TDC to Discuss MTVu and New Web Site Presentations

The TDC meeting scheduled for Thursday at 2pm in the council room should be very interesting to say the least. On the agenda will be to discuss the MTVu program and hear from the interactive agencies bidding to build the new “Panama City Beach” web site. I fully expect the meeting to be long and arduous and some tough decisions to be made.

I also assume there will be tons in attendance, so come early.

I will be making live updates from my cell phone using the lovely Twitter service, so be sure to sign up and follow pcbdaily. And be sure to set up your mobile devices if you don’t want to keep checking our twitter page.

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AGENDA

COMBINED BOARD MEETING
Bay County Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Beach
Thursday, November 6, 2008 2:00 p.m. Council Room, PCB City Hall

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. UPDATE ON BED TAX COLLECTIONS, Ms. Charlene Honnen, Tourist Development Tax Specialist

V. BOARD ACTION ITEMS

A. Discuss and Consider for Approval Coastal Planning & Engineering Invoice #81029, Invoice #81030, and Invoice #81032, Mr. Dan Rowe, President

VI. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Review and Discuss mtvU Program, Mr. Dan Rowe, President

VII. INTERACTIVE AGENCY PRESENTATIONS AND BOARD DISCUSSION (Order of Presentations Will Be Selected at Random)

A.    JB, Inc.
Presentation by Ms. Jennifer A. Barbee, Ms. Annette Gilespie, Ms. Kim Powers, and Ms. Marianne Cushing
B.    Miles Media
Presentation by Mr. Roger Miles, Mr. Ryan Nance, Ms. Elena Prostova, and Mr. Scott Templeton
C.    SimpleView
Presentation by Mr. Kevin Bate and Ms. Cara Scholke

VIII. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Revenue Enhancement Committee to Meet Wednesday

On the agenda for the November 5th meeting will be to discuss the “capital priorities outlined in the strategic plan.” The agenda looks very skimpy, but the conversations should be good. See ya Wednesday!

AGENDA

REVENUE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
Bay County Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:00 p.m. Board Room, Visitor Information
Center

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL PRIORITIES OUTLINED IN STRATEGIC PLAN

V. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

VI. ADJOURNMENT

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Spring Break MTVu Partnership to be Discussed

At Tuesday’s TDC meeting, on the discussion board is the consideration of a partnership with MTVu again this next spring break season.

I look forward to much discussion this spring break season, and the months preceeding it. The read all about last years spring break season, be sure to read up under the Spring Break category. There was quite a bit of sprited discussion, to say the least.

Without further ado, the agenda:

AGENDA

MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Beach

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 1:00 p.m. Board Room, Visitor Information
Center

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. DISCUSS & CONSIDER 2009 SPRING BREAK MTVU PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL – Susan Estler, VP Marketing/Janet Ray, Y Partnership

V. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

VI. ADJOURNMENT

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TDC – Interactive Selection Committee Meeting

On Friday, October 10th at 10:30 am the Interactive Selection Committee will meet to discuss the Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) received for the new TDC web site. The Interactive Selection Committee consists of Marty McDaniel and Buddy Wilkes.

During the meeting Susan Estler, VP of marketing for the CVB will present staff recommendations and review the qualifications of the other agencies that want to become involved with our future interactive marketing opportunities.

This should be a pretty cool meeting, I plan to be there.

AGENDA

INTERACTIVE SELECTION COMMITTEE
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Beach
Friday, October 10, 2008 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Visitor
Information Center

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. PRESENTATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, Ms. Susan Estler, VP of Marketing

V. REVIEW AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Mr. Marty McDaniel, Chairman

VI. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Please Note: If anyone would like to review the RFQ’s in advance of the Committee meeting, copies are available for review at the CVB Offices.

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TDC Agenda – Funding Sports Opportunities, Bed Tax Increase

On Wednesday September 24, the newly renamed Revenue Enhancement Committee will be meeting to discuss cooperative marketing opportunties, how to possibly fund sporting events privately and publicly, and possible Tourist Development Tax Increases. The Revenue Enhancement Committee was formaly known as the Bed Tax Committee.

The meeting will be on Wednesday, September 24 at 1pm in the Board Room at the Visitor Information Center.

Be sure to attend this public meeting. If you are unable to attend, be sure to subscribe to our Twitter page, as we’ll be providing live updates as to the decisions made.

