Tourism Committee Regular Meeting March 16, 2015

SIMSBURY TOURISM COMMITTEE
"Heritage, Charm, Adventure"
Simsbury Inn
731 Hopmeadow Street
Regular Meeting Monday, March 16, 2015 7:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order

2. Review and approve minutes of January 20 and February 17th

3. Welcome and Update with Simsbury Inn host Jan Losee

4. Old Business

A. Simsbury Souvenirs update
B. Tourism website – Restaurant update (Bridge flyer progress?)
C. Update on State Tourism Marketing Outreach Mtg and Summer Plans
D. Committee Budget update plus $ for Hopmeadow flyer
E. Visitor’s Center Shared Hub update & list of volunteer organizations
F. Hudson House March 19 meeting (Barbara, Pat, Angela, Steve and Charmaine)

5. New Business

A. Tourism Website Domain name? Possible purchase for separate website.
(Can we coordinate with updated EDC website)
B. Tourism Film ????
C. Coordination with the State website
D. Blue Heron Rookery – birding as Tourism Draw
E. Performing Arts Center 2015 summer schedule
F. Innovators Fair April 25 10- 3pm Historical Society, Library, Wagner Ford, Simsbury High School
G. May is Bike Month and other bike updates
H. NerdWallet finds Simsbury #1 Town for Young Families

6. QUICK Updates (as needed)

A. Town Groups & Events: Simsbury Celebrates Nov. 28th, Central Region Tourism District, Economic Development Cmsn & TF, Farmers Market, Flower Festival, FVVC, Main Street Partnership, Heublein Tower, Land Trust, Septemberfest, Bench Update, Map and Calendar of Events, Valentine’s Day License next year, Triathlon Sunday May 17, Whitewater Triple Crown April 25 & 26, Book Sale Sept 12 & 13 , National Boys High School Hockey Tournament. March 26, Simsbury Fly-in Sept. 20th
B. Communications: Phone Line, Facebook, Patch, SCTV, Town Website, State Website and Brochures

7. Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting Monday April 20, Linden House, 288 -290 Hopmeadow Street