City of Rock Falls Tourism Committee met Jan. 11.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
2. Audience Requests
3. Approve Minutes of the October 12, 2022, Tourism Committee Meeting
4. Tourism Committee updates:
a. Blackhawk Waterways – Dianne Bausman
b. Rock Falls Chamber – Bethany Bland
c. Tourism Director
i. Halloween House Decorating Contest
ii. Tour of Lights – Home Decorating Contest
iii. Report on IL Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism
iv. 2023 Sponsorship Campaign
v. 2023-2024 Visitor Guides
vi. Flock to the Rock ’23 – February 11, 2023
d. Rock Falls Tourism Grants
i. Percussion Palooza – Rock Falls High School Music Department - $300.00 request
e. Marketing/Advertising/Promotions
i. Northwest Quarterly / FB / Instagram / Website
f. Façade Grants
i. Ruben Tapia (Brito’s Grill) - Request for extension of Façade Grant
g. Hotels
5. New Business:
a. 2023 Calendar of Events for Tourism:
i. Flock to the Rock ’23 – February 11, 2023
ii. Jammin’ On The Rock – June 1st, July 6, August 3, and September 24th, 2023
iii. Bellson Music Fest – June 10, 2023
iv. Eats ‘n’ Beats @ the District (aka Food Truck Friday’s)
a) Friday, June 30, 2023 – Independence Day Celebration-Band TBA
b) Saturday, July 29 – Drew Cagle and the Reputations Band
c) Friday, August 11 – Sing Rays Band
v. Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall – August 31 through September 4, 2023
vi. Art in the Park Sculpture Walk – September 2, 2023
vii. Lumberjack Show & Beard Contest – October 7, 2023
b. Increasing stipend for Sculptures at RB&W District from $1,000.00 to $1,250.00
c. Submission of sculpture for the RB&W District Art in the Park
6. Old Business
a. Self Service Kayak Rental Proposal for 2023
7. Committee Member Items
8. Adjournment
https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2023_agendas_and_minutes/2023_boards_and_committees/tourism_committee/tourism_committee_agendas/01-11-2023-Tourism-Committee-Agenda.pdf
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