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ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION
March 13, 2000
Curtis Shipley, Heather Daniel, Joe Fennel, Fred Hanna, Alex Jerde, Jim
Waselues, Ching Mong, John Gilliam, and Marilyn Johnson
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The regular meeting of the Advertising and Promotion Commission was called to order at
the Chamber of Commerce conference room at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Fennel.
MINUTES
Moved by Jerde, second by Waselues to approve the minutes of the February 14 meeting.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
John Maguire presented the financial report. Collections for February were $91,330, a
2.90% increase. Year to date collections are $191,655, a 7.75% increase. Expenses for
the month were $52,413. Moved by Daniel, second by Jerde to approve the financial
report. Motion carried.
CONVENTION AND VISITOR DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Marilyn Johnson reviewed activity report in agenda packet. Transportation Committee of
the state legislature will meet in Fayetteville on March 15-16. Bike, Blues and BBQ will
be a new festival September 15-16 sponsored by the Chamber. Better Bones Tour will be
in Fayetteville May 31 -June 2, sponsored by Hiland Dairy. Mardi Gras Parade 2000 was
a tremendous success. Hospitality in a Heartbeat Training is scheduled again for 8
businesses. Saturday Day of Champions is running into a snag, scheduled on the same
weekend as U of A graduation.
Sales manager applications were received (approximately 30), seven were interviewed by
Marilyn, two were interviewed by Steve Ward and Marilyn with some A & P
Commissioners attending. Position will be offered to one candidate this afternoon.
ADVERTISING AGENCY REPORT
Susan Wallace reported that responses to advertising were up from last year with many
ads appearing in April and May. The four-color brochure, Town Center brochure and
collateral pieces are being reviewed. Web site updating is ongoing. New Dining and
Lodging Guide has been received.
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OLD BUSINESS
Town Center
Richard Alderman reported that construction is going good. Concrete for the first level
has been finished so they are no longer in the dirt. Change orders for the dirt work will be
on agenda for the next A & P meeting. With the lowest level of the two for parking
complete soon, they will begin framing for beams and slabs being poured.
Some concerns have been voiced because of several construction projects going on
downtown. Nabholtz is trying to get off the square by April 1 when the Farmer's Market
opens. FF&E and interior items need to be looked at soon because of lead-time needed in
ordering.
Sales Manager
Offer will be made for new sales manager this afternoon.
OTHER BUSINESS
Track
Joe Fennel acknowledged the new signs recognizing John McDonnell's success on entry
signs into town. Golden Spike Tournament, SEC and NCAA meet were very successful.
We will have NCAA meet for the next two years.
Retirement of Jim Waselues as Commissioner
Joe Fennel thanked Jim Waselues for his contribution to the A & P Commission. Jim
replied that the Commission could continue the great progress he had seen while he had
served. "The Town Center will be a great asset to Fayetteville," he said.
John Gilliam, owner of Ozark Brewing Company, will replace Jim Waselues on the
Commission.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Johnson
Director, Convention and Visitor Development