourned at 9:31 am. } K Minut s reviewed y: Date Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director 3 Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting October 18, 2017