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MINUTES
CORPUS CHRISTI CONVENTION&VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Thursday,August 15, 2002 12:OOp.m
Museum of Science&History/Water Garden Room
PRESENT: Bill Goin,John Trice,Lillian Riojas, Dan Viola, Torn Schmid,Vangie Chapa,Linda
Routh, Govind Nadkarni,Dave Prewitt, Bert Quintani la,Bill Morgan, Skip Noe
ABSENT: Mayor Loyd Neal, David Garcia,Jody Patel, Brad Lomax, Cristina Gaga,Victor
Gonzalez,Berney Seal, Bill Pettus
STAFF: Wayne Bennett,Connie Cardantone, Carol Dunton, Terry Morales,Martha Kleine
I. CALL TO ORDER
Bert Quintanilla called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Bert made a motion to approve the July 11,2002 CVB Board of Directors meeting minutes.
John Trice asked that a correction be made in paragraph V, Finance Committee
subparagraph to reflect that the audit contract was awarded to Flusche, Van Beveren&
Kilgore, CPAs. Bert asked for a motion to accept the minutes as amended, motion
seconded;motion passed
III. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Kevin Latone reported on the press conference that presented the tourism impact study. He
thanked those board members who where in attendance. He hopes that every board member
has had an opportunity to review the study and in their support of fiat study he wishes each
board member to continue to convey and educate the message that Dr. Lee shared in the
study. He expr.ssed concern and disappointment that there were no board members present
at the reception for the Association of Water Board Directors,a very significant convention
that comes to our city on an annual basis. He stressed the importance of board attendance
for such events to support tourism initiatives. Tom Schmid responded that board members
are invited to many events and missing one event should not reflect on their over all
commitment John Trice added that the priority of the event was not conveyed to the board.
He also noted that it is thea job to build broad based community support for finding of the
CVB and he feels that the board is doing a good job at it. They must make sure that citizens,
and more importantly,the politicians support this program There was a suggestion to send
reminder notices via e-mail and/or make phone calls to the board.
IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Linda reported thanked the Nominating Committee for their work dining this process. She
stated that at last month's meeting,the committee recommended a slate of officers: Jody
Patel- Secretary, Bill Goin-Treasurer, Dave Prewitt-Co Chair and Bert Quintanilla-
Chairman. She asked for any other nominations off the floor for the above mentioned slates;
no other nominations were made. Linda asked for a motion to accept the slate of officers as
presented. Govind commented that the floor nomination request must be closed prior to
continuing with the process. Tom Schmid made a motion to close the nomination for the
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positions, Bill Morgan seconded. Torn Schmid made a motion to submit the slate of officers
as presented and elect them by acclimation,Bill Morgan seconded,motion passed. Bert
thanked the committee for their efforts and stated that he would hie to meet with board
members and Wayne to work on a plan of action_ He also asked the board to think about
what committees they would hie to serve on;either continuing on the same committee,
moving or add other committees.
V. FINANCIAL REPORT:
Connie reviewed the preliminary year end financials for July 31,2002. She noted due to the
short time frame for the Finance Committee meeting in August,there my be some minor
adjustments made for the July financials. She reported that the available cash is
$134,048.31, accounts receivable at$45,831.00;which was reduced by$6,517.00. The
account payable account was reduced in July by$71,450.00. She reviewed the executive
summary which projected to be over budget by$2,898.00 in July but were actually under
budget by$12,703.00;with the Columbus Fleet principle we were under budget$10,415.00.
She noted that salaries are in line with the IACVB survey average. Advertising is 2.1%over
the national IACVB average. She also noted that all other operating expenses were down by
about 17%vs. IACVB survey. She reported that the actual year to date of the preliminary
financials with the principle on the Columbus Fleet,we are under budget$5,377.00. She
highlighted the variance report with the board and noted an error. Wayne reported on the
increase sales of promo items at the visitor centers. Bert asked Connie for a corrected
variance report.
