Tourism Committee Regular Meeting May 18, 2015
SIMSBURY TOURISM COMMITTEE
"Heritage, Charm, Invention"
Simsbury Public Library Barnes Room
725 Hopmeadow Street
Special Meeting Monday, May 18, 2015 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome & Overview: Host -Simsbury Book Sale: Charmaine Glew/Ann Wallack
3. Review and approve minutes of April 20, 2015
4. Co-chair’s Report.
• State Tourism Conference report
• Simsbury Triathlon & Tourism Table Report
• Meeting with Jeff Dornenburg on Town website & Tourism website
• Hometown Heroes – Mary Glassman, Jackson Eno, Larry Linonis & Bike Cmte. and Wanda Coleman
5. New Business
Consideration Of Visitor’s Center/ Shared Hub Summer Proposal
6. Old Business & Upcoming Events
A. Simsbury Souvenirs update
B. Restaurant update & Bridge flyer
C. Brochure inventory and Hopmeadow brochure update
D. Hudson House
E. Update on Town website and EDC task force and Tourism Website
F. Update on July Nat’l Convention of Cessna 180/185 Assoc at Simsbury Airport7/12-7/17
G. Innovators Fair April 25 report
H. May Bike Month update
I. Bridge of Flowers dates May 23 baskets, May 30 boxes, and Tootin; Hills Duck Race May 29th, June 10th Burgers on the Bridge
J. Millwright’s Community Farm Dinners to Benefit Gifts of Love
K. WNPR Faith Middleton’s Food Schmooze Martini bash Riverview June 19 6 pm
L. Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking May 25th after the Simsbury Parade
6. OTHER QUICK Updates (as needed)
A. Town Groups & Events: Simsbury Celebrates Nov. 28th, Central Region Tourism District, 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, , Book Sale Sept 12 & 13 Simsbury Fly-in Sept. 20th,
B. Communications: Phone Line, Facebook, Patch, SCTV, Town Website,
7. Adjournment
Next Meeting Mon. June 15, Simsbury Free Library, 749 Hopmeadow St. 7:30 Host: Simsbury Cemetery: Jackson Eno Pres. Simsbury Cemetery Assoc. Possible Tour ???