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Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Meeting Minutes — February 1, 2008
CVB Conference Room
Present: Betty Ann Sensabaugh; Chris Dyer, vice -chair; R.C. Lumpkin, chair; Taunya
Vessels; Nancy Benold; Janine Butler
Absent: Holly Tissier, secretary
City Staff: Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director
Visitors: Anita Reed, Palace Theatre Marketing & Communications; Margie Ranc,
Media Relations
1. Call to Order
RC called meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
2. Minutes & Board Action
Minutes from the January 2008 and December 2007 meetings were reviewed.
MOTION was made and seconded (Benold/Dyer) to approve the December 7th
minutes. Motion passed. MOTION was made and seconded (Benold/Butler) to
approve January 11 th minutes. Motion passed.
3. Introduction of Palace Marketing Volunteer
Ms. Reed is the new Marketing and Communications volunteer for the Palace
Theatre. Reed reported that patrons will now use an on-line system to make
reservations and purchase reserved seating. All shows during September through
December were sold -out performances. Reed wants to work closely with the CVB
and will help any time needed. She reports that she is keen on bringing in groups
from out-of-town for downtown shopping and a show.
4. Discussion of Budget Priorities for 2008/09
Shelly encouraged all to identify needs for possible inclusion in the next budget.
The new CVB will address the needs and provide budget input based on consensus.
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Shelly reported that the candidate search for the Visitor Info Center Coordinator is
underway and also that $10,000 was approved for the media/PR.
5. Update from Board Task Forces
a) Marketing and Public Awareness — Margie Ranc summarized publicity items.
Chris Dyer reported that the video work is underway. Significant interest has
been shown in the current Swedish exhibition at the museum and that we have a
large Swedish population and heritage. Efforts will be made to capitalize on the
Swedish culture.
b) Visitor Info Centers — Betty Ann reports that the new historical buildings/homes
map is almost finished. Consensus reached that the Wolf Ranch visitor center
branch does not meet a need for visitors to Georgetown.
c) New Markets — Nothing to report.
6. Staff Report
Reviewed potential dates for board retreat. Encouraged all to be thinking of persons
to fill positions of vice -chair and secretary. Reviewed calendar for dates of interest.
Shelly indicates that we are continuing our participation in the Texas Hill Country
Trail Region and that a new map will be published soon. Shelly also reported that
the Shopping Co-op with Salado and Round Rock will have an ad in the Spring See
Texas First newspaper insert in mid -April so hopefully we'll see a boost in website
hits then to shopcentraltexas.com.
7. Meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.
Approved and attested to by:
RC Lumpkin, Board Chair
Holly Tissiis'r, Board Secretary
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