HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_08.09.2018Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 9, 201
The mission of the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau is to increase the economic impact on
Georgetown by promoting the community as a tourist and meeting destination.
The Convention & Visitor Bureau Board met on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 8:30 am at
Convention and Visitors Bureau Office, located at 103 W. 7t' Street, Georgetown, Texas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephanie Blanck, Rachel Cummins, Rita Healy, Georgene
Richaud, Al Shankkle, Tauyna Vessels, Jim Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Carl Miller, Marcy Renneberg
GUEST: Sam McCutchen, Kevin Stuckley, Kim McAuliffe, Conchita
Gusman, Barry Williamson, Kathy Grazinskas
Regular Session
1. 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, 2018 minutes—Georgene
Richaud
Motion by Healy, second by Wilson to approve the June 14, 2018 minutes.
Approved 7-0
3. Presentation regarding the goals of the Workforce Development Alliance Committee —
Conchita Gusman, Economic Development Program Manager
Gusman distributed a handout regarding the history and intent of the Workforce
Development Alliance Committee. The Alliance emerged out of the 2009 Chamber of
Commerce GTSet4Success Initiative. The purpose of the Alliance was to align the
curriculum in the schools with the needs in the workforce; as well as provide job
opportunities for the youth. The Manufacturing Alliance is up and running.
The Workforce Development Alliance Committee is currently developing a Health Care
Alliance as well as potentially partnering with the CVB to develop a Hospitality program.
Continued discussion will be on future agendas.
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4. UIL State Soccer 'Tournament Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Follow -Up Report Presentation -
Kevin Stuckley, Booster Club President and Sam McCutchen, Lady Eagles Coach
Stuckley presented the follow-up report. Stuckley will provide Muller with a contact at
the U.I.L. to discuss Georgetown hotel usage during the tournament.
No action was taken.
5. GHS Mien's and Women's Annual Governor's Cup Soccer Tournament Hotel Occupancy Tax
Grant Follow -Up Report Presentation - Kevin Stuckley, Booster Club President and Sam
McCutchen, Lady Eagles Coach
Stuckley presented the follow-up report.
No action was taken.
6. 'Texas Bach Festival Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Follow -Up Report Presentation - Barry
Williamson - Conductor and Kathy Grazinskas - Board of'Directors
Williamson and Grazinskas presented the follow-up report. The event Playbill was
distributed to the Board. After much discussion, the Board requested 'Williamson and
Granzinskas survey the participants to determine the impact on local hotels.
No action was taken.
7. Texas Ralf Century Club hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Follow -Up Report Presentation - Cari
Miller, Tourism Manager
Miller presented the follow-up report.
No action was taken.
8. Discussion and possible action to approve a Motel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant for
the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
The Georgetown Cyclocorss Festival grant application was discussed and reviewed along
with past requests.
Motion by Blanck, second by Vessels to approve the application for $1,500.
Approved 6-0. (Nilson left prior to this item)
9. Discussion and possible action regarding the Georgetown Hospitality Training Program - Cari
Miller, Tourism Manager and Marcy Renneberg
Renneberg presented information regarding the Keeping Georgetown Friendly -
Destination Training. The training will be approximately 2 hours.
Driving tour will include the following:
o Historic downtown (library, museum, courthouse, Art Center, Palace)
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o Parks and Nature (Blue Hole, Garry Park, San Gabriel Park, Lake
Georgetown, Inner Space Cavern, Hike and Bike trails)
Manual and Curriculum would include:
o Welcome Letter
o List of Attractions
o List of Events
o Dining Options/Restaurants
o Lodging
o Georgetown Health Care Services
o Quick Reference Contacts
o Overview of Hospitality Habits
o Frequently Asked Questions
o Certificate of Completion
o Survey
It was recommended that the CVS Board be a "test group" for the curriculum in the near
future.
No action was taken.
10. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events- Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Miller presented the CVB Q2 Performance Measures.
No action taken.
Adjournment
Motion by Healy, second by Blanck to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Approved 6-0
l ere Richaud, Chair
,r'r' n
Blanck, Secretary
Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Date
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