The Snyder Chamber of Commerce board of directors will vote on $54,125 in hotel occupancy tax (HOT) fund requests during Monday’s meeting.
Organizers from 12 different events, including two first-time events, requested the funds. The chamber’s HOT fund committee heard from each group last week and will present its recommendations to the board Monday.
The events are:
• West Texas Extreme Race Circuit — $5,000 for this weekend’s races at the Roland Springs Ranch.
• Solar Car Challenge — $1,350 for the July 17 event. The money would reimburse the chamber for feeding participants.
• White Buffalo Days — $5,000 for the Oct. 5-6 event in downtown Snyder.
• Snyder Bike Rally — $10,000 for the Oct. 6-8 event at The Coliseum.
• Plein Air on the Square — $1,175 for the Nov. 3 art competition in downtown Snyder.
• Snyder Trade Days — $7,500 for the Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 event at the armory and barn in Towle Park.
• Holly-Days Bazaar — $7,000 for the Oct. 25-28 event at The Coliseum.
• Big Country Christmas Ball — $4,000 for the Dec. 8 dance at The Coliseum.
• Western Texas College Women’s Basketball Classic — $4,600 for the Nov. 16-17 tournament at The Coliseum.
• Western Texas College’s Men’s Basketball Classic — $4,500 for the Nov. 16-17 tournament at The Coliseum.
• Heritage Village Christmas — $1,500 for the Nov. 29 event at Heritage Village.
• Bob O’Day Golf Tournament — $2,500 for the Sept. 15-16 tournament at the Scurry County Golf Course and Sammy Baugh Golf Course.
Board members will also hear an update from President/CEO Linda Molina and from Gold Coat representative Charles Ragland.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the chamber office boardroom.
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