South Central Reporter

City of Salem Tourism Board met March 11:

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

February 12, 2024

III. Treasurer’s Report

February, 2024

IV. Presentation of Petitions/Public Comments

1) The Lights Are On In Salem – Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini

to have pricing for lights being leased, maintained and company name.

2) Discover Downstate Illinois – Christina Orr to have three (3) bids for pricing on Rack Cards 2 sided.

3) Salem Comic & Toy Expo Grant Application

The event is one day. Have a vendor coming from at least two hours away. This event brings people in to Salem that wouldn’t normally come here.

Have a couple of guests lined up to help bring more people to our area. Trying to get it advertised on digital boards in town.

4) 2024 City Fireworks Display

Last year Tourism donated (up to) $10,000.00 to help the City with the cost of the fireworks display.

5) Marion County Fair Grant Application

Requesting $2,000. Funds are needed by 5/1/2024.

Advertise for Ruby Leigh on Saturday night at the fair. Singer from Missouri that was first runner up on the Voice.

6) Southern Illinois Antique Power Club Grant Application

Requesting $2,000.00 to help sponsor our Friday night tractor pull.

Funds are needed by 8/1/2024

V. Grant Reports

VI. Board Members’ Report

PKC World Championship March 18 – March 23, 2024

VII. Adjournment

Board Members please call Suetta Oulrey at City Hall, 548-2222 ext. 10, or email cityhall@salemil.us to let me know if you will be able to attend or not.

https://www.salemil.us/tourism-board/agenda/tourism-board-agenda-25