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CBT Board declines sponsorship request for Franklin wrestling golf outing, cites precedent and scope
Summary
The CBT Board voted to deny a sponsorship request tied to a Franklin wrestling golf fundraiser, stating the request falls outside the CBT program’s tourism and events scope and would set a precedent for school sports fundraisers.
The CBT Board voted to deny a sponsorship request for a golf outing that would have benefited Franklin wrestling, concluding the request is outside the CBT program’s tourism and events scope and could set an undesirable precedent.
Presentation and issue: A late submission described sponsorship opportunities for a September 28 golf outing at Bluff Creek Golf Course; sponsorship tiers ranged from $200 (hole sponsor) to $1,000. Board members asked whether the outing would produce public visibility comparable to funded events and discussed typical reach for golf outings (one board member cited 144 participants for a typical outing).
Board rationale: One board member moved to deny the request, saying it would set a precedent given the number of school and youth sports fundraisers and that it fell outside the tourism focus for which CBT funds are intended. The motion to deny was seconded and the board approved the denial by voice vote.
Discussion vs. decision: The transcript records substantive discussion about audience reach, sponsorship benefits (program listing, shirts), and whether the request should open the door to many similar sport fundraiser sponsorships; the board then made the formal decision to deny the sponsorship request.
Ending: The board did not record an alternative offer or partial support; no follow‑up tasks were recorded in the meeting minutes.
