Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau

601 Constitution Drive

West Monroe, Louisiana 71292

Board of Directors Meeting

Minutes March 17, 2025

Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau was held at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, 601 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 at 4:03 PM, March 17, 2024. Chair, Jordan Guillot presided.

Roll Call: Present

Kevin Crosby

Josh Etheridge

Jordan Guillot

Shelly Harrell

Diane Mulhearn

Ryan Roark

Roderick Worthy

Absent

Dr. Angela Crumpton-Lawrence

Dr. Valerie Fields

Don OToole, Jr.

Nash Patel

Guest

Cooper Crosby

Staff:

Alana Cooper, President/CEO

Elmer Noah, Board Attorney

Scott Bruscato, Executive Vice-President of Sales

Krystle Ivey, Director of Operations

Claire Stapp, Sales and Event Developer

Hollis Walker, Sales Operation Coordinator

Nicole Leggett, Sales Research & Service Developer

Stacy Gibson, Office Coordinator

Agenda: Roderick Worthy moved, and Kevin Crosby seconded to accept the agenda. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.

Public Comments: Prior to the Board of Directors meeting, time was allotted for Public Comments. Chair Jordan Guillot advised there was no public participation or questions.

Minutes: Ryan Roark moved, and Roderick Worthy seconded to approve the February 17, 2025, Board of Directors minutes. Motion carried by a vote of seven(7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.

Treasurers Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing a balance on hand as of February 28, 2025:

General Funds: $ 9,601,753.18

Ryan Roark moved, and Shelly Harrell seconded to approve the February 28, 2025, financial reports including the budget to actual comparison. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.

Staff Activities and Travel Plans: Kevin Crosby moved, and Josh Etheridge seconded to approve travel plans for March 2025 June 2025. Motion carried by a vote of seven(7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.

Chair and President/CEO Reports: President/CEO Alana Cooper reminded the Board of Directors that the Ethics Personal financial Disclosure Forms must be completed byMay 15, 2025.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion, Kevin Crosby moved, and Shelly Harrell seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:57 PM on March 17, 2025. Motion carried by a vote of seven(7) to zero (0) negative votes.

s/Jordan Guillot

Jordan Guillot, Chair

s/Nash Patel

Nash Patel, Secretary-Treasurer

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