HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_ 03.11.2021Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 11, 2021 via Zoont
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, Christy Fisher, Blake Triplet, Jim Wilson,
Rachel Cummins, Karen Soeffker, Daniel Orozco
GUEST: None
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2. Discussion on how this virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public
comments and how the public may address the Commission — Carl Miller, Tourism
Manager
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the January 14, 2020 minutes -
Karen Soefjker, CVB Board Chair
Approved 5-0 (Blanck abstained -was not in attendance; Cummins arrived at the virtual meeting following
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Motion by Blanck, second by Wilson to approve the grant for a maximum reimbursement of
$2,500.
Approved 6-0 (Triplet abstained)
5. Discussion and possible action to approve Hotel Conference and Meeting Grants for the
VFW Officers Training (July 6-11, 202 1; July 12-17, 2022; and July 4-10, 2023). - Cari
Miller, Tourism Manager
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Motion by Blanck, second by Fisher to approve the July 2021 grant for a maximum
reimbursement of $2,500.
Approved 6-0 (Triplet abstained)
Motion by Orozco, second by Wilson to approve the July 2022 grant for a maximum
reimbursement of $2,500.
Approved 6-0 (Triplet abstained)
Motion by Fisher, second by Orozco to approve the July 2023 grant for a maximum
reimbursement of $2,500.
Approved 6-0 (Triplet abstained)
6. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Car i Miller, Tourism Manager
Miller briefed the Board on the following items:
• Visitors Center front fagade has been repainted and refreshed.
• CVB partnered with the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association to host a Contemporary
Issues on Hotel Law Webinar for our lodging partners. Four attended.
• City staff will present to City Council on Tuesday, April 27 regarding short term rentals
(STR's) in Georgetown. Currently 36 STR's are paying hotel occupancy tax.
• Due to the 2021 Red Poppy Festival being rescheduled to October I — 3, Helen Faythe
Green's winning art will be featured on the 2022 Red Poppy Festival Poster.
• USTA will host the Texas Youth Slam Tennis Tournament in Georgetown on June 18 —
26.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned 9:05 a.m.
4--Karen Soeffker, Chair
Stephanie Blanck, Secretary
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Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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