AGENDA

REVENUE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
Bay County Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:00 p.m. Board Room, Visitor Information
Center

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME, Mr. Marty McDaniel, Chairman

V. REVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN, Mr. Dan Rowe, President

VI. DISCUSSION OF KEY ELEMENTS OF PLAN REQUIRING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

VII. DISCUSSION OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE OR INCREASE REVENUES

A.    Cooperative Marketing Opportunities, Ms. Susan Estler, VP of Marketing
B.    Discussion of Collection Efforts, Ms. Charlene Honnen, Tourist Development Tax Specialist
C.    Discussion of Public/Private Funding Opportunities for Sporting Events/Venues, Mr. Richard Sanders, Director of Sports Marketing
D.    Discussion of Tourist Development Tax Increases, Mr. Doug Sale, Legal Counsel

VIII. DISCUSS NEXT STEPS

IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

X. ADJOURNMENT

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TDC Meeting Agenda – New Marketing Committee?!?!?

Getting back in the swing, Tuesday’s TDC meeting guarantees spirited discussion. In a surprise move, the TDC Marketing Committee was released late last week 15 months after they were originally appointed. The reasoning was cited as the year being up. I guess they didn’t want to release them at the beginning of the summer? There are a few conspiracy theories floating around, but I’ll leave that to your imagination. We’ll also see an update on the Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine and Music Festival, in addition to the Fall Marketing Campaign by the lovely Ms. Susan Estler. Game On!

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AGENDA

COMBINED BOARD MEETING
Bay County Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Beach
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 9:00 a.m. Council Room, PCB City Hall

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

A.   Invocation
B.   Pledge of Allegiance
C.   Approve Minutes From the August 12, 2008 Meeting

III. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 Minutes)

IV. UPDATE ON BED TAX COLLECTIONS, Ms. Charlene Honnen, Tourist Development Tax Specialist

V. BOARD ACTION ITEMS

A.   Discuss and Consider for Approval CVB/TDC Financial Statements Dated July 31, 2008, Mr. Dan Rowe, President
B.   Discuss and Consider for Approval Revised FY 2009 – FY 2010 TDC Plan Ordinance, Mr. Dan Rowe, President
C.   Discuss and Consider for Approval Coastal Planning & Engineering Invoice #80826, Mr. Dan Rowe, President

VI. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

A.   Marketing Committee Update, Mr. Buddy Wilkes, Chairman, Marketing Committee
B.   Update on Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival, Mr. Jack Bishop, Eventertainment Group, LLC
C.   Update on Fall Promotion, Ms. Susan Estler, VP of Marketing

VII. PRESENTATIONS

A. Presentation of the Bay County Tourist Development Council/Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Strategic Plan, Mr. Dan Rowe, President

VIII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

IX. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

X. ADJOURNMENT

TDC ditches their brains, gets bested by competition

Perhaps this post isn’t necesary, but I feel it prudent to underscore Bryan’s comments and insight into the current actions of the TDC.

An interesting point is brought up, and that point is: why are we just now discussing the budget?

We had all summer with little or almost no activity regarding public TDC meetings. It seems that there was ample time to discuss these issues and more. Is there a reason the TDC meetings come virtually to a halt during the summer months? This is the time we need to be discussing everything and making changes on the fly as needed.

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Comments on the TDC/CVB FY 2009 Budget

As Jason posted, a special meeting of the TDC/CVB board has been called for Tuesday, September 2^nd at 9:00 AM. Based on the Agenda and an August 29^th letter from President Dan Rowe to the Board, I believe the board will actually vote on the FY 2009 budget on Tuesday rather than just discuss it. It is so amazing that the “New” TDC now appears to be engaging in a budget process that has been basically closed to public knowledge or input. During Tuesday’s meeting, I hope that the board explains the following:

1. Why is the board scheduled to “Consider for Approval” the FY 2009 budget at the same meeting when it is being publicly discussed for the first time? While I understand that the budget needs to be presented to the County Commission for approval by the end of September, I have no idea why the CVB has waited till the last minute to schedule the first and apparently last public meetings on the subject?

2. Why has the special meeting been scheduled on the first business day after the holiday weekend? And why was it announced just one business day before taking place?

Check after the break for more shenanigans!

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TDC Meeting on Tuesday – to Discuss Budgets, Fun!

With the off-season pretty much here, regular TDC meetings will begin ramping up yet again. Although this meeting has been called a “special” meeting, I think you’ll start seeing these agendas more often.

At the meeting Tuesday, budgets will be discuss for Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, and Bay County. Also, discussed will be fiscal year 2009/2010 TDC Plan Ordinance.

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TDC Meeting on Tuesday August 12th – Agenda

Tuesday should be an exciting day of reporting and presentation. We should see some final numbers on the success of the Summer White Sale campiagn, reported in the News Herald this morning as a success, and we should hear about the fall marketing plan.

Seeing over $500,000 in “free national media attention”, it was reported that the Summer White Sale campaign was a success. With over 60,000 visits and almost 20,000 coupon downloads, the campaign is still producing consumers with coupons at local resorts and attractions. Bed tax collections are up 2% from the same period last year.

The agenda is after the break.

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