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July 16, 2015
Annual Meeting
66th Annual Meeting
I. The Year in ReviewII. The Year AheadIII. Harvey Cowell Business of the
Year AwardIV. Installation of Officers & DirectorsV. Special Presentation by California
Chamber of CommerceVI. Salute to Bill PaigeVII.Ten Best Visitor QuestionsVIII.Adjourn
July 16, 2015
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The Year in Review So long Wayne! IRS Executive Search Marketing Conference Hello Jim! New Year’s Eve Staff Retreat National Travel & Tourism Week WhateverUSA Board Retreat
We also said so long to Elaine Vaughan and Bon Voyage to Juliet Walters
2014-15Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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The Year in Review Marketing & PR Advertising Co-op program Collateral California Welcome Centers Media Relations Tradeshows Database Events Websites SEO/SEM Social Media Film Permits Cruise Industry Relations
2014-15Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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The Year in Review Marketing & PR
2014-15CatalinaChamber.com
The ever increasing importance of mobile devices from planning to booking
73%
16%
11%
66%22%
12%
53%35%
12%
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Desktop MobileTablet
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The Year in Review Budget & Finance IRS Audit (2011) Audited 2013-14 Financials Copyright Settlement Success Measures Transient Occupancy Taxes Occupancy Admissions Taxes Wharfage Sales Tax Cruise Passengers Cross Channel Carriers
2014-15Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors BureauBudget $1,532,889• TOT $1,051,281• Destination Marketing/Events
$1,480,789
*Unaudited
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The Year in Review Contractors Weblink (CMS Database)---RFP Trinet (Websites) Mix Marketing (Print Collateral) Certified (Brochure & Video
Distribution) Xceptional Music (Concerts & New
Years Eve) EXL Media (Media Buying) Renegade Racing (Triathlon) Whistler Creative (Graphic Design) Cruise Industry Liaison
2014-15Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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The Year in Review Staff & Board Retreats
Mission: To attract visitors and advocate for
commerce on Catalina Island.
Vision/Goals: Renovate Visitors Center Visitor Services Hub New Chart of Accounts Expanded Committee Structure More/improved events & group attraction
2014-15Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
WhateverUSA The Year in Review
Events7.3 million Facebook fans7 Million total applications1.7 Million applications from just the Los Angeles DMA44,000 Instagram images1,365 millennial guests on the island350 day trippers2,000 locals @ $5.0026 hotels, 6 barges, 0 wasteDiplo premier videoSnoop DoggVideos, TV Commercials, Adweek, USA Today, Kentucky GentlemanUber Miles
Getting Involved
The Year Ahead Membership Drive Volunteer Program Visitor Guide Advertising Banner Ads Features & Coupons Thursday Updates Visitor Profile/Demographics Committees Membership, Nominating, Marketing,
Events, Budget, Bylaws
[email protected] Comment FormsMarketing opportunities
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The Year Ahead RFPs Job Descriptions/Duties Auditors—August Websites Mobil Optimization New Year’s Eve tickets on sale Mixers (Monthly) Fixers (September) Google Business Tax/documentation Shred Event
Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Nominees1. Catalina Beverage
Company2. Catalina Film Festival3. Catalina Diver Supply4. US Bank (Gallery Space)5. Catalina Auto & Bike
Rentals/Lloyds Harvey Cowell, Business of the Year Past Award Winner, Catalina Island Vacation
Rentals—Denny Honsey & Jamie Hmielak
Nominees1. Catalina Beverage
Company2. Catalina Film Festival3. Catalina Diver Supply4. US Bank (Gallery Space)5. Catalina Auto & Bike
Rentals/Lloyds Harvey Cowell Business of the Year Catalina Beverage Co., Levent
Alkibay
Installations
The Year Ahead
Outgoing Officers Kevin Strege leaving Past Chair position
Slate of Incoming Directors Bill Paige, Leo’s Drugstore, 2016 Buddy Wilson Jr. Catalina Business Enterprises, 2017 Chris Austin, Catalina Express, 2018 John Eric Hernandez, Catalina By Design, 2018 Mark Costello, Abe’s Liquor, 2018
Slate of Officers John King, Chair Bill Paige, Past Chair Julie Bovay, Chair Elect Dave Howell, Chief Financial Officer Dave Stevenson, Marketing Chair
Per Bylaws: Nominations from membership sought in May. Slates represent recommendations from Nominating Committee.
President’s Circle AwardCathy MeschGrassroots Coordinator, Local Chamber Program Director
Annual MeetingThank You!