AGENDA

1. Call to Order – Chair Jim Owens
2. Introductions 
3. Adjustment of Agenda
4. Public Comment Session (12 minutes total, limit 3 minutes per person)
5. Board Comments
6. Consent Agenda | VOTE
   • Request approval of minutes – June 26, 2024 & August 15, 2024
7. Finance Reports 
   • Preliminary June Financial Report – Kristian Owen (We have not received the updated financial report. We will update with the link once we receive it).
   • Occupancy Tax and Lodging Data – Corrina Ruffieux
8. Old Business 
   • Advertising Agency Advertising Proposal, Contract, & FY 24-25 SOW | VOTE
   • Appalachian Heritage Weekend Date Change Request | VOTE
   • Ice Sculpture Stroll Event Change & Budget Amendment | VOTE
9. New Business
   • Marketing Committee Appointment | VOTE
   • Clyde Promotion Grant | VOTE
10. Staff Reports/Announcements
    • Mountain Mornings Update – Amie Newsome
    • Destinations International Conference – Corrina Ruffieux & Amie Newsome
    • Public Relations Update
    • Master Plan update
    • Brand Summit, September 24, 8:00-11:00am
    • Ice Fest Weekend – Sponsorship Package, Promotional Ideas
    • Next TDA Board meeting is September 25, 2024
    • Adjournment

Ten Minute Media Communication Session

HCTDA Directors Report August 28, 2024