Officers: Rob Tiger, Margie Weathers, Sandy Nicolette, Eleanor Moyer
Directors: Ron Guggisberg, Bob Brock, John Bayne, Joanna Atkisson, Gail Criss, Dorothy Ethridge, Lou Lanwermeyer
Guests: Amy Hollifield and Angie Chandler, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Vice President Margie Weathers called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm and requested that we add the revision of the Welcome to Clay County Progress brochure disseminated by the Clay County Progress. Ron Guggisberg made the motion to approve the revised agenda, John Bayne seconded the motion and the board voted approval.
Board Meeting Minutes: Gail Criss made a motion to approve the May 17 board meeting minutes. John Bayne seconded the motion and the board voted approval.
Treasurer’s Report: Eleanor Moyer presented the Financial Report information as of 7/12/11 indicating a Savings Account Balance of $47,522.39 with $ 40,192.39 designated for Heritage Park and $7,330 for other projects (Courthouse Restoration). Jackrabbit Trail has funds totaling $22,387.79 and there is a balance of $22,476.49 in the General Account. A Certificate of Deposit totals $32,488.16. All CCCRA funds total $124,874.79. (See Exhibit A) John Bayne made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Bob Brock and approved by the Board.
HandMade Meeting Report: Board members reported that the CCCRA display was the best, in large part to the Sesquicentennial quilt. Topics of interest from the community reports and focus groups included social networking and developing a community calendar. Gail Criss will contact Ronda Birtha for information and Angie Chandler will supply information about Smoky Mountain Host.
Old Business:
1. HandMade Small Town Signs: The signs range from $40 to a sandblasted sign for $160-200 depending on the size. Possible locations for the signs include under the community information board at town hall or at the entry signs. Rob Tiger will investigate how the signs might be attached before we make a decision.
New Business:
1. Spike Buck Mound/Quanasee Site: President Tiger reported that 18 acres have been purchased at the site for a land trust. It is hopeful that additional acreage will be purchased to include the current dig site. Jane Eastman has uncovered relics dating back to possibly 1280-1380. Dr. Eastman will complete an archeological study gratis of the proposed trail site which needs approval by the Historical Preservation Society.
2. CCCRA Project Update: The exhibit will be included in a DVD funded by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area to promote the historical sites in the region. It can be used to educate business groups, chambers of commerce, tourism boards, etc. The 10 minute DVD will be launched on August 30.
The exhibit was photographed by CNEF, which will share the photos with CCCRA.
There was mention of the exhibit in the June issue of the WNC Magazine and the September issue will include coverage of the Jackrabbit Trail.
The Blue Ridge Country Outdoor magazine will also feature an article on the Trail.
National Endowment of the Arts personnel spoke with Tiger about the courthouse and exhibit.
3. Nominating Committee: Gail Criss, Eleanor Moyer and Lou Lanwermeyer agreed to serve as the nominating committee. Each board member was asked to submit a name to a committee member. The proposed slate of officers and board members will be presented at the September 20 board meeting.
4. Blue Ridge National Historical Area - Angie Chandler: Chandler commended CCCRA on its accomplishments. President Tiger will speak at the BRNHA annual meeting. CCCRA has been awarded two BRNHA grants for the Cherokee Exhibit.
BRNHA projects include: NC Dept of Cultural Resources: music trail in western North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Heritage Trail book: marketing will be focus of revision
Gems and Minerals in WNC: wanting to attract younger people to region.
BRNHA Website: Includes social media and events calendar. Send heritage focus event dates.
Artist Directory: updating with over 400 musical groups to be released in fall.
Interpretive Committee: signage for sites which have received grant money.
Visitor Survey: survey to be conducted in August at Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
5. Welcome to Clay County published by Clay County Progress: Rob and John will address the revision of the information for the Cherokee Exhibit at a Heritage Park Committee meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Nicolette, Secretary
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