HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-12 MemorandumTO: Kenai CVB Board of Directors
FROM: Mya Renken, Executive Director
RE: Executive Director's Report
DATE: March 12, 2007
MEMORANDUM
Administration
o Staff update
Harold will be moving from the MASST program to our payroll in May, 2007
Staff will be going to Seward on a retreat on March 24 and 25, 2007.
Site visit to Seaveys dog sledding operations in Sterling
Dinner with Seward Chamber team
Site visit to Seward Sea Life Center
Tour of important visitor destinations in Seward
Received letter from Julie Niederhauser thanking Chip and Harold for their
on -site support fo the Kenai Community Library's Dana Stabenow Science
Fiction Workshop
Final arrangements have been made to have three interns working for one
credit to assist Natasha on projects. Interns come from the Digital Arts and
History program at KPC.
Next term will discuss a team of three interns representing Digital Arts,
History /Anthropology, and Creative Writing to assist in development and
upgrades to permanent exhibits.
KCVB
o Destination Marketing
Kenai ads have appeared in:
Alaska Coast Magazine, March 2007 issue
March, 2007 issue of Outside, the same issue with the now infamous
Tennessee mountain biking ad.
Chip will be attending Western Association of CVB's Tourism Tech Summit, in
April to come up with solutions for coordinating sales leads, media contacts,
membership information, etc.
Working with an arts scene travel writer from New York City for her August,
2007 visit
o Visitor Center Services
Newsletter is on its way!
Visitation continues to increase, if we don't include March
o Cultural Center Programs and Exhibits
Sticks and Stones: Alaskan Structure
RFP distributed for Gala catering
Received $5,000 sponsorship from ConocoPhillips
Raised $2,800 at sponsorship reception on March 1
Contacted Boy Scout Troop 152 about serving at the reception. I
should have an answer at the Board meeting.
Accreditation
January 24, 2007 teleconference with Scott Carlee and Beth Merritt,
Director of Accreditation Program for American Association of
Museums
Takes 31 to 43 months to complete accreditation process
Accreditation reviews:
o Public Trust and Accountability
o Mission, Planning and Assessing Achievement
o Leadership and Organizational Structure
o Collections Stewardship
o Education and Interpretation
o Financial Stability
o Facilities and Risk Management
o ATIA
Developing an in -state direct mail piece for distribution this spring.
o Kenai's Saturday Market
Packets available for distribution March 19, 2007
Received authorization to use the Alaska Grown logo on March 7, 2007
Received $2,000 matching grant from Division of Agriculture to cooperatively
market Kenai's Saturday Market. We received verbal compliment on our
grant application.
o Miscellaneous
Gathered information for Lauren Agni of Carrs Gottsteins Properties
regarding Old Carr's grocery store.
Received copy of January, 2007 KNWR Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area Final
Management Plan
Received request to pass a resolution in support of ongoing efforts to
preserve and restore the Jesse Lee Home in Seward.
KPTMC has requested $225,000 from the Borough ($150,000 for core
programs and $75,000 for BrandPrint Program). Will invite Shanon to present
update of BrandPrint program for April meeting.
Rotary District 5010 2008 Conference will be held at the Soldotna Sports
Center May 8 12, 2008. We are part of the team working on transportation
and activities for this event.
2007 Monthly Emplanements at the Kenai Municipal Airport were up by 951 in
January and down by 2 in February from 2006.
Working with Rotary Club of Kenai on Kenai River Soap Box Derby, May 12,
2007
Reviewed Caring for the Kenai project for two KCHS students.
Sponsored two prizes, both projects are likely to move forward as
finalists.
Will be asking Sasha to present certificate during the Gala
Awarded certificate to project educating visitors about Alaska's wildlife
and to project creating product for easy fish identification for anglers.
Received card from Diane Kaplan, President of Rasmuson Foundation
apologizing for canceling their January 28, 2007 visit due to death of a
colleague.
We have been asked to coordinate the Airport Welcome for the 2007 Kenai
River Classic
Patrons
o Completed letter of interest for the Rasmuson Foundation's Effective Organization
grant.
Travel
o March 20 22, 2007 Heritage Cultural Tourism Conference (not set)
o March 29 April 1, 2007 Rotary Youth Leadership camp (personal)
o April 10 -11, 2007 ATIA Marketing Committee Meeting and Legislative Fly -In
o April 19 27, 2007, TIA International PowWow, largest domestic show for
international tour operators. Dates include Anaheim Travel Agent Reception on April
24.
o August 1 6, 2007, WACVB CEO Forum