REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF LC TOURISM COMMITTEE
By Susan Salyer
The Lawrence County Tourism Meeting was held on Monday January 16, 2023 at 5:30PM at the Fred M. Vinson Building in Louisa, Kentucky. Chairman Wes Kingsmore was in attendance along with LC Tourism Treasurer Brenda Hardwick, Secretary Susie Chambers, Debbie Hill, Keith Chaffin, Chris Jobe. Also attending were LC Judge Phil Carter and Jenna Sue Sammons.
AGENDA
1. Blessing
2. Call to Order
3. Special Guests -Jenna Sue Sammons (tech committee chair) Jenna Sue will be assisting Wes Kingsmore with the Tourism website and social media.
4, Old Business – None
5. Approval of November and December Minutes – Susie Chambers, Secretary – Kingsmore said, “Grants were just received and will have to be put in a separate account for American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds Only, per suggestion from the Kentucky State Tourism Board. Motion by Chris Jobe 2nd by Keith Chaffin. None opposed.
6. Approval of November and December Financial Reports – Brenda Hardwick, Treasurer – Motion by Susie Chambers 2nd by Keith Chaffin. None opposed.
New Business
1. Set date to do 2023 Budget – Discussion about the Budget Meeting, which will scheduled for Monday January 30, 2023 at 6PM. Motion Keith Chaffin 2nd by Susie Chambers. None opposed.
2. Discuss Bicentennial checking account-$789.97 Balance – Motion was made to close checking account for Bicentennial and refund balance into LC Tourism funds.
3. Upcoming Events/Travel Shows – There will be a EHN (Eastern Highlands North) Travel Show in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday January 21, 2023. The Tourism Board approved expenses for Tourism Chairman, Wes Kingsmore. Amount not discussed. Motion by Brenda Hardwick 2nd by Susie Chambers. None opposed.
4. The Fred Sessions – Discussion about an event at the Fred M. Vinson Building showcasing local talented musicians to a small group.
5. Fred Birthday Event – Discussion about Fred M Vinson Birthday on January 22, 1890. Due to unpredictable weather in January, Tourism Members decided to celebrate Fred M Vinson’s birthday in April 2023 in Louisa, Kentucky.
6. Grant Updates – Discussion by Kingsmore on newest grant received by the LC Tourism Committee. The amount requested was $59,600 the committee received $43,689. Tourism also applied for a grant for $7,200 for Pedestrian and Biking and received $4,000 for the Paula Nye Memorial Grant.
Paula Nye Memorial Grant
“…We plan to use these funds to host a bicycle and pedestrian Fest. we want to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety throughout our community. Many of our local communities are seeing an incline in cyclists enjoying our beautiful county and city roads as well as walkers and runners, we would like to host this event to raise awareness and educate on the laws/rules of the roads as well as the proper use of safety equipment. We would like to be able to distribute some safety equipment as well. This will be a new project but hope to make it annual. This will be hosted by Lawrence County tourism in partnership with local Health department and Health action team. Our Tourism board will be managing the funds and treasure will maintain accounting records.
Thanks for the consideration for this grant.
Wes Kingsmore
Lawrence County Tourism Chair and Cyclist”
7. Yatesville Lake Winter Clean-up – Discussion from committee about Yatesville Lake clean-up which is on Saturday January 21, 2023 from 10AM to 2PM. Volunteers can meet at the Yatesville Lake Visitor Center at 708 Yatesville Dam Road, Louisa, Kentucky. It’s a great opportunity to clean up the shoreline while the lake is down. For more information call (606) 686-2412 or contact kristen.c.lemaster@usace.army.mail or message Yatesville Lake on Facebook.
8. 2023 Mustang Rally Returns to Louisa May 5, 2023 – Discussion from Kingsmore that 100 Mustangs plan to visit Downtown Louisa, Kentucky.
Public Comments — none
Adjourn
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Lawrence County Tourism Minutes December 2022
Prepared by: Susie Chambers
December ’22 meeting is gala at mayor’s home
The Lawrence County Tourism Committee met on Monday, December 12th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the home of Harold and Marsha Sone. Members in attendance were Chairman Wes Kingsmore, Brenda Hardwick, Debbie Hill, Chris Jobe, Keith Chaffin and Susie Chambers.
Also in attendance were Phil Carter, Harold Slone, Marsha Slone, Eric Clevenger and Roger Gurganus
We held a brief business meeting prior to dinner. We had two items come before the board for a vote. First was the plan to have a dinner in February to thank all the volunteers from the recent car rally. A date will be announced soon. A motion was made by Brenda with a second by Debbie to sponsor this dinner. All in favor.
Next we decided to have a memory lantern release in the new year. This was approved with a motion by Susie and a second by Keith and all were in favor.
We’re hoping the Democratic Womens group will turn the Appalachian Bike Tour over to tourism. If so we could do this event in conjunction with our our bike/pedestrian event and use our grant money to cover expenses.
With no further business the business session was adjourned with a motion by Keith and a second by Brenda.
We were then treated to a delicious meal prepared by Harold and Marsha. Their home was decorated beautifully for Christmas and it was an enjoyable time. A big thank you to them for being such gracious hosts.
Our next regular meeting will be held on Monday, January 16th at 5:30 pm at the Fred Vinson Tourism office.
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Lawrence County Tourism Commission
Treasurers Report
November, 2022 For Month Ending 12/31/2022
Balance Forward: $30,868.64
Deposits: 2,447.05
Checks: 5,524.53
Balance: 27,791.16
Trail Town Budget: 1,715.00
Balance from Grant Money not used: 2,250.00
Outstanding Checks: 1,300.00
Balance: 22,526.16
Trail Town Operating Budget is currently $1,715.00 ($1,250.00 designated to
McClure Branch Project and $465 to other activities) $160.00 was spent for signs
for walk/runs/bike events sponsored by Tourism or Trail Town.
Submitted by Brenda Hardwick
1-10-2023
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