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Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Meeting Minutes - November 2, 2007
CVB Conference Room
Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chris Dyer, R.C. Lumpkin, Taunya Vessels
Holly Tissier, Nancy Benold
Cari Miller, Tourism Coordinator
Bill Sattler, City Counciltnember
Margie Ranc, Media Relations
1. Call to Order
RC called meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
2. Minutes & Board Action
Minutes from the October 2007 meeting reviewed. A MOTION was made and
seconded (Dyer!Sensabaugh) to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
3. Update from Board Task Forces
a) Marketing and Public Awareness - Margie summarized publicity items.
Newsletter has been issued and is getting good reviews. Video work is
underway. Electronic kiosk needs to be moved to La Quinta.
b) Visitor Info Centers - Nothing new to report.
c) New Markets - Coach tour already booked and will continue to aggressively
pursue this new market.
4. Staff Report
• Shelly is on vacation. Cari attended a "coach tour" seminar and gave
encouraging report about this new market area. New budget for CVB includes a
visitor center staff opportunity. Lumpkin asked about budget as it was not
increased in proportion to the actual increase in HOT revenue.
• 2008 version of the visitor guide is in design progress.
• Review of Calendar Dates to Remember
Mr. Sattler expressed his appreciation for work of the CUB and indicated his interest in
several possible venue opportunities that would encourage tourism.
Meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
Approved and attested to by:
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