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Votes at a glance
- Lake City Skiers — $500 publicity grant approved (voice vote). Seconded by Mike. Purpose: support publicity for the organization’s 2027 World Water Ski Show Tournament at Hidden Lake; presenter said projected tournament budget is between $250,000 and $300,000.
- Leesburg Methodist Church (Susie McIntyre country concert) — $5,500 grant approved (motion/second; voice vote). Funds were itemized as $2,500 advertising, $1,500 hospitality for artists/staff and $1,500 for artists’ accommodations; presenter emphasized Toys for Tots benefits and estimated community economic impact.
- Etna Green mural — $8,220 approved (motion/second; voice vote). Funds cover installation and framing for a large removable mural to be located near Remembrance Park on State Road 19; town representatives and the CVB said the piece is expected to be a photo/“selfie” stop that supports local businesses.
- Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club (Sprint Triathlon) — $2,000 approved (motion/second; voice vote). The original request was larger but a sponsor agreed to provide swim caps; the commission approved $2,000 to help cover printing, bibs, trophies and promotional materials intended to attract out‑of‑county participants.
- Leesburg/Chautauqua/Oakwood Foundation package — three publicity grants approved by motion (voice vote). The Oakwood/Chautauqua presenter requested help for three programs (a “Famous Hoosiers” speaker series, a patriotic reenactor program, and a Chicago‑area Road Trip ad). Cost figures were discussed in general terms (advertising costs cited as about $1,400 for a quarter- and regional buys; one item specifically requested $500 for advertising). The commission approved the three publicity requests together; specific approved dollar amounts were not recorded in the meeting transcript and are listed as not specified below.
- Los Feros Inc. — grant approved for the organization’s fifth annual “Healing Childhood Trauma” conference (motion/second; vote recorded as 6 ayes, 1 nay). The presenter cited prior county support ($17,000 last year) and projected attendance; the exact approved dollar amount is not specified in the transcript.
- Syracuse Rotary — sponsorship/grant for the Tour of the Lakes bike ride approved by motion (voice vote). The presenter described outreach via postcards and regional advertising to attract 400–500 riders; the transcript does not specify the dollar amount approved.

Several applicants were asked to return with revised, advertising‑focused budgets. When the Community Arts Program (formerly Classic Arts Program) asked for $10,000 to cover a projected seasonal deficit and artist fees, commissioners said they would prefer a grant application that specifically itemizes and earmarks funds for out‑of‑county advertising to draw visitors; no motion to approve that request was made.

What applicants told the commission
- Laurie Wideman, representing the Community Arts Program, described a rebrand and a season of three concerts and related costs: about $37,000 for concerts and $24,000 in annual operating expenses, with projected income of roughly $51,000 and a requested $10,000 gap to be covered.
- Tracy (Lake City Skiers representative) said the 2027 World Water Ski Show Tournament would draw international teams and require site improvements including upgraded electrical service, restrooms, water/sewer and hardwired internet for a webcast.
- Rob Sewell, representing Leesburg Methodist Church, said the Susie McIntyre concert has produced roughly $70,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots and estimated a weekend community economic impact; he requested $5,500 in support.
- Darren Gagnon (Los Feros Inc.) asked for support for the conference; board members discussed the organization’s prior attendance figures (417 attendees last year) and the commission voted to approve the request.

Reimbursement requirement and next steps: the commission noted that grant awards are reimbursement grants and require recipients to submit receipts and documentation for auditing and reimbursement. Several applicants were asked to return with more tightly scoped advertising proposals or tracking plans that demonstrate out‑of‑county reach and measurable hotel night impact.

All grants and expenditures approved at the meeting are subject to the commission’s standard reimbursement process and budget availability.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","KCCRVC 5-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission approved a slate of publicity and event grants at its regular meeting, including funding for a 2027 water‑ski tournament, a major holiday concert that benefits Toys for Tots, a community mural and support for a sprint triathlon.","taxTitle","Kosciusko County, Indiana","taxId",51037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559973,"Kosciusko County tourism commission approves 2026 budget, endorses new logo concept",1920,3600000,5520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334267-8ff1a2741e33c136a0ee15e3098752ae&start=3600&end=5520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334267-8ff1a2741e33c136a0ee15e3098752ae/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6559973/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Kosciusko-County-tourism-commission-approves-2026-budget-endorses-new-logo-concept","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559973-3746d31283ad4e75b77105f298bf1f9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156767&Signature=gqCfpR0CV~OA6WTzNOeG7r~aXfVU3EG5bL8fXJTxo0QR89dIq1ZRd~9Y-1QDkiw49Up43LIyYghfgAzBvz3i-mcl5wPS9DOVRzXHiEg-7YpZM4oXNokMqNOknb7Tqldzu-srH1bD2gTKq~VJafsO2AWLC-PvZ4LprJ1MzuXfRF60rTvhBTvpg7B1jSn5R1odmSXhVgnQdEtDDfrXSLJ3U69vzpYbEhBE9ic90lMDvXgi4jxrh~SZUWICVW7vx7EB202GxSVX0QjmxbVTz7~owr37zZkUTtv9dnqj-A3Axyz71W50gIpZENUwvABSwerXJj8SFogtLlqT8COQCxcsgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission approved a proposed 2026 budget and endorsed a concept for a new county tourism logo at its regular meeting.

The commission approved a proposed budget that totals $993,000, allocating $535,000 to the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), $168,000 to the County Community and Athletic Complex (CCAC), $260,000 for grants, and $30,000 for administration. Commission member John, who presented the financials, said the commission held “close to a million dollars” in accounts but noted some funds are already obligated. The commission approved the financial report and the proposed budget by voice vote.

Budget details and why it matters: the CVB and CCAC allocations fund tourism promotion and facilities programming; the grants line supports local events and publicity that the commission says aim to draw visitors and hotel stays to Kosciusko County. John told the commission that tax collections through April trailed the prior year by about $20,000 but that later months showed an improving trend.

Commission members described the proposed budget as a modest increase over current spending, with the draft containing roughly a 7.5% overall rise compared with the previous year driven by higher allocations to the CVB, CCAC and the grants program. The CCAC allocation was increased to cover a second audit, the commission said, noting audit costs run roughly $12,000–$13,000 annually.

On branding, the commission reviewed three logo concepts developed for county tourism marketing and agreed by consensus to move forward with a stylized “K” concept that will be matched to Creative Kosciusko’s established blue and font family. Commissioners asked staff to supply the Creative Kosciusko brand guide (colors and fonts) to the logo designer so the new mark can be provided in versions suitable for web, single‑color print and full‑color uses. The commission agreed as a group that a multicolor version is acceptable for digital/marketing use provided single‑color variants are available for print and merchandise.

What happens next: staff will work with the designer to finalize files and color specifications and circulate the final draft to commissioners; an email approval by commissioners was discussed to meet time-sensitive printing needs for upcoming events.

Commission members present led the votes by voice: the financial report and budget were approved without recorded roll-call tallies during the meeting.","The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission approved a roughly $993,000 budget proposal for 2026 and endorsed a new 'K' logo concept to unify county tourism branding.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves grants for local events, mural and tournaments; several requests asked to return with advertising plans

Kosciusko County tourism commission approves 2026 budget, endorses new logo concept