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Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 6, 2020
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: Cindy Weigand, David Giese
Chair Healy called the meeting to order 8:37 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
1 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the January 9, 2020 minutes - Rita
Healy, CVB Board Chair
Motion by Wilson, second by Cummins to approve the January 9, 2020 minutes.
Approved 5-0 (Blanck and Orozco abstain - were in not in attendance at January meeting)
2. Fall 2019 Texas Masters Pickleball Tournament Hotel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant
Follow–Up report Presentation- Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Item pulled agenda
3. Discussion and possible action to approve Hotel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant
Spring 2020 Texas Masters Pickleball Tournament - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Item pulled agenda
4. Discussion and possible action to approve Hotel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant for
the Georgetown Film Festival and Conference - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Weigand specifically spoke to the advertising across the state, region, and locally which
included print, film, videos, radio, speaking engagements, social media and the Austin Film
Festival. This is the first time Georgetown Film Festival and Conference has requested a
grant.
Motion by Cummins, second by Orozco to award $1,000 to the Georgetown Film Festival
and Conference.
Approved 7-0
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5. Discussion and possible action to approve a Transportation Grant application for the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission- Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Marie
Woodard - Group Sales and Servicing Coordinator
Woodard presented the grant application. The funds will be used for transportation around
Georgetown from the Sheraton.
Motion by Fisher, second by Cummins to approve the grant application for a maximum
reimbursement of $2,500.
Approved 6-0 (Healy abstained)
6. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
• HOT revenue is up 12.5% since this time last year
• Karen Soeffker has been appointed by the Mayor to be the Chair for the next year
• Rita Healy is rolling off the board
• Blake Triplet will be joining the board
• March 12th will be the next meeting
7. Discussion and possible action to develop and approve a Destination Vision Statement - Cari
Miller, Tourism Manager
Following a lengthy discussion, the following motion was made.
Motion by Blanck, second by Cummins to approve "The Most Welcoming Texas Destination
Creating Memorable Experiences for Everyone" as the Georgetown Destination Vision
Statement.
Approved 7-0
Adjournment
Motion by Orozco, second by Blanck to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 a.m.
Approved 7-0
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Rita Healy, Chair
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Stephanie Blanck, Secretary
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Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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