HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_04.15.2019Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
April 15, 2019
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, Rita Healy, Karen Soeffker
Christy Fisher, Jim Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel Orozco
STAFF PRESENT: Cari Miller, Marie Woodard, Marcy Renneberg, June Bakutis,
Eric Lashley
GUEST: None
Chair Healy called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March 14, 2019 minutes- Rita
Healy, CVB Board Chair
Motion by Fisher, second by Blanck to approve the March 14, 2019 minutes
Approved 4-0 (Cummins and Soeffker arrived after vote was taken)
2. Report on conceptual ideas for City Center outdoor space — Eric Lashley, Library Director
Lashley presented the ideas for the City Center and answered questions.
No action taken.
4. Discussion and possible action to approve a Transportation Grant for the Texas Crime
Prevention Association Conference - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Marie Woodard
Group Sales and Servicing Coordinator
After thorough review of the grant the following motion was made.
Motion by Blanck, second by Wilson to approve the grant application for a maximum of
$2,155.
Approved 5-0 (Healy abstained)
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5. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Miller reviewed advertising, media exposure and upcoming Red Poppy Festival.
No action taken.
Adjournment
Motion by Healy, second by Soeffker to adjourn at 9:57 a.m.
Approved 6-0.
Rita Healy, Chair
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Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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