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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELGIN AREA CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU
77 Riverside Dr. , Elgin, IL
MINUTES
February 12, 1998
PRESENT: Ed Wolowiec, Jim Nowicki, Jane Cordes, Susan
Berna, John Walters, Don Rinehart, Janice Musial.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR; Lula Cassidy, Crown Plaza
Hotel; Donna Grimmett, Cardunal Area Chamber of Commerce.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Michelle Jackson
Cort Carlson, Barbara Faga.
BOARD PACKET:
1) Agenda
2) Sales Manager-Cort Carlson
3) Vis. Relations Mgr.-Michelle Jackson-Report
4) Director's Report- January, 1998
5) Temporary/1998 Officers and Board of Directors
6) Trends- Governors Conf. on Tourism, Feb. 1998
7) World Bridge-Bridging the Communication Foreign Travel
Rinehart called the meeting to order at 8 :21 AM.
MINUTES
A motion to approve December & January minutes as
presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded by Wolowiec.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion to approve November & December financials
as presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded by Walters
Motion carried.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - STATUS/NO CHANGE
An updated list of the Temporary/1998 Officers and
Board of Directors list was handed out. City of
Elgin has not made any new appointments to date.
A nominating committee for 1998 Officers will be
appointed after the City/Elgin responds.
MONTHLY REPORTS
New Century Partnership-Hirschberg:
Hirschberg was not present but Carlson and Kirkland made a
short report on the status of the previous meeting:
updating the downtown brochure, banners, etc.
Carlson did an overview of his report, plus extra
information on the September Historic Preservation
Convention: Downtown Historic Churches and Elgin Academy
will be used. The committee estimates aproximately 150
overnights.
Jackson did an overview of her reports, updated the status
of the spring/summer magazine, intranet work on our events
for the State of Illinois calender of events, Governors
Conference last week was very informative.
Ramsay did an overview of her report highlighting the
handouts from the Governors Conference, and sharing some
problems regarding in the Dundees. Suggestion was made to
have Ramsay do a presentation to East and West Dundee.
PR/Media/Kirkland:
Kirkland reported on continued work for Spring/Summer 98,
magazine and an article about Carlson to be in Group Tour
Newspaper and working with Business Profiles.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998
Elgin Community College/ Business Center
rik ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9 :55 AM.
Re ectfully submitted,
Dia a Ramsay, Ex cutive ector
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ELGIN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELGIN AREA CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU
77 Riverside Dr. , Elgin, IL
MINUTES
March 4 , 1998
PRESENT: Jim Nowicki, David Compitello, John Walters,
Sherry Brewer, Janice Musial, Susan Berna, Craig Fowler.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR; Brian J. Guastella,
Gleeson, Sklar, Sawyers & Cumpata; Donna Grimmett,
Cardunal Area Chamber of Commerce.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Michelle Jackson
Cort Carlson.
BOARD PACKET:
1) Agenda
2) February Minutes
3) January Financials
4) Sales Manager-Cort Carlson
5) Vis. Relations Mgr.-Michelle Jackson-Report
6) Director's Report- February, 1998
embk Ramsay called the meeting to order at 8 :45 AM.
MINUTES
A motion to approve February minutes as presented
was made by Nowicki. Seconded by Berna.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion to approve January financials as presented
was made by Fowler. Seconded by Musial. Motion
carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS
New Century Partnership-Carlson
Carlson reported a meeting will be held next week, but
nothing new until that time.
Carlson did an overview of his report.
Jackson did an overview of her reports, and proofing the
S/S98 magazine with Kirkland, working with the state
intranet program.
Ramsay did an overview of her report, adding that the
Heritage Tourism Partners have been talking about
monuments or plaques up and down the river valley as well
as an interpretive program seminar. Notation to correct
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PR/Media/Kirkland:
Kirkland reported on proofing the S/S98 magazine, still
working with Group Tour Magzine and article on Carlson to
be in April issue.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Hachtel reported on the three quote for the next audit.
