Summary
The conversation covers various topics including Appanese County Tourism Grants, missed national celebration days, weather forecasts, wrestling tournaments, basketball games, fire alarms, sprinkler system mishaps, senior pranks, and upcoming events. The discussion also includes details about the Packed Banquet, nominations for Volunteer of the Year, Main Street Business of the Year, and Appanoose County Business of the Year. The chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the conversation and its main themes. The conversation discusses the grants available through the Appanoose County Tourism Committee. The grants aim to support tourism-related events, attractions, and marketing efforts in the county. The committee has established goals and criteria for the grants, including creating hotel room nights and prioritizing off-season and midweek travel. They have also implemented a scoring rubric and reporting process to ensure accountability. Examples of grant recipients, including both non-profit and for-profit businesses, are mentioned. The conversation also highlights upcoming workshops and events in the county.
Takeaways
Appanese County Tourism Grants are discussed, highlighting the different opportunities available.
The hosts share stories and experiences related to national celebration days and missed opportunities.
Weather forecasts and the impact on daily activities, such as snow shoveling and sports events, are discussed.
The conversation includes anecdotes about fire alarms, sprinkler system mishaps, and senior pranks.
Upcoming events, including wrestling tournaments and basketball games, are mentioned.
The Packed Banquet and nominations for various awards are discussed, emphasizing the importance of community recognition. Appanoose County offers various grants to support tourism-related initiatives.
The grants have specific goals and criteria, such as creating hotel room nights and prioritizing off-season and midweek travel.
The committee has implemented a scoring rubric and reporting process to ensure transparency and accountability.
Both non-profit and for-profit businesses are eligible for the grants.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Agenda
02:15
Discussion on Appanese County Tourism Grants
03:10
National Days and Missed Celebrations
04:31
Weather Forecast and Snow Shoveling
05:18
Upcoming Events: Wrestling Tournament and Basketball Game
07:26
Discussion on Girls State Wrestling Tournament
08:19
Discussion on Go Clark Wrestling Meet
09:20
Discussion on Atomwa Basketball Game and Firefighter Appreciation
09:49
Recalling a Fire Alarm Incident
10:32
Discussion on Sprinkler System Mishaps
12:20
Discussion on Missed Senior Prank Opportunities
13:16
Discussion on Unusual Weather Patterns
14:23
Discussion on Sprinkler System and Fire Alarms
19:24
Discussion on Sprinkler System and Fire Alarms (Continued)
21:43
Introduction to Packed Banquet and Nominations
27:26
Discussion on Packed Banquet Structure and Menu
29:07
Discussion on Citizen of the Year Nominations
31:21
Discussion on Volunteer of the Year, Main Street Business of the Year, and Appanoose County Business of the Year Nominations
38:22
Discussion on Packed Banquet Tickets and Deadlines
44:00
Word of the Day: Fool's Cap
45:47
Introduction and Discussion of Grants
47:11
Goals and Criteria for Tourism Grants
49:11
Scoring Rubric and Reporting Process
51:26
Examples of Grant Recipients
53:18
Pop-up Workshops and Application Process
54:12
Marketing Materials Grant
55:23
Meet in Appanoose Grant
58:07
Appanoose County's Potential for Hosting Events
01:02:39
Upcoming Events and Workshops
01:04:27
Daily Observances and Shower Thought