Tourism Committee Regular Meeting August 18, 2014

SIMSBURY TOURISM COMMITTEE
"Heritage, Charm, Adventure"
Simsbury on the Green
Simsbury Farms Golf Course Restaurant
100 Old Farms Road

Regular Meeting Monday, August 18, 2014 7:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order

2. Review and approval of minutes of May 19, 2014 and informal June meeting

3. Welcome from restaurant owner Manny Giarenakis & Update from Director of Parks and Recreation Gerry Toner

4. Old Business QUICK Updates

A. Performing Arts Center, Bridge of Flowers, Simsbury Celebrates, Central Region Tourism District, Bike News, Economic Development Cmsn & Task Force, Farmers Market, Flower Festival,
B. Communications: Phone Line, Facebook, Patch, SCTV and State Website, et al
C. Brochures Update –Joyce and Diane
D. Tourism Page on town website – name change and restaurant list

5. Other Business

A. Still Revolutionary Fan Favorite Town Results & Planning for next year
B. Update on June Special Meeting With Historical Society
C. Planning for Volunteer Fair
D. Video

6. New Business

A. Upcoming events: Taste of Simsbury August 28th, Septemberfest, Sept 5, 6 & 7, Simsbury Fly in and Car Show Sept 14, Arts and Crafts Fair, Sept 13 and 14, Book Sale, Sept 6 & 7.
B. New Facebook page???? Visit Simsbury?

7. Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting Monday September 15, Simsbury Historical Society, Ellsworth Center