Was suggested that we get a three or five year quotation
and commitment.
Illinois Tourism: "A Smart Investment" vidio from the
Governors Conference was shown.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, April 2, 1998
Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast.
314 Washington St. , Algonquin, IL
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9: 50 AM.
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VICTORIAN ROSE GARDEN BED & BREAKFAST
314 Washington St. , Algonquin, IL 60102
MINUTES
April 2, 1998
PRESENT: David Compitello, John Walters, Sherry Brewer,
Janice Musial, Ed Wolowiec, Pat Quillman.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR; Donna Grimmett, Cardunal
Area Chamber of Commerce; Dean Thorton,World Class Tours;
Rich Hirschberg, New Century Partnership.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Michelle Jackson
Cort Carlson.
BOARD PACKET:
1) Agenda
2) March Minutes
3) February Financials
4) Sales Manager-Cort Carlson
5) Vis. Relations Mgr.-Michelle Jackson-Report
6) Director's Report- March, 1998
7) Local Hotel Tax Rates-Illinois Cities
8) Crain's List Chicago's Largest Conventions
Wolowiec called the meeting to order at 8: 15 AM.
MINUTES
No quorum present so March minutes could not be
approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT
No quorum present so February financials could not
be approved.
MONTHLY REPORTS
New Century Partnership-Hirschberg
Hirschberg said New Century is in a reorganization period-
size of board, economic director, ect. Working on banners.
Concerns about the city plan for the "Borden Building" .
Events: 4th July Parade, Elgin Fest, July 17 & 18. Listed
some "night life" - The Mission, Club Generation-Teen Club
and Prairie Rock. Residential Apartments being planned
for a couple areas. Nothing new on the Crocker Building.
Carlson did an overview of his report.
Could not attend the Ohio Bus Owners Asso. meeting 3/9-10
because of the snow storm. Follow up work has begun to
the 44 participants of the Team Illinois Bus Blitz 3/23-26
to Cleveland, Toronto, and Detroit. Lots of discussion on
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the request of Gurnee Mills wanting to join us in
packaging with the Grand Victoria Casino. Suggestion to
bring sample itineraries to the next meeting. The bureau
had 400 words of copy in the Illinois booklet that will be
inserted in the Midwest Meetings Spring/Summer 1998
magazine. This booklet was passed around.
Jackson did an overview of her reports: Passed out the new
S/S98 magazine, and the Illinois Calender of Events. We
have 50 events listed in this book. Working on inventory
of brochures for the 1st quarter of 1998.
Ramsay did an overview of her report:
After many meetings with the Depot Board of Directors it
has been decided the Depot would hire a part time person
and work with volunteers for the operations the next
season.
Met with Brewer and the Algonquin village board to present
the current status of the tourism industry. Illinois
video was shown. Brewer reported on the enormous traffic
problems, along with investors wanting to demolish
several areas downtown.
Green has to turn in his resignation as a board member.
Mary Hatch, Information Coordinator, at VPAC will take his
rplace.
William Schmidt, Mayor of Hampshire, has informed us that
two motels will be built at I-90 an Rt. 20. Hampshire has
put in a Hotel/Motel tax so funds can be sent to the
Bureau for all the promotional work we have done for them
in the past as well as the future.
PR/Media/Kirkland:
Kirkland reported work has started on press kits to be
sent out highlighting Historic Preservation, landmarks and
house tours. The article on Carlson will be in the April
issue of the Group Tour Magazine.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS No other old or new business.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 7, 1998 Location to follow.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 AM.
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77 Riverside Dr. Elgin, IL 60120
MINUTES
May 7, 1998
PRESENT: John Walters, Sherry Brewer, Ed Wolowiec, Pat
Quillman, Susan Berna, Mary Hatch, Jane Cordes.
