HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_10.11.2018Minutes of Meeting the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
October 11, 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: Rita Healy, Rachel Cummins, Georgene Ric aud; Jim Wilson, Al
Sha le (Arrived at 8:43 a.m)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stephanie Blanck, Tauyna Vessels;
STAFF P SENT: Cari Miller, Marie Woodard
Regular Session
1. Chair Ric and called the meeting to order at 8:3 8 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
2. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 11, 2018 minutes -
Georgene Richaud
Motion by Wilson, second by Cummins to approve the September 13, 2018 minutes
Approved 4- (Shankkle arrived after~ the vote)
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Texas Health & Human Services Transportation
Grant Application — Cari Miller, Tourism. Manager
After a review of the application and discussion the following motion was made.
Motion by Cummins, second by Wilson to approve the grant request in the amount of
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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
Item pulled from the agenda.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2019 Red Poppy Festival Food Vendor Fees
Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
The Board discussed the food vendor fees for the food court area between Austin Avenue
and Rock Street that was added in 2018. Due to the food vendors in this area not having
access to electricity or water, the Board decided to reduce the food vendor fee for this
area only. Following discussion, the following motion was made.
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Motion by Healy, second by Cummins to change the 2019 Red Poppy Festival Food
Vendor fee for the food court located between Rock Street and Austin Avenue to $800.
Approved 5-0
6. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari .Miller, Tourism Manager and Susan Watkins
Miller provided current status of the CVB's advertising and media activities. The CVB
September monthly review is attached.
Adjournment
Approved 6-0
Georgene Richaud, Chair
Stephanie Blanck, Secretary
Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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Date
9/13/18
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