May 2006 Minutes

President Joyce Little welcomed the group and called the meeting to order following the observance of National Day of Prayer at the Mini Park.

Joyce introduced Wes Watts, Minister of Music at the Bethel Baptist Church, who sang the Lords Prayer as the invocation.

Treasurer Reggie Hinson reported that after paying the insurance premium of $1,680.00, the checking account now has a balance of (withheld).

Secretary Pat Allen read last month’s minutes. On a motion by Bob Barbee and a second by Larry Branch, minutes were approved with noted corrections.

Joyce introduced guests Chris Smith of Hair West and Ashley Smith of Albemarle Chamber of Commerce.

Reports
Greta Lint reported that since she has seen her first Burn-Out event, she is a better position to market it.

In further news, she has met with producers at UNC-TV in Research Triangle Park, with Michelle Harvey, with producers at NC Now, NC Weekend, with editors at Our State Magazine, and with Mark Price of The Charlotte Observer.

She pointed out that the week of May 15 is National Tourism Week. It is primarily a tour of Welcome Centers across the state for elected officials to learn how tourism impacts the state.
Literature and presentations about Oakboro would be available at specially targeted Welcome Centers.

Gretta has spoken with numerous tour operators who expressed an interest in organizing train tours.

She said that for the September Burn-Out, CD’s and T-Shirts would be available for sale.

Bob Harvey reported that the Town of Oakboro website has been updated to include video.
Please visit the site http://www.oakboro.com/

Ron Taylor reported that the Grand Opening of The Art House would be within 2 or 3 weeks — maybe. He would let us know.

Larry Branch puffed up and joyfully announced that he would be chauffeuring Kellie Pickler during the Kellie Parade.

Terry Whitley announced that the new company in town, ConverPro, has about 50 positions available.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Bob Harvey and second by Barbara Fox.