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Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
Meeting for September 4, 2002
Members present: Gael Dillard Bill Lipscomb
Michael Martin Bill Tally
Scherry Chapman
Judith Ryan
Carolyn Martin
John Wiley
Absent: Ken Huntsman, Ken Mellender, Jennifer Stephens
Staff present Verna Browning, Cari Miller
Following verification that a quorum was present the chair, Gael Dillard, called the meeting to order.
On a motion by Mike Martin, seconded by Judith Ryan, the minutes for the August meeting were
approved.
Verna Browning gave a report on the Bluegrass Festival. By all accounts it appeared successful; the
DGA reported that downtown sales tripled from sales at Labor Day last year. The motels reported that
they were filled, however, the B &B's were not all filled. The Bluegrass Association was pleased with
the attendance at the performances and felt that good TV coverage really helped promote Georgetown
the event. They are eager to have it repeated next year. There will be a meeting on Monday to
review the amount of money spent and the final assessment of the event. A report will be given at the
next CVB meeting.
Reports from subcommittees:
Since Ken Mellender was absent there was no report from the Convention Center Subcommittee.
John Wiley will discuss the proposed letter about the Lodging occupancy report that is to begin in
October with the B &B Association, to obtain their feedback.
The Strategic Planning Subcommittee and Marketing committee will be combined. Members will be
Mike Martin, Bill Lipscom, and Bill Tally.
A financial report was given by Verna, providing information about FY'02 expenditures. The City
Council will adopt the FY'03 budget recommendations at their next meeting.
There were no cooperative advertising requests to be considered.
The DGA and the Main street committees are already working on the Christmas Stroll and the Poppy
Fest. Verna reported the Cimarron Hills Parade of Homes will be the end of September and is
featuring Historic Georgetown in its advertisement. The Chamber and CVB staff are working with the
group bringing people to the downtown square area on those weekends.
Agenda items suggested for the next meeting were: The Palace Theatre annual report, Standing
Committee Reports and an item on the Website and putting the Heritage Home Tour on it.
°olyn Martin moved to adjourn at 8:40 pm, seconded by John Wiley.