Wakulla County Tourist Development Council



I. Call to Order – Diane Bardhi called the meeting to order at 8:34 am. Members present were David Moody, Sherrie Miller, Randy Esser, Cypress Rudloe, Fred Nichols II, and Scott Taranto. Staff present was Diane Bardhi.

II. Citizens to Be Heard – There were no citizens to be heard.

III. Approval of Minutes from 3/9/17 meeting – Minutes unanimously approved.

IV. Financial Reports

A. Clerk’s Office Financial Report (A) – D. Bardhi reviewed

B. Bed Tax Revenue Spreadsheet (A) – D. Bardhi reviewed

V. Committee Reports

A. Advertising Committee – Sherrie Miller

1. The Connect Agency Status Report – D. Bardhi presented the monthly report.

2. Social Media for April – D. Bardhi emailed to members for comments.

3. Radio Update – D. Bardhi updated. New spring spot to run week of 4/17/17.

4. Blogger Info/Costs – D. Bardhi presented costs. Members unanimously approved blogging budget to promote different aspects of county not to exceed $1,000.

5. Itinerary Creation/Blogger – D. Bardhi presented Outdoorsy Diva (Lauren Gay) to visit area and create itinerary as well as blog and host a “Twitter Party”. Budget approved for $150 to host blogger as well as getting volunteers to assist with accommodations, food, and entry fees. D. Bardhi to get open dates for blogger and get back with R. Esser.

6. German Journalist Update – D. Bardhi updated on German journalist. D. Bardhi to send itinerary to Visit Florida contact. S. Taranto confirmed date.

7. National Tourism Week/ Explore Backyard Promotion – Members unanimously approved $750 promotion with the Wakulla News. D. Bardhi to confirm details with Lynda Kinsey.

8. Rock the Dock Social Media Promotion – D. Bardhi updated.

B. Website Committee – David Moody

1. Website Updates – D. Bardhi updated.

2. VF Grant Digital Visitor’s Guide Update – D. Bardhi updated. Project was awarded to SGS Technologies. D. Bardhi to follow up with company on Friday, April 14 to see how to proceed.

VI. Council Members and Staff Discussion Items – D. Bardhi reminded members about the workshop with The Connect Agency on Monday, April 24 at 8:30am at the Welcome Center.

VII. Outreach Coordinator Updates – D. Bardhi updated regarding the success of the Wild About Wakulla Day at Medart Elementary.

VIII. Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 am. The next monthly meeting will be May 11.

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Wakulla County Tourist Development Council

April 13, 2017 at 8:30 A.M.

Wakulla Welcome Center

1493 Coastal Hwy, Panacea, FL 32346

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