Kevin Igert, Daniel Miller, Johnny Teehee. Marci Diaz Apple, Sherry Pilant, Mia Trout

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1 The notice of and agenda for this meeting were posted on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 in the window of the Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce office at 310 W. Broadway, faxed to the City Clerk, City of Muskogee, and posted on the Chamber of Commerce website, Members Present: Staff: Guests: Not Present: Kevin Igert, Daniel Miller, Johnny Teehee Marci Diaz Apple, Sherry Pilant, Mia Trout Jeff Hiller, Matt Hiller, Heather Hiller, Rich Schaus, Callie Pitre, John Newby, Neal Hays, Max Boydstun, Robert Swepston, Donna Crane, James Brown, Chase Brown, Mary Beth Timothy, Brooke Hall (came in at 3:35pm), Marjorie Szabo (came in at 3:37pm), Dennis Al Stevens, Mike Martin, Nick Wilks, James Gulley I. Call to order 3:30 pm II. Introduction of Guests Guests included: Rich Schaus Gospel Rescue Mission, Mary Beth Timothy Five Civilized Tribes Museum, Callie Pitre- Home 2 Suites by Hilton, John Newby Muskogee Phoenix, Matt Hiller The Castle of Muskogee, Jeff Hiller-The Castle of Muskogee, Heather Hiller- The Castle of Muskogee, Neal Hays- Sports Facility Management- Love Hatbox, Max Boydstun - Mabrey Bank & Motorcycle Rider, Donna Crane- Graham Carroll House, James Brown- Bedouin Shrine, Chase Brown- Bedouin Shrine, Robert Swepston- City of Muskogee Fleet Management, Brooke Hall- City of Muskogee Parks & Recreation, Marjorie Szabo- Volunteer, Dennis- LaQuinta Inn & Suites III. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the Minutes made by Johnny Teehee. Kevin Igert seconded. Upon roll call, this motion carried with the following votes: AYE Johnny Teehee, Kevin Igert, Daniel Miller, NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval of Financial Reports Motion to approve the Financial Reports was made by Kevin Igert. Johnny Teehee seconded. Upon roll call, this motion carried with the following votes: AYE Kevin Igert, Johnny Teehee, Daniel Miller, NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. The motion carried unanimously. V. Consider Approval of Community Support Applications: Friends of Honor Heights Park Garden of Lights Run $4,000 Sub-committee made the motion to approve. Johnny Teehee seconded Upon roll call, this motion carried with the following votes: AYE Kevin Igert, Johnny Teehee, Daniel Miller NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. The motion carried unanimously

2 VI. Tourism Report Hosted and facilitated meeting with hoteliers & City of Muskogee Attended Rotary Name That Tune committee meeting Attended CASA board meeting Attended G Fest steering committee wrap-up meeting Obtained pricing & design options for branding merchandise Prepared hotel inventory report for City of Muskogee Assisted with marketing for River Rumba Regatta Hosted farewell luncheon for summer intern Met with Muskogee Civic Center/Spectra representatives Met with DICE and Aruba representatives Presented tourism report to Chamber Board of Directors Scheduled and prepared documents for annual audit Attended Muskoge Area Arts Council board meeting Attended Active Shooter Training Met with Bare Bones Film Arts Met with Proforma Mondaine Marketing Met with Muskogee Phoenix Publisher Met with Five Civilized Tribes Museum Met with In House Advertising Arranged facility tours for DICE and Aruba Submitted host hotel opportunities for three visiting groups Facilitated government training group at Muskogee's MLK Community Center Attended Muskogee Rotary Club Board of Directors meeting Attended Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board meeting Attended Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) Helped with convention bids for Muskogee Parks & Recreation Held Motorcycle Tourism Committee meeting Attended Muskogee Hotel Association meeting Attended Cruisin' Broadway Event

3 Attended Muskogee Shootout ATV Races Obtained catering bids for upcoming Premier Event TIC: Visitors at the TIC during August: 119 total visitors - 54 were Oklahoma visitors from 12 different cities and towns; the remaining 65 represented 15 states, Columbia and England. VII. Tourism Marketing Report DIGITAL MARKETING o GOOGLE ADS Banner ads & paid search are up since last month! And cost is down to $.07/click 1,320 click throughs to website and calendar! New banner ad campaigns coming up: Haunted Castle & Holidays in Muskogee Video Campaigns via YouTube 2,666 clicks and 634 complete views. Up from last month! New videos coming soon! ADVERTISING o Green Country Attractions Map Full panel, featuring VISITMUSKOGEE.com & social media o Ashby Outdoor Billboard campaign Muskogee Turnpike, Highway 69, Webbers Falls MISC. o Held Real Okie retail store sidewalk sale at Cruisin Broadway/United Way Day of Caring Events o Assisted with marketing & promotions for OPFMA 2016 conference o Met with representatives from the following organizations: Hoffman Printing Franklin Digital Proforma Mondaine Marketing Lithaprint ShopKeep CurrentOK! Muskogee Phoenix Green Country Marketing Association Stokely Outdoor Advertising Bukanas Mexican Grill OPFMA

4 COMING UP o In town billboard campaign o #MyMuskogee project o Focus on analytics, website, social media plan o ACTIVITIES GUIDE Ad sales begin this week PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR ATTRACTION! Submit your events to the Community Calendar!

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6 VIII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:39 pm.