HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_03.08.2013Notice of Meeting of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, March 8, 2013
The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will meet on Wednesday, March 8, 2013 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:
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise
specified.
Call to Order at 08:30 AM
AGENDA
The mission of the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau is to:
Encourage the community’s economic success through promotion of Georgetown as a tourist destination.
Preserve, promote and enhance the cultural heritage and unique character of the community.
Attract visitors to maximize the financial impact of tourism on the community.
1.Welcome/Call to order
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 14, 2012 minutes
3.Board member introductions
4.HOT grant follow-up report – Mickie Ross, Chisholm Trail Days
5.HOT grant follow-up report – P.J. Stevens , GHS Soccer Booster Club
6.Discussion and possible action regarding CVB Goals & Objectives
7.Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of board officers
8.Discussion and possible action regarding board meeting time, day, and location
9.Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events
10.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 _________________, 2013, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
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Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
March 8, 2013
Minutes
Georgetown Visitor's Center Conference Room
Present: Stephanie Blanck, Nancy Benold, Shelly Patel, Georgene Richaud, Steven Harris,
Cari Miller
Absent Don McCullough
Guests: Mickie Ross, PJ Stevens, Laurie Brewer, Teresa Gonzalez
Welcome /Call to order by: Georgene Richaud, chair, at 8:33 AM
Discussion and possible action:
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 14, 2012
minutes: Nancy B. moved and Shelley P. seconded that the minutes be approved as
written, approved.
0 Board Member introductions: Welcome Steven as a new board member
® Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of board
officers: Georgene R. was appointed Chair by Mayor Garver. Bob V. moved and
Stephanie B. seconded that Nancy B. be the vice -chair - approved. Nancy B. moved
and Shelley P. seconded that Stephanie B. be the secretary - approved.
® HOT Grant follow up report: Mickie Ross: Chisholm Trail Days - 10,000 rack cards
were mailed all over the state, 125 posters will be made this year. A little less
attended than in the past - estimated 4000 people. Had enough volunteers to count
and all in all it was a successful event. Grant monies from others helped put the
event together. It will stay the 3rd weekend of the October and possibly try to 'gate'
some of the park in order to obtain the information needed for CVB.
Have already secured some of the participants for next year.
HOT Grant follow up report: PJ Stevens, GHS Soccer Booster Club -
Reported on the Governor's Cup January 2013: Comprehensive report in packet
money primarily is for hospitality of the UIL officials, game officials, and visiting
coaches. Great attendance but still having problems getting people to stay in GT,
3/8/13
had added a Google Map to the coaches to send to families and Link on GHS
Soccer Booster website
Discussion and possible action regarding developing a CVB Goals and Objectives
— Cari Miller Notebooks handed out - Priority Focus Areas 2013 - 2015
discussion and review. Walked the Board through the notebook, goal setting,
objectives setting. March 26 - City Council presentation, Stephanie Blanck will be
the spokesman.
Discussion and possible action regarding board meeting time, day, and location:
We will be meeting the first or second Friday of the month contingent on the Main
Street Advisory Board. No change for next month. Georgene R. moved that Cari M.
be empowered to keep the meeting the same date /time if Main Street Advisory Bd.
changes their meeting date /time and vice versa, seconded by Nancy B. - approved.
Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and
dates upcoming — Cari Miller Discussion only - reviewed and discussed
invited to attend the Tuesday at 4 PM - feasibility study of the Albertson Building
into Conference Center - presented to City Council
With no further business, Georgene R. moved the meeting be adjourned at 1030 AM,
seconded by Nancy B., approved.
Georgene Richaud, Chair
Stephanie Blanck, Secretary
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