GUESTS: Donna Grimmett, Cardunal Area Chamber of Commerce;
Dean Thorton,World Class Tours; Rich Hirschberg, New
Century Partnership, Dan Korman, Dundee Main Street; Bob
Carlile, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Michelle Jackson
Cort Carlson, Barb. Faga.
BOARD PACKET:
1) Agenda
2) Sales Manager-Cort Carlson
3) Vis. Relations Mgr.-Michelle Jackson
4) Director's Report- March, 1998
5) Weldin Resource Associates Report.
6) Annual Audit Certified Report ending June 30, 1997
Wolowiec called the meeting to order at 8: 16 AM.
Randy Greene, ECC/VPAC, had to resign from the Board of
Directors with recommendation to replace him with his
Assistant, Mary Hatch. Randy was a Bureau appointment.
Walters made a motion to approve Hatch to the Board.
Seconded by Brewer. Motion carried.
MINUTES
A motion to approve March & April minutes as
presented was made by Berna. Seconded by Walters.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion to approve February & March financials as
presented was made by Walters. Seconded by Berna.
Motion carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS
Carlson did an overview of his report:
*Great Lakes Group Tour Magazine with the Elgin feature in
it are available. Bus Tours Magazine, June/July issue
will be featuring Elgin and the Northern Fox River
Valley.
*Working on the planning and logistic sub-committee of the
Illinois Preservation Conference Sept. 17-20 in Elgin.
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500 people are expected to attend.
*Registration have been made for Destinations Showcase,
June 18, 1998 and Meetings Quest, October 16, 1998 in
Chicago.
*Remember the EACVB Tourism Exchange May 20 at ECC
Business Conference Center.
*Attended the IL Assoc. of Park Districts seminar on April
17 on sport tourism and marketing.
*Team Illinois - Leads and invitation lists are ready
to send to all Bus Blitz participants.
Jackson did an overview of her reports:
*Figures from the VIC and discussion.
*Employees at VIC longevity.
*Explanation about the importance of sending in event
forms as soon as possible.
*Planning sessions on Fall/Winter98 magazine have begun.
Ramsay did an overview of her report:
*Detailed exclamation about the Dundee Depot resignation.
*Executive Board recommends all Board members review the
Weldin Resource Assoc. , Inc. report included in packets
and a morning seminar will be planned to have Paul Weldin
in attendance.
*Detailed explanation and copy of the committees of the
Heritage Tourism Program was in the packet, along with
the Historic Shopportunity article.
*Met with McHenry County Historical Society regarding a
map of all the historical sites in McHenry County.
*Bureau presentation will be given to West Dundee village
board May 18 about the EACVB and tourism.
New Century Partnership-Hirschberg:
*Hirschberg reported on a public forum, Design Charette,at
Wonderland Ballroom Sat. May 9 ; 9am to llam, to discuss
riverfront suggestions. Architectural sketches will be
drawn to view.
*New Century Partnership has a newsletter available now.
*A brochure of activities for preservation week, May9-17,
1998 is also available.
PR/Media/Kirkland:
*Kirkland's report is in the packet and copies of the
Media Press Kit are on the table to view.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Hachtel & Ramsay made a recommendation to change CPA firms
for the June 30, 1998 audit to Business Matters/Nancy
Huebner. Nancy did all the setup work originally for the
EACVB and would be personally working on our audits.
Motion was made by Walters to change CPA firms to Nancy
Huebner with a three year commitment with no more than 5%
increase per year. Seconded by Hatch. Motion carried.
