Minutes of the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Advisory Board
July 24, 2024
Members Present:
Doyle Adams, Chairman
Clay Bohanan, City of Bossier
Stacy Brown, Visit Shreveport-Bossier
Jeff Free, City of Bossier
Shaun Houston, City of Shreveport
Patrick Wesley, City of Shreveport
Not Present:
Stormy Gage-Watts, Caddo Parish Commission
Bob Brotherton, Bossier Parish Police Jury
Shantel Hardison, Caddo Parish Commission
Guest / Staff Present:
Sara Aymond-Nelms
Aaron Bronson
Cicely Parson
Charlie Rice
Call to Order
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (SBSC) Advisory Board was held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Visit Shreveport-Bossier Office at 629 Spring St, Shreveport, LA. Doyle Adams, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m A quorum was present.
Agenda
The agenda of the July 24, 2024 meeting was reviewed Mr. Bohanan made a motion to approved, seconded by Mr. Wesley. All in favor none opposed with no public comment.
Minutes
The Minutes of the June 26, 2024 meeting was reviewed. Following review, Mr. Wesley made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Bohanan.
Financial Report
Mr Bronson reviewed the June financials with the board Mr. Bohanan made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Free. All in favor none opposed with no public comment.
Events Update/Discussion
A. Red River Balloon Rally – Great turn out on Friday and Saturday night. Pilots happy with weatherable to fly both days over Bossier. Good publicity with balloons flying over both cities.
B. Diamond Youth Baseball World Series – 34 teams arriving for check in at Tinsley, no hotels available in the area. Advised to direct all calls to VSB to give hotel options. Presale passes sold a total of $14K as of today.
C. Huddle Up Meeting – August 21, 2024 – To discuss Huddle Up Group final presentation on Sports Strategic Plan and Facility Recommendations.
Upcoming Events
a. DYB World Series
b. Pinnacle Sports Group Football Tournament
c. Rivercities Triathlon and Ironfish Kids Triathlon
Adjournment
The next meeting is August 21, 2024, at The Hilton Shreveport. With there being no further business, Mr. Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Bohanan. All in favor, none opposed, with no public comment. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
Doyle Adams, Chairman