HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_07.11.2019Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
July 11, 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, Christy Fisher, Rita Healy,
Daniel Orozco, Karen Soeffker, Jim Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Cari Miller, Marie Woodard
GUEST: Florence Gould
Chair Healy called the meeting tv order at 88:37 a.T'i'i.
Legislative Regular Session
1. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 6, 2019 minutes - Rita Healy,
CVB Board Chair
Motion by Orozco, second by Fisher to approve the June 6, 2019 minutes
Approved 5-0 (Soeffker and Cummins arrived after the vote)
2. Georgetown Festival of the Arts Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Follow-up Report Presentation
— Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Florence Gould, Festival of the Arts Representative
Gould reviewed the follow-up report. Gould indicated that the $2,500 grant was used to
advertise the event in the Houstonian Magazine. Guest cards were used to collect data and
showed numerous guests from the Houston area attended. The Festival planners feel like
attendance was excellent this year with about 1,600 attending the different events.
No action was taken.
3. Discussion and possible action to approve a Transportation Grant for the Kiwanis Annual
Conference - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Marie Woodard, Group Sales and
Servicing Coordinator
Following a thorough review of the packet and discussion the following motion was made.
Motion by Blanck, second by Fisher to approve the grant application for a maximum
reimbursement of $1,015.
Approved 6-0 (Healy abstained)
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4. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
• Discussion involved working closely with the Downtown Georgetown Association and
the Main Street Program to improve communication regarding activities
planned/coming to the Georgetown area to make all stores/restaurants aware and
therefore welcoming the guests. Miller will contact DGA and invite them to attend the
September board meeting.
• A date between July 30 - Aug will be set for the presentation of the draft of the
Strategic Plan. Miller will send a follow-up email with specifics. A short board meeting
may be held at that time as well.
Adjournment
Motion by Wilson, second by Blanck to adjourn at 9:18 a.m.
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Date
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