Partner Event/Board of Directors Meeting

Al’s Diner 735 W. Second Street/Bus Hwy 83 Mercedes, Texas

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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10:00 – 10:15 am – Welcome & Refreshments – First National Ballroom – 334 South Texas Avenue (please park in lot across the street)

10:15 – 10:45 am – Guided Tour – First National Ballroom – Calixto (Cal) Gomez, Manager

10:45 – 11:00 am – Drive to the Historical Landmark of Temple Beth Israel, now the Christian Science Society Building – 402 West 10th Street (corner of South Texas Avenue and 10th Street)

11: 00 – 11:45 am– Tour and Presentations by Rosalie Weisfeld and Stuart Klein – Christian Science Society Building (formerly Temple Beth Israel)

11:45 – 12 noon – Drive to Al’s Diner – 735 West 2nd Street/ Business 83 (West Business 83 and Washington Street)

12 noon – 1:00 pm – Lunch – Private Dining Room – Al’s Diner

Menu Choice:

Grilled boneless chicken breast served with French fries, salad and hot roll

Or

Mexican Deluxe Plate – 2 enchiladas, 1 beef taco, 1 chalupa, 1 chicken envueltos served with rice, refried beans & corn or flour tortillas

Both plates also include small soup, drink and dessert.

Cost per person will be $13.50 (including tax and gratuity)

Introductions and Community Updates – 12:45 pm

1:00– 1:15 pm – Educational Program – “The Conversos in South Texas and Northern Mexico during Spanish Colonization” – Raul Montemayor – Monterrey businessman and member of Temple Emanuel in McAllen – Al’s Diner

1:15 – 2:00 pm – Educational Program – “Jewish Immigration to the Rio Grande Valley” – Norman Rozeff – author, historian and member of the Cameron County Historical Commission – Al’s Diner

2:00 – 2:15 pm – Educational Program –“ The Who, What & Why of the Texas Tropical Trail Region” – Cynthia Martin – Executive Director of the Texas Tropical Trail Region – Al’s Diner

2:15 – 3:45 pm –Business Meeting – Private Dining Room at Al’s Diner (the public is welcome to attend)

Business Meeting

Board Development (Nancy Deviney, Chair)

Approve Minutes – January 17 Zapata meeting

Review and Approve January 2012 Financial Reports

Update on Map Project – Valerie Bates

Executive Director’s Report – Cynthia Martin

FY 12 Scope of Work Updates

Implementation of 2011/12 Partner Participation Program – Wanda Greenhill

- Partner Donations Update

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

Advocate for Legislative Support – Bart Wales

Plan diverse and dynamic monthly meetings – Nancy Deviney

- March – possible joint Partner Event with Independence Trail Region & Texas Coastal Bend Regional Tourism Council – March 20 – Goliad/Refugio

- Laredo- April 17

Provide Logistical Assistance for THC Workshops – Nancy Deviney

Promotions/Marketing – Valerie Bates

Quarterly Newsletter – 2nd quarter Winter issue will publish early March – deadline for articles is February 29

Website/Social Media Development – Valerie Bates

Maintain sustainable alliance with tourism marketing entities in our Region

Other Business

- Update – Display at Texas Travel Information Center – Cynthia

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

- February 22 Jean Block Seminar – Bart/Cynthia

- Jean Block Seminar expenses – Bart/Cynthia/Nancy

- Update – Executive Director’s 90 day evaluation – February 16 – Nancy

- Update – HT Statewide Meeting – Kingsville – June 5-7 – Nancy

- Other

3:45 pm – Adjourn

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