Meeting will be held at Haywood Community College, Hemlock Building, Room #1509

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 – August 27, 2025
7. Finance Reports
   • August Financial Report – Kristian Owen
   • Occupancy Tax & Lodging Data – Corrina Ruffieux
8. Old Business
   • Church St. Festival Grant Rollover Request |VOTE
9. New Business
   • Website Contracts 
     • Master Services Agreement |VOTE
     • Schedule A |VOTE
     • Schedule B Authorization |VOTE
   • Resolution for Phase 2 Photography & Videography |VOTE
   • Capital Grants 
     • Grant Applications and Details
     • Committee Recommendations |VOTE
10. Staff Reports/Announcements
    • STS Marketing College Graduation – Amie Newsome
    • Visitor Guide Ad Sales
    • 2026 Anniversaries and Milestones Needed
    • Marketing Committee Openings – deadline 09.30.2025
    • Gift of Haywood Seasonal Campaign
    • SATW 2026 Annual Convention
    • Next TDA Board meeting is November 5, 2025 at 9 AM – Gaines Auditorium
    • Adjournment
11. Ten Minute Media Communication Session  

HCTDA Executive Director’s Report