VI. COMMItthEREPORTS:
• Sales& Marketing—Bill Morgan reported that the committee discussed the
additional funds from the city. He noted that there will be an additional net
$220,000.00 to add to the advertising budget. The committee directed Bill Pettus to
rework his media plan to reflect the new amount. The Hispanic Chamber gave a
presentation of their media plan for the Mexico marketing. Also reviewed was the
Sand Dollar promotion card that provides discounts from area merchants. The
committee also reviewed the new fall Wahoo insert. Tom Schmid reported that Bill
Pettus would hie to see a contingency line item for about$10,000.00-$15,000.00 to
be able to address emergency type PR.issues(i.e. South Texas flooding). Wayne
went over the activity report and STR report. Martha gave a report on the sales team
achieving their 2001-2002 goals. She also reported on lost business due to the
upcoming construction. Skip Noe gave a brief outline on what the city is going to do
to address the circumstances. There was a discussion regarding facility booking.
Carol reported that Corpus Christi was listed as#6 out of 25 as affordable
meeting/convention destinations in the country. She reported on the increase
Bacon's clippings articles. She also reported on the Travel Hero revenue of$700.00
for the month of July;which has tripled. Wayne reported on TSAE coming in
September. Tom Schmid inquired about the July numbers for the Museum of
Science and History, Wayne responded that we will look into it. Linda Routh asked
if they can get copies of selected Bacon's clippings to be able to stay informed.
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• Governmental Affairs—No report
• Evaluations& Guidelines—John Trice reported that they will be meeting and asked
if any board member would like to serve on the committee. He would like to get the
committee focused on the goals for the new year.
• Nominating Committee—Linda Routh reported that they will begin to review the
By-laws.
• Finance Committee—Bill Coin reported that they met, even though they did not
have a quorum,and reviewed the financials and upcoming budget. They discussed
the audit and be able to get unlimited adjustments. Bill reported on Connie's
upcoming trip to Atlanta for a IACVB seminar for Chief Financial officers. He also
reported on Connie's challenge to close the year end and at the same time deal with
the auditors. He noted that they discussed possibly moving the Finance committee
meeting back a week when the first part of the month is short;such as August. There
was a discussion to move the meeting as needed. Bill reported on the billing from
the IRS audit for Economic Development(covering the Alliance era)which is
expected to be divided between,EDC,the Chamber and the CVB. The total bill is
$2,820.00.
VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Wayne reported on the new board binder that will result in savings throughout the year. He
thanked Connie for all her bard work. He also reported on the successful baseball trip to
Round Rock and the special treatment from the Ryan fancily. He also thanked Martha,Kim
Lemley and their sales staff for their efforts at attaining their sales goals.
Bert, on behalf of the board,congratulated Wayne and the CVB for repositioning themselves
within the community and the state and for their hard work.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
Bert reported on an offer from the federal government to buy out the lease of the building
currently housing the CVB. Bert would hie to form a committee to join he and Wayne,to
review options of possibly moving into another building. John Trice and Govind Nadkarni
volunteered to join the new committee. Linda requested to add an agenda item addressing
the Strong Mayor Form of Government and discuss how it may affect funding. Lillian
responded that there will be a meeting to discuss this issue on September 2616. Tom Schmid
commented on discussing the proposed baseball stadium and the CVB taking a stand on said
proposal.
IX. OLD BUSINESS:
Bill Coin inquired about the finalized version of the new budget. Wayne responded that he
will finalized the budget by next week. Connie added that the new audit will begin in early
September and completed by the end of that month.
X. ADJOURN:
There being no further business to discuss,the meeting of the Board of Directors adjourned
at 1:17 p.m.
