Meeting Minutes
Las Vegas Territory Membership Meeting—May 25, 2010 8 a.m. Check-in / Program begins at 8:30a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Welcome and Member Introductions: Joni Moss, Vice-President opened meeting at 8:30 a.m. Member introductions were held. Host Property: Hilton Garden Inn, Jennifer Barkulis presented information on the property and welcomed Territory members and introduced staff. Member Spotlight: Nicole Feeley, Earth Limousines presented. Presentation: Valley High School Las Vegas Territory scholarships were presented by Paul Borin to Melissa Mirelli, William Baez. Ms. Mirelli graduated with a 3.5 and will attend UNLV, Mr. Baez achieved a 3.76 and is deciding whether to attend St. Johns or Pepperdine... Program: Linda Healy, Sr. Management Analyst discussed future plans for the Mc Carran Airport expansion and provided a general travel update. She explained that no taxpayer monies are being used for the expansion or to pay the 15,000 employees at McCarran. McCarran is supported by airline fees. The new terminal is going ahead as air traffic is expected to increase and McCarran is close to capacity, serving over 40 million, with a cap of 53 million. Other upgrades to the other terminals will be added such as free WI-FI and RFID baggage handling. There is no word to date on the possible Ivanpah airport. Presentation of Gift to Speaker: Joni Moss presented a Thank You gift to Linda Healy. LVCVA Update: Gene Perry, of the LVCVA Visitor Centers discussed the summer campaign Camp Vegas. NCOT Update: Connie Mancillas reported that NCOT is enhancing their web site. David Lusvardi and Larry Friedman are attending POWWOW in Orlando. There will be a NCOT contest for the Mexican market. Also a further promotion with CANUSA (no hotels) go to www.travelnevada.com/traveldeals for a free opportunity for promotion. The Governors Conference will be held in Reno Dec 7 at the Peppermill. Rural Roundup will be April 6-7, 2011 Marketing Report: Jennifer Muldar discussed the member survey and asked for input from the membership. She also discussed the marketing grant which will allow for the purchase of hand sanitizers for general handout at tradeshows and the USB for the higher end market. Membership Report: Gloria Kritzler introduced new members and reported on new membership total of 138. Website Report: Gloria Kritzler reported that Google has advised average usage on LVT web site was 3min 43sec. She asked for volunteers to help with improvements to the site. Treasurers Report: Ginny Gottfredson reported funds of $20,983.78 Tradeshow Report: Jay Hoey advised seven to nine tradeshows are being planned for next year and more details will be forthcoming. Programs and Speakers: Barry Berlin announced the next membership meeting will be held at Cashman on June 22 with Patrice Bell, Nevada Department of Tourism Canadian Representative speaking. This meeting will be a breakfast. Hospitality Drawing: Charlene Ham and Shelley Stepanek organized and completed the drawing. Submitted by: Jan Johnson, Secretary
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