Call to Order Mark Jeffrey President

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 2006 January 2006 Holiday Party January 11th Crowne Plaza 5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. February 2006 Guest Speakers - TBD March 2006 Trade Show May 2006 Tourism Forum June 2006 Guest Speakers - TBD August 2006 Golf Tournament September 2006 Guest Speaker - TBD November 2006 Membership Meeting and Elections

Treasurer’s Report Mike Curd

BHA 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

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

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)

BHA Board of Directors Directors for 1-year Terms: Nancy Turner, Winchester-Clark County Tourist Commission Anne McBrayer, Eagle Distributor Pam Washington, Sheraton Suites Directors for 2-year Terms: Katy Stephenson, Ramada Inn/BCKRA Larry Bell, Radisson Jeff Webb, Hilton Suites Directors for 3-year Terms: Rob Hinkle, KY Horse Park Bill Owen, LCC Gerry Van der Meer, Crowne Plaza

Questions and Answers

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