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8 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN <br /> Name of Board/Commission: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory <br /> Board <br /> Report Period: January 2025-December 2025 <br /> The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appreciates the dedication of all volunteers <br /> on Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to complete an Annual <br /> Report and Work Plan. This document will inform the BOCC of the activities each <br /> board/commission has conducted over the past year and detail a plan for future activities. <br /> These activities should be consistent with the board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> the goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). General <br /> information about the Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> Person to address the BOCC, title, and contact information: <br /> DR Bryan, Board Chair <br /> dr(a)bpropnc.com <br /> 919-880-1478 <br /> Primary staff contact: <br /> Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director <br /> Ipaolicelli@visitchapelhill.org <br /> 919-259-1658 <br /> 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and subcommittee meetings? <br /> The board meets once a month, except for July and December, for a total of 10 <br /> meetings per calendar year. <br /> 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> responsibilities. Board-specific Policies and Procedures documents, which detail the <br /> charge and responsibilities for each board/commission, are available <br /> Tourism Marketing and Management <br /> Since 1992, the Visitors Bureau has served as Orange County's official destination <br /> marketing and tourism management agency, operating with a dedicated staff of six <br /> who work daily to promote Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough as welcoming <br /> destinations for visitors, meeting planners, sports groups, and cultural travelers. <br />