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Travel Bureau outlines training, events and potential new upfront grants if HB 439 passes
Summary
Emery County Travel Bureau announced a March customer-service training, a March 22 'campfire extravaganza' pilot, and said the committee will pursue grants for trail equipment; a committee member briefed attendees on HB 439, which would make some outdoor grants upfront rather than reimbursable.
The Emery County Travel Bureau presented a slate of upcoming events and training opportunities and told the trails committee it will pursue grant funding to support trail equipment needs.
Travel organizers said a customer-service training with a nationally recognized trainer has been scheduled for March 26; the travel council is covering costs for the first 25 registrants. The bureau also described a pilot "campfire extravaganza" on March 22 at the Buckhorn Visitor Center that will feature 10‑minute talks from local experts and distribute coupons to encourage spending in local businesses.
Committee members said they will seek two separate grants: one to support the trails committee generally and another to purchase critical equipment (generators, jackhammers and culverts). The travel bureau said it would increase its grant request now that the committee has two machines available and that organizers will work with the Chamber to publicize events.
On funding policy, an unnamed committee member briefed attendees on HB 439 pending in the Utah Legislature. The member said the bill would allow third- through sixth-class counties to apply for an upfront Outdoor Recreation grant instead of a reimbursable award and that the bill had cleared a senate committee and was likely to reach the senate floor soon. "It would be an upfront grant instead of a reimbursable grant," the committee member said, urging the group to consider projects that could use upfront funding.
Organizers asked members to promote training seats to local businesses and to RSVP for event planning; staff agreed to follow up on permit approvals and SRP information needed for festivals.
