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For Approval October 16, 2024 <br /> o Community Grant Programs range from $2,500 to $30,000 (15%match required for Tier II & <br /> III Counties). <br /> o Capital projects are excluded, but public art can be considered. <br /> o Themes for the Community Grant include: <br /> ■ Visions of Freedom <br /> ■ Gathering Voices <br /> ■ Common Ground <br /> o Application cycle open until November 1. <br /> • Discussion on gathering voices category and aligning with local projects like the Chapel Hill peace and <br /> justice plaza. <br /> IV. Visitors Bureau Logo Discussion *include link for logos* <br /> • Issues with Orange County branding; emphasis on attracting visitors rather than locals. <br /> • Ad Agency proposed a more "funky" logo; feedback will be requested via Doodle Poll. <br /> • Suggestions: <br /> o Wendy Smith: Combine funky logo with streamlined font. <br /> o Jeri Lynn: Improve marketing to retain local flavor. <br /> o Shannan: Consider out-of-town perspectives in branding and what will resonate with visitors <br /> from out of town. <br /> V. New Business: <br /> • Steve Peck: Outlandish Festival at Ayr Mount (rain or shine); Spirit Tours scheduled for October 18- <br /> 19; OC Museum has ongoing events. <br /> • Sam Vadgama: October bookings look strong; baseball bookings are soft this year. <br /> • Shannan Campbell: Hillsborough to move tree lighting to Small Business Saturday; holiday parade to <br /> be separate. <br /> • Tanya Moore: Mia Hamm scheduled for commencement; planning to maintain Saturday night event. <br /> • Katie Murray: Paint it Orange Plein Air fundraiser; 90 painters participating. Events include: <br /> o Opening for paintings on Friday, October 4. <br /> o Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 26. <br /> o Uproar 2025 kick-off on the first Friday of August. <br /> • Wendy Smith: October is a major fundraiser for the ArtsCenter; local restaurants to contribute a <br /> percentage of sales. <br /> • Steve Peck: Inquiring about involvement in discussions on relocating the Dean Dome. Laurie <br /> discussed that focus groups are currently being conducted at this time. <br /> Next meeting: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Innovate Carolina Junction— 136 E Rosemary St., Chapel <br /> Hill, NC 27514 <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 AM. <br /> 21 Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting September 25 , 2024 <br />