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4 | Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting May 15 , 201 3 Orange County Arts Commission – Gordon Jameson gave an update on the Rubbish to Runway event at FRANK, reporting that opening night was packed. Partners in the event included 140 W. Plaza and Aveda for a fashion show. Jameson also reported that approximately $30,000 will be awarded in grants for the spring 2013. Martha Shannon added that Orange County had two winners, 1st & 3rd place, in the US 4th Congressional District High School Art Competition Awards. NCHSAA – Karen DeHart reported that the golf championship competed with graduation on hotel room nights. She offered to bring their President, Davis Whitfield, to a future meeting to discuss the Association and the use of local facilities. Food Trucks – Greg Overbeck, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group and longtime Triangle restaurateur expressed sentiment that many established restaurants fear the influx of food trucks could eat away at their bottom lines reminding that restaurants like Spanky’s and others spend a lot on advertising and promotions to bring people downtown, and the food trucks benefit from that marketing investment yet pay lower fees and receive benefits that brick and mortar restaurants do not. Overbeck says restaurants like his invest heavily in employees, interns, taxes and community and civic partnerships. “How would you like if a free mobile visitors center pulled up next to you?” There was some discussion and Gephart reminded that the NCRLA has not taken a position on food trucks. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:29 am _______________________________________ Minutes reviewed by: Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director _______________________________________ Date _________________________________ Minutes accepted by: Dave Gephart, Chairman __________________________________ Date