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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Durham Sports Commission Executive Director
Ashleigh Bachert

16. What does the Durham Sports Commission Brand look like?

17. Shield: Main Presentation

18. Horizontal: DSC Corporate Identity

19. 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)

20. 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…

21. 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

22. 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

23. Questions?