Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_12.03.2003L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\CVB\2003\Minutes_CVB_12.3.03.doc CVB Board Meeting Minutes December 3, 2003 Members present: Kent Huntsman, Posey Duncan, Carolyn Martin, Jennifer Stephens, Ellen Weimer, John Wiley, Scherry Chapman, Bill Lipscomb, Mike Martin, Jim Timmons, Martha Lawlor Members absent: none Staff present: Shannon Baldridge Guest present: Shelly Hargrove Kent Huntsman called meeting to order @ 6:34pm. Motion made by John Wiley to approve November minutes. Seconded by Posey Duncan. No discussion. Approved. No Cooperative advertising requests. Discussion regarding cooperative advertising application process: ~ can we hand out a ‘flow chart’ with cooperative advertising application? ~ can we send out a copy of flow chart to past grant requests so they are aware of process? ~ is 45-day minimum to low? Bill Lipscomb made motion to approve flow chart. Mike Martin seconded motion. Discussion: Should we increase time line to 60 or 90 days? Bill Lipscomb made amended motion to approve flow chart with change of 45 days to 90 days. Further discussion of application: page 1: application process item number one – change to 90 days. Page 2: add email address to organization information required. Page 3: Remove ‘Marketing Plan’ line item and change ‘Advertising Plan’ to read: ‘Advertising/Marketing Plan’ and swap order of ‘schedule’ and ‘event’ line items. Motion made by Carolyn Martin to approve with those changes. Motion seconded by Martha Lawlor. Discussion~none. Motion approved. Quote by Kent Huntsman: “Never confuse activities with accomplishments.” With that in mind: 1. Why Georgetown? 2. What is Georgetown’s tourism potential? 3. How do we enhance this? Discussion: Why…..It’s charm, It’s groups (sports, weddings, reunions, events including Southwestern University’s Homecoming, Parent’s weekend, Graduation, etc.), It’s L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\CVB\2003\Minutes_CVB_12.3.03.doc corporate business, It’s attractions (Innerspace Cavern), It’s romantic getaways, visitors from It’s local families……. ‘IT’ being Georgetown. Discussion continues about the possibility of talking to Gary Nelon, Paul Brandenburg, Mel Penland (Chamber), the DGA, Main Street, Jack Noble, Jake Schrum, etc….give them the opportunity to get input on them regarding the Why, What & How. Staff Report: Main Street Update: Renee recognized as the National Main Street Hero at Main Street Award Luncheon. Georgetown recognized as a National Main Street Community for 2004. Tourism Department staff: Shelly Hargrove hired as new Tourism Director & Main Street Manager. Shelly starts 12/08/03 and Shannon’s last acting day of reign is 12/19/03. Old Time Fiddlin’ fair: monthly meetings to begin in December. Red Poppy Festival: Headliner is Bellamy Brothers; poster painting selected; visitor center sold out of poppies (now reordered) from Poppy Yard of the Year contest announcement in Sun. Website: On hold. Brand Development: process to be headed by Main Street Advisory board. Christmas Stroll: 12/06/03 vendor’s all day, pet pageant @ 2:30, parade @ 4:30. Motion to adjourn meeting @ 8:15pm made by Posey Duncan and seconded by Jennifer Stephens. Approved.