HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_09.13.2018Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 13, 2018
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.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephanie Blanck, Rachel Cummins, Georgene Richaud, Al
Shankkle, Tauyna Vessels, Jim Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rita Healy
STAFF PRESENT: Cari Miller, Susan Watkins, Marie Woodard
GUEST: Milton Van Dusen
Regular Session
1. Chair Richaud called the meeting to order at 8:38 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
2. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the August 9, 2018 minutes—Georgene
Richaud
Motion by Wilson, second by Vessels to approve the August 9, 2018 minutes
Approved 5-0 (Cummins arrived after the vote)
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Georgetown Area Junior Forum (GAJF) request
for Transportation Grant for the Texas Junior Forums, Inc. Retreat— Cari Miller, Tourism
Manager and Marie Woodard, Group Sales and Servicing Coordinator
This is the first request since the grant was implemented; therefore, much discussion was
held regarding how to evaluate the request and amount awarded. Blanck, President of
GAJF, presented the request and answered questions. Blank recused herself from the
vote.
Motion by Vessels, second by Wilson to approve the grant request in the amount of
$800.
Approved 5-0 (Blanck abstained)
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the Texas A&M Master Naturalist Annual
Conference Transportation Great - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Marie Woodard, Group
Sales and Servicing Coordinator
After a review of the application and discussion the following motion was made.
Motion by Blanck, second by Vessels to approve the grant request in the amount of
$2,500
Approved 6-0
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5. Discussion and possible action to approve a Hotel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant for
the Jack Frost Basketball Tournament - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Van Dusen presented the grant application. After discussion, the following motion was
made.
Motion by Wilson, second by Vessels to approve the grant request in the amount of
$2,000
Approved 6-0
6. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Susan Watkins
Watkins explained the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Open Table concept for
gathering information from citizens.
Best of Georgetown nominations were completed and voting is continuing through the
month of September. The awards will be presented on November 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center.
Red Poppy Festival call for art was sent out, this will the 20th Anniversary.
Packet was reviewed and questions answered regarding advertising and media exposure.
Adjournment
Motion by Blanck, second by Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 a.m.
Approved 6-0
Georgene Richaud, Chair
z Stephanie Blanck, Secretary
Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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Date
9/13/18