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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_06.05.2009E5T.1848 4/MG TEXAS Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Meeting Minutes — June 5, 2009 Parks and Recreation Administration Building Present: Nancy Benold, chair; Randy Lesseps, vice -chair; Taunya Vessels, secretary; Bob Villarreal; Ty Gipson Absent: Janine Butler, Tina Owen City Staff: Carl Miller, Tourism Manager Guest: Nick Ramos 1. Ca11 to Order Nancy called meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. 2. Minutes & Board Action Minutes from May 8, 2009 were reviewed and no changes were made. MOTION was made and seconded (Lessepsl Villarreal) to approve the May 8, 2009 minutes. Vote called to approve minutes (Benold). Motion passed unanimously. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding banner project by Georgetown Art Works and Arts and Culture Board in celebration of the month of the arts in October Nick Ramos briefed the board on the details of the banner project. The project will consist of 60 to 70 light pole banners which will be located around the Courthouse, the Library, and the surrounding streets of the Square during the month of October. The goal is to have each banner created by a different local Texas artist. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed unanimously that the project will have a positive impact on Georgetown. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding 2009 Board Goals & Responsibilities a) Goal: Visitor Center Future —Responsibility: Nancy/Ty Nancy presented a letter that she mailed to the Mayor, City Council & City Manager supporting moving the Visitor Information Center to the Council Chambers/Municipal Court Building. b) Goal: Bus Tour Website Information — Responsibility: Bob/TaunyalTina No Report c) Goal: Community Lit -tic— Responsibility: Bob Continuing to email information to Chamber on local event,, etc. for inclusion in their weekly Chamber Link. d) Goal: Hospitality — Responsibility: Taunya Training sessions will resume in September. e) Goal: Communication with Del Webb — Responsibility: Randy Completed f) Goal: Native American Tour Packages Responsibility: Randy Randy, Cori, Museum and Visitor Information Volunteers toured the Gault site 5. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of upcoming events Advertising and Media Exposure 4 • Vacationfun.com - Interactive Travel Brochure. See, Shop & Savor! • Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Georgetown. Brochure Mark your Calendars - Dates to Remember 3 • A Night on the Red Carpet —A Gala Event (June 6) — Palace Theatre • The Odd Couple (June 12 — July 5) — Palace Theatre • Georgetown Festival of the Arts — May 30, June 4 — 7 • Social Media Marketing Training: Using Facebook, Twitter and Slogs to Promote Your Community — Austin — (Marcy) - June 11 • Hill Country Regional CVB Meeting — Austin- (Carp — June 11 • Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Parade - June 20 • Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo - June 26 & 27 • Sertoma 4'h of July Celebration • 2009 TACVB Annual Conference — Waco — (Ceti & Amy) August 11 - 14 M©TION was made and seconded (Vessels/ Lesseps) to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 pm. Next meeting will be held July 10, 2009. Approved and attested to by: Nancy Benol , Board Chair Date • Taunya Vessels, Secretary Date