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Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau <br />2391 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. · Kannapolis, NC 28083 <br /> <br /> FAX: 704.782.4333 £M~IL: info(~cabarruscvb.com <br /> PHONE: 704.782.4340 · 800.848.3740 <br /> www. c abarruscvb corn <br /> <br />November 30, 1999 <br /> <br />The Honorable Jeff Barnhart <br />Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Commission <br />P.O. Box 707 <br />Concord, NC 28026-0707 <br /> <br />Dear Chairman Barnhart: <br /> <br />The Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board of Directors, in accordance with the 1989 enabling <br />legislation and the 1999 amendments, is recommending the following appointments to the Tourism <br />Authority Board: <br /> <br />The Tourism Authority unanimously recommends Joe Phelps re-appointment for another term to <br />Seat #2. Mr. Phelps representation of Lowe's Motor Speedway and his background in the hotel <br />and tourism industry makes him a valuable board member. In accordance with the policy to provide <br />the County Commission with three names, we would also recommend to you the names of Jay <br />Howard (Jay Howard Events) and Emily G. Marchant (RCCC-Hospitality Department). <br /> <br />The Tourism Authority also supports the recommendations of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of <br />Commerce to re-appoint Jeff Austin to Seat # 3. Mr. Austin and Atlantic Amedcan Properties have <br />been strong supporters of the Tourism Authority since it's inception. The board is also comfortable <br />with the Chamber's alternate candidates, Phyllis Beaver and Aubie Cook. <br /> <br />The Tourism Authority would also like to recommend that John Dysart be re-appointed and retain <br />Seat #1, the At-Large seat. Mr. Dysart has been a most active board member and an asset to the <br />board. He has served as a knowledgeable tourism industry representative. As our county's only <br />NC State Historic Site we feel he brings significant state involvement to our board as well. The <br />Tourism Authority would like to see an exception to the two-term guideline for Mr. Dysart. <br />Additional names the Tourism Authority Board feels should be considered for this position are <br />Emily (3. Marchant and Jay Howard. <br /> <br />The Tourism Authority Board feels confident that these recommendations, and the existing board <br />members, comprise a diverse and knowledgeable makeup that serves the citizens of Cabarrus <br />County by g~uiding the dynamic growth of our tourism industry. <br /> <br />Thank you for your consideration of these requests. Please contact me if you have any questions. <br /> <br />Steven M. Propst, Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Tourism Authority <br /> <br />Copy: Frank Clifton, County Manager <br /> <br /> <br />