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Sales Report <br />Marlene Barbera reported that we would be using the services of a company called Plan B which will make phone calls <br />on our behalf and will only ask us to pay for leads that they give us. Helen Hernandez from NATJA has recently been in <br />town and met with Meg McGurk and representatives from the towns to begin planning what they would like the group <br />to tour. She has been working with the Sheraton on contracts for their services. This planning will continue throughout <br />the summer as NATJA will begin promoting the conference in August. She will be working to re- produce the initial video <br />sent to NATJA to better suit their needs. <br />New Business /Roundtable <br />Chair Waldorf acknowledged all for updates in their respective fields: <br />Meg McGurk reported that the Downtown Partnership has placed additional pride flags on Franklin St. that represent <br />other gender expressions and identities as well as flying the American Flag, all in our desire to show love and respect. As <br />far as events there is Movies under the Stars at Wallace Plaza which draws a large crowd each week. Keenan Stadium <br />will host the July 4th celebration with their fireworks display call by Travel & Leisure, one of the 10 best on the east coast. <br />Our visitors Sarah DeGennaro, Executive Director and Michael Verville, Program Coordinator both of The Alliance for <br />Historic Hillsborough reported that there will be Picnic in the Park at River Park to celebrate the 4th of July which will <br />include food trucks, games and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. <br />Rosemary Waldorf followed up on the discussion at our previous meeting about encouraging UNC Healthcare to direct <br />their patients towards staying in Orange County hotels. She has met with Mary Beck, formerly with UNC Healthcare and <br />will meet with Janice McAdams of SECU House to become more informed on the subject before the meeting Ms. <br />Paolicelli has coordinated with Karen McCall of UNC Healthcare. Ms. Paolicelli stated all are welcome at that meeting to <br />be held on Friday, August 5 at the Carolina Inn. <br />Meeting Adjourned at 9:�fqm. <br />�C�71� � <br />0 <br />nu es revie ea a <br />a e Paolicell Exe tive Director <br />Date <br />G� .. <br />Minutes accepted Uhairman <br />Rosemary Waldor , <br />Date <br />31 Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting May 18, 2016 <br />