HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-21 KCVB MinutesKenai Convention Visitors Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Marion Nelson called the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order on Tuesday, February 21, 2006,
in the Kenai Visitors Cultural Center Board Room. Roll call was taken and the following
members were:
Present: Marion Nelson, Lori McLennan, David Edward Smith, Fred Braun, Sasha Lindgren, Diana
Lofstedt, Ron Malston, Jacquie Steckel and Robin West.
Absent: Sharon Brower and Robert Fulton
Excused: Sharon Brower and Robert Fulton
Visitors Present: Mya Renken and Natasha Ala
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Ron moved to approve the agenda.
Vote: Unanimous.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: Lori moved to approve the minutes.
Vote: Unanimous.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None
Ratification of Elections:
Motion: Ron moved to approve the ballot nominations of board members.
Action: Unanimous approval.
Election of Officers:
Motion: Sasha Lindgren, President; Lori McLennan, Vice President; Ron Malston,
Secretary/Treasurer.
Action: Unanimous approval.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT
Discussion: Cross Cultural Training, AWG Film Festival, and Americor Volunteers working in the
building during AWG. Written report attached.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Discussion: 200% increase in sales for January 2006 over January 2005.
UNFINISHED BUISNESS
Defining the Arts Committee
Discussion: The purpose of the committee yet to be determined, but, will focus on funding the Kenai
Experience.
Action: Arts Committee will meet after AWG.
501(c) (3) Timeline
Discussion: Changing the Kenai Museum Association to Patrons of the Kenai Visitors Cultural
Center. Mya provided detailed timeline.
Action: Ron moved that the board move forward with the Patrons of the KCVB. Lori and Sasha
seconded the motion.
NEW BUISNESS
Taxing Recreational Services on a Per Seat, Per Day Basis
Discussion: There should be constancy in the way sales taxes are collected.
Action: Fred moved that the Board make an official statement on the issue. Ron seconds the motion,
passed unanimously. Mya to draft statement.
KCVB's Board of Directors Board Development Meetings
Discussion: Board to meet the last Monday of each month, with Mya to set the agenda.
Action: Ron Moved to support this, Lori second the motion.
KCVB's Board of Directors Board Development Committees
Discussion: When does the Board want their packets? One week to three days prior to the next
board meeting, and, cap meetings to two hours in long.
Action: Jacquie moved to support this and Dave second the motion.
Old Town Bingo Representative
Discussion: Need to replace Jerry Dunn.
Action: Lori Chase agreed to be Old Town Bingo representative.
Board Went to Executive Session
Discussion following: Board decides to review the employee grievance policies.
Action: Ron seconds the motion, passed unanimously.
Discussion: Board moves that the KCVB buy tape recording system to record board minutes.
Action: Fred seconds the motion, passed unanimously.
BOARD COMMENTS
Jacquie: Good meeting.
Sasha: Thanks to Fred for all his hard work as Board President over the past years.
Fred: Thanks to Sasha for taking on the position of Board President.
Lori: Please have her last name officially changed to McLennan on Board documents.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:OOpm.
Next Scheduled meeting will be Monday, March 27th,