05-02-12 TBID MinutesBoard of Directors Meeting
Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
May 2, 2012
Minutes
Board Members Present: Janet Clark, Chris Walters, Lisa Brown, Gib Bissell
Board Members Absent: Angie Bowman, Dan Moderie, Lori Fisher
Staff Present: Joe Unterreiner, Diane Medler, Rob Brisendine
Guests Present: Rachel Starr, Alison Keene, Melissa Buck, Theresa — FVCC intern
Meeting was called to order by Janet Clark, Chairman of the Board at 3:05 PM.
1. Hear from the public — None
2. Board Action
a. Approve Minutes from the April 4, 2012 Meeting: Discussion: none
Action: Motion was made by Chris Walters to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2012 meeting.
Motion seconded by Janet Clark. Board approved unanimously.
b. TBID financial statements: Discussion - None
Action: Motion was made by Gib Bissell to approve the financial statements. Motion seconded by Lisa
Brown. Board approved unanimously.
3. Board Discussion
a. Wayfinding updates: The preliminary designs for gateway signs that had been part of the public open
house sessions earlier that day were reviewed by the board.
b. Dragon Boat update: 12 teams signed up to date, 3 from out of market with several more committed.
Dragon Boat committee has met monthly and consists of approx. 12 members from a variety of local
businesses and non -profits. April committee meeting was held at the Flathead Lake Lodge enabling the
group to view the race site. Rob encouraged TBID members to attend the committee meetings and be
involved in the event. Several sub -committees have been formed including site committee, welcome
reception, Saturday night dragon bash, and nonprofit. Title sponsor for the event is Flathead
Community Foundation. Other sponsors signed on so far are Glacier Bank, Tele Tech, Galko Homes, and
KRMC. KCVB is negotiating the purchase of two used boats to have for event promotion and team
practices over the summer. We will seek boat sponsors to offset the costs of the boat, making it more
cost effective than renting a boat as was originally discussed. Press releases have been picked up by
local and San Francisco bay area media.
Spartan Race: Rob and Diane are discussing possible race sites with the County and Foys To Blacktail
representatives. The Spartan organization has coined the race as the Glacier Series and is promoting on
their website and social media. Race date is May 11-12, 2013.
c. Demonstration of ITRR's nonresident report builder: www.tourismresearchmt.
4. KCVB Updates
Meeting was adjourned by Janet Clark at 4:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted: Diane Medler
For Further Information, Please Contact
Janet Clark, Board Chairman, jc@clarkmontana.com or 406-261-0027
Diane Medler, CVB Director, dianem@kalispellchamber.com or 406-758-2808
2012 Board Meeting Schedule - Kalispell Chamber Conference Room at 3:00 Pm
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