COLUMBUS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
900 FRONT AVENUE, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901
JANUARY 18, 2012
Commissioners Present: John Shinkle, Chair, Elizabeth Barker, Vice Chair,
James Smith, Secretary/Treasurer, Dhan Parekh, and Felicia Hamilton
Commissioners Absent: Charlie Desai and Paul Pierce
Ex-Officios Present: Richard Bishop and Larry Campbell
Ex-Officios Absent: Cyndy Cerbin, Bill Bullock, Mike Gaymon, Herbert Greene,
Isaiah Hugley and Mayor Teresa Tomlinson
Staff Present: Peter Bowden, Shelby Guest, Kimberly Parker, Laura Walker and
Linda Olvera
Call to Order?????????????.Peter Bowden
Election of Officers------Peter Bowden presented the 2012 slate of officers to
the Board for a vote. The officers are Elizabeth Barker, Chair, Jim Smith,
Vice Chair, and Dhan Parekh Secretary/Treasurer. There were no additional
nominees from the floor and the vote was taken and passed. This part of the
meeting was adjourned.
Call to Order??????????????Elizabeth Barker, Chair
The January 2012 CCVB Board Meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m.
Approval of Minutes & Treasurers Report: Dhan Parekh, Secretary/Treasurer,
presented the November Board minutes to the Board for approval. John Shinkle
made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Jim Smith seconded the
motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed. Linda Olvera presented the
November financials to the Board for their approval. Jim Smith made a motion
to approve the financials as presented. Felicia Hamilton seconded the motion,
a vote was taken and the motion passed. The financials for December were then
presented to the Board with Jim Smith making a motion to approve them as
presented. John Shinkle seconded the motion, a vote was taken and the motion
passed.
Chair?s Report????????????????.Elizabeth Barker
Funding Alliance---The Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Greater
Columbus Sports & Events Council and The Cultural Arts Alliance have developed
a Funding Alliance plan for the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port
Columbus. The Funding Alliance is designed to contribute $150,000.00 over a
five year period to the Museum. Mayor Teresa Tomlinson has reviewed the plan
and is in favor of it. Port Columbus has made the following changes to its
operation: increased admission fees and rental fee for events, change in
operating hours and additional holiday closings. John Shinkle made a motion
to accept the funding agreement on behalf of the CCVB. Jim Smith seconded the
motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed.
Branding Initiative & Update---The February 15th luncheon and meeting has been
postponed.
Board of Commissioners Agreement?Each Board member was given the 2012 agreement
for their review and signature. The agreement details the duties and
responsibilities of the Board members.
February & March Meeting Dates---Peter Bowden requested that the February
meeting be moved to Tuesday, February 14 due to a business travel commitment.
The FY 2013 Budget will be presented for Board approval at that time. The
March Board meeting has been cancelled due to Staff travel conflicts. The
Board was in agreement with both.
President?s Report????????????Peter Bowden
FY 2013 Budget Preparation---Staff is working on the 2013 budget to be
presented to the Board at the February meeting. According to policy, once the
Board votes on accepting the budget, it will be sent to the City Manager?s
Office for inclusion in the CCG?s budget.
Partnership with GDEcD & GA Welcome Center (Williams Road)---The GA. Department
of Economic Development?s Tourism Division has asked the Columbus CVB to enter
into a partnership to create a better ?community presence? at the Williams Road
State Welcome Center.
Unlock Columbus---A current media promotion, with 15 local merchants-retail,
attractions, restaurants-provides various discounts, by utilizing Foursquare
and smart phones. Preliminary analysis indicates a good and successful
launch. Phase two is being planned.
Tri-Columbus Partnership---The two 2011 triathlon events that took place last
summer attracted over 200 athletes. The CVB?s partnership provides out of
market promotion and advertising via custom Facebook pages and postcard
campaign.
GA Travel Guide---The CCVB has purchased the back cover of the State Travel
Guide along with the state map insert. This is part of the Bureau?s Whitewater
marketing strategy. The State Guide provides over 800,000 impressions with
national and international distribution.
Adjournment??.The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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