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Volunteer group Activate Selma tells council it promoted nearly 300 events in 2025 on a budget under $20,000
Summary
Activate Selma presented a 2025 community impact report at the May 7 council meeting, describing hundreds of volunteer-run events, partnerships with businesses and a budget of less than $20,000; council thanked the group and confirmed event support.
Mike Jentes, vice president of Activate Selma, presented the group's 2025 community impact report at the May 7 Selma Town Council meeting, highlighting volunteer-led events and partnerships intended to drive downtown visits.
Jentes (speaker 9) said Activate Selma promoted nearly 300 events in 2025 and operated on a budget "less than 20k," noting the group is entirely volunteer-led and works with businesses to host concerts, markets, holiday activities and community potlucks. "We don't complain. We take action," Jentes said.
The presentation described recurring events including Rockin' on Rayford (six concerts last year), a 3 Kings Fiesta to engage Latinos in the community, an original music event in Art Out Loud Park, a Festive Friday before Black Friday to promote local shopping, and a family 'Disco Santa' event. Jentes asked the council to publicize the group's work and noted opportunities for donations; he identified Main Street NC and a state Department of Commerce contact who encouraged the report.
Council members thanked Activate Selma for its volunteer work and clarified that while the town provides public-safety support and electrical hookups for events, Activate Selma handles organization, vendor selection and event operations. The council and presenters discussed future event sites and the group's application process for new event ideas.
The presentation placed emphasis on community partnership and modest operating costs; no council action was required.
