HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-24-TOUR2-minTourism Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 24, 2011
Room 111
Members present: Kerry Brandin, Carla Fortmann, Dawn McKenna, John Patrick,
Fred Johnson Staff: Masha Traber
Guest: Alison Falotico, new Head Guide for Lexington Historical Society
Absent: Susan Bennett, Mary Jo Bohart, Bebe Fallick, Mary Gillespie, Coleen McAdam, Paul
O'Shaughnessy, Lou Sideris, Jim Shaw
There were not enough members were present for valid votes so no decisions were
made. The following items were discussed:
Business visits relating to the new map are continuing.
Antony Event -John Patrick presented the poster and tickets to the event are
available. Kerry will send an email to the committee asking them to publicize.
Adams Art Grant - no word yet.
Marketing - AAA Marketplace
Some preliminary plans for the booth were discussed and suggestions made:
• Background - 3'xS' Betsy Ross flag, Visitors Center Historic Houses
poster, large MM photo, large Liberty Ride trolley photo
• Brochures to distribute: Liberty Ride, First Shot Rack Card, Tourist
Map, Scottish Rite Museum. #? 3 -5000 each
• Free candy - Musket Balls Carla will ask Candy Castle for price
• DVD HD promotion was discussed. If we had one, it could be shown at
the Marketplace and perhaps used elsewhere. How to proceed,
pricing and whether we need professional help with this were
discussed.
Liberty Ride
Brochure - changes to text were suggested.
The Lexington Historical Society as withdrawn its request for increase in its 3
house ticket reimbursement has been withdrawn for this coming season.
Battle Green Master Plan -Fred Johnson discussed some of the parking
considerations and wanting all committees involved to have input. Feb 1St is
deadline for comments on this plan which is available online.
Documents available for use
1. Minutes of January 10, 2011
2. Schedule of business visits as of 1/12/2011
Meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Carla Fortmann