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Cameron Parish
Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 388,
Cameron, LA 70631
Ph (337)775-5718
Fax (337)775-5567
www.visitcameronparish.org
The Cameron Parish Tourist Commission met in regular session on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Cameron Parish Police Jury Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. with Chairman, Stephanie Rodrigue, presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Nunez and the Prayer was led by Ms. Johnson.
Commissioners present were: Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman; Tunie Dunaway, Vice-Chairman; Carolyn Miller, Treasurer; Patty Boudreaux, Secretary; Mary Johnson, JoAnn Nunez and JoeAnn LaBove.
Absent: None
Guests: Mike LeBlanc and Kevin Ford of “Let’s Geaux Fishing”; Charlie Adkins on behalf of the SP Henry Estate; and Derek Williams of DevDept.
Approval of Minutes: Upon motion by Ms. Miller, seconded by Ms. LaBove, and carried, the minutes of the April 23, 2022 meeting were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report: Upon motion by Ms. Dunaway, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried, the combined financials of January – April were approved as presented, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part thereof.
Payment of Bills: Ms. Rodrigue presented an invoice from Dev Department in the amount of $774 for website and social media management. Upon motion by Ms. Boudreaux, seconded by Ms. Dunaway, and carried, the Invoice was approved for payment.
Ms. Rodrigue presented a request to pay the Jennings Daily News in the amount of $99 for advertising the final tour at Myers Landing. Upon motion by Ms. Boudreaux, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried, the request was approved for payment.
Correspondence: N/A
Old Business: The breakdown of line items on financial report, as well as the membership information of LTPA and LACVB was deferred by Ms. Miller until the next meeting.
Ms. Johnson and Ms. Miller will transport jambalaya from Brown’s, paper goods, and giveaways for 200 people to the Myers Landing event, which we will participate in, from 11-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 under the Broussard Camp Pavilion. Ms. Boudreaux will transport tables and water. Ms. Miller reported that there are 7 registered vendors for the event.
Mr. Williams answered questions and addressed concerns in relation to the new website and social media. Mr. Williams will obtain an updated Occupational License report to use when adding businesses to the website. Upon motion by Ms. Boudreaux, seconded by Ms. Miller, and carried, the commission agreed that only those businesses eligible for promotion on the website and social media would be those with a current occupational license, within the parish of Cameron.
Ms. Boudreaux reported that promotional beach balls were in and Jeffra DeViney will deliver some to the event at Myers Landing. The Koozies have shipped and the Frisbees are on back-order. Remaining items will be delivered to Cameron as they arrive.
The festival rack cards discussion was deferred and will be a standing item on the agenda until information can be gathered.
New Business: Mr. Mike LeBlanc, owner of “Let’s Geaux Fishing”, and Kevin Ford, Media and Radio Director, presented a comprehensive proposal to primarily promote Cameron Parish fishing, along with other interests in the area through TV and Radio. The promotion would reach viewers through the “Pursuit” nationwide network, Cox and Eatel Cable channels, WBRZ in Baton Rouge and Regional Radio. The Investment would cost $48,000 for 4 shows from July 2022 through June 2023. The proposal is negotiable. The commissioners will digest the information, submit additional questions to Mr. Ford via email, and discuss at the next scheduled meeting.
Mr. Charlie Adkins spoke to the commission about the possibility of the restoration of the historic “SP Henry House” located adjacent to the courthouse square, purchased in 1870 by Mr. Henry, a minister and professor, when he moved to Cameron (then known as “Leesburg”) from Ohio. The heirs are in discussions to donate the house and property as a museum to display the rich history of Cameron Parish. The commissioners will tour the home prior to the next scheduled meeting and explore avenues for grants and/or donations.
Ms. Miller reported that The Creole Nature Trail would not replace “Welcome to Cameron” billboards that were present prior to the storms, an inquiry that had been made by Police Jury Representative, Sonny McGee.
Ms. Dunaway reported that community signs were initially funded with LNG funds given to the schools. The commission will continue discussions regarding replacement of signs and the addition of trees near the signs at the next scheduled meeting.
Ms. Nunez reported that visiting birders to Cameron parish had a very informative meeting and enjoyed their stay.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., at the Cameron Parish Police Jury conference room. A tour of the SP Henry home will precede the meeting, at 1:30 p.m.
Upon motion by Ms. Nunez, and seconded by Ms. Dunaway, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.
APPROVED BY:
STEPHANIE RODRIGUE,
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST BY:
PATTY BOUDREAUX,
SECRETARY
RUN: July 14 (Jy 12)