Durham Sports Commission Joint City-County Committee Meeting March 14, 2017

Durham Sports Commission INTRODUCTIONS Shelly Green, President & CEO, DCVB Omar Beasley, Chair, Durham Sports Commission Ashley Bachert, Executive Director, DSC PARTNERSHIP City and County of Durham Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce

Durham Sports Commission DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION, Inc. (Board) Advisory Board DCVB DSC Executive Director, Sports Services Manager Grant and Incentive Funds Marketing & Operational Funds Local Government City of Durham Durham County Private Donations Grants fro Foundation Board Appointments City of Durham Durham Chamber Durham Residents Athletic Facilities, Universities Parks & Rec Athletic Teams Coaches Service Providers and more

Durham Sports Commission DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION, Inc. (Board) Advisory Board Local Government City of Durham Durham County Grant and Incentive Funds

Durham Sports Commission DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION, Inc. (Board) Advisory Board Local Government City of Durham Durham County Board Appointments City of Durham Greater Durham Chamber Grant and Incentive Funds

Durham Sports Commission DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION, Inc. (Board) Advisory Board DCVB Executive Director and Staff Marketing & Operational Funds Local Government City of Durham Durham County Board Appointments City of Durham Durham Chamber Grant and Incentive Funds

Durham Sports Commission DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION, Inc. (Board) DCVB Executive Director and Staff Grant and Incentive Funds Marketing & Operational Funds Local Government City of Durham Durham County Private Donations Grants from Foundation Board Appointments City of Durham Durham Chamber

Durham Sports Commission DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION, Inc. (Board) Advisory Board DCVB Executive Director and Staff Grant and Incentive Funds Marketing & Operational Funds Local Government City of Durham Durham County Private Donations Grants from Foundation Board Appointments City of Durham Durham Chamber Durham Residents Athletic Facilities, Universities Parks & Rec Athletic Teams Coaches Service Providers and more Advisory Committee

Durham Sports Commission The Durham Sports Commission (DSC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create economic and social impact by leading the community’s efforts to attract, support and promote youth, amateur, collegiate and professional sporting and recreational events. DSC also seeks to maximize the potential of Durham’s sports facilities and venues and provide leadership and guidance to the public and private sector on the development of athletic facilities and programs that will positively benefit the quality of life of the citizens of Durham.

Durham Sports Commission 3-Year Interlocal Agreement to Operate the Durham Sports Commission FY2017-FY2019 Board Members Selected in late-June First Board Meeting August 31, 2016 Articles of Incorporation filed September 14, 2016

DSC Board of Directors Convened on August 31, 2016 for the first time Left to Right: Dan Hill, Ingrid Wicker McCree, Tommy Hunt, Terrence Holt (Secretary/Treasurer), Desmond Scott, Omar Beasley (Chair), Dwight Perry, Chris Kennedy, George Habel (Vice Chair) Convened on August 31, 2016 for the first time

DSC Board of Directors Action Completion Approved Mission Statement August Approved E.D Job Description September Elected Officers Approved By-Laws October Statement About HB2 Participated in E.D. Interviews December Approved Corporate Logo/Brand January Approved Conflict of Interest Policy February Approved Grants and Incentives Policy

DSC Board of Directors Next Steps: Board Retreat Formation of the Grants & Incentives Committee Advisory Committee Facility Research Study Continuing to present opportunities for the Executive Director to meet individuals and organizations throughout the community

Durham Sports Commission Executive Director Ashleigh Bachert

What does the Durham Sports Commission Brand look like?

Shield: Main Presentation

Horizontal: DSC Corporate Identity

DSC Executive Director Next Steps: National Association of Sports Commissions Symposium Database of Sports Events Event Owner Public Meeting (May 2017) Strategic Plan Marketing Plan Facility Research Study Administering funding and services to events (ongoing process)

DSC Executive Director Grants & Incentives Currently working with numerous organizations on their needs and how the DSC can assist in those efforts What this looks like…

DSC Executive Director Organizations/Events we are working/talking with: King of the Spring Lacrosse Tournament US Women’s Curling Association American Junior Golf Association National Championship NC High School Athletic Association Durham Parks & Recreation RDC Marathon & Half-Marathon CASL Shootout USA Track & Field USA Wrestling Durham Bulls ECI Russell E. Blunt Track and Field Invitational Disc Golf Pickleball McDonald’s Rising Starts Basketball NC Powerade State Games AAU Valor Games

DSC Executive Director Observations: City/County/Chamber/CVB is showing their full support to the mission Community members care about this effort The business community is embracing the efforts of the DSC There was already A LOT of work being done in this space Durham is the PERFECT place to host an event

Questions?