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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.MInutes.07-06-2026 Draft1``` Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Minutes-DRAFT Monday July 6, 2026 Board Members Present: Carl Ritter, Vice-Chair John Echimovich Rob Gilligan Randy Kluge Nate Saverino DeWayne Schaaf Kellie Mirly Anissa Patel Board Members Absent: Quantella Noto, Chair Drucella Perkins Percy Huston, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present: Doug Gannon, Parks and Recreation Director Brenda Newbern, Visit Cape Manager Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Emily Beck, Administrative Coordinator Welcome/Introductions  Vice Chair, Carl Ritter, called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm Monday July 6, 2026 at the Osage Centre. Presentations  Dr. Brad Hodson, Southeast Missouri State University  BOLD marketing, Marketing update Old Business  Approval of Minutes: June 1, 2026 – Vice-Chair Carl Ritter asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Rob Gilligan motioned to approve the minutes, Randy Kluge seconded. Minutes approved.  Doug Gannon gave a brief NSC Future Strategic Planning update and said he will send more information to the board via email.  Brenda Newbern gave a summary of the All Nashville Roadshow. New Business  Scott Williams spoke on the Tru by Hilton Stay and Play Golf Package  Doug Gannon gave an update of Visit Cape staffing re-structure Reports  Hotel/Motel, Restaurant Tax Receipts Report-presented by Brenda Newbern  City Council Report-presented by DeWayne Schaaf Board Member Open Discussion  Nate Saverino pointed out that Old Town Cape has a new director, invited the board to the meet, and greet. Doug Gannon mentioned that she will be asked to join the Visit Cape Advisory Board. Other Business  The next full Board meeting August 3, 2026 at the Osage Centre Adjournment Vice-Chair Carl Ritter asked for motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:09pm. Nate Saverino motioned to approve, Randy Kluge seconded. Transcribed by: Emily Beck, Administrative Coordinator The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as a part of the regular or special Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting, hold a closed session to discuss legal action, causes of legal action of litigation, leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining, promotion of personnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged communications with its attorneys.