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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-20 Regular Meeting March 20, 2024 GHF Minutes March 20, 2024 1 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Grapevine Heritage Foundation (GHF) held their regular scheduled monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in the 2nd Floor CVB Boardroom of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051. Present were: Melva Stanfield Chairman Balla Wright Treasurer Courtney Fray Board Member David Stine Board Member Austin Kellerman Board Member Stephanie Wright Board Member Duff O’Dell City Council Liaison The above constitutes a quorum, Absent was: Frances Jensen Vice-Chairman Wendy Nelson Secretary Sue Franks Board Member With the following Convention & Visitors Bureau staff present: Paul W. McCallum Executive Director CVB Chris Laugenour Managing Director of Operations Cody Scallions Manager Museums & Education David Klempin Heritage Preservation Programs Manager Kayce Vanderpool Heritage Preservation Programs Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER AND CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairman Melva Stanfield called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Citizen Comments Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Grapevine Heritage Foundation under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Advisory Board is restricted in discussing or taking any action during Citizen Comments. No Citizens Comments were made. 2. WELCOME Chairman Stanfield welcomed the CVB staff and the GHF Board members. She announced the recognition of Mr. Paul W. McCallum to be inducted into the 2024 Texas Trail of Fame as a “Tourism and Destination Developer and Preservationist.” A large 24-inch diameter bronze star will be placed in the sidewalk at the Fort Worth Stock Yards. The official induction ceremony will be held October 24, 2024 on East Exchange March 20, 2024 GHF Minutes March 20, 2024 2 Avenue in the Stockyards, National Historic District along with other famous inductees Reba McEntire and Chuck Norris. 3. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Austin Kellerman moved to accept the minutes as written from the February 21, 2024 regular meeting. David Stine seconded the motion. Minutes approved with a vote of: Ayes: 6 (Stanfield, B. Wright, Fray, Stine, Kellerman, S. Wright) Nays: 0 None Absent: 3 (Jensen, Nelson, Franks) 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Membership Report – David Klempin David Klempin presented the membership report. The current active membership total is 163. Donations received in February total $515.which includes 5 Nash Farm Bricks. B. Sponsorship Report – Balla Wright David Klempin reported Nash Farm Sponsorship payments have been received totaling 19,500.00. Balla Wright said all but two sponsors have paid, toward commitments of $22,500.00. Stephanie Wright picked up a check from Grapevine Golf Carts for $3,000. C. Nash Farm Report – Cody Scallions Cody Scallions reported that in February, they had 1 group with 25 people; the first School Tour of the season had 120 students; casual visitation was 997; Nash Farm had 12 volunteers; the volunteer hours were 57; and we have 2 new volunteers start in March. The March First Friday was “Spring on the Farm” with 166 attendees; There were 2 school tours with 165 participants; 3 groups visited, bring 95 people; Spring Break visitation was 862 people; bringing the casual visitation to 234; and so far for March the visitation was 1522. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. GHF Board Member Training and Strategic Planning Retreats – Melva Stanfield Chairman Stanfield discussed the previously mentioned GHF Board bus tour, David Klempin and Sallie Andrews would facilitate the tour around Grapevine to the heritage sites that are on the National Registry of Historic Places. Including the 1888 Railroad Depot area, Palace Arts Center and Nash Farm to be viewed during this tour. Melva Stanfield would like to have the training as a Saturday morning session with coffee, pastries and lunch. The dates we have selected to choose from are June 15 or June 22, 2024. Cody Scallions has reserved a place to meet for either event date. In the fall we are planning the Strategic Planning Retreat to develop a 5 years plan and set goals for the Foundation. The dates selected to choose from are September 21 or September 28, 2024. B. Consider recommendation for Emeritus status for a board member –David Klempin David Klempin proposed the consideration for Emeritus status for Sue Franks our long-time serving GHF board member. This would be an appropriate time to present this to her for the March 20, 2024 GHF Minutes March 20, 2024 3 many years she has volunteered and served on the GHF Board and the community. She grew up in Grapevine, she lives it, breaths it and is committed to preserve it. She was very involved with the Palace Theater restoration, she also preformed and sang there with her beautiful voice. The GHF Board has presented the Emeritus status once before to Pat Stinson. Courtney Fray moved to grant the nomination approving the Emeritus Status for Sue Franks. Austin Kellerman seconded the motion. Duff O’Dell would like to present/announce this award to Sue Franks. Emeritus Status was approved with a