The Rock Port Tourism Board met Monday, June 4, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Rock Port City Hall. Members present were Mike Farmer, Mandy Herron, Holly Huntley, Tami Lansdown, Diana Liess, Angela Mace, Chris Shimmel and Jody VanSickle. Malisa Linthicum was absent. Also present were W.C. Farmer, Ashtin Paris and Emily Schulte.
Chris Shimmel called the meeting to order.
W.C. Farmer was present on behalf of the Rock Port Chamber of Commerce. It was proposed that the Tourism Board and Chamber of Commerce create a partnership when coordinating city events. The board was open to having a joint meeting to discuss further.
Mike Farmer moved to approve the meeting agenda. Holly Huntley seconded. All votes aye.
Tami Lansdown moved to approve the November 6, 2017, meeting minutes. Jody VanSickle seconded. All votes aye.
Mike Farmer moved to approve the November 2017 – May 2018 financials. Holly Huntley seconded. All votes aye.
Angela Mace moved to appoint Jody VanSickle as chairman. Chris Shimmel seconded. All votes aye.
Tami Lansdown moved to appoint Chris Shimmel as vice chairman. Jody VanSickle seconded. All votes aye.
Holly Huntley moved to appoint Angela Mace as secretary/treasurer. Mike Farmer seconded. All votes aye.
Because of all the other races held in the area on the 4th of July, it was decided not to hold the color run, but instead postpone it to a different date. The volleyball tournament will be held at the park on the 4th as scheduled. Tami and Angela will grill hamburgers and hot dogs.
Tami Lansdown moved to approve the quote from Tons of Fun Inflatables for the 4th of July event at the park in the amount of $2,050. Holly Huntley seconded. Chris Shimmel abstained. All votes aye.
Angela Mace moved to pay $50 to sponsor the Old vs Young Softball Tournament t-shirts. Tami Lansdown seconded. All votes aye.
Further 2018 event planning will be discussed following the 4th of July celebrations.
The next meeting will be held Monday, June 11, 2018.
Angela Mace moved to adjourn. Mike Farmer seconded. All votes aye.