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tourists as the Republic of NL continues to roll out its extensive Cultural Tourism Blueprint. He reported that relevant materials and literature have been distributed internationally, penetrating markets in Canada, the United States, Scandinavia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France and Germany. He noted that significant online presence has also been developed and launched, including Web 2.0 interactive sites and messaging boards. Follow-ups are planned. Chris expressed the opinion that it would be really nice if we could meet our tourist quota this year.
    Dorinda expressed concern that the tourist quota, already a problematic concept, seems a bit high.
    Chris replied there can be no industry growth without extra effort from all those involved.
    Cissy commented there is little interest in Settlement 250 west of Trinity, and that the initiative offers nothing to the western half of the island or to Labrador. Linda agreed.
    Chris explained that Settlement 250 should be thought of as a homecoming summer festival on steroids, baptised with offshore oil, and that if Settlement 250 performs as expected, it will set a funding precedent for other regions.
    Lewis asked if there is a list of projects and funding levels. Chris replied there is no such list as of this time, but the initiative is just getting started out the gate in the slush.
    Dorinda asked Chris for an update on the theatrical idea he wishes ACHE to administrate. Chris reminded the Board of their previous motion to hire a writer to take on the necessary research and writing to produce a tourist-appropriate play for Settlement 250. He stated that it was best not to hire a big name, as remuneration will be limited by funding parameters and budget commitments. He noted that an emerging writer would be grateful to benefit from exposure and connection with Settlement 250, and ACHE’s supporting an emerging writer would also in turn cast a good reflection on ACHE.
    Lewis commented that this makes the third meeting where this point has been discussed. He stated that he contacted novelist Nichole Wright, who expressed interest in taking the commission. He said Nichole is his cousin and has family roots in Port au Mal.
    Dorinda and Evan discussed Nichole’s novel. Dorinda expressed her approval of commissioning Nichole Wright.
    ACTION ITEM: Lewis will continue to liaise with Nichole on behalf of ACHE re researching and writing a play based on the history of Port au Mal area for the Settlement 250 initiative. He will report regularly to the Board.
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    Cissy commented that the western part of the island and Labrador feel neglected by TCR. Linda agreed and asked about funding plans about eastern, central and the south coast. Vigorous discussion.
    Johnny stated that Cissy’s lengthy concerns should be added to the agenda for the next meeting, and that a report specifying the complaints would be useful. Johnny added that he requested Cissy take the latter action at the last two board meetings. Vigorous discussion.
    ACTION ITEM: Cissy and Linda to prepare a report citing their regions’ concerns. Report to be circulated to the board before the next meeting and added to the agenda for that meeting.
    Johnny moved to adjourn the meeting because of worsening weather and deteriorating driving conditions. Chris seconded. Dorinda commented that a motion to adjourn needs no second. Meeting adjourned.

4) BIG WHITE PHONE
F EBRUARY 11, 2009, S T J OHN ’ S .

    Dreams hissing with wasps and sleep battered as ballicatter, Nichole Wright, alone, struggled to stay awake. She felt sick – plagued – with the stale hangover of old abuse and the newer stink of the Almayer Foxe trial. Foxe had arrived in Newfoundland in the mid-1970s, running from a mucky past and hurriedly making up a name after catching sight of a book title. Faux-posh English accent eliciting enormous respect in post-colonial Newfoundland, Foxe