HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-13 Regular MeetingCITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
GRAPEVINE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 — 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency DFW - Innovation A/B
2334 N. International Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75261
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Citizen Comments
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Convention & Visitors
Bureau Board under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a
Citizen Appearance Request form with staff. A member of the public may address the
CVBB regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the Board's consideration
of the item, upon being recognized by the Board Chair or upon consent of the CVBB. In
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the CVBB is restricted in discussing or
taking action during Citizen Comments.
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Sales & Marketing Report
5. Ongoing Business
6. Hotels / Attractions / Activities
A. New Staff Introduction
B. Staff Awards
7. Adjournment
If you plan to attend this special public meeting and have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at (817)
410-3185 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist your needs.In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of
the 1993 Texas Legislature, the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting
agenda was prepared and posted on this the 9th day of December, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.
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Becky Roberson
Executive Assistant
State of Texas
County of Tarrant
City of Grapevine
MINUTES
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Hyatt Regency DFW Innovation AB Ballroom,
2334 N. International Pkwy Dallas, Texas with the following persons in attendance:
Mark Terpening
Dan Weinberger
lain Scouller
Mike Oakley
Debi Meek
Board Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Board Member
Constituting a quorum, with the following liaisons and staff members present:
Sharron Rogers Council Liaison
Paul W. McCallum Executive Director
Becky Roberson Assistant to the Executive Director
Special guests attending included Mayor William D. Tate and members of the City of Grapevine
City Council.
Absent: Joe Szymaszek, Chuck Pacioni, Corinna Wenks and Cynthia Blankenship
CALL TO ORDER
Board Vice Chair, Mark Terpening called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Dan Weinberger and seconded by Debi Meek, the minutes from the November 17,
2022 meeting were approved.
SALES AND MARKETING REPORT
Vice Chair Terpening stated that the Sales and Marketing Report was sent to board members
prior to the meeting and was also in the board packet that was provided in a hard copy form
that evening.
Vice Chair Terpening called for a motion to suspend the meeting for dinner.
Motion: Dan Weinberger
Second: Mike Oakley
Ayes: Scouller, Meek and Rogers
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Meeting suspended at 7:20 p.m.
Vice Chair Terpening resumed the meeting at 8:27 p.m. by thanking Mayor William D. Tate,
members of the City of Grapevine City Council, CVB Board members and CVB staff for attending
the meeting, especially in light of the tornadoes that touched down in Grapevine that morning.
ONGOING BUSINESS
Mr. McCallum introduced A Year in Review video that addressed the transition from the
previous three years and the rebound from Covid. He further shared the commitment of all
staff to continue the growth and success for our stakeholders.
Some statistics shared in the video were the occupancy rate of Fiscal Year 2021 of 53.3% to
Fiscal Year 2022 of 71.5%, an increase of 34%. Average Daily Rates for Fiscal Year 2021 showed
a 13% increase from 2021 to 2022. The revenue per available room was up 52% from 2021 to
2022. The Smith Travel report showed Overall Room Revenue for Fiscal Year 2022 was up 53%
from 2021. The General Fund Sales Tax was up 17% in 2022 from 2021. GrapevineTexasUSA
website statistics were highlighted. Users were up 21% from 2021 to 2022. Unique users were
up 20% from 2021 to 2022 and Page Views showed an increase of 21% from 2021 to 2022.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad experienced significant growth in overall attendance of 49% from
2021 to 2022. The Palace saw substantial growth in attendance of 76% in 2022 over 2021.
He also shared the many events hosted at Grapevine Main and Peace Plaza throughout 2022:
Mardi Gras on the Plaza, the movie series: Pictures on the Plaza, Summer Splash Bash, Mutt
Madness, National Superhero Day, the Grapevine Main Live concert series and Celebra
Grapevine.
Thanks to CVB team members, Grapevine has received both media and print coverage
throughout a very successful year. Some highlights came from Good Morning Texas, Good Day,
Texas Today, CBS DFW and FOX 4.
And because the CVB is always looking head, the group was reminded that many exciting
ventures are coming to our city. Chicken N Pickle will open in January and Meow Wolf is slated
to open its doors this summer.
Mr. McCallum introduced the CVB hires from the calendar year. Those included were Rich
Lopez, Leigh Lyons, Kim Dobecka, Danielle Wheeler, Amber Mataviesko, Joel Straus, David
Taylor, Denton Bricker, Chris Laugenour, Cody Scallions, Margaret MacGregor, Latonjia Williams
and Becky Roberson. He further emphasized the excitement of getting closer to being fully
staffed.
He then presented the following staff awards: Rookie of the Year Award to Denton Bricker,
Director of Festivals and Events, Joey Wilkins "Can Do" Award to Joe Thompson, Director of
Sales, Unsung Hero Award to Brian Gentry, Director's Award to Megan Matthews, Event
Coordinator and Employee of the Year, Heather Egan, Director of Leisure and International
Sales.
There being no further business, Vice Chair Terpening called for a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Motion: Mike Oakley
Second: Debi Meek
Ayes: Scouller, Weinberger and Rogers
Nays: None
Approved 6-0
ATTEST:
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Becky Ro,erson
Executive Assistant
APPROVED:
Joe S aszek
Chairman