WRFC Agenda 2013-03-19 F P W I LM I N GTO N BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
William Vassar,Chairman
.L M REGIONAL FILM COMMISSION, INC. Honorable Beth Dawson
1223 NORTH 23rd STREET • WILMINGTON, NC 28405 Honorable Bill Salto
www.wilmington-film.com • commishJwilmington-film.com Carey Jones,Vice-Chairperson James L.F.Smith
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILMINGTON REGIONAL FILM COMMISSIION, INC..
Agenda for Board Meeting
March 19, 2013
8:00 AM 1) Meeting called to order
8:00 AM 2) Approve minutes from January 25, 2013 Board Meeting (Attachment "A")
8:01 AM 3) Discuss funding/ membership development
9:15 AM 4) Old Business
9:25 AM 5) New Business
9:40 AM 6) Meeting Adjourned
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Attachment "A"
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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 8:10 AM,on January 25,2013. Mr. William Vassar,Ms Carey Jones,Hon.Bill Saffo,Mr.
Jimmy Smith were present in person. In addition Johnny Griffin,Anna B. Fisher,were also
present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 7.2012 BOARD
MEETING. The minutes from the Board Meeting on November 7,2012 a copy of which is
attached as EXHIBIT B,were unanimously approved.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER,BETH DAWSON. The Board
welcomed county appointee,Beth Dawson to the WRFC Board of Directors.
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2013. As outlined in the WRFC by-laws
William Vassar was transferred to the Chairman position and Carey Jones was elected by the
Board as Vice-Chairperson.
4. REPORT ON MEMBERSHIP UPDATE. Johnny reported the Film Commission
has had 90 members to join in 2012 and feels confident there will be more during the year of
2013.As of today,revenue is approximately$76,000.00,the goal is $100,000.00. During 2013
Johnny will be visiting municipalities,surrounding counties to promote what WRFC does for the
local economy. The Board would like to schedule a special meeting to discuss further ways to
fundraise for Film Commission.
5. REPORT ON PRODUCTION UPDATE. Johnny reported Revolution is doing
well,Under the Dome will produce 13 episodes and The Remaining will begin filming next
month for four weeks. Eastbound& Down is expected to return in the spring,as well as,possible
two other features. Also,this is pilot season we do continue to have a lot of interest coming from
L.A.
6. REPORT ON MARKETING UPDATE. Johnny reported on his LA trip taken in
December he,Bill Vassar and Aaron Syrett had 19 meetings with 54 individuals in 4 days.
7. REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. The Board discussed the need to remain
vigilant in monitoring the NC legislature in any efforts to continue the NC film incentive.
8. NEW BUSINESS: Johnny reported on the progress with the part time location scout.
The film office grew the location file from 3100 files to 3700 files. In the future,the film office
could look into bringing on another part time location scout.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 8:30 AM
Respectfully subni tted,
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William Vassar,Chairman