Carlile wanted information on the Summer Fest, July 17 &
18, 1998.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, June 4, 1998-8AM
Algonquin Princess Riverboat
Port Edward Restaurant
20 W. Algonquin R.
Algonquin, IL
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9: 09 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Di. a Rmsay, ecutive %i er ctor
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ELGIN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
MINUTES
September 1, 1994
PRESENT: Jill Gewetzki, Randall Green, Rich Hirschberg,
Eric Larson, Wendy McMurray, Joanne Nesler, Margo Quick,
Ed Spurr, Ed Wolowiec, Marie Yearman.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR; Mike Lasee, Super 8 ;
Mike Danahey, Dundee Park District; Dean Thornton, Step
on Guide; Jim Burns & Susie Richardson, City of Elgin;
Marilyn Spear, Haeger Potteries; Terri Musceill,
Children's Discovery Museum; Deborah Duras, Days Inn.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay
BOARD PACKET:
a)Revised Balanced Budget
b) Promotional Partnerships -August/1994 listing
c) Four copies press releases
Hirschberg called the meeting to order at 8: 10 AM.
INTRODUCTIONS: All present introduced themselves.
Terri Musceill welcomed everyone to the Museum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve Aug. minutes as
amended was made by Larson. Seconded by
Green. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
July financials have not been completed
because of the year end work to be done
beforehand.
Hirschberg reported that New Century Partnership wanted
a board representative from the Bureau. He was interested
in fulfilling this. Nesler also showed an interest.
Quick made a motion that Hirschberg be
appointed to the New Century Partnership
board. Seconded by Wolowiec. Motion
carried.
The finance committee presented a balanced budget.
A motion to approve the adjusted balanced
budget was made by Yearman. Seconded by
Nesler. Motion carried.
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MONTHLY REPORTS:
Ramsay reported on her activities for the month as
follows:
* '94 LTCB Grant is now completed - brochure is now
complete for the Children's Discovery Museum.
*Four recent articles are attached to your agenda
The first one did have a few miss quotes in it.
*Tour with Bruce Dahiquist for some drawings of the
information room at the Grand Victoria and a tour
with the City Council in preparation for the 9/14
presentation. Discussion followed.
*The Board is invited on one of the first cruises
about the first weekend in October. A sign up sheet
will be passed around for those interested.
*Attached to the agenda is an updated list of
promotional partnerships.
*Breakfast with the Bureaus-Tues.Oct.25 9am-llam at the
Holiday Inn-Elgin. Donna Shaw and her staff will be
there to answer questions. After the meeting Donna
Shaw will tour the Grand Victoria and have lunch,
compliments of the development.
*Info from the IBOT: I1 Tourism is expected to double
by the end of the decade making it a near $30 billion
industry.
*Ventures Magazine is close to its final days.
*Cort Carlson has been hired as our new Sales Manager.
He will start Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA-KIRKLAND: Kirkland had no report.
OLD BUSINESS: No other old business.
NEW BUSINESS: No other new business.
NEXT MEETING: October 6, 1994 ; 8:00 AM, Algonquin
Princess, 20 W. Algonquin Rd. , Algonquin.
DON'T BE LATE --- WE'LL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU'' '' '
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Quick to adjourn. Seconded by Wolowiec.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Ramsay, Executive Director
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ELGIN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bureau Office
Minutes
September 3, 1998
PRESENT: Sherry Brewer, Susan Berna, Jim Nowicki, Ed Wolowiec, Dave Compitello, Mary
Hatch, John Walters, Jane Cordes, Bob Carlisle, Jan Musial.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Michelle Jackson, Barb Faga.
BOARD PACKET:
1. Agenda
2. Sales Report& Letter - Cort Carlson
3. Vis. Relations Mgr.-Michelle Jackson
4. Director's Report-July& August
5. VKPR-July & August
6. Temporary/I998 Officers and Board of Directors
Wolowiec called the meeting to order at 8:06.
MINUTES:
A motion to approve June minutes as presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded by
Hatch. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
A motion to approve May, June and July financials as presented was made by Nowicki.
Seconded by Walters. Motion carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
* Ramsay did an overview of July/August 1998 Sales Report form Cort Carlson.
