Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team Minutes

July 21, 2016

Welcome/Introductions

Recognition of Host and Sponsor

Angie Knight, Superintendent of Graham County Schools

3^{rd Annual School Supply Drive}

Elementary Outdoor Classroom

River Cane Project

Recognition of GREAT Board of Directors ^{– currently have 17 members}

Recognition of Elected Officials and Special Guests

General Items

Approval of May 19, 2016 minutes

Motion made by David Dodson

Seconded by Chip Carringer

Business Items

GREAT Financial Report – Pam Shaffer

Reports/Discussion Items

Overview of GREAT Accomplishments and Activities during 2015 – A Time of Celebration Rick Davis

GREAT Committee 2016 Projects

Guest Speakers

Erik Sneed and Mickey Duvall Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Rehab ground breaking was held last week

Hopefully will open in October 2017 and will house up to 21 patients with 30 employees

Senior Center on Jackson Branch will hopefully open in March 2017

The Snowbird Pavilion at the Snowbird Picnic Area is planned to seat 200

The Snowbird Child Care will be open soon for 18 months and above

Revitalization of Cherokee

Water Park

Valley River Casino will hopefully have a bowling alley and retail soon

Convention Center and Retail Complex

Angie Gee with the US Forest Service gave an update on the wilderness evaluation and reported that 11,251 hours of volunteer hours have been logged at a value of $260,000

Announcements

Leadership Training Project – July 27, 2016

GREAT Board of Directors Meeting – August 15, 2016

Next GREAT meeting – September 15, 2016 at The Hub

Adjourn