The Downtown Camden Guild Executive Board met on March 1, 2011 to discuss upcoming events. Officer reports indicated that the Downtown Divas event was successful but had lower attendance. The Board approved a $1,200 donation to the American Heart Association. Under old business, several upcoming events were discussed including the Jockey Silks, Town Green Concert in April featuring 4 bands, and the 24 Hours of LeMons car race in May. New business focused on potential new events like a kart racing grand prix, sidewalk sale, outdoor market at the Town Green, and partnering with a promoter for the Indian Summer Festival.

1. Downtown Camden Guild
Executive Board Meeting
March 1, 2011
First Community Bank Board Room
In Attendance: Edward Hinson, Wade Luther, Gail Carter, Jonathan Bazinet, Patricia
Richardson, and Betsy Greenway
Agenda:
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes
3. Officer Reports
a. President’s Report
b. Treasurer’s Report
c. Executive Director’s Report – Downtown Divas
4. Old Business
a. Jockey Silks
b. Town Green Concert
c. 24 Hours of LeMons
5. New Business
a. Streets of Camden Grand Prix
b. Sidewalk Sale
c. Town Green Programming
d. Indian Summer Festival
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
Edward Hinson called the meeting to order and the roll was taken, Beth-Lee Moeller was
not present.
The minutes were approved by Betsy Greenway and second by Patricia Richardson.
Officer Reports:
Wade discussed the success of the Downtown Divas event and stated he would be
reporting the results to City Council. Wade to revisit the participating merchants to
determine sales and bounce back of business. The attendance was down approximately
40% from last year, however the event had only positive comments. Board approved a

2. donation to the American Heart Association of $1,200. Wade to contact Cory Ritchie to
determine date and time for check presentation.
Old Business:
a. Jockey Silks – Wade stated that William Cox, TRF President was able to
sale 3 jockey silks through the TRF network. 40 jockey silks were ordered
with 23 remaining to date without sponsorships. Wade stated he has
approx. 7 commitments to re-hang previous year jockey silks at $50 each.
Jonathan suggested Downtown Camden Guild sponsor a jockey silk this
year.
b. Town Green Concert – Wade stated that he is working with a promoter for
the concert event. This promoter still has to be approved by City Council.
Concert will be held Saturday, April 23rd, beginning at 4:00 pm and ending
at 10:00 pm. Wade stated he has commitments from 4 bands to perform at
the concert. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor for the event will
need to contact Travis Maynard at 803-665-1068.
Wade stated Hudson’s Smokehouse is interested in being a vendor for the
event. Hudson’s is considering expanding to the Camden market based on the
results of BBQ sales. Wade stated Paco Taco will be attending the event as a
vendor.
Old Towne Tavern will have exclusive rights to Budweiser sales during the
concert event. The Fine Arts Center will provide volunteers to work the
vendor stands in exchange for ½ of proceeds from beer sales.
Wade to investigate bus services for the concert event.
c. 24 Hours of LeMons – Wade stated that the LeMons parade application is
in process of being approved. The event will be held May 20th at 6:00 pm.
New Business:
a. Streets of Camden Grand Prix – Wade will be meeting with Chief Floyd
and Kevin Bronson to discuss a karting race event in downtown Camden.
b. Sidewalk Sale – Wade has asked the Board to spread the word to
downtown merchants to see if there is any interest in a sidewalk sale in
downtown Camden. Wade would like to coordinate the event with the
opening day of the Farmer’s Market.

3. c. Town Green Programming – Wade is considering an outdoor market event
to be held at the Town Green in May. This would be a Thursday lunch
hour event.
d. Indian Summer Festival - DCG to partner with a promoter to sponsor
event.
Other Business: None
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am