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BHA Membership Meeting Minutes and Legislative Committee Report - 2006

This document outlines the proceedings of the 2005 BHA Membership Meeting, including introductions, the approval of minutes, and Mike Curd's treasurer's report detailing financials and budget projections for 2006-2007. It highlights BHA's accomplishments, legislative actions, and the strategic agenda for advocating public capital projects, especially in light of the upcoming 2010 World Equestrian Games. The Nominating Committee's report reveals the leadership for 2006-2007, reaffirming BHA's commitment to enhancing tourism in the Bluegrass region.

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BHA Membership Meeting Minutes and Legislative Committee Report - 2006

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  1. Call to Order Fran Taylor President Elect

  2. Introductions

  3. Approval of 2005 Membership Meeting Minutes Mike Curd

  4. Treasurer’s Report Mike Curd

  5. BHA 05-06 Agreed Upon Procedures • Audit performed every three years • In Process for 2006

  6. BHA Fund Balance • FY runs July – June • As of October, 2005 Fund Balance = $25,278 • As of October , 2006 Fund Balance = $50,919

  7. BHA Financial Support • Revenue consists of dues, sponsorship, and event registration • Membership support is extremely important • Special thanks to our founding members • Bluegrass Airport • Bluegrass Chapter of the Kentucky Restaurant Association • Commerce Lexington • Keeneland • Lexington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau • Kentucky Eagle Beer

  8. 2006-2007 Budget • Revenues and expenses remain in line with the previous year • Plan to hold approx. 7 events in 2007 • BHA is projected to end the year with approx. $4,415 in excess revenue over expenses

  9. 2005-2006 BHA Accomplishments

  10. BHA – 2006 Accomplishments • Hosted Annual Tourism Forum • Grew membership • Led effort to retain the Bluegrass State Games • Hosted Mayoral Forum • Leading tourism effort related to 2010 World Equestrian Games • Awarded scholarship

  11. January 2007 Holiday Party January 9th Embassy Suites 5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. February 2007 Guest Speakers - TBD May 2007 Tourism Forum and Trade Show June 2007 Guest Speakers - TBD August 2007 Golf Tournament September 2007 Guest Speaker - TBD November 2007 Membership Meeting and Elections Meeting Schedule for 2006

  12. Legislative CommitteeReport Larry Bell Legislative Chair

  13. Legislative Committee • Larry Bell – Radisson Plaza Hotel • Mark Jeffrey – Marriott Griffin Gate • Judy Taylor – Keeneland Association • Ann Mc Brayer – Kentucky Eagle Beer • Gerry van der Meer – Crowne Plaza Campbell House • David Lord – Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau

  14. 2006 Legislative Actions • Developed Current Legislative Agenda • Hosted Joint Meeting with LCVB Board and Preston-Osborne Facilitating • Prioritized Public Capital Projects for 2010 • BHA Board Approved Agenda • Established Current Legislative Listserve • Hosted the BHA Mayor’s Forum in Late September with 110 in Attendance

  15. Current Legislative Agenda Posted on our Website www.bluegrasshospitality.org • Pursue Public Capital Project List – handout • Local Issues • Advocate for Capital Project List (above) • BHA Participation with Appropriate Local Boards • Monitor Ordinances Effecting Room Tax Collection/Distribution • State Issues • Advocate for Capital Project List (above) • Monitor Legislation/Budget Actions Impacting new Marketing Fund Collection/Distribution • Monitor Casino Gaming Legislation • Monitor Employment Legislation • Support Legislation to Maintain State Brand thru 2010 Games

  16. 2007 Legislative Committee Plans • Coordinate Public Capital Projects List with: • Mayor’s Office of LFUCG • Commerce Lexington • Downtown Development Authority • Convention and Visitor’s Bureau • World Equestrian Games 2010 Committee • Kentucky Horse Park • Bluegrass Caucus of State Legislators • Host a Legislative Briefing in January or February with Bluegrass Caucus – Date TBD

  17. Legislative Committee Questions ?

  18. Nominating Committee Report Mark Jeffrey Nominating Committee Chair

  19. 2006-2007 BHA Executive Committee President: Fran Taylor, Keeneland President-Elect: Larry Bell Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Curd, Holiday Inn North Past President: Mark Jeffrey, Marriott (Previously Elected)

  20. 2006-2007 BHA Board of Directors Directors • Rob Hinkle - World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. • Bill Owen - Lexington Center Corporation • Gerry Van der Meer - Crowne Plaza the Campbell House • Katy Stephenson -Ramada Conference Center / BCKRA • Jeff Webb - Hilton Suites at Lexington Greene • Christa Greathouse - Shorts Travel • Ed Houilhan - Lexington History Museum • Ann McBrayer - Kentucky Eagle Beer • Eli Mertens - TravelHost of the Bluegrass

  21. Questions and Answers

  22. Adjourn THANK YOU!

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