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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday February 9, 2011 12:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Members present:
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky, Chairman
Councilwoman Linda Bartz, City of Port St Lucie
Linda Cox, St. Lucie County Chamber
Michelle Valvano, Perfect Drive Golf Villas
Chris Egan Sheraton PGA
Marilyn Minix, Road Runner Travel Resort
Jill Hanson, Residence Inn by Marriott
Members absent:
Commissioner Tom Perona, City of Fort Pierce
Pam Haney, Holiday Inn Express
Staff present:
Charlotte Lombard, Tourism Development Manager
Katherine Mackenzie Smith, Assistant County Attorney
Jennifer Garrity, Recording Secretary
Also present:
Loretta Millan, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
Al Scholliamos, Castle Pines Golf Villas
Hector Mendez, WPSL
Andy Brady, National Navy UDT Seal Museum
Lisa Gilrane, Ocean Properties
Jo Seiler, Hampton Inns & Suites
Arlo Koletzky, St. Lucie County Chamber
Maria Bordonaro, Club Med
Ray Nau, Melbourne Airport Authority
Joe & Kelly Holiday, SLPAL
Francesca Tyler, Hampton Inn
John Wilkes, Sunrise Theatre
Laura Diederick, Smithsonian
Erica Byfield, Comet Creative
Donna Wilson, Sunset Magic Inc.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner Dzadovsky called the meeting to order at 12:35
PM.
2. ROLL CALL:
Jennifer Garrity called roll.
3. SELF INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Attending guests identified themselves.
Tourist Development Council Meeting February 9, 2011
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from January 12, 2011 were approved unanimously.
5. FINANCIAL
a. Charlotte Lombard reported that the December 2010 numbers were
$169,855, which is up 17.50% from December 2009. Year to date revenues
are up 20%.
b. P & L report was passed out to the TDC members. Report attached.
6. INTRODUCTION OF NEW TDC MEMBER
Commissioner Dzadovsky introduced Linda Cox to the TDC.
7. AT-LARGE TDC MEMBER APPOINTMENT
Marilyn Minix made a motion recommending to the Board of County
Commissioners that Chris Egan be reappointed as the At-Large TDC member.
Michelle Valvano seconded the motion.
8. SPORTS TOURISM UPDATE
Mr. Colucci gave an update on sporting events that the TCSC is pursuing for the
Treasure Coast. Mr. Colucci introduced Todd Golmec from Club Med and Mike
Casey from Police and Fire games.
9. ECO-TOURISM EFFORTS
The City of Fort Pierce has formed an Eco-Tourism group that is focusing on
promoting Eco-Tourism in Fort Pierce. Discussion ensued regarding the threat of
State Parks closing in the State of Florida.
10. CLUB MED TOUR AND PRESENTATION
Maria Bordonaro gave TDC members and guest tours of the newly renovated
Club Med.
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Tourist Development Council Meeting February 9, 2011
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Bartz gave Charlotte kudos for the new tourism map brochures.
Commissioner Dzadovsky mentioned the Port St. Lucie City Center looking for
hotel possibilities.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:34 P.M.
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