* Jackson reported VIC and office activities :
Packets prepared for the following:
Antique Radiofest 300
U46 New Teachers 250
Elgin Kickers 1700
Elgin Fine Arts 400
Discussion followed on ways to track the value of the distribution of these
brochures.
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Additional colors are now available in the"Elgin" t-shirts.
Illinois Calendar of Events for October-March arrived yesterday. We have 55
events listed in it.
Information is being collected for the 1999-2000 Illinois Visitors Guide.
Ventures Fall/Winter 1998 went to the printers yesterday. Should be in print
in about 2 weeks.
* Ramsay did an overview of her report:
List of meetings attended.
List of projects in progress and some complete.
Interviews have begun to fill the Sales Manager position.
Lots of activity in the entire area Sept. 18-20 with Elgin Historic Preservation
Conference, Elgin& Dundee house walks, Dundee Heritage Fest, and
Dundee Fine Arts Festival.
Marianne Nelson will attend the Affordable Meetings Trade Show Sept.9-10th
in Washington D.C. as our representative.
Sept. 27-29 will be the Upper Midwest CVB educational conference in Cedar
Rapids, IA.
Oct. 26-28 will be ICCVB Retreat in Joliet, IL.
A couple articles were attached to her report.
* PR/Media/Kirkland:
Lots of festivals in the area and we are getting lots of coverage from the press.
Trying to suggest "packages" for weekends in the releases for the
September events and holiday happenings.
"Ventures" newsletter is complete and has gone out in the mail to about 2500.
Proof work on the Fall/Winter 98 magazine has been done.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Nowicki suggested that the responses that were requested by Ramsay in July
regarding the Weldin report be put on the agenda for the October 1 meeting.
NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, October 1, 1998 - 8 AM
EACVB Office
77 Riverside Dr.
Elgin, IL
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM
R. pe fully submitted
Dian Ramsay, Ex-cuti e Dir-ctor
ELGIN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bureau Office
Minutes
October 1, 1998
PRESENT: Sherry Brewer, Susan Berna, Jim Nowicki, Ed Wolowiec, Jan Musial, Pat
Quillman, Dave Mortell, Jennifer Lenart.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Barb Faga, Pat Hannibal.
BOARD PACKET:
1. Exec. Dir. Report, Oct., 1998, Staff Update, Janis Kohler Resume
2. Vis. Relations Mgr.-Michelle Jackson
Wolowiec called the meeting to order at 8:05.
MINUTES:
A motion to approve September minutes as presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded
by Mortell. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
A motion to approve August financials as presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded by
Berna. Motion carried.
A motion to adopt the working budget as presented to the board members was made by
Berna. Seconded by Mortell. Motion carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
* Ramsay did an overview of her report:
List of meetings attended.
List of projects in progress and some complete.
Interviews. Hired Jan Kohler, Sales position-Resume attached.
Introduced Pat Hannibal as Manager of the VIC.
Sept. 27-29 attended the Upper Midwest CVB educational conference in Cedar
Rapids, IA.
The financial committee will meet Friday 10/9/98 at the CVB office at 8 AM.
Brewer, Wolowiec, and Musial were appointed to the nominating committee
for suggested slate of officers for 1999. A meeting has been set
for Wednesday October 14 at Victorian Rose Garden B&B at 8:30AM.
* PR/Media/Kirkland:
News releases sent to media for Fall happenings including Settler Days.
Press kits for fall and winter will include information on Downtown Neighborhood
Assoc. and New Century Partnership, Dundee Main Street Program, Huntley
response to customer base from Sun City. ECC is changing a portion of Vis.
Arts Center to have a"Club Setting".
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, November 5, 1998 - 8 AM
Grand Victoria Buffet
250 S. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 AM
Respectfully su 'tted,
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ELGIN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS B UREA U
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bureau Office
Minutes
November 5, 1998
PRESENT: Susan Berna, Jim Nowicki, Ed Wolowiec, Jan Musial, John Walter, Mary Hatch,
Jane Cordes, Bob Carlisle.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR., Nancy Huebner, CPA.
