Contributed to the Community Development Center, housing five (5) agencies: Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, Growth Dimensions - Economic Development Agency for Belvidere and Boone County, Belvidere Main Street Center, SCORE and Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office combining five offices into one space. Marketed as one-stop development assistance
Formally established Boone County Visitor Center complete with new wooden brochure racks and brown highway signage
Secured NWP heritage signage, installed in front of building
Supported owner's efforts to receive designation as National Landmark, designated Summer/Fall, 2000
Assisted with the creation of brochure (1-color) on Community Development Center Building
Wrote application on behalf of Belvidere/Boone County economic Development Alliance for designation of a 2000 Governor's Hometown Award. Nomination accepted and application guaranteed one of top three prizes. Designation awarded June, 2001
Participated in monthly communication tool, joint newsletter sent to 800+ contact within Belvidere and Boone County. Staff maintained contact list for all recipients.
Participated in Regional Visioning Initiatives. Focusing on Boone, Winnebago, Ogle and Stephenson Counties
Participated in Regional Initiatives to support continued growth and development at Greater Rockford Regional Airport
Maintained and oversaw FY01 Administrative Budget to best of ability with rising and unexpected costs, especially in rent, postage, telephone and travel
Worked with new accountant, Hartwig Accounting, and new year-end auditor, Patrick Fowler & associates for FY00 audit.
Prepared detailed analysis of rising operating costs for a five-year period - FY97 through FY00 in response to rising costs from several budget line items.
In addition to two (2) full-time staff, utilized services of two (2) part-time clerical person (approx. 80 hours per month)
Continued contractual relationship with graphic/web designer through NITDO's contract. Web designer separated Boone County Tourism web site from existing Chamber web site to serve as a stand-alone. Averaging 1,500 hits per month, and expand the site to make more user friendly
Negotiated for re-payment of services and items that were included into NITDO annual operating budget from both Lincoln Highway (through Heritage Project and Scenic Byway funds) and through NWP (heritage project)
Implemented more organized storage of brochures and tracking system for requesting new supplies. Developed storage system for printed brochures on loading dock. Re-worked budget and approached Chamber of Commerce for shared space in third cubicle as additional work station for intern and storage space for brochures
Worked with IDOT on signs to designate Visitor Center from I-90 and US 20. Working with IDOT on identity signs indicating Belvidere as "Illinois ' City of Murals" per IDOT regulations
Have hosted receptions in Visitor Center; Development Center Open House, National Tourism Week, Chautauqua, etc.
Participated in countywide promotions, including Hometown Concierge, Hometown Winter Festival and Wheels Festival, as well as ongoing promotions with local media partners
Represented IBOT to all regional community partners
Prepared presentations for IBOT when staff was unable to present statistics, programs and service, developed specific county presentations on current local and region statistics
Disseminated information on IBOT and DCCA programs, grants and marketing opportunities
Submitted RFP for the Northern Illinois Regional Tourism Development Office. Awarded contract for annual budget of $120,000. Prepared detailed Monthly Reports per contract requirements. All reports filed with great detail and on-time
Attended state meetings, as required, Illinois Council of Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICCVB) quarterly retreats, 2001Governor's Conference on Tourism, Illinois Tourism Coordinating Council, Strategic Planning Input Sessions, etc.
Maintained tourism's database, updating and adding listings from partners within defined service area; proofed state publications and updated/submitted new information
Developed tourism inventory forms used by NITDO to solicit information from regional partners
Participate, by invitation, to serve on Advisory Board to work with consultants hired to develop a five-year Strategic Plan for the Illinois Tourism Industry and IBOT
Assisted with 2001 Governor's Conference Silent Auction, generating over $10,000
Through IBOT, partnered with Department of Agriculture, to welcome and hopefully relocate 100 dairy farm families from Holland to either Southern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois or Northern Ohio
Assisted with writing of IBOT grants for regional partners (Vintage Wings & Wheels, Boone County Community Building, World Wildlife Kingdom, Challenger Learning Center, etc.) Assisted and supported over two (2) dozen other project applications with everything from writing assistance to letters of support
Partnered with 19 Regional CVB offices to strengthen role of NITDO throughout Northern Illinois
Partnered with Illinois Main Street to strengthen role of NITDO throughout Northern Illinois is their specific communities (Belvidere, Genoa, DeKalb, Harvard, St. Charles, Crystal Lake, and Batavia, etc.). Assisted Main Street partners with plans for submission of Heritage Tourism Demonstration project, and with application for Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant
Coordinated application process for second round of heritage tourism demonstration projects; assisted with letter of intent to apply/applications for four different projects. Wrote final application for Lincoln Highway, which received designation in December 2000.
Promoted National Tourism Week, Illinois 1999 and 2000 statistics and tourism data to regional media partners
Participated in newly formed Scenic Byways/IBOT Marketing Committee representing Lincoln Highway. Coordinated joint byway marketing efforts on behalf of Lincoln Highway with other Illinois byways and IBOT, including Midwest Living supplement on Illinois byways
Coordinated regional Heritage Tourism Workshop in March 2000. Sent out over 600 invitations to regional contacts. Coordinated all physical arrangements, site, logistics, AV, food, etc.
Coordinated application process for second round of heritage tourism demonstration projects; assisted with letter of intent to apply/applications for four different projects. Wrote final application for Lincoln Highway, which received designation in December 2000.
Disseminated heritage information to regional contacts, whether a state-designated project or not,
Participated in Illinois Heritage Association and in Illinois Association of Museums (IAM)
Utilized researcher/archivist to assist with heritage development projects (ie. research, accountability, theme-development, linkages, etc.), funded through NITDO
Served as Resource Center for grants and funding, as well as research and other types of assistance for heritage projects
Served as resource center for byway information obtained from NSB Resource Center and byways.org web site
Served as a resource for Lincoln Highway and heritage projects/scenic byways in Illinois. Agreed to serve as coordinator for display booth of Illinois byways at National Scenic Byway conference in Portland, Oregon in August 2001
Served as liaison for IBOT's marketing committee for Illinois byways
Have agreed to serve as byway organizer for all Illinois byways - if agreed upon by other byway reps (Great River Road, National Road, Ohio River and Meeting of Great Rivers)
Agreed to coordinate display booth for Illinois byways at Illinois State Fair, August 2001
Provided administrative support serving as Secretary for NWP Executive Committee
Records and prepares meeting minutes for Executive Committee and Tourism Action Committee
Prepared monthly accomplishments sent to IBOT for Boone County activities for current state-requested NWP monthly reports
Allocated monies from budget for participation within project (ie. research study, marketing, meeting expenses, consultant fees, etc.) over $1,100 in FY01
Participated in NWP's Customer Service Training, including attending 3-day conference at the Disney Institute and developing hospitality training/customer service through Rock Valley College
Assisted with the development and implementation of NWP Operating Standards
Served as co-chair of NWP Rewards & Recognition Committee, a sub-committee of the quality Service Standards Task force, charged with implementation of project standards
Coordinated efforts on behalf of Boone County partners (ie. City of Belvidere, Boone County, Belvidere Main Street, Boone County Historical Society, numerous attractions, Growth Dimensions, SCORE, Belvidere Park District, Conservation District, Cooperative Extension, etc.)
Secured funding from City of Belvidere and Boone County to maintain partnerships with NWP
Purchase two large signs, kiosk and window decals for NWP heritage project for Boone County. Coordinated the placement of one sign in front of Community Development Center
Hosted FAM tour for front-line employees of Boone County in May 2001
Wrote letters of support for numerous grant applications (IBOT, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Humanities Council, DNR, IDOT, TEA-21 and Scenic By-way. Dept of Agriculture, etc.)
Worked with heritage consultants (John Veverka, Richard Blocki, John Bennett) on various aspects of NWP focusing on Boone County
Assisted in planning and promoting first-ever Legislative Reception for NWP, June 2001
Hosted and attended tourism presentations for NWP. Invited Boone County partners to attend and provided follow-up of materials
Provided monthly reports on NWP activities to Boone County Tourism Committee and Belvidere-Boone County Coordinating Committee
Partnered with four (4) regional CVB offices to strengthen role of NITDO service area
Assisted with development of organizational by-laws for Lincoln Highway Coalition, as well as drafting and submitting Articles of Incorporation for organization. NITDO serves as Register Agent for corporation
Served on Board of Directors as Secretary
Disseminated notices of monthly meetings, agendas & minutes, maintained all corporate files Initiated fax calling system with pre-programmed numbers into permanent system
Assisted with all aspects of National Scenic Byway grants and projects, including Management Agreement with City of Dixon to coordinate all aspects of federal grants in FY01
Attended National Scenic Byway designation in Washington DC in June 2000 and promoted the award to regional and state partners throughout summer months
Disseminated information on 2nd round of heritage tourism designations, coordinated information, submitted "letter of intent" to apply on behalf of project in May 2000 and followed up with actual application in August 2000
Assisted with aspects of overall coordination of a state recognition event/celebration of Lincoln Highway NSB designation at October 2000 event in Aurora
Provided assistance and expertise for marketing grants submitted to Federal Highway Administration for Scenic Byways from Lincoln Highway and IBOT for both FY01 and FY02
Agreed to partner with the City of Dixon, through a Management Agreement between Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition and NITDO, to coordinate and manage all grants awarded to Coalition on behalf of scenic byway through Federal Highway Administration/IDOT for FY01
Attended Illinois Scenic Byway Conference in Grafton, January 2001, and participated as liaison or Lincoln Highway with IBOT, IDOT and other Illinois byways
Provided assistance for Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway FY01 Administrative Grant of $31,000
Wrote IBOT Marketing Grant (FY01) to match costs associated with NSB Marketing Grant, total grant approx. $40,000
Assisted with grant writing and coordination efforts for FY02 NSB grants. Drafted 3 grants: administrative ($31,250), Interpretative Plan ($122,000) and Marketing ($115,700)
Wrote IBOT FY02 Marketing grant to match cost associated with NSB FY02 Marketing grant
Absorbed over $2,200 in costs for Lincoln Highway Coalition into NITDO FY01 budget
Coordinated/assisted with Strategic Planning required by IBOT in order to access administrative funding from IBOT. Strategic Plan finalized and adopted in April 2001
Coordinated Lincoln Highway Annual Meeting in June, 2001 including arranging for business development consultant, John Bennett, to join meeting
Maintained photo library and information resources on attractions and events along highway
Provided support services of researcher/archivist to project
Worked with vendor to create a plaque that was presented to all partners of the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition, similar to plaque presented at Designation Ceremony in Washington DC. Over 40 produced for state and local partners, as well as an additional 30 for ILHC members
Worked closely with IDOT on to sign the Scenic Byway in Northern Illinois route by October 2000
Working with ILHC partners, drafted a membership platform for Coalition, adopted December 2000
Assisted with creation of Annual Report for Coalition, delivered to partners in June 2001
Participated with IBOT's Scenic Byway Marketing Committee representing Lincoln Highway
Wrote letters of support for various grants for numerous projects along highway
Wrote letters of support for numerous grant applications (IBOT, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Humanities Council, DNR, IDOT, TEA-21, Scenic By-way. Dept of Agriculture, etc.)
Partnered with five (5) regional CVB offices to strengthen role of NITDO service area
Secured assistance with local accountant to provide accounting services. Coordinated financial program and internalized accounting functions. Began working with accountant on preparation of 501c(3) paperwork
Made contact with Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor in Pennsylvania as a national partner
Allowed NITDO staff member to be sued by Coalition as "loaned executive" as their staff
Participated