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September 30, 2010
Start Time 2:00 pm
Centennial Conference Room 401
Committee Members Present: Chair, Les Thomas, Andrew Hutchinson, John Casey,
David Kwok, Beth Sylves, Aaron Watne, John Casey
Others present: Julie Pulliam, Bob Nachlinger, Katherin Kertzman, Kurt Hanson
Chair, Les Thomas called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm.
ShoWare Marquee - Kurt Hanson
Kurt gave an update the marquee is out to bid, not much to talk about yet.
Information will be available at the October 21, 2010 meeting.
Chamber of Commerce Update - Andrea Keikkala absent
No report was given
Seattle Southside - Katherin Kertzman
Katherin reported on the small growth in the in the August total compared to last
year at the same time, a handout was provided.
• SSS key areas of focus in 2011 are to extend the brand identity "every
adventure needs a home base. Make Seattle Southside yours!"
• Build on partnership momentum
• Use agencies and resident to innovative way to pull prospective visitors to SSS.
• Gain increased customer usability of the website with mobile site
• Expand advocacy
• Coordinate efforts to ensure consistent level of funding
Major initiatives
• SSVS online and print media campaign
• Tourism map
• Regional Co-op campaign (Visiting friends & relatives)
• Sponsorships
• Tourism Networking
• Social media
• Website evolution mobile site
• Funding
Budget - Bob Nachlincier
Bob reported the budget report is as of August 31, 2010 and provided a handout.
More information will be available after Council meets on October 19, 2010
Approval of minutes - David Kwok moved to approve the minutes of the
August 2, 2010 meeting, Andrew Hutchinson seconded - Motion passes.
Next Meeting Date- September 30, 2010 at 3 pm, Centennial North & South
Conference Rooms (meeting time had to be changed to 2:00 pm due to
meeting conflicts) September 30, 2010 agenda - 2011 budget.
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.
Julie Pulliam
Economic Dev. Administrative Assistant