Call to Order Fran Taylor President

Introductions

Approval of 2006 Membership Meeting Minutes Mike Curd

Treasurer’s Report Mike Curd

BHA Audit Audit performed every three years –AUP for FY clean –Full audit in process for FY

BHA Fund Balance FY runs July – June As of June 30, 2006 Fund Balance = $34, As of June 30, 2007 Fund Balance = $45,167.85

BHA Financial Support Revenue consists of dues, sponsorship, and event registration Membership support is extremely important Special thanks to our founding members –Blue Grass 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. 7 events in BHA is projected to end the year with approx. $6,655 in excess revenue over expenses

BHA Accomplishments

BHA 2006 – 2007 Accomplishments Hosted Annual Tourism Forum and Trade Show Grew membership Hosted Government Affairs Luncheon where Governor Ernie Fletcher spoke on tourism in Kentucky Hosted special events included Holiday Party and 5th Annual Golf Outing to fund the Mark O’Brian scholarship Worked to update legislation related to alcohol sales

Meeting Schedule for January 2008 Holiday Party February 2008 Guest Speakers – TBD April 2008 Golf Tournament May 2008 Tourism Forum and Trade Show June 2008 Guest Speakers - TBD October 2008 Keeneland Outing November 2008 Membership Meeting and Elections

Legislative Committee Report Larry Bell Legislative Chair

Legislative Committee Larry Bell – Radisson Plaza Hotel Mark Jeffrey – Marriott Griffin Gate Judy Taylor – Keeneland Association Ann Mc Brayer – Kentucky Eagle Beer Gerry van der Meer – Crowne Plaza Campbell House David Lord – Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau Fran Taylor – Keeneland Association

2007 Legislative Actions Briefed Bluegrass Area State Representatives on Legislative Agenda Successfully advocated for special Sunday Exemption for NYE 2006 Met with Mayor Newberry to Discuss Tourism Board Appointments and BHA Issues Advocated for “Sunset” clause in current Louisville Museum Project Legislation Successfully advocated for updating Lexington’s ABC Ordinance with LFUCG Hosted Luncheon with Governor Fletcher to review Tourism Accomplishments of the Administration

Current Legislative Agenda Posted on our Website Pursue Public Capital Project List – handout Local Issues –Advocate for Capital Project List (above) –BHA Participation with Appropriate Local Boards –Monitor Ordinances Effecting Room Tax Collection/Distribution State Issues –Advocate for Capital Project List (above) –Monitor Legislation/Budget Actions Impacting new Marketing Fund Collection/Distribution –Monitor Casino Gaming Legislation –Monitor Employment Legislation –Support Legislation to Maintain State Brand thru 2010 Games

Legislative Committee Questions ?

Nominating Committee Report Mark Jeffrey Nominating Committee Chair

BHA Executive Committee President: Larry Bell, Hyatt Regency President-Elect: Mark Jeffrey, Griffin Gate Marriott Secretary: Mike Curd, Holiday Inn North Treasurer: Brad Swales, Embassy Suites Past President: Fran Taylor, Keeneland Foundation

BHA Board of Directors Directors Rob Hinkle - World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. Bill Owen - Lexington Center Corporation Gerry Van der Meer - Crowne Plaza the Campbell House Katy Stephenson - Ramada Conference Center / BCKRA Jeff Webb - Hilton Suites at Lexington Greene Christa Greathouse - Shorts Travel Ed Houilhan - Lexington History Museum Ann McBrayer - Kentucky Eagle Beer Eli Mertens - TravelHost of the Bluegrass John Nicholson – Kentucky Horse Park Adam Edelen – Thomas and King

Questions and Answers

Adjourn THANK YOU!