HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-08 KCVB MinutesKenai Convention Visitors Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
August 8, 2005
Director Fred Braun called the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order at 5:45 p.m., August 8, 2005,
in the Kenai CVB Board Room. Roll call was taken and the following members were:
Present: Fred Braun, Robin West, Robert Fulton, Lori Chase, Jacquie Steckel, Marion Nelson, Ron
Malston, Jerry Dunn, Diana Lofstedt
Absent: Sharon Brower, David Edwards -Smith
Excused: NONE
Visitors Present: Mya Renken, KCVB Executive Director, Paul Gray and Karen Berriochoa, Exploring
Alaska
Approval of Agenda:
Action: Ron moved to approve the agenda. Robert seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous
Election of New Officers
Nominations
President Ron moved to nominate Fred to finish out the balance of the year; Marion seconded the
motion. Marion moved to cease nominations.
Vote: Unanimous.
Vice President Jacquie moved to nominate Marion with the note she will not succeed Fred to the
Presidency. Robin 2 Ron moved to close nominations.
Vote: Unanimous.
Secretary /Treasurer Robert moved to nominate Ron Malston for Secretary /Treasurer, Lori seconded the
motion.
Vote: Unanimous.
Approval of Minutes:
Action: Robert moved to approve the
Vote: Unanimous
utes; Ron seconded.
Persons Scheduled to be Heard
Paul Gray and Karen Berriochoa presented to the Board of Directors their request for KCVB to sponsor a
television show and DVD on Kenai, primarily focusing on the fishing, from commercial to personal use
fisheries. Exploring Alaska been on the air for eight years and is aired statewide. Kenai Landing has
purchased two minutes, Veronica's has signed up for one minute and Paul thinks the city of Kenai will be
a sponsor. Cost of sponsorship is $1,250 per minute and includes product placement in a non infomercial
style format. The Kenai Visitors Cultural Center could offer the videos for $9/00 retail. He is filming
the program now, and will be finished in Fall. KCVB will be able to sell the video at the Kenai Visitors
Cultural Center at $9.00 /video. Marion commented on the importance of stressing where the city of
Kenai boundaries are and highlighting that most of the big fish are being caught within those boundaries.
Ideally Paul is looking for three or four sponsors.
Executive Directors Report
Discussion: Mya presented her written report with the agenda and then discussed K6 /skiff restoration
projects /ideas. Other discussions were in regards to the Visitor Guide Committee, Wi -Fi in the Center
and retail sales.
Action: Ron moved to designate $5,000 matching funds to be used towards any losses which may be
incurred by the Visitor Guide project. Jacquie seconded the motion.
Discussion: The Director should determine where the best place in the budget is from which to allocate
the funds.
Vote: Unanimous
Financial Report
Discussion: The Board reviewed the Financial Records.
Unfinished Business
2006 Summer Exhibit
Discussion: Board consensus to have Jim Evanson as first choice for cu rator. The official name for the
show is The Kenai Experience with the art to represent the area surrounding the city of Kenai.
New Business
Increasing number of Board members
Discussion: The by -laws give the Board the authority to increase the size of the Board. There was
discussion about two members from the same organization sitting on the Board, with concerns expressed
about the precedence. Both individuals in question represent different aspects of Kenaitze Indian Tribe,
I.R.A. so the consensus was that they really do not represent same interests. There is history for this
occur on the Board and the Board will resolve it if it becomes a problem. Fred will invite Sasha to
become a member of the Board as an appointment.
Representative for Old Town Bingo
Discussion: Jerry Dunn appointed as representative
Funders Forum Board Representative
Discussion: Lori volunteered to attend, with Marion, Sasha or a representative from the City as possible
hack -ups.
Art Acquisition Selection:
Action: Robin moved for KCVB to acquire the mask as recommended in Dana's report. Jacquie
seconded the motion. The motion was amended to purchase whatever piece of artwork Staff wants.
There was a friendly amendment to purchase both. Jacquie called for the question.
Discussion: Leave it up to the Director. Dana was complimented on her report regarding the acquisition
of art for the permanent collection. There was discussion about acquiring Ts'aa edenne and Large
Secrets and how to best use the Rasmuson's Art Acquisition Fund to finance acquiring both acquisitions.
Vote: Unanimous.
KPTMC Discovery Guide
Action: Robert moved to spend $2,244.50 to increase KCVB's destination ad for Kenai to a full -page ad;
Lori seconded the motion.
Discussion: Inclined to leave it at small ad considering other expenses for Paul Gray and Kenai Visitor
Guide. Need to support it if we are saving it from another line item in the budget.
Vote: Unanimous
Action: Jacquie moved to buy two minutes of Exploring Kenai video; Marion 2
Discussion: The discussion focused upon whether sponsors have any say about what goes into
publication and whether there were multiple ways to benefit from the segment. Mya was directed to ask
Michelle Glaves whether they have been able to use the Soldotna DVD.
Vote: Unanimous.
Comments:
Marion: thanks for being here/ grant money from Alaska Grown to market Soldotna's Farmers mkt.
Diane: Apologize for bgeing late
Robin: N/A
Bob: N/A
Ron: Saturday Market has been a plus
Lori: N/A
Jacquie: Good meeting; thank you for being President for one more year
Jerry: Happy to put flyers up at Beluga RV Park about Saturday market
Fred: Thank you all for corning and thank you for allowing me to remain as president.
Schedule Next Meeting:
The next regular board of directors meeting will be on September 12, 2005 at 5:30p.m.
Adjournment:
Adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Mya Renken