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Minutes of Meeting June 12, 2012
Chamber of Commerce Building, Bozeman Montana
Present: Daryl Schliem (Executive Director) Jim Robbins (Sales
Development)
Board Members: Andrew Ash, Lynn Bendz (sec), Tim Kuhlman (president), Larry Lambert, Carl Solvie, Tom Stenzel
Advisory Board Members: Sandra Hodge, Dan Rust
Public:
Matt Sease, Colter Patterson, Darrin Barbe (Super 8 Bozeman), Elias Harmon (C’Mon Inn), Petra G. (BW Grantree), Sajid (Microtel Inn), Joe Josephson (Ice Climbing Festival), Chris Mehl
(City of Bozeman)
Tim Kuhlman opened the meeting at 12:00, asking for any disclosures, and there were none.
He then asked for any public comment. Matt Sease said that we should
consider a direct advertising campaign to Cody and Jackson Hole, as those two cities have advertised in the Bozeman Chronicle trying to lure travelers.
The minutes of the last meeting
were approved on motions from Andrew and Tom.
Daryl gave the financial report. We will be getting a new infusion of money at the end of June and again at the end of December, following
collections by the city. Our new year begins July 1, and Larry asked that the profit loss statement reflect actual payments and also the annual budgeted amount per item. He also
asked about the $5000 that had been budgeted to the Gallatin Valley Events Park, but has never been disbursed. Jim said he would find out if it was still active, as the money was supposed
to be matched by other contributors.
There was some discussion as to whether the board appoint could be moved to May form August. It was decided more research should be done. Our monthly
meetings have been changed to the 4th Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be July 24. There were too many conflicts with the 1nd Tuesday.
Kevin Black gave the tournament
committee report and requested up to $70,165 to 0 bid on 2013-2014 MHSA. Everyone agreed that this was money well spent. A motion to approve by Andrew, 2nd by Tom Stenzel, all voice
approved.
Chris Mehl gave a presentation explaining the upcoming open space bond issue. They are seeking up to $10 million to purchase trail rights and open area to install lots of
soccer fields. Bozeman is unable to host tournament soccer games because of a lack of game fields. They would be multipurpose areas, so baseball, football, and other games could be
hosted too. Chris was asking for a vote from the board expressing approval for the bond. Motion to approve by Andrew, 2nd by Carl, all voice approved.
There was a request for $5000
for a winter coop promotion of the new New York flight. Motion to approve by Carl, 2nd by Tom, all voice approved.
A report on the Bridger Bowl Domestic Bliss campaign. A dismal
ski season from warm weather and lack of snow really hurt. They will reassess and try something new next year.
The Blackhawks Baseball organization asked to extend their request for
a grant to next year: their event for this summer was cancelled. Everyone felt they should have to reapply from scratch, as the TBID spent nearly $500 for their last event-which never
happened.
The Chamber of Commerce Log Cabin on N 7th Avenue requested $1500 for support. Jim said they would be staffed by paid staff utilizing a state regional grant from noon
to 6pm, 7 days a week. Andrew made a motion to support, 2nd by Lynn, all voice approved.
The election of officers for the coming year. Larry Lambert put his name in running for the
Chair, and he was unanimously approved on a voice vote. Tim volunteered to be Vice Chair, and Lynn offered to be the Sec/Treasurer for the next year; these were unanimously approved
too on voice votes.
The meeting adjourned at 2pm.