Meeting Agenda

Nebraska Tourism Commission Meeting

May 13, 2026, at 1:00pm CST

Location: Crown Plaza & Younes Conference Center North

707 West Talmadge St

Kearney, NE 68845

1. Welcome and Approval of Agenda *
2. Public Meeting Notice – Lincoln Journal Star – May 6, 2026
3. Public Comment Period
4. Approval of February 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes *
5. Commission Chair Report
   
   1. Upcoming Strategic Plan Review *
   2. 2025 Calendar Year Audit
6. Director’s Report – Jenn Gjerde
7. Visit Nebraska Program Updates
   
   1. 2026 Passport Updates – Lilly Uhlmann
   2. 2026 Tourism Conference Recap – Lilly Uhlmann
   3. Consider LB1071 grant committee funding recommendations * - Heather Hogue
8. Commission Committee Reports
   
   1. Marketing Committee - Commissioner Fudge
      
      1. Sponsorships FY2026-27
   2. Finance Committee Report – Commissioner Kreikemeier
      
      1. Financial Update (Lodging Tax, Spending Authority, Cash Balance, Budget Status)
      2. General Ledger (February, March, April) – Approval *
9. Upcoming meetings:

August 6 – Legacy of the Plains Museum (Time – TBD)

       2930 Old Oregon Trail 

       Scottsbluff, NE 69341

October 15 – Homestead National Monument (Time – TBD)

                            24405 SW 75th Rd

                            Beatrice, NE  68310

9.    Adjourn*

*Denotes Action Item

Open Meetings Law of the State of Nebraska will be available in the meeting room. Proposed agenda, posted May 6, 2026, kept current and available for inspection on the Commission’s website, visitnebraska.com. Items of an emergency nature may be added to the agenda by the Commission at the meeting.  The Commission reserves the right to enter into closed session, should a closed session be necessary.