City of Rock Falls Tourism Committee met April 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
2. Audience Requests
3. Approve Minutes of the February 8, 2023, Tourism Committee Meeting
4. Tourism Committee updates:
a. Blackhawk Waterways – Dianne Bausman
b. Rock Falls Chamber – Bethany Bland
c. Tourism Director
i. 2023-2024 Visitor Guide - Update
ii. Flock to the Rock Event – February 11, 2023 – Update
iii. Rock Falls Chamber Monthly Meet-Up – Update
iv. Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Finalized
v. Sponsorships 2023
vi. Bellson Music Fest – Update
vii. Jammin’ on the Rock – Update
viii. Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District - Update
ix. Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall – Update
x. Art in the Park Sculpture Walk - Update
xi. Rent.Fun Kayak rental – Update
xii. Ride Illinois – Staying at the Country Inn & Suites and Super 8 for two nights – June 14 & June 15
d. Rock Falls Tourism Grants
i. Taste of Fiesta – Requesting $2,000.00
ii. Taste of Fiesta Parade (Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce) – Requesting $500.00
iii. TCOC 1st Annual Charity Softball Tournament & Family Picnic – Requesting $1,000.00
e. Marketing/Advertising/Promotions
i. Northwest Quarterly
ii. On Media streaming for Bellson Music Fest and Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
iii. WQAD for Bellson Music Fest
iv. Working on Radio and other TV Advertisements for Bellson and Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
v. Driftless Area Magazine – on line – We had a partnership contract with them years ago – no cost
f. Façade Grants
i. Rubin Tapia (Brito’s) – Project Complete – Approve payment in the amount of $1,638.53
ii. Mud and Moo Boutique – Application for Façade Improvement Program
in the amount of $5,000.00
iii. Kapp’s Banquet Facility – Application for Façade Improvement Program in the amount of $5,000.00
g. Hotels
5. New Business:
a. Moeller/Williams RB&W District Wedding Ceremony Event Permit – Saturday, June 1, 2024
b. Taste of Fiesta – RB&W District Event Permit – September 9, 2023
c. Digital Sign
6. Old Business:
a. Rock River Jazz Band – Performances at RB&W District – July 15, August 19 and September 23, 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/04-12-2023-Tourism-Committee-Agenda.pdf
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