Nebraska Tourism Commission Alignment/Team Building Meeting

October 17, 2023, 10 am MDT

Gering Civic Center

1050 M Street

Gering, NE

Chairman of the Meeting:  Commissioner Robert Sabin, Chair

  1. Welcome and Approval of Agenda*
  2. Public Comment Period for items listed on the Agenda
  3. Board Review of 2024 Key Objectives
    1. Review initial draft of objectives
  4. Review and Alignment – Board & Commission Executive Director
    1. Finalize 2024 Key Objectives
  5. Team Building/Collaboration
    1. Understanding learning styles to enhance communication and collaboration
  6. Wrap Up/ Final Review of Next Steps and Action Items
  7. Adjourn*

*Denotes Action Item

Open Meetings Law of the State of Nebraska will be available in the meeting room. Proposed agenda, posted October 12, 2023 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.


Nebraska Tourism Commission Meeting Agenda

October 17, 2023, 2-4pm MDT

Gering Civic Center

1050 M Street

Gering, NE

Chairman of the Meeting:  Commissioner Robert Sabin, Chair

  1. Welcome and Approval of Agenda *
  2. Public Comment Period for items listed on the Agenda
  3. Approval of August 3, 2023, Meeting Minutes *
  4. Director’s Report and NTC Project Updates – John Ricks and NTC staff
    1. Mid-Biennial Budget Request *
    2. Passport Program Updates
  5. Financial Update and Finance Committee Report – Commissioner Stavas
    1. Budget Status Review *
    2. Lodging Tax Performance
  6. Legislative Committee Report – Commissioner Starr
  7. Marketing Committee Report – John Ricks
    1. 2023 Spring/Summer Campaign Summary
    2. Ad Effectiveness – Preliminary Observations
  8. Commission Chair Report – Commissioner Sabin
    1. 2024 Board Meeting Dates *
    2. Election of Officers – February Meeting
  9. New Business
    1. February Summit Conference
  10. Adjourn*

*Denotes Action Item

Open Meetings Law of the State of Nebraska will be available in the meeting room. Proposed agenda, posted October 12, 2023 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.