HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_08.12.2016Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 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.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
GUEST PRESENT:
Regular Session
1. Welcome/Call to order
Georgene Richaud, Christy Fisher, Tauyna Vessels, Rita
Healy, Al Shankkle
Karen Soeffker, Ray Dorton
Cari Miller
Roger Kidwell, Kevin Stuckly
Chair Richaud called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
2. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 14 minutes
Motion by Healy, second by Vessels to approve the June 14 meeting minutes.
Approved 5-0
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Governor's Cup Soccer Tournament Hotel
Occupancy Tax Grant Follow-up Report
Kidwell and Stuckly presented the follow-up report. Marie Woodard, Group Sales and
Servicing Coordinator, will work with the Booster Club to coordinate room blocks and
provide Georgetown information to the visiting teams.
No action was taken.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding U.I.L. State Soccer Tournament Hotel Occupancy
Tax Grant Follow-up Report
Kidwell and Stuckly presented the follow-up report. Marie Woodard, Group Sales and
Servicing Coordinator, will work with the Booster Club to provide Georgetown information
to the U.I.L and the visiting teams.
No action was taken.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding updating the Red Poppy Festival Standard
Operating Procedure Handbook
No action was taken.
6. Discussion and possible action to name the Downtown area City -owned public parking lots
After a lengthy discussion, the following motion was made.
Motion by Healy, second by Fisher to name the Downtown area City -owned parking lots
(map attached) the following Texas Wildflower names:
G1 = Bluebonnet (Council Chambers Lot -6'h & Main Street)
G3 = Daisy (Grace Heritage Parking Lot — Main Street & 9`h Street)
G4 = Red Poppy (Large lot between 9'h & 10'h & Main & Church)
G5& G6 = Primrose (GCAT Building - Between 9'h & 10`h & West & MLK)
G7 = Sunflower (Former Library — 9'h & MLK)
G8 = Prickly Pear (Former Police Station — between 8'h & 9'h Street & MLK)
G9 = Morning Glory (Library Lot — 9'h Street & Rock Street)
G10 = Honeysuckle (North of Library — 8'h & MLK)
Approved 5-0
7. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events
Miller provided current status of the CVB's advertising and media activities. The CVB July
Monthly Review is attached.
8. Adjournment
Chair Richaud adjourned the meeting at 9:51 a.m.
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Richaud, Chair
Ray Do on, Secretary
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Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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Monthly Review - July 2016 UL
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Georgetown Tourism by Numbers '
$87,848 Total amount of HOT collected in June (2015 = $69,528)
3,146 Visitors to the Visitor Center for the month of July (2015 = 2,278) GEORGETOWN
50,468 VisitGeorgetown.com website hits (2015 = 45,964)
5,679 Mobile App Users (2015 = 4,062)
6,050 Facebook Fans (2015 = 4,140)
Post Impressions 20,120
2,770 Twitter Followers (2015 = 2,000)
Tweet Impressions 22,100
Website/Social Media/Advertising
• July digital ads
TripAdvisor (1,850 impressions)
Austin Monthly (49,908 impressions)
• July print ads
Austin Monthly (43,000 monthly distribution)
• Posted to Live and Play in Georgetown, Texas Facebook, Twitter.com/visitgeorgetown and
I nstagram/visitgeorgetowntx
• Sent weekly mobile app push notifications for Palace Theater, Market Day and Art Center Events
Media/PR (May Newton O'Neill Report Attached)
• Pieces of Coverage: 3
• Online Readership: 93.2K
• Estimated Coverage Views: 9.91K
• Social Shares: 296
•
Circulation: 40K
Group Sales & Servicing
• Groups Requesting Services: 6
• Requests for Proposals Received: 2
• Requests for Sales Leads for Room Availability: 0
• Services Provided: 210 goodie bags
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Conferences/ Tradeshows: 0
• Special Projects: Meeting with Sheraton and Parks & Recto discuss coordinating events for convention groups
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There is a reason why The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown
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The rooms are comfortable, beautifully appointed and the owners Dee and Neil Rapp
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Haring traveled all over the world, I have stayed at everything from 5 star hotels,
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either in front of the house or in the rear.
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me of when people spent time in the evenings enjoying a cold drink and visiting with
each other, unlike today when most people just hole up inside their home and turn on
the TV
Living Room
Speaking of television, the rooms at the San Gabriel House don't have any. If you really
cant tear yourself away from the latest reality show, there is a television in the living
room downstairs that you can watch but I'm not sure why you would. You can watch
television when you get home and have nothing to do They do have free Wi-Fi so you
can stay connected, which for me, is important.
Dining Room
When you first enter the San Gabriel House you notice how beautiful it is with a
staircase in front of you, the living room off to the right and an enclosed study on the
left. Downstairs you have access to the living room, the dining area with a refrigerator
stocked with drinks and ice and a wine bar next to the stairs. The study, kitchen and
the remainder of the downstairs is where Dee and Neil live full time.
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The upstairs opens into a large library with bookshelves lining the walls. comfortable
couches and chairs and enough books and magazines to keep even the most prolific
reader occupied for a long. long time.
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The San Gabriel is a popular place during the holidays with several groups and
organizations holding holiday parties each year.
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All of the rooms have been converted from the old residence to their current
configuration so that each room has a private bath and individual air conditioning
systems. Each room is decorated differently and all are very roomy and comfortable.
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A lot of Bed and Breakfast places are very, how should I say this without sounding too
bad..... girlie. The San Gabriel reminded me of a home in the early 1900's that might
belong to a successful businessman, doctor or college professor. With large rooms,
heavy solid wood furniture, wood floors, large area rugs, books everywhere and large
porches it is an absolutely beautiful property.
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When I arrived four of the rooms were unoccupied wafting on guests to arrive so Neil
gave me tour of each room and I took a few photos. When I woke the next morning all
the rooms were occupied. My room was very comfortable, quiet and I slept great.
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The sixth room is located above 1he Carriage House adjacent to the main house. There
is also a large garden in the rear of the residence.
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The San Gabriel has a policy of no children although they have on limited occasions
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There is access to a small outside patio upstairs with a couple of chairs and tables to
enjoy your morning coffee or a drink in the evening
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Breakfast is cooked in the morning by Dee and she takes into consideration any
preferences or allergies. When you check in you are asked when you want breakfast
and they are ready for you at that time when you corne downstairs.
My hosts Neil and Dee Rapp
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a super budget accommodation. For me, I prefer a boutique hotel, private guest
house, condo or apartment rental or a yell -run Bed and Breakfast where the hosts 9 5 2
cater to their guests and understand how to treat them.
The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown fits that bill and if you ever
find yourself in the area, I would highly recommend checking it out.
Tell Dee and Neil I said hi.
The San Gab—1 House is located at 700& E University Ave, Georgetown, Texas
I reoetrtly had the opport-ov to stay at P.e San Gahsiei House in C getown Texas. courtesy of the Georgetown
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