HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-29 KCVB MinutesMinutes of the Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau Regular Meeting
Monday October 29, 2007
KCVB Board Room
President Sasha Lindgren, Presiding
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting called to order at 5:36 pm. The following members were:
Present: Ron Malston (secretary /treasurer), Sharon Brower, Marion Nelson, Ray Ortiz (left at
6.•27 pm) Jacquie Steckel, Robin West, Julie Wheeler (arrived at 5.•55 pin)
Excused: Sasha Lindgren (President), Fred Braun (vice president), Mike Boyle, Robert Fulton
Guests Present: Mya Renken (Executive Director)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Brower made the motion to approve the agenda, 2 by Ortiz, unanimous
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Steckel to move approval of minutes for September 26, 2007, 2 by West,
unanimous
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD NONE
FINANCIAL REPORT
Board reviewed financial dashboard.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bylaw review will be discussed at the end of the meeting and action will be taken at
the beginning of November 26, 2007 meeting.
2. Consolidation discussion The Chamber board wanted to know what happens here at
the Center. A better working relationship with the Chamber is being sought. The KCVB
and the Chamber serve different roles in the community, it was thought that maybe
something needs to be drawn up showing what each organization brings to the table.
Steve from Tesoro mentioned that only once a year he was asked for money.
3. Accepting nominations from the floor for upcoming elections. The election will he in
December.
4. Reviewing identified Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
NEW BUSINESS
1. Membership dues and benefits annual review- The definition of secondary
membership is needed. Marion moved that there should be one primary membership
and then no limit on how many secondary memberships are under that. This method
will be tried for a year, then reviewed. Reciprocal memberships- the advantages are
getting information from them and borrowing ideas (from other visitor centers)
2. Destination marketing promotional piece on Kenai- nothing to report yet.
3. KEDS Plan Tourism Initiative goals and objectives- Rick Baldwin has to give a
report to city council. He asked each of the participating committees to give him a
report a few months ago. The current list is old, and needs work. Marion brought up
bringing in conferences, Mya pointed out that it would have to be small groups. The
space that we have isn't quite tailored to bring in conferences to the area, and other
issues include: rental cars and hotel space. There are a number of organizations that
have yearly meetings, even if it's just smaller groups.
REPORTS
1. Arts Committee- meeting at Celia's studio
2. Board President: Alaska Media Roadshow- Mya shared Sasha's comments about
Mya's professionalism, knowledge of the community and that it is obvious she is held
in high regard by her peers.
3. Executive Director
EXECUTIVE SESSION for purpose of reviewing Executive Director's evaluation did not occur
because of excused Board absences.
NEXT BOARD MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2007
BOARD COMMENTS
Sharon: Membership through here or Clarion?
Ron: 5:30 for by -laws?
Jacquie: Thank you very much.
ADJOURNMENT was at 7:40 pm
Prepared by Carmen Hatfield