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Call to Order
Fran Taylor
President
Introductions
Approval of 2006
Membership Meeting
Minutes
Mike Curd
Treasurer’s Report
Mike Curd
BHA 2006-2007 Audit
• Audit performed every three years
– AUP for 2005-2006 FY clean
– Full audit in process for 2006-2007 FY
BHA Fund Balance
• FY runs July – June
• As of June 30, 2006 Fund Balance =
$34,236.81
• As of June 30, 2007 Fund Balance =
$45,167.85
BHA Financial Support
• Revenue consists of dues, sponsorship, and event
registration
• Membership support is extremely important
• Special thanks to our founding members
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Blue Grass Airport
Bluegrass Chapter of the Kentucky Restaurant Association
Commerce Lexington
Keeneland
Lexington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Kentucky Eagle Beer
2006-2007 Budget
• Revenues and expenses remain in line
with the previous year
• Plan to hold approx. 7 events in 20072008
• BHA is projected to end the year with
approx. $6,655 in excess revenue over
expenses
2007-2008 BHA
Accomplishments
BHA 2006 – 2007
Accomplishments
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Hosted Annual Tourism Forum and Trade
Show
Grew membership
Hosted Government Affairs Luncheon where
Governor Ernie Fletcher spoke on tourism in
Kentucky
Hosted special events included Holiday Party
and 5th Annual Golf Outing to fund the Mark
O’Brian scholarship
Worked to update legislation related to
alcohol sales
Meeting Schedule for 2007-2008
January 2008
Holiday Party
February 2008
Guest Speakers – TBD
April 2008
Golf Tournament
May 2008
Tourism Forum and Trade
Show
June 2008
Guest Speakers - TBD
October 2008
Keeneland Outing
November 2008
Membership Meeting and
Elections
Legislative Committee
Report
Larry Bell
Legislative Chair
Legislative Committee
• Larry Bell – Radisson Plaza Hotel
• Mark Jeffrey – Marriott Griffin Gate
• Judy Taylor – Keeneland Association
• Ann Mc Brayer – Kentucky Eagle Beer
• Gerry van der Meer – Crowne Plaza Campbell House
• David Lord – Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Fran Taylor – Keeneland Association
2007 Legislative Actions
• Briefed Bluegrass Area State Representatives on
Legislative Agenda
• Successfully advocated for special Sunday Exemption
for NYE 2006
• Met with Mayor Newberry to Discuss Tourism Board
Appointments and BHA Issues
• Advocated for “Sunset” clause in current Louisville
Museum Project Legislation
• Successfully advocated for updating Lexington’s ABC
Ordinance with LFUCG
• Hosted Luncheon with Governor Fletcher to review
Tourism Accomplishments of the Administration
Current Legislative Agenda
Posted on our Website www.bluegrasshospitality.org
• Pursue Public Capital Project List – handout
• Local Issues
– Advocate for Capital Project List (above)
– BHA Participation with Appropriate Local Boards
– Monitor Ordinances Effecting Room Tax Collection/Distribution
• State Issues
– Advocate for Capital Project List (above)
– Monitor Legislation/Budget Actions Impacting new Marketing
Fund Collection/Distribution
– Monitor Casino Gaming Legislation
– Monitor Employment Legislation
– Support Legislation to Maintain State Brand thru 2010 Games
Legislative Committee
Questions ?
Nominating Committee
Report
Mark Jeffrey
Nominating Committee Chair
2007-2008 BHA Executive
Committee
President: Larry Bell, Hyatt Regency
President-Elect: Mark Jeffrey, Griffin Gate Marriott
Secretary: Mike Curd, Holiday Inn North
Treasurer: Brad Swales, Embassy Suites
Past President: Fran Taylor, Keeneland Foundation
2007-2008 BHA Board of Directors
Directors
• Rob Hinkle - World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.
• Bill Owen - Lexington Center Corporation
• Gerry Van der Meer - Crowne Plaza the Campbell
House
• Katy Stephenson - Ramada Conference Center /
BCKRA
• Jeff Webb - Hilton Suites at Lexington Greene
• Christa Greathouse - Shorts Travel
• Ed Houilhan - Lexington History Museum
• Ann McBrayer - Kentucky Eagle Beer
• Eli Mertens - TravelHost of the Bluegrass
• John Nicholson – Kentucky Horse Park
• Adam Edelen – Thomas and King
Questions
and
Answers
Adjourn
THANK YOU!