Rocky Face Tavern, 180 Golfwatch Rd. Canton, NC 28716
10 AM

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 – November 5, 2025
7. Finance Reports
   • October Financial Report – Kristian Owen
   • Occupancy Tax & Lodging Data – Corrina Ruffieux
8. Old Business
   • Round Two FY 25-26 Promotion Grant Application | VOTE
9. New Business
   • Calendar Year 2026 Meeting Dates | VOTE
   • Improvements to Promotion and Capital Guidelines for FY 26-27 | VOTE
   • Proposed FY 26/27 Grant Timeline | VOTE 
   • Proposed Officers | VOTE 

10. Staff Reports/Announcements

• Public Relations Coverage – Amie Diehl
• EA Ignite Conference – Hayley Printz
• NCTIA Tourism Leadership Conference
• Ice Fest Update
• Open Haywood Results
• Holiday Office Closures
• Next TDA Board meeting is January 28, 2026 at 9 AM – Gaines Auditorium

11. Adjournment

12. Ten Minute Media Communication Session  

HCTDA Executive Director’s Report