vote of: Ayes: 6 (Stanfield, B. Wright, Fray, Stine, Kellerman, S. Wright) Nays: 0 None Absent: 3 (Jensen, Nelson, Franks) C. GHF Upcoming Events and Activities – Melva Stanfield Cody Scallions said April’s First Friday will be an Eclipse Party on April 5th. Will need some volunteers to assist on April 8th the farm will be open for the eclipse and eclipse glasses will be provided. The Spring Fundraiser Dinner will be held on April 13th. Items being collected to be auctioned off are: Sunset Cruse on a Catalina 320 at Grapevine Lake; a weekend at a condo in Port Aransas; a ride to school in a police car; a round of golf; a Gardener basket, plants and gardening coaching at home by Martin Fray; Palace Theater Movie tickets; a Theme cake; and a Photography session; On April 20th Spring into Nash, volunteers are needed to sign up for shifts. We are hoping to have a Blacksmith with a portable coal forge. Granny Nash/Liz Covington brick unveiling and dedication will be held before the event starts at 9:30 a.m. and includes coffee and pastries. We are planning to have a dedication for Bobby Flanagan who passed away March 12, 2024. He volunteered as a farmer at Nash Farm for over 15 years and also volunteered to mowed the cemetery for many years. The date is to be set at a future Board meeting. 2024 GHF Preservation Advocacy Award Nominations presentation will be on Tuesday, May 7, at the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. followed by a small reception. This may help us get new homes to add to the Candlelight Tour of homes (Sunday, November 3, 2024). The National Trust Conference this year will be held in New Orleans on October 28 through the 30, 2024. With all the history in New Orleans this will be a great Convention. Many of the cities look toward Grapevine because of the great support for Historic Preservation here. 6. LIAISON REPORTS A. Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau Liaison Report – Paul W. McCallum Mr. McCallum reported that Spring Break was very successful, covering a 9-day period. We had record setting numbers at the Vintage Rail Road with 5,000 riders. Spring Break included the St. Patrick’s, Kiss me I’m Irish Train that was a sellout. Meow Wolf, Sea Life, March 20, 2024 GHF Minutes March 20, 2024 4 Lego Land, Great Wolf Lodge all had family friendly programs that helped draw many families to the big and small hotels in Grapevine. The Sales team hosted the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Promotions in New York City and met with 43 meeting planners. While securing four Request for Proposals (RFP) and booked three pieces of business with National Nurses Association that could bring in $6 million to Grapevine over three years, along with many new national corporate meetings. The 32nd Annual New Vintage Wineries and Galleries Trail will be held in Grapevine, April 13, 2024 The 40th annual Main Street Fest will be May 17–19, with a tagline “Down on Main Street.” The Festival Committee is adding a new event, with a light-hearted aspect of golf with the addition of the “Cotton Belt Country Club.” The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau has secured the title sponsorship as Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open to be held at the Grapevine Golf Course, May 29 – 31, 2024 with a multiyear sponsorship deal to host the LPGA Championship in 2024, 2025 and 2026. B. City Council Liaison Update – Duff O’Dell Councilwoman Duff O’Dell reported that the Texas Independence Day Event held March 2nd hosted 100 people, with a lot of memorabilia on display in the CVB Grand Hall. Free Chili from Tolbert’s and cake, along with a car show with a 1924, 1974, 2024 cars were on display and an old fire truck was featured, a silent movie, the 1924 version of Peter Pan was shown. Our Heritage Community has lost 3 important people recently, Dr. E.A. Sigler Jr. Superintendent of Grapevine Schools. He was an educator and icon in our community. Paul Coppage, long time business man and active member of the Rotary Club and Bobby Flanagan a longtime farmer volunteer at Nash Farm. Mayor Tate gave him a very nice sendoff. At City Council it is business as usual, nothing major to report. Wally Funk will be inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame in Houston along with other famous aviators. Opening day of Baseball and Softball is this Saturday, March 23, 2024 and Duff O’Dell will be throwing out the first pitch with her granddaughter catching at our world class ball fields. On November 4th the annual Historical Society Banquet will be held at the CVB Grand Hall. On November 11th the Veterans Dinner to be held at the Convention Center. 7. ADJOURNMENT Balla Wright moved to adjourn the meeting, Courtney Fray seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m. with the following vote: Adjournment approved with a vote of: Ayes: 6 (Stanfield, B. Wright, Fray, Stine, Kellerman, S. Wright) Nays: 0 None Absent: 3 (Jensen, Nelson, Franks) March 20, 2024 GHF Minutes March 20, 2024 5 The next regular meeting of the Grapevine Heritage Foundation is scheduled for April 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED MARCH 20, 2024 MINUTES BY THE GRAPEVINE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 2024. APPROVED: _______________________ CHAIRMAN ATTEST: _______________________ SECRETARY