09-24-1999 Minutes
Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee
Friday, September 24,1999
Minutes
Board Members Present: Marlene Leister, Brenda Smith, Roger Steinbrock, David
Miller, Bette Timmel
Board Members Absent: David Fanshier, Jennifer Sturges, Monte Shadwick, Elizabeth
Feist, Gerald Cook
Guests/Staff Present: Keith Rawlings - Bicentennial Center; Tom Hughes - Kansas
Cagerz; Sylvia Rice, Tiffany Greene Chamber
The Minutes of the August meeting were reviewed.
Aue:ust Financial Statement
The August 31 Financial Statement was reviewed.
Kansas Simply Wonderful Dav
Sylvia stated that Kansas Simply Wonderful Day at the Kansas State Fair on Saturday,
September 18 was a success. She did not work the event this year, but has recei.ved reports from
the new chairperson that for the most part all went well. Rainy weather was a problem during
part of the day, but the crowds were good. The winners of the $4500 Fun-Pack-For-Four were a
family from McPherson.
Hospitality Orientation Program
Sylvia and Tiffany updated the committee on the hospitality orientation program. The first
session will be held Wednesday, October 6. Titled "A Walk on the Wildside", this session will
feature Rolling Hills Refuge and Smoky Hill Vineyards & Winery. To date, 25 registrations
have been received. They hope to have 46 participants this first time out.
Jam & Slam '99
Tiffany reported on the Jam & Slam '99 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament that begins on Saturday
September 25th at 9:00 a.m. during Santa Fe Day. She said they are still looking for women's
and there are no 10 & under teams. To date, there are 25 teams registered to compete.
TIAK Annual Conference
Sylvia reported that both she and Tiffany will attend the Travel Industry Association of
Kansas (TIAK) Annual Tourism Conference, October 11-13 in Wichita. The event is
held in conjunction with the Kansas Lodging Association (KLA). Meetings of each
group's membership, committees, and educational seminars make up the agenda.
Kansas Adventure Times Three (KA TT)
Sylvia gave an update on what is happening with the Adventure Times Three coalition.
Adventure Times Three will participate in four GLArner trade shows being held in surrounding
states. (Denver, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Kansas City). A tear-off map featuring the full
itinerary is being designed to distribute at those shows.
NJCAA Uvdate
Tiffany reported that plans continue for the NJCAA Women's National Basketball
Championship, March 14-18, 2000. She announced that the YWCA of Salina has agreed to
serve as the official pre-tournament ticket outlet for the event. They will receive 20%
commission on their ticket sales. Ticket prices have been lowered to $5 each to encourage
attendance. An initial meeting has been held with Eli Stephens of Blue Beacon to investigate a
marketing/sponsorship proposal to feature the event on Green Lantern cups. More information
will follow.
Division Uvdate
Sylvia and Tiffany reported on the variety of events and conventions that have kept the division
busy in September. Major time was spent on the Wheatland Cluster Dog Show in particular.
This event was held over the same weekend as the Kansa Cat Show and Cutting Horse Show.
The Committee reviewed the list of upcoming events.
Other Business
Torn Hughes of the Kansas Cagerz provided the group with a Cagerz "newsletter", and reported
that the sponsorship drive for next season is underway.
Keith Rawlings, Bicentennial Center, reported that an Open House is to be held on September
25th at the Bicentennial Center to celebrate the Center's 20th Anniversary. He also reported that
the new basketball floor for the Arena has been ordered.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.