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Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 14, 2021 via Zoom
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: Karen Soeffker, Blake Triplet, Jim Wilson, Rachel Cummins,
Daniel Orozco, Christy Fisher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stephanie Blanck
STAFF PRESENT: Cari Miller
GUEST: None
1. Welcome/Call to order at 8:33 a.m.– Karen Soeffker, CVB Board Chair
Legislative Regular Session
2. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 10, 2020 minutes –
Karen Soeffker, CVB Board Chair
Motion by Fisher, second by Wilson to approve the December 10, 2020
Approved 6-0 by roll call vote (Cummins arrived at the virtual meeting following the vote)
3. Discussion and possible action to approve a Hotel Conference & Meeting Grant for Ascendis
Pharma Sales Meeting (September 5-10, 2021) – Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
After discussion, the following motion was made.
Motion by Orozco, second by Fisher to approve the grant for a maximum reimbursement of
$2,500.
Approved 5-0 by roll call vote (Triplet abstained)
5. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Miller briefed the Board on the following items:
• The Georgetown City Council will discuss rescheduling the 2021 Red Poppy Festival
on February 9, 2020.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue is down
42.10% compared to last year (through January 2021.)
• Reviewed the December 2020 PR Report (report attached)
12/10/2020
Adjournment
Motion by Wilson, second by Orozco to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 a.m.
Approved 6-0 by roll call vote
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Karen Soeffker, Chair
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Stephanie Blanck, Secretary
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Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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