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3 | Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting October 15 , 2014 Annette Stone reported on Carrboro. Ms. Stone spoke on upcoming events; the West End Poetry Festival, the Carrboro Film festival, Elf fair, the screening of the movie Frozen and Acme is doing a special Halloween event. Stone reported that Fleet Feet should take occupancy by the end of October and the Board of Alderman is taking a look at 300 East Main for discussion on the future of the Arts Center and Cat’s Cradle. She briefly discussed the free showing of the movie Real Value as part of the Think Local First Campaign. Libbie Hough and Jim Parker reported on Hillsborough’s Riverwalk trail system and bridge and Ayr Mount’s plans to connect; Hillsborough is looking at the possibility of becoming a trail town. Other mentions were the Handmade Puppet Parade this Sunday at 7pm, Ladies Night Out on Nov 20th. The Holiday parade is the first Saturday in December at 5pm along with the tree lighting, the Holiday Home tour on Sunday the 6th and that Mystery Brewing Company’s Great American Beer Festival Silver Award for a traditional Belgium-style beer. Linda Convissor spoke on the wayfinding program expanding on what was started several years ago. Convissor reported the University is also working on a common campus map with a loop road concept for online viewing. Martha Shannon spoke on the fall grant cycle stating that the Arts Commission is hosting an informative meeting Thursday night at the Chapel Hill Public Library, meeting room C from 6-7:30pm. She made mention that Orange County resident Jackie Shelton Greene was inducted into the Literary Hall of Fame. Karen DeHart reported on NCHSAA business, stating that their annual meetings have concluded. She also reported that as part of the annual NCHSAA Day, the 2014 inductees into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame will be recognized Saturday night during the UNC/Georgia Tech football game. Lee Pavao was honored by the Chapel Hill Historical Society for his commitment to make Chapel Hill more progressive, more socially conscious and more exciting. Other Business: Chairman Carey opened the floor for discussion on expiring board terms and vacant seats; the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce represented by Greg Overbeck, ends December 31st and the Orange County Lodging Association which became vacant with Mark Sherburne’s move to represent Orange County Economic Development. The Nominating Committee recommended Nitin Khanna, GM for the Sheraton Chapel, for the OCLA seat. There was some discussion of Rosemary Waldorf’s interest in filling the CHCChamber seat. The recommendation for Mr. Khanna comes from his ongoing active participation in the Bureau’s sales programs. Annette Stone inquired about Manish Atma. Laurie Paolicelli commented that she is very much in support of Mr. Atma, however, Mr. Khanna’s commitment over the years is commendable. Annette Stone suggested inviting hoteliers to upcoming board meetings, Paolicelli concurred. With no other discussion or business, Chairman Carey adjourned the meeting at 9:27 am. ________________________________ Minutes reviewed by: Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director ________________________________ Date ____________________________ Minutes accepted by: Anthony Carey, Chairman ____________________________ Date