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Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Meeting Minutes — September 10, 2010
Convention and Visitors Bureau Office
Present: Stephanie Blanck, Ty Gipson, Randy Lesseps, Cari Miller, Tina Owen, Georgene
Richaud, Taunya Vessels, Bob Villarreal (9:45 am)
Welcome/Call to order bv: Ty Gipson at 8:33 am.
Discussion and possible action: The minutes of the August 20, 2010 were reviewed. No
corrections were made. Randy L. moved and Georgene R. seconded that the minutes be
accepted as written, approved by unanimous vote.
• Visitor Center Volunteer overview regarding Georgetown visitors: Jerry Sensabaugh, a
volunteer in the Visitor's Center, spoke to the Board and answered questions. They are
in need of additional volunteers in the Center. Two main questions from visitors: Where
is a good place to eat and what is there to do here? Discussion regarding signage on
Highway 29 directing visitors to the Square. It was recommended that Paul Brandenberg
and Randy Morrow be invited to a CUB meeting to discuss in more depth as well as what
they see as the future direction of the Board. The high volume of general questions from
Georgetown citizens regarding day to day problems that are fielded by phone or in
person were a surprise to the Board.
• Report regarding city owned conference centers in comparable sized cities: Georgene
continued to do additional research and brought handouts to view. Bastrop is building a
new convention center and is city owned; Kerrville is still in discussion; New Braunfel's is
open. After Board discussion, Georgene recommended Cari call both New Braunfels and
Bastrop to get additional information. This Board feels it is essential to stress the
importance of a city owned conference center in Georgetown and work collaboratively
with other Boards to see this happens before Round Rock builds one and draws the
revenue from that venture. Randy found the Sun City Ballroom does not keep details on
who rents the facility but it is primarily weddings and family reunions. Ty was unable to
obtain the information from the Chamber as yet.
• Discussion and possible action an Exemplary Service Certificates: Cari Miller had
researched what other CUB Boards do to recognize exemplary service. Some have on-
line nomination ability with a CVB making the final selection based upon the
nominations. May is national tourism month which may be a good time to hold a
celebration of exemplary service. Tina and Taunya volunteered to work with Cari on
developing a service recognition program and determining the criteria. Ty will work on
developing a logo.
• Report regarding Main Street, Arts and Culture and CVB Joint Subcommittee: No report
as yet, the meeting will be held October 6, 2010 at 8:00 AM. Georgene and Randy will
attend.
• Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure: Cari
distributed her monthly report for consideration and discussion. After some discussion it
was decided that when the CVB distributes grant checks, in order to enhance media
exposure, photos should be taken and added to the website and/or Sun. The Local
Lodgers group Meeting is set for Sept. 29, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Express.
All CVB is invited to attend.
Adjournment: Georgene Richaud moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 AM, Tina Owen
seconded the motion, motion passed. The next meeting will be held October 8, 2010 at 8:30
AM at the Visitor's Center on the Square.
Approved and attested to by:
Ty Gipson, Boar Choir Date
Stephanie Blanck, Secretary Date
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