Call to Order

Mark JeffreyPresident

Introductions

BHA – 2005 Accomplishments• Listserves Established

• New Board Structure

• Smoking Ban Issues Statement

• Bluegrass State Games

• 1% Lodging Tax

• 2010 World Equestrian Games

Meeting Schedule for 2006January 2006Holiday Party January 11th Crowne Plaza

5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.

February 2006 Guest Speakers - TBD

March 2006Trade Show

May 2006 Tourism Forum

June 2006 Guest Speakers - TBD

August 2006 Golf Tournament

September 2006Guest Speaker - TBD

November 2006Membership Meeting and

Elections

Treasurer’s Report

Mike Curd

BHA 04-05 Agreed Upon Procedures

• In process; anticipate clean report

• Audit performed every three years

BHA Fund Balance

• FY runs July – June

• As of August 1, 2004 (inception of Bluegrass Hospitality Association),

Fund Balance = $7,500

• June 30, 2005 Fund Balance = $25,278

BHA Financial Support• Revenue consists of dues, sponsorship, and event

registration

• Membership support is extremely important

• Special thanks to our founding members– Bluegrass Airport– Bluegrass Chapter of the Kentucky Restaurant Association– Commerce Lexington– Keeneland– Lexington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau– Kentucky Eagle Beer

2005-2006 Budget• Revenues and expenses remain in line

with the previous year

• Plan to hold approx. 9 events in 2006

• BHA is projected to end the year with approx. $6,900 in excess revenue over expenses

Secretary’s Report

Katy Stephenson

Approval of 2004 Membership Meeting Minutes

Nominating Committee Report

Larry Bell

2005-2006 BHA Executive Committee

President: Mike Gobb, Bluegrass Airport

President-Elect: Fran Taylor, Keeneland

Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Curd, Holiday Inn North

Past President: Mark Jeffrey, Marriott (Previously Elected)

2005-2006 BHA Board of DirectorsDirectors for 1-year Terms:

Nancy Turner, Winchester-Clark County Tourist Commission

Anne McBrayer, Eagle DistributorPam Washington, Sheraton Suites

Directors for 2-year Terms:Katy Stephenson, Ramada Inn/BCKRA

Larry Bell, RadissonJeff Webb, Hilton Suites

Directors for 3-year Terms:Rob Hinkle, KY Horse Park

Bill Owen, LCCGerry Van der Meer, Crowne Plaza

Questions

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Answers

Adjourn

THANK YOU!