Guymon tourism board reelects Shelby, names Ronnie vice chairwoman

At its regular meeting on Jan. 15, 2026, the Guymon Convention & Tourism Board completed routine organizational business by reconstituting its top leadership and approving minutes from the prior meeting. The actions mark an early step in the board's calendar as it moves into a year of event planning and visitor outreach for Texas County.

A board member moved to re-elect Shelby as chairwoman for 2026; the motion was seconded and carried after members responded with "Aye." The board then nominated and approved Ronnie as vice chairwoman. Members also voted to approve the meeting minutes from Dec. 18, 2025 and adjourned after brief remarks.

The votes were procedural but consequential for local groups that rely on the board for promotion, grant coordination, and scheduling of conferences and festivals. Continuity in leadership can smooth relationships with the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street businesses, hotels and local event vendors that plan months in advance. For merchants along Guymon’s downtown corridor, predictable leadership helps when making commitments for sponsorships, pop-up events or tourist-season staffing.

The meeting was brief and focused; no new initiatives or budget changes were presented during the session. The approval of December minutes keeps the board's public record current, which is important for transparency and for community members tracking decisions that affect advertising, grant awards, or use of the county's hospitality resources.

Residents who follow the board's work should note that the appointments position Shelby and Ronnie to represent Guymon in regional tourism conversations and to set priorities for the coming months. That can influence which events receive promotional support and how the board allocates time and resources for marketing campaigns that bring visitors to Texas County.

The board's full meeting video and transcript are available for anyone seeking more detail on the discussion. For local organizers and business owners, the practical takeaway is continuity: expect familiar leadership to carry forward existing relationships and to take up routine program planning as the year unfolds. Watch for upcoming agendas and public meetings if you want direct input on priorities that affect Guymon’s tourism calendar.