The Winston-Salem Public Assembly Facilities Commission was created and approved by the City Council on May 20, 2002. The purpose of the Commission is to oversee the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, M.C. Benton Convention Center, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Joel Coliseum Annex and Bowman Gray Stadium. Ten members are appointed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor. The chairperson is appointed by the Mayor. All members must be Winston-Salem residents.

Current members of the Commission are:

Barry Boyd
Miriam McCarter
Ronald Bird
Bryant Foriest
David Donahue
Thomas Fredericks (Chairperson)
Frank Morris
Cynthia Jeffries
Edward Sehon
Yolanda Smith
Carrie Collins

Click here for 2013 Commission meeting schedule.

Click here for 2013 Finance Committee Schedule

Click here for 2013 Fair Planning Committee Schedule