HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_02.10.2012Notice of Meeting of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will meet on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the
Convention and Visitors Bureau Office, located at 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Members:
Ty Gipson, Stephanie Blanck, Nancy Benold, Bob Villarreal, Randy Lesseps, Tina Owen, Georgene
Richaud
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise
specified.
CaII to Order at 08:30 AM
1) Welcome/Call to order
2) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 9 minutes
3) Report from Arts & Culture Board concerning possible Arts Center — Eric Lashley,
Library Director
4) Discussion and possible action regarding board support letter on possible Arts
Center
5) Red Poppy Festival Update — Cari Miller Tourism Manager
6) Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates
of upcoming events
Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the day of , 2012, at , and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Meeting Minutes February 10, 2012
Visitor's Center Conference Room
Present: Stephanie Blanck, Nancy Benold, Ty Gipson, Randy Lesseps, Cari Miller, Tina Owen,
Georgene Richaud, and Bob Villarreal
Guests: Don McCullough
Welcome/Call to order by: Ty G. at 8:31 am.
Discussion and Possible action:
• Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 9, 2011 minutes:
Nancy B. moved and Georgene R. seconded, minutes approved as with a typographical
error corrected.
• Report from Arts and Culture Board concerning possible Arts Center: Eric Lashley, Library
Director: Eric provided the CUB with a handout of the timeline and expectations of using the
Old Fire House on Main and 9th as a Pilot to launch an Arts Center. There will be gallery
space rotating monthly and studio space for classes and workshops, and possible
receptions. In the first year, there will need to be assistance for renovations, but it is
anticipated that the revenue being brought in should cover all costs. October 6th is the
anticipated grand opening.
• Discussion and possible action regarding board support letter on possible Arts Center:
After much discussion, Randy L. moved that the CVB write a letter in support of the Pilot
Arts Center in the old Fire House, Nancy B. seconded, passed unanimously.
• Red Poppy Festival Update - Cari Miller: This is the 12th year and it has grown more
successful each year. March 1st is the first day to purchase tables for Saturday night with
Corey Morrow being the headliner. Sponsorship sales have been very successful already.
• Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events: Cari Miller gave all members a hard copy of the past month as well as
upcoming events. Discussion included the March 315t Chalk walk on the Square. All of March
will be geared to showcasing the art of school children in the shop windows. Each
elementary school has been paired with a shop on the Square. There will be a billboard with
the new logo Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas — between Jarrell and Georgetown. Brief
discussion on the UIL State Soccer Tournament and the Bike race coming in the spring.
Special thanks were given to Tina Owen and Randy Lesseps who have served 2 terms on the
CVB and this is their last meeting. They will be replaced by Don McCullough and Shelly Patel
(Quality Inn).
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• Georgene R. moved and Bob V. seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:42 arn,
approved.
Approved and attested to by:
Ty -son Board Chair Date
Stephare Blanck, Secretary Date
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