Partner Event/Board of Directors Meeting
307 S. Magnolia at Main Street - Rockport, Texas

Tuesday October 18, 2011

9:30 – 10:00 am – Coffee/refreshments –Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce &Visitor Center – 319 N. Broadway

10:00 am – Welcome by Diane Probst, CEO, Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce – Visitor Center – 319 N. Broadway

10:15 am – Presentation – “Pathways to History” heritage signage project  – Kam Wagert – President, Aransas County Historical Society – Visitor Center – 319 N. Broadway

Walk across the street to Veterans Park to view heritage sign, “Seafood Industry”

10:30 am – Walk back across the street to Hoopes-Smith House – 417 N. Broadway

10:30– 11:00 am – Tour Hoopes-Smith House – Paula Sargent, Innkeeper – 417 N. Broadway

11:00 – 11:15 am – Drive to Estelle Stair Gallery/Sorenson-Stair Building – 406 S. Austin Street

11:15 – 11:45 am – Tour Estelle Stair Gallery- Lisa Baer Frederick, resident artist & owner –406 S. Austin Street

11:45 am – 12 noon – Drive to Angel Rose Bed & Breakfast – 902 E. Cornwall Street

12 noon – 12:30 pm – Tour of Angel Rose Bed & Breakfast – Jennifer & Rusty Day, owners –902 E. Cornwall Street

12:30-12:45 pm – Drive to Main Street Deli – 307 S. Magnolia atMain Street

12:45 – 1:45 pm – Lunch – Main Street Deli – 307 S. Magnolia atMain Street

Please refer to the two choices below and send your lunch selection in with your RSVP.
1- Panini Grilled Roast Beef on sourdough with mozzarella cheese, chips & pie
2- Chicken Salad Platter with sliced avocado on garden salad & pie

Introductions and Community Updates – 1:15 pm

Lunch will be $11 per person (including tax and gratuity

1:45 – 2:00 pm – Educational Program – Aransas Pathways, a venue project for Aransas County – Pam Stranahan – Pathways Steering Committee – Main Street Deli – 307 S. Magnolia at Main Street

2:00 – 2:15 pm – Educational Program – Rockport Heritage District Association (RHDA), beautification of downtown – Penny Hong – President, RHDA – Main Street Deli – 307 S. Magnolia at Main Street

2:30 – 3:30 pm – Business Meeting – Main Street Arts Studio (the public is welcome to attend) – inside Main Street Deli building – 307 S. Magnolia atMain Street

Business Meeting

Board Development (Nancy Deviney, Chair)

Approve Minutes – September 20 La Feria meeting

Review and Approve September 2011 Financial Reports (Toni Nagel, Treasurer)

Update on Map Project – Valerie Bates

Update – Executive Director Hiring Process

FY 12 Scope of Work Updates

Implementation of 2011/12 Partner Participation Program –Wanda Greenhill

Manage & Acknowledge Financial and In-Kind Resources – Toni Nagel

Advocate for Legislative Support – Bart Wales

Plan diverse and dynamic monthly meetings –Nancy Deviney

-          November 15 Partner Event/Meeting will be held in Donna

Provide Logistical Assistance for THC Workshops – Nancy Deviney

Participate in THC Partnership Grants Program – Nancy Deviney

Promotions/Marketing – Valerie Bates

Monthly Press Release/Travel Article – Eileen Mattei

Quarterly Newsletter – Mike Carlisle

Contributor Updates –

Website/Social Media Development – Valerie Bates

Maintain sustainable alliance with tourism marketing entities in our Region

Other Business

-          Jean Block non profit sustainability options seminar – November 2 -Denton

-          Update – September 22 Statewide Executive Directors/Board Chairs meeting inSan Antonio– post-TTIASummit

-          Update – Umbrella Organization Task Force Report – Bart Wales

-           Other

3:30 pm – Adjourn