Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team Minutes

May 19, 2016

Welcome/Introductions

Recognition of Host/Sponsor

Beth Fields, Stecoah Valley Center; Work on Wind Garden is complete; planning outdoor restrooms; Stecoah Valley Center building is 90 years old and organization is 20 years old; Blue Grass Festival to be held 5/21/16

Bart Shreve, Frontier Communications; No new projects for 2016 just continuing with upgrades

Robert Rankin, Snowbird Mountain Lodge; Unable to attend

General Items

Approval of minutes – March 10, 2016 meeting motion made by Dick Evans and seconded by David Dodson. All approved

Approval of Agenda

Guest Speaker/Presentation

Robin Meyer, Executive Director Bib Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina

Steve Claxton currently walking the Appalachian Trail to raise money to start Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter in Robbinsville

Reports/Discussion Items

Committee Reports – see attachment

GREAT Financial Report – see attachment

County/Town Updates

Regional/Legislative Delegation Updates

Announcements

Director’s Report

Leadership Training Project Information Handout

GREAT Board of Directors Meeting – June 7, 2016

Graham County Health Department Conference Room

GREAT Meeting – July 21, 2016

Graham County Schools

Adjourn