HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-20 KCVB MinutesKenai Convention Visitors Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
June 20, 2005
Director Ron Malston called the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order at 5:42p.m., June 20, 2005, in the
Kenai Visitors Cultural Center Board Room. Roll call was taken and the following members were present:
Present: Jerry Dunn Robin West Robert Fulton Diana Loftstedt
Ron Malston Pat Porter Marion Nelson Jacquie Steckel
Absent: Fred Braun David Edwards -Smith
Excused: Sharon Brower
Lori Chase
Visitors Present: Mya Renken, KCVB Executive Director; Lisa Strother, KCVB Administrative Specialist;
Rod Pfleiger, Northwest Cruiseship Association AK Representative; and John Faulkner, Kenai Landing
Approval of Agenda:
Ron Malston moved to approve the agenda, Robin West seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
Election of New Officers
Elections of new officers will be postponed until the next scheduled board meeting. Board decided that a
nominating committee was needed to help move the process along. Directors Chase and Lofstedt were
appointed to the committee. Elections will be held at the next meeting.
Vote to postpone: Unanimous
Approval of Minutes:
Robin West moved to approve the
Vote: Unanimous
nutes, Diana Loftstedt seconded.
Persons Scheduled to be Heard
Rod Pfleiger Alaska representative for the Northwest Cruiseship Association presented a video and pamphlets
outlining a new state initiative for cruise ship passenger taxes that would amount to $50 per person. The funds
would not be used to promote tourism or maintain services. The NMCA is asking that tourism officials oppose
the initiative. Rod will also be speaking at the Chamber lunch in July.
John Faulkner was present and offered an apology to the staff and board of the CVB regarding the K6 boat.
He stated he was unaware KCVB's Board of Directors were opposed to losing the boat and will not be
pursuing the matter further.
Executive Directors Report
Discussion: K6 is staying put! Attended the Kenai Peninsula's DMO meeting in Cooper Landing on June 10
where a major topic discussed was the bed tax initiative. Also attended the ATIA Marketing Committee
meeting where marketing ideas were unveiled, including billboards of an Alaska license plate reading
"B4UDIE An invitation was extended to the ATIA Marketing Committee to hold their Fall retreat in Kenai
at the Kenai Visitors Cultural Center. A Korean film crew will be visiting July 11 12, during which they
will be taping segments for a TV show involving Kenai and the fishing industry.
Financial Report
Discussion: Early estimates for the summer art exhibit show that we stand at making a profit! The
KCVB will be receiving a check from Old Town Bingo next month so the financial statements will
look more favorable then.
Unfinished Business
1. Gala Reception Director Nelson requested an explanation of the changes involved with the Gala Reception
this year including the cuts to the invitation lists, and to the artist catalog expenses. Also requested that the
banner advertising the show be installed sooner at least a week before the opening of the show.
New Business
1. 2006 Summer Art Show Potential themes for the next art exhibit were discussed. Ideas included:
Wildflowers of the Peninsula too many lupines and fireweeds
Wildlife 2006 is the scheduled year for the wildlife show may be too expensive
King salmon its what we are famous for
Life of the Kenai people, places, industries, hobbies and histories of the people.
The board opted for the Life of the Kenai theme and will be working on getting a permanent name for the
show.
2. Visitor Guide Mania KCVB has been inundated with several private visitor guides recently and we would
like to instate a policy to charge non member organizations to display their guides here.
3. 2006 KCVB Guide Mya recommended working with PrintWorks of Homer to write, photograph,
advertise and arrange distribution of a Kenai Guide. KCVB will have all editorial control and no financial
responsibility with such a contract. A committee was appointed to oversee the production of the guide, to
include Diana Loftstedt, Mayor Pat Porter, Lori Chase and to include a representative from the general
membership
Motion: Jacquie Steckel moved to approve the motion to create a visitor guide with Printworks, Lori
Chase seconded.
Vote: Unanimous.
4. Alaska Media Roadshow $4000 sponsorship for opening reception dine- around —Mya Renken suggested
waiting until next year so there was more time to plan and raise funds to cover the cost of the sponsorship.
Comments:
Jacquie Steckel thank you
Lori Chase Will only be managing McLennan House after August 1, 2005 and will have more time to help
out here when needed.
Jerry Dunn apologies to the board for extended absence; looking forward to being an active board member.
Robin West none
Pat Porter none
Diana Loftsted none
Ron Malston none
Marion Nelson none
Schedule Next Meeting:
The next regular board of directors meeting will be on Aug 8, 2005 at 5:30p.m.
Adjournment:
Move to adjourn at 8:02p.m.
Minutes prepared by Lisa Strother