COLUMBUS IRON WORKS CONVENTION AND
TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING
October 27, 2011
NOON
The monthly meeting of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center
Authority was held in the Board Room of the facility, at 12:00 noon, on
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Authority Members Present: Chairman Lori Auten, Vice Chairman Jed Harris, Ms.
Gloria Strode, Dr. Kim Peters and Mr. Colin Martin
Administrative Members Present: Mr. Larry Campbell, Executive Director, Ms.
Cindy Ware, Finance Manager and Ms. Chasity Hall, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
At 12:05 P.M., Chairman Lori Auten called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Lori Auten asked if all members present had received and read the
minutes from the previous meeting. With no corrections or additions, Vice
Chairman Jed Harris made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 26,
2011 meeting. Dr. Kim Peters then seconded the motion and the minutes were
accepted as written.
NEW BUSINESS
A. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER AUTHORITY MEETING Larry stated that due to
the holiday schedule the Authority would not meet on the normal fourth Thursday
in November or December. Larry added that in the past the Authority had held a
combined meeting the first part of December. After a brief discussion it was
agreed to hold the combined November / December meeting on December 1, 2011 at
11:00 A.M.
OLD BUSINESS
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL Larry reported that the Columbus Convention and
Visitors Bureau had signed an agreement with Strategic Advisory Group to
conduct an updated feasibility study. Larry added that they were the company
that had conducted the original feasibility study in 1997. Larry stated he
would continue to update the Authority, as information was available.
MEETINGMATRIX SOFTWARE UPDATE Larry reported that the Trade Center had signed
the contract with MeetingMatrix International to purchase the interactive
room-diagramming software as discussed at the previous meeting. Larry added
that representatives from the company would be at the building the following
week for training and that the program should be up and running shortly
thereafter. Larry stated that he was excited to begin working with the company
that currently services over 9,100 venues in 148 countries.
FINANCIAL REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2011 See attached report.
On a motion made by Dr. Kim Peters and seconded by Ms. Gloria Strode, the
financial reports were approved as prepared and presented by Ms. Cindy Ware.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIREMENT To the dismay of the Authority, Larry Campbell
shared with them his desire to retire effective April 1, 2011. All members
were equally shocked and saddened by Larry?s news however, they shared with him
their congratulations and best wishes. Larry stated that although he was
excited to begin this new journey it was not an easy decision to make. Larry
added that he had enjoyed his 23 years with the city and offered full support,
guidance and assistance if wanted in selecting his successor.
Although a motion was not taken, Chairman Lori Auten asked that Mr. Colin
Martin speak with the Cunningham Center regarding their possible assistance to
the board in hiring a new Executive Director.
APPRECIATION GIFT FOR CHAIRMAN LORI AUTEN On behalf of the Trade Center, as a
token of their appreciation, Larry presented Chairman Lori Auten with an
engraved mantel clock, the traditional gift of appreciation for her service to
the Authority.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items of business to discuss, Chairman Lori Auten adjourned the
meeting at 1:25 p.m. The next regular meeting, which is normally held the
fourth Thursday of each month, due to the holiday schedule will be, Thursday
December 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Columbus Georgia
Convention and Trade Center.
Lori Auten, Chairman Larry Campbell,
Executive Director
Trade Center Authority Columbus, GA Convention
and Trade Center
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