WRFC Minutes 2013-03-19 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
WILMINGTON REGIONAL FILM COMMISSION,INC.
A North Carolina Non-Profit Corporation
PURSUANT TO NOTICE,a copy of which is attached as EXHIBIT A,the Board of
Directors of the Wilmington Regional Film Commission,Inc. (WRFC) held a special meeting at
8:15 AM,on March 19,2013, Mr. William Vassar,Ms Carey Jones,Hon. Bill Saffo,Mr.Jimmy
Smith were present in person. In addition Johnny Griffin and Karin LeMaire were also present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUIES MINUTES FROM JANIJARY 25 2013 BOARD
ME,ET_ ING• The minutes from the Board Meeting on January 25,2013 a copy of which is
attached as EXHIBIT B,were unanimously approved.
2. INTRODUCTIQN OF NEW WRFC EMPLOYEE KARIN LEMAIRE. The
Board was introduced to new W1=RC Production Coordinator Karin LeMaire,
3.DISCUS I N OF FUNDIN IMEMBER HIP DEVELOPMENT. Johnny
reported the Film Commission has 92 current members. Of those:
• 14 are home page plus level
• 30 at enhanced premiere level
• 48 at basic
The Board discussed ways to create reports from the membership database.The Board discussed
membership sales,its current status,and need to build larger support base of businesses and
individuals who support the film industry.Johnny has numerous speaking engagements with
civic,government and private groups to further this aim.Goal is to build excitement and outline
what the film industry means for the city and for jobs. Filming generated $247 million in 2012.
Discussed possible categories for new fundraising/memberships to pursue including:
• Municipalities such as Pender County,Burgaw,Southport,etc.
• Banks
• Power companies
• Cable
• Phone
The Board discussed various paths to grow membership goals such as independent contractor,
employee,and other avenues. Committee appointed to further discuss. Committee includes Bill
Vassar,Cary Jones,and Karin L.eMaire.
4.OLD BU SINESS• No old business discussed
5.NEW BU,,NESS,.No new business discussed.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 8:50 AM
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William Vassar,Chairman