Jason Giles-This is the first time the Associate members have had a meeting since Covid. When we raised the fees, we lost a few associate members, primarily law firms and Bank of America. The Associate Members to their credit paid their dues the following year after we had to cancel. They are electing two new members right now. We are 5 percent above Anaheim last time. Our floor outsold the floor last year. We have attendance growth. We did well on the show. The economy is doing well. The flip side of inflation is that everyone is employed and spending money. The energy companies are not happy with RES as it is more about capitalism. They want to help us to create mini grids. It is a good deal for tribes to ensure our people have power. We can find a way to work with them. They came to us so we can carve out an energy component on the floor and create options for education. We need to get to the 10,000 attendee mark, to be considered top tier tradeshow nationally.We also have some opportunities with hospitality and casino college programs. A motion was made by Rosemary Morillo to approve the At-Large Board Members, seconded by Collette Brown Motion passed without objection. Introductions of those in attendance:
Kelly Meyers new AM Board Member Iowa tribal member Carl Long PMI tribal services Choctaw tribal member Jim Klas Frank Sizemore Fanduel first year Associate Member
Jenni Wild Cat Collete Brown Hotch AK Rep Michael McClane Andy Ebona Paulette Jordan Ernest Stevens Jr. Brandon Yellow Bird-Stevens
David Bean Gary Santos Denise Harvey Rosemary Morillo Chris Gregorcas Shorty Brewer Koosum Good Wind
Motion to adjourn was made by Andy Ebona, seconded by Collette Brown. Motion passed without objections.
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