Partner Event/Board of Directors Meeting

American Legion Hall 318 South Main

Tuesday November 15, 2011 Donna, Texas

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10:00 – 10:30 am – Welcome & Refreshments– American Legion Donna Border Post No. 107 – 318 S. Main

10:30 – 10:45 am – Educational Program – History of the American Legion – Oscar Adame, Vice Commander, American Legion Donna Border Post No. 107

10:45 – 11:00 am – Drive to parking lot of Cedar House Bar & Grill – 114 S. 7th Street – Park & Walk

Walk to Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum – 129 S. 8th Street

11:00 – 11:30 am– Tour Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum – Elvira Tovar – and meet & visit with members of Museum Board

11:30 – 11:50 am – Walk across the street to Donna Plaza & view historical plaques (including the original Chisholm Trail plaque) and historical buildings – Fernando Flores, City of Donna Planning Director

11:50 – 12 noon – Walk to Cedar House Bar & Grill – 114 S. 7th Street

12 noon – 12:45 pm – Lunch

BBQ brisket & sausage, beans, rice, potato salad, drink & dessert

Introductions and Community Updates – 12:30 pm

Lunch will be $12 per person (including tax and gratuity)

12:45 – 1:00 pm – Drive back to American Legion Donna Border Post No. 107 – 318 S. Main

1:00– 1:30 pm – Educational Program – “PBS Documentary program – History Detectives (2006 episode) – Donna & the Chisholm Trail” – Laura Lincoln, former Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum employee – American Legion Hall – 318 S. Main

1:30 – 1:45 pm – Educational Program – “Current THC Historical Marker for the Chisholm Trail in Donna” – Fran Isbell, Hidalgo County Historical Commission member – American Legion Hall – 318 S. Main

1:45– 2:00 pm –Educational Program – “History of Donna” – Mrs. Hilda R. Adame, former Donna mayor – American Legion Hall – 318 S. Main

2:00 – 3:30 pm –Business Meeting – American Legion Hall (the public is welcome to attend) – 318 S. Main
BUSINESS MEETING

Board Development (Nancy Deviney, Chair)

Introduction of new TTTR Executive Director – Cynthia Martin

Approve Minutes – October 18 Rockport meeting

Review and Approve October 2011 Financial Reports

Update on Map Project – Valerie Bates

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

- December 20 Partner Event/Meeting will be held in Corpus Christi

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

- Update – Jean Block nonprofit sustainability options seminar – November 2 – Bart Wales

- Future Jean Block seminars – February 22 and April 20

- Update – Umbrella Organization Task Force Report – Bart Wales

- FY 10-11 Annual Report (including In-Kind & Partnership Donations totals) due November 30

- December 1-2 THC Statewide Quarterly Meeting – San Angelo

- McAllen International Travel Show – January 4-5

- 6th annual Coastal Bend Travel Fair – January 25 in Aransas Pass – sponsored by TCBRTC

- 1st Quarter (FY 12) TTTR Newsletter (4th Quarter FY 11 published 9-19-11)

- Other

3:30 pm – Adjourn

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