STAFF: Diane Ramsay, Luann Hachtel, Jan Kohler, Pat Hannibal.
BOARD PACKET:
1. Exec. Dir. Report, November, 1998.
2. Financial Statements, September, 1998, with budget figures included.
3. Elgin Area C.V.B. -BUDGET `98-`99.
4. V.I.C. Coordinator, Pat Hannibal, Reports.
5. Annual Report/Audit Year ended June 30, 1998.
Wolowiec called the meeting to order at 8:22.
MINUTES:
A motion to approve October minutes as presented was made by Musial. Seconded by
Berna. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
A motion to approve September financials as presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded
by Walters. Motion carried.
Nancy Huebner, CPA presented the Annual Report/Audit for the year ended June 30,
1998.
Question/Answer time followed.
A motion to approve the Annual Report/Audit as presented was made by Walters.
Seconded by Berna.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
* Ramsay did an overview of her report:
List of meetings attended.
Discussed the building of the Hindu Temple in Bartlett. Forty percent of the
people that will visit this Temple will be Tourists.
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e...' Heritage project received $60,609 from the State of IL to match monies
from Kane County Economic Development Commission, $100,000. The first
project will encompass signage and placqing historic places in Kane County.
Elgin Chamber Thanksgiving Luncheon is Nov. 24`s. Any board member wanting
to go please let Luann know.
Discussion about area Casinos followed.
* PR/Media/Kirkland:
No report.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
The nominating committee will have a slate of officers ready at the Dec. meeting.
NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, December 3,1998 - 8 AM
Elgin City Hall
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, EL 60120
ADJOURNMENT:
r Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 AM
Re .- lly submitted, ,
Diane Ramsay, Executive Directo
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ELGIN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS B UREA U
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bureau Office
Minutes
December 3, 1998
PRESENT: Susan Berna, Jim Nowicki, Ed Wolowiec, John Walters, Mary Hatch,
Jane Cordes, Dave Mortell, Jennifer Lennert.
GUESTS: Vicki Kirkland, V.K./PR.
STAFF: Luann Hachtel, Jan Kohler, Pat Hannibal. Lynn Akers.
BOARD PACKET:
1. Meeting Agenda
2. Board Positions and Election of Officers
3. Sales Report J. Kohler
4. VIC Reports-P.Hannibal
5. Executive Directors Report for December, 1998
Wolowiec called the meeting to order at 8:22.
Lynn Akers was introduced to replace Michelle Jackson.
MINUTES:
A motion to approve November minutes as presented was made by Nowicki. Seconded by
Walters. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
A motion to approve October financials as presented was made by Mortell. Seconded by
Hatch. Motion carried.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ELECTION
Motion was made by Mortell to cast a unanimous ballot to reappoint the directors for
1998 as follows: Sherri Brewer, Pat Quillman, Dave Compitello, Mary Hatch and John
Walters. Seconded by Cordes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Walters to cast a unanimous ballot for 1999 officers as follows:
President, Jan Musial; Vice President, Jim Nowicki; Secretary/Treasurer, Dave
Compitello. Seconded by Hatch. Motion carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
Kohler did an overview of her report. Discussion followed regarding the Heritage
Training Workshops. A reminder was made for everyone to remember our open house
on Dec. 16, 11AM to 4:30PM.
Akers gave an update on the progress of the S/S99 Venture Magazine, reminding
everyone to get their paper work in for their ads. There will be a special center spread on
the bike path again - and ads will be sold around the trail.
Kirkland reported that holiday news releases will be going out and an update on the
EACVB staff. Newsletters will be mailed next week.
Ramsay was not available for the meeting. She had a written report in the packet. There
were no question regarding the report.
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
No old or new business.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday January 7, 1999 at 8AM. Location will be announced.
It was decided to have the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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