R89-73 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT DECATUR AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

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- r � • DECATUR AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 1989-1990 BUDGET SYNOPSIS REVENUE OTHER - Because of many requests , the DACVB has printed "Discover Decatur" brochures for resale to businesses , and others � in the community. EXPENSES SALARIES - 4 full-time employees CExecutive Director , Convention Services /Motorcoach Sales Manager , Convention/ Corporate Sales Manaager 8 Office Manager ) INSURANCE & TAXES - For the above. SALES CALLS - To promote Decatur as a site for conventions , seminars , and corporate meetings . COMMUNITY AFF'AIRS - Staff involvement in community projects (Rock Springs Center , Oglesby Mansion, Decatur Area Arts Council , Metro, Decatur Chamber of Commerce� Decatur Celebra- tion, etc . ) enhances our opportunities to attract visitors , both tourists and convention delegates � to Decatur . ! CONVENTION 8 TRADE SHOWS - Attendance at NTA <National Tour � Association) , ABA CAmerican Bus Association) � and Destination Expo, allows �s to market Decatur as a site for motorcoacli tours . Attendance at ISAE ( Illinois Society of Association Execu- tives ) , CSAE (Chicago Society of Association Executives) , ASAE <American Society of Association Executives) � SGMP (Soc- iety of Governmental Meeting Planners) , and others , allows us to market Decatur as a site for conventions , seminars and meetings . Attendance at IACVB ( International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus > allows the staff to participate in edu- cational seminars to better prepare them for the work they do . MERCHANDISING MATERIALS - The DACVB is working with ADM to purchase degradable bags for convention delegates . ADVERTISING - For brochures , Meeting Planners Guide, and advertising. CONVENTION SERVICES - The DACVB provides comprehensive services for conventions < registration assistants , badges , transportation, tours , etc . ) .