HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_02.12.2016Minutes for Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
Cite of Georgetown, Texas
February 12, 2016
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.
The Convention & Visitor Bureau Board met on Friday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Convention
and Visitors Bureau Office, located at 103 W. 7 t Street, Georgetown, Texas.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT:
GUEST:
Regular Session
1. Welcome/Call to order
Don McCullough, Ray Dorton, Georgene Richaud, Karen
Soeffker, Christy Fisher, Al Shankkle (Arrived 8:37 a.m.)
Taunya Vessels
Cari Miller, Marcy Renneberg, Marie Woodard
Jennifer Ramsey- Holleman, Author of the Lady's Dam book
series
Chair McCullough called meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
2. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 8, 2015 minutes.
Motion by Dorton, second by Richaud to approve minutes of December 8, 2015 meeting.
Approved 5-0.
3. Advertising Proposal Presentation — Texas Hill Country Shopping Guide and Tourist
Handbook
Ramsey- Holleman presented an advertising proposal relative to the inclusion of Georgetown
and local merchants in her forthcoming fourth edition of her book, Lady's Day Out — Texas
Hill Country Shopping and Tourist Guide due for release in 2017. The presentation included
the development process for the Lady's Day Out book series, how the inclusion of
Georgetown into the Hill Country book would be beneficial to Georgetown. Additional
information was provided regarding various levels of participation opportunities for the CVB
and local merchants with associated cost impact.
Motion made by Richaud, second by Dorton that based on the presentation today, we attempt
to acquire more specific information as to the impact the book has had, or the inclusion the
book has had, on merchants in cities in our geographic area and ask Cari to discuss any
further action with the DGA and that within the next two months this item be put back on the
agenda.
Approved 6-0.
4. Discussion and possible actions regarding updating the 2015-16 CVB Marketing Plan.
No action was taken.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events
Miller briefed the current advertising and media efforts and forthcoming events. No action
was required.
The CVB January Monthly Report is attached.
Adjournment
Chair McCullough adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM
n McCullough, Chair
Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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