HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-08 - MinutesADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION
• REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 2005
Commissioners Present: Dan Coody, Pat Gazzola, Don Marr, David McGeady, and
Maudie Schmitt.
Commissioners Absent: Neal Crawford, Bob Davis
Staff Present: Marilyn Heifner, Allyson Twiggs, Willistine Smith, Joseph Barnes
Chairman Pat Gazzola called the regular monthly meeting of the Fayetteville Advertising
and Promotion Commission to order on August 8, 2005 at the Fayetteville Town Center
at 2:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Moved by McGeady, second by Schmitt to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2005,
regular meeting. Motion carried.
HMR REVENUES
HMR revenues for July were $181,070, a 21.14% increase over last July. Hotel revenues
were up 1.95% and restaurant revenues were up 22.04%.
• FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no financial report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney reported collections of $7,083.34 in July. Year to date collections are
$44,038.02.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Inquiry responses are up 74.6% year to date. Internet inquiries are up 64.6% year to date.
She met with Horace Crosby regarding a Rabbit Breeders Association show in the spring
of 2006.
The Town Center hosted the Extreme Makeover watch party with the Homebuilders
Association.
CVB REPORT
Allyson Twiggs reported that 2497 room nights were picked up for the Brumley Gospel
Sing. There were 141 for 5 nights in RV parks. The largest night was Friday night with
an attendance of 6,000.
The Travel Hero website has generated 7 reservations so far.
Real Deal on the Hill will include a college coaches, celebrity golf tournament as a part
of their activities in 2006.
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TOWN CENTER REPORT
Willistine Smith reported a 19% increase in collections year to date. We have a display
of local artists in the lobby which will culminate with a silent auction Art Walk in
September.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSUEM
Joseph Barnes presented his progress on the house ready for opening.
He and Allyson presented a request to sell bricks for $50 each as a'fundraiser for the
Museum. Moved to approve request by Marr, second by Schmitt. Motion carried.
They also requested permission to proceed with other fundraising efforts. Marilyn
recommended that they hold off until 501(c)3 status is approved.
AGENCY REPORT
Brian Clark expressed how good it was that inquiries and intemet numbers continue to be
up. In 60-90 days, the 2006 planning will begin. The Clinton House Museum has a new
static website. The agency purchased www.clintonhousenntscum.com and
www.clintonhousemuseum.org.
The agency is working with Marilyn to develop list for needed photography.
NEW BUSINESS
Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks
Marilyn presented a request from Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks to extend their
funding for a grand opening and dedication until 2006. Michael Thomas and Scott Starr
represented the BGSO. Moved by Coody, second by McGeady to give them their special
project funding December 2005 for their use next year. Motion carried.
Michael Thomas announced the Lucinda Williams/Miller Williams evening, sponsored
by the Fayetteville Public Library. The concert/reading will be held Tuesday, October
11, 2005. Tickets are on sale now.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Heifner
Executive Director
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