C C Convention & Vis rs Bureau
,110 Balance SAW Pruet—Q
For the Period Ending JULY 31, 2002
ACTUAL
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Operating Cash
PETTY CASH 330.00
OPERATING A/C 129,250.32
BOND PAYMENT FUNDS 97,753.81
PRIVATE SALES A/C 37,751.91
PAYROLL A/C 4,797.99
TOTAL CASH 269,884.03
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
A/R TRADE 47,581.86
ALLOWANCE FOR BAD DEBTS (2,000.00)
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 45,581.86
INVENTORIES
MERCHANDISE 4,306.86
TOTAL INVENTORIES 4,306.86
DEFERRED ASSETS & PREPAIDS 53,926.52
TOTAL PREPAIDS 53,926.52
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 373,699.27
OTHER ASSETS
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS .00
FIXED ASSETS (Land/Bldg/Equip) 252,744.68
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 252,744.68
TOTAL ASSETS 626,443.95
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For the Period Ending JULY 31, 2002
ACTUAL
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 20, 492.72
ACCRUED TAXES 301.85
ADVERTISING ESCROW A/C 13,312.54
DEFERRED REVENUE/TSAE 6,510.00
COLLECTED BASEBALL TCKTS 750.00
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 41,367.11
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
COLUMBUS FLEET BOND PAYABLE 2,463,472.00
COLUMBUS FLEET INTEREST PAYABL 32,128.50
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES 2,495, 600.50
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,536,967.61
EQUITY
FUND BALANCE (2,003, 996.76)
YTD EARNINGS 93,473.10
TOTAL EQUITY (1, 910,523.66
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 626,443.95
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DETAILED INC.STMT-CVD Public Funded Ops Date Printed: 09/09/02 ,
FOR THE TWELVE PERIODS ENDED JULY 31, 2002 Page 9: 1
+ Period to Date + + Year to Date + FY02
ANNUAL
Actual Budget Bud Var Actual Budget Bud Var BUDGET
REVENUE
HOTEL/MOTEL MARKETING FEES 134,097 134,097 2,091,235 2,091,235 2,091,235
ECO TOURISM GRANT (1,112) (1,112)
ROYALTIES 2,500 (2,500) 2,500
WEBSITE ADVERTISING 710 710 4,753 4,753
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 150 15,000 (14,850) 15,000
INTEREST EARNED 251 400 (149) 5,328 4,800 528 4,800
TOTAL REVENUE 135,058 134,497 561 2,100,354 2,113,535 (13,181) 2,113,535
SALARIES 6 RELATED EXPENSES
SALARIES 59,229 56,460 (2,769) 701,092 677,592 (23,500) 677,592
FICA CONTRIBUTIONS 4,415 4,319 (96) 52,377 51,828 (549) 51,828
UNEMPLOYMENT CONTRIBUTIONS 703 432 (271) 5,378 5,100 (278) 5,100
INSURANCE/PERSONNEL BENEFITS 8,289 6,537 (1,752) 76,145 78,444 2,299 78,444
PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS 1,283 3,577 2,294 34,228 42,900 8,672 42,900
PRE TAX DEDUCTIONS (1,573) 1,573
TOTAL SALARIES 6 RELATED EXPS. 72,346 71,325 (1,021) 869,220 855,864 (13,356) 855,864
OPERATING EXPENSES
ACCTG/LEGAL/PROF 2,353 860 (1,494) 20,763 19,320 (1,443) 19,320
ADVERTISING 2,783 12,452 9,670 391,212 396,114 4,902 396,114
BAD DEBT EXPENSE 100 (100) 100 (100)
BANK CHARGES 5 (6) 58 (58)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 264 250 (13) 3,833 4,750 917 4,750
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 8,490 (8,490)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 100 100 5,029 3,725 (1,304) 3,725
COMPUTER/SUPPLIES/MAINT. 1,960 350 (1,611) 15,949 9,495 (6,454) 9,495
=OPYING/PRINTING 42,950 34,250 (8,700) 34,250
DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 4,113 897 (3,215) 26,275 25,050 (1,225) 25,050
QUIP LEASE/RENTAL (13,146) 3,321 16,467 14,398 39,852 25,454 39,852
EQUIP REPAIR/MAINT. 545 545 3,032 7,592 4,560 7,592
EVENT HOSTING LOCAL 1,725 600 (1,125) 43,126 39,500 (3,626) 39,500
rAM/SITE INSPECTION 221 850 628 19,193 27,700 8,507 27,700
3UARANTOR EXPEN-LAS CARABELLAS 18,333 18,333 219,996 219,996 219,996
[NSURANCE GENERAL 1,515 983 (532) 16,371 14,896 (1,475) 14,896
CNTEREST EXP - COLUMBUS FLEET 16,065 (16,064) 127,530 (127,530)
1ISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 3,606 560 (3,046) 18,880 7,470 (11,410) 7,470
1EETING EXPENSES 60 290 230 2,318 3,480 1,162 3,480
)FFICE SUPPLIES 1,313 1,200 (113) 18,132 14,400 (3,732) 14,400
'HOTOGRAPHY 127 (127) 1,700 1,200 (500) 1,200
'OSTAGE/FREIGHT 2,022 3,000 978 23,836 36,700 12,864 36,700
'RODUCTION SERVICES 10,675 (10,674)
'ROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE 190 (190) 25,361 27,800 2,438 27,800
ITILITIES/CONTRACTS 3,969 6,029 2,059 65,021 72,888 7,868 72,888
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FOR THE TWELVE PERIODS ENDED JULY 31, 2002 Page 8: 2
+ Period to Date + + Year to Date + FY02
ANNUAL
Actual Budget Bud Var Actual Budget Bud Var BUDGET
SPARKLER EXPENSESS 49 (48) 3,269 (3,270)
STAFF DEV/EDUCATION 625 1,000 375 6,452 6,965 513 6,965
SUBCONTRACTS 16,374 6,750 (9,624) 87,086 86,530 (556) 86,530
TELEPHONE 2,912 4,250 1,337 46,402 51,000 4,599 51,000
TRADE SHOWS/SALES MISSIONS 11,322) 650 1,973 36,602 55,698 19,095 55,698
TRAVEL/ENT/MEALS 8,154 2,800 (5,355) 55,277 51,300 (3,977) 51,300
TOTAL EXPENSES 56,037 66,070 10,032 1,139,320 1,257,671 118,351 1,257,671
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 128,383 137,395 9,011 2,008,540 2,113,535 104,995 2,113,535
NET INCOME (LOSS) 6,675 (2,898) 9,572 91,814 0 91,814 0
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PRIVATE SALES - INCOME STATEMENT 11111. Date Printed 09/12/02
For the TWELVE periods ended JULY 31, 2002 Page 81
+ Period to Date + + Year to Date + FY99
ANNUAL
Actual Budget Bud Var Actual Budget Bud Var BUDGET
REVENUE
SALES-VISITOR CTR. ITEMS 3,791 3,791 26,667 26,667
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 284 284
CASH OVER/UNDER 208 208 241 241
INTEREST EARNED 3 3 51 51
TOTAL REVENUE 4,002 0 4,002 27,243 0 27,243 0
SALARY RELATED EXPENSES '
TOTAL SALARY RELATED EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATING EXPENSES
BANK CHARGES 24 (24) 180 (180)
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 116 (116)
PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE 140 (140)
MERCHANDISE VISITORS CTRS. 5,772 (5,772) 24,968 (24,968)
SPARKLER EXPENSE 100 (100) 296 (296)
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,012 0 (6,012) 25,584 0 (25,584) 0
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 6,012 0 (6,012) 25,584 0 (25,584) 0
NET INCOME (LOSS) (2,010) 0 (2,010) 1,659 0 1,659 0
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For the Period Ending AUGUST 31, 2002
ACTUAL
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Operating Cash
PETTY CASH 330.00
OPERATING A/C 254,786.56
BOND PAYMENT FUNDS 70,428.73
PRIVATE SALES A/C 39,975.68
PAYROLL A/C 4,376.29
TOTAL CASH 369,897.26
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
A/R TRADE 35, 694.35
ALLOWANCE FOR BAD DEBTS (2,000.00)
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 33,694.35
INVENTORIES
MERCHANDISE 4,306.86
TOTAL INVENTORIES 4,306.86
DEFERRED ASSETS & PREPAIDS 62,969.07
TOTAL PREPAIDS 62, 969.07
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 470,867.54
OTHER ASSETS
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS .00
FIXED ASSETS (Land/Bldg/Equip) 252,744.68
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 252,744.68
TOTAL ASSETS 723, 612.22
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For the Period Ending AUGUST 31, 2002
ACTUAL
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 46,551.94
ACCRUED TAXES 466.75
MISC. W/H, U WAY, ETC 53.00
ADVERTISING ESCROW A/C 13,312.54
DEFERRED REVENUE/TSAE 7,210.00
COLLECTED BASEBALL TCKTS 1,755.00
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 69,349.23
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
COLUMBUS FLEET BOND PAYABLE 2,463,472.00
COLUMBUS FLEET INTEREST PAYABL 48, 192.75
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES 2,511,664.75
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,581,013.98
EQUITY
FUND BALANCE (1, 910,523.66)
YTD EARNINGS 53,121.90
TOTAL EQUITY (1,857,401.76
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 723, 612.22
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DETAILED INC.STMT-CVD Public Funded Ops Date Printed: 09/12/02
FOR THE ONE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2002 Page 8: 1
+ Period to Date + + Year to Date + FY02
ANNUAL
Actual Budget Bud Var Actual Budget Bud Var BUDGET
REVENUE
HOTEL/MOTEL MARKETING FEES 211,235 211,235 211,235 211,235
WEBSITE ADVERTISING 490 490 490 490
INTEREST EARNED 215 215 215 215
TOTAL REVENUE 211,940 0 211,940 211,940 0 211,940 0
SALARIES 6 RELATED EXPENSES
SALARIES 58,255 (58,255) 58,255 (58,255)
FICA CONTRIBUTIONS 4,341 (4,341) 4,341 (4,341)
INSURANCE/PERSONNEL BENEFITS 6,852 (6,852) 6,852 (6,852)
PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS 3,602 (3,602) 3,602 (3,602)
TOTAL SALARIES 6 RELATED EXPS. 73,050 0 (73,050) 73,050 0 (73,050) 0
OPERATING EXPENSES
ACCTG/LEGAL/PROF 2,928 (2,928) 2,928 (2,928)
ADVERTISING 27,999 (27,999) 27,999 (27,999)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 228 (228) 228 (2281
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 200 (200) 200 (200)
COMPUTER/SUPPLIES/MAINT. 204 (204) 204 (204)
COPYING/PRINTING 2,425 (2,425) 2,425 (2,425)
DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 6,795 (6,795) 6,795 (6,795)
EQUIP LEASE/RENTAL 2,310 (2,310) 2,310 (2,310)
EVENT HOSTING LOCAL 6,003 (6,003) 6,003 (6,003)
INSURANCE GENERAL 1,217 (1,217) 1,217 (1,217)
INTEREST EXP - COLUMBUS FLEET 16,064 (16,064) 16,064 (16,064)
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 553 (553) 553 (553)
MEETING EXPENSES 107 (107) 107 (107)
OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,346 (1,346) 1,346 (1,346)
PHOTOGRAPHY 1,514 (1,514) 1,514 (1,514)
POSTAGE/FREIGHT 2,469 (2,469) 2,469 (2,469)
PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE 559 (559) 559 (559)
UTILITIES/CONTRACTS 3,466 (3,466) 3,466 (3,466)
SPARKLER EXPENSESS 1,312 (1,312) 1,312 (1,312)
STAFF DEV/EDUCATION 1,377 (1,377) 1,377 (1,377)
TELEPHONE 3,541 (3,541) 3,541 (3,541)
TRADE SHOWS/SALES MISSIONS 1,126 (1,126) 1,126 (1,126)
TRAVEL/ENT/MEALS 4,084 (4,084) 4,084 (4,084)
TOTAL EXPENSES 87,827 0 (87,827) 87,827 0 (87,827) 0
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 160,877 0 (160,877) 160,877 0 (160,877) 0
NET INCOME (LOSS) 51,063 0 51,063 51,063 0 51,063 0
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PRIVATE SALES - INCOME STATEMENT Date Printed 09/12/02
For the ONE periods ended AUGUST 31, 2002 Page #1
+ Period to Date + + Year to Date + FY99
ANNUAL
Actual Budget Bud Var Actual Budget Bud Var BUDGET
REVENUE
SALES-VISITOR CTR. ITEMS 2,058 2,058 2,058 2,058
CASH OVER/UNDER 20 20 20 20
INTEREST EARNED 3 3 3 3 •
TOTAL REVENUE 2,081 0 2,081 2,081 0 2,081 0
SALARY RELATED EXPENSES
TOTAL SALARY RELATED EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATING EXPENSES
BANK CHARGES 22 (22) 22 (22)
TOTAL EXPENSES 22 0 (22) 22 0 (22) 0
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 22 0 (221 22 0 (22) 0
NET INCOME (LOSS) 2,059 0 2,059 2,059 0 2,059 0
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TOURISM SALES & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
ACTIVITY REPORT
August 2002
MTD YTD YTD(2002/2003)
# of Definite leads 2 2 1
# of Definite Room Nights 50 50 57
#of Tentative Leads 3 3 5
#of Tentative Room Nights 165 165 128
#of Trade Shows/Conferences 0 0 0
#of Sales&Media Calls 0 0 0
#of Site Visits/Fams 0 0 0
#of Sales Missions/Blitz 0 0 0
VISITOR CENTER ACTIVITY
Visitors assisted 13,634 13,634 15,915
Bulk mail requests fulfilled 654 654 1,726
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Staff attended Industry Partner meeting, Sparkler of the Year luncheon,Round Rock Baseball Trip,HSMA
Luncheon
2. Ann attended TACVB in Del Rio,Texas Parks EXPO,met with Bill Parks of DOT
3. Ann worked on"Celebration of Plight"to be held in September
Attraction Name: 2002 2001
Texas State Aquarium 47,239 44,135
Asian Culture Museum 404 414
Museum of Science&History 4,786 5,726
USS Lexington 29,551 27,361
C.C.Botanical Unreported Unreported
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2002/2003 CONVENTION SALES GOALS
2000 Year 2001 Year 2002 Year 2002/2003 Goals
End End End Year Qtr. Mo.
Definite Bookings 134 143 158 173 1 44 1 15
Definite Room 89,664 81,350 91,809 100,989 25,248 8,416
Nights
Leads Generated 162 278 250 275 169 23
Leads Room 105,361 100,797 148,475 163,322 40,831 13,610
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Conventions 175 217 293 322 81 27
Serviced
Convention WA 188 104 114 29 10
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
ACTIVITY REPORT
August 2002
• Web site maintenance
• Created Event Calendar Database
• Prospected Ft. Worth/Dallas travel writer market
• Working with Festival of the Arts marketing/planning committee
• Assisted with Powerboat Shoot-out press releases
• Assisted with Boards Over the Bay Kiteboarding Championship
• Attended TACVB conference/communication and marketing sessions
• Providing weekly/quarterly Events Calendar
• Hosted travel writers/journalists
• Handled convention services and current events press releases
• Developed Ads for reunion publications
• Assisted tourism partners with press releases
• Provided graphic design/support for staff
• Provided technical/computer support to staff
Web Site Report
July Visitors: 29,479
Travel Hero Hotel Reservations August 2002
Reservations 175
Room Nights 56
Cancellations 15
Estimated Revenue $32,751.67
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General Web Site Statistics
August 2002
www.corpuschristicvb.corn
Overall count of visits to the Web site for the month:
Summary by Month
Month
Daily Avg 1 Monthly Totals
" Visits � �`�`�" Visits a
Aug 2002 1 165951 128831 30011 9501177W 5240173 29479 93045 399397 514473
'Totals(Year to date) 137844696117117415527051256927713281830
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Monthly Statistics for August 2002
Total Hits 514473
Total Files 399397
Total Pages 93045
Total Visits 29479
Total KBytes ' 5240173
Total Unique Sites 17749
Total Unique URLs 232
Total Unique Referrers 1447
Total Unique Usernames 4
Total Unique User Agents 1 2035
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Hits per Hour 691 2277
Hits per Day 16595 22773
Files per Day 12883 17375
Pages per Day 3001 4043
Visits per Day 950 1241
IKBytes per Day 1 1690381 228253
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Visits-Number of different users who have visited the CVB Web site.
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