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4 <br />It was noted that Barry Jacobsin a future community meeting with the new UNC <br />Chancellorwould be open to the possibility of discussing how increased UNC business <br />in Orange County hotels could positively impact the entire county. <br /> <br />John Wilner suggested local restaurants and hotels offer arts incentives (when theaters <br />and facilities are light) to lure people and it was suggested that John Pelletier could <br />present this idea to research focus group members to gauge their interest in the idea. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Dave Gephart gave a preview of Hog Day, dates, goals, merchandise. <br /> <br />An advisory/nominating committee was formed for the three new board positions <br />opening January, which include an expired Chamber of Commerce seat (which opens the <br />chairman of the board seat); two new positions, including an economic development seat <br />and marketing seat at large. John Wilner, Mark Sherburne and Dave Gephart volunteered. <br />Recommendations should be in by August. <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />No old business <br /> <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Chair Pavao motioned to adjourn, Dave Gephart so moved to accept with Bob Ward <br />seconding. With all business of the Board completed, Chair Pavao adjourned the meeting <br />at 9:46 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />________________________________ _________________________________ <br />Minutes Drafted by: Minutes Accepted by: <br />Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director Lee Pavao, Chair <br /> <br />________________________________ _________________________________ <br />Date Date