August 13 2026 - Community Engagement Council

The City of Conway Community Engagement Council held a meeting on August 13, 2026, primarily focused on planning the upcoming fall community festival scheduled for September 26. Key procurement-related discussions centered on securing sponsorships, with a deadline set for council members to input potential sponsors into a shared Google spreadsheet by August 21 and to collect sponsorship funds by September 15. The council also addressed marketing and community outreach strategies, including flyer distribution to local businesses and social media promotion. Entertainment arrangements were confirmed with deposits paid from rollover funds. Additionally, the council discussed prize giveaways, volunteer coordination, and future event planning, including a proposed 5K and 10K run for 2027, with further planning scheduled for October. Action items and deadlines were clearly assigned to ensure timely execution of event preparations.