HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-30 KCVB MinutesKenai Convention Visitor Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
October 30' 2006
President Sasha Lindgren called the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order at 5:35
p.m., October 30th, 2005, in the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center Board Room. Roll
call was taken. A quorum was present.
Present: Marion Nelson, Robin West, Fred Braun, Sharon Brower, Sasha Lindgren
David Edwards- Smith, Ray Ortiz, Jacquie Steckel arrived 6:37 p.m.
Absent: Mayor Pat Porter
Excused: Ron Malston, Robert Fulton, Diana Lofstedt,
Visitors Present: Mya Renken, KCVB Executive Director
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Fred Braun moved to approve the agenda
Vote: Sharon Brower 2 vote unanimous
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: Fred Braun moved to approve September 25' 2006 minutes
Vote: Ray Ortiz 2 vote unanimous
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT- None
FINANCIAL REPORT
Presented by Mya Renken
Discussion: Revenues are higher than expenses compared to this time last year. Year to
date last year we were $20,000 in debt compared to this year.
Question was asked: Have all the expenses and revenues been confirmed for the '06 art
show? (Mya said our last expense has come in, and we've received all the sponsorships)
Board expressed concern about hidden costs that come up later bringing up the question
whether there is a regular close out period for the art show. Other items discussed
included Oilers Bingo and the gaming permit.
Action: Mya
meeting.
have accounting report for the '06 art show available at the next board
UNFINISHED BUIINESS
Board retreat
Discussion: Lydia Hays available after 2/09/07, what two days will the board be
available. Sasha asked when the Patrons' board would be appointed, before or after the
retreat, and it was suggested Lydia Hays should be involved in that decision.
Possible days for the retreat: 02/15/07 or 02/19/07 Noon 8:00 p.m. It was also agreed
that community members, or past KCVB directors will not attend, but may be invited to
possible follow up retreat or future board meeting to present their ideas, preferably in
letter form.
Nominations from the floor for KCVB Board of Directors
Discussion: The possibility of a Saturday Market board member representative was
discussed at length; whether or not there has to be a paid membership for the organization
to have a representative.
Action: Mya will send a questionnaire to Saturday Market Vendors
Vote: Unanimous
Discussion: Since Sasha wants to be on the Cultural Center Board, she won't be running
for the KCVB board; Ron Malston may or may not run again, Sharon Brower will run
again, Diana Lofstedt will not be, Jacquie Steckel doesn't know.
Nominations: Fred nominated Julie Wheeler, Jacquie will contact Julie Steinbeck, Marion
will contact Hal Smalley, Ray will contact Ron Rainey and Ross Harding, Sasha will
contact Bob Malloy, Sasha was officially nominated.
ARenda Items for Joint Meetink with Chamber Board
Discussion:
Open with re -cap of '06 and outlook for '07 from both sides.
List of shared issues /items, including joint sponsorships, joint events.
Christmas Comes to Kenai needs to be on the agenda. Ask whether they want
help or involvement with their events.
Resolutions about responsibilities and duties of each organization.
Mya will bring informative packets to present to both boards.
Planning for Old Town Kenai; updating walking tour map, the Welcome to Old
Town arch.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business
Ray Ortiz excused at 7:00 p.m.
ART COMMI1 L EE REPORT:
DISCUSSION: Last meeting October 9th. Mary Krohl, Ray Ortiz, Celia Anderson, Bill
Heath, Marion Nelson, Natasha Ala, Mya Renken were in attendance.
Policy and procedures will be ironed out at the next meeting and presented to the Board
at the retreat. Topics discussed were: 501c3 status, John Branson, Lake Clark Historian
will be coming Tuesday 11- 14 -06, Scott Carlee of the Alaska State Museum may come to
speak on exhibits, museum repository issues. No date has been set for him to be here.
The boats, storage protection for the winter, maybe at the garage belonging to the
Kenai Native Association contact: Paul Segura. (Not possible, the boats cannot be
moved) The skiff is going to be turned over, and a hole was put in the drift boat to drain
water. Incorporate the skiff into next summer's pre- statehood fishing exhibit. Museum's
Alaska statewide conference will be in Homer next year, and Marion recommended a
Board member participate next year with paid staff. Pumyua will be here December 9'
Action: Marion called next Arts Committee meeting November 6
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:
We received notification from IRS that the 501c3 has been received.
John Branson, Lake Clark: We had a discussion with him about Homer being the "new
gateway" and that there isn't a total agreement within Lake Clark National Park about
this. This should be something the Chamber KCVB works together with Lake Clark to
bring the gateway back to Kenai. The Clarion recreation guide /KCVB partnership,
membership included in advertising. Captain Cook's Journals: working on getting an
appraisal on the journals, to get a more accurate value.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING:
November 27 2006
BOARD COMMENTS: None
MEETING AJOURNED:
Adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Minutes prepared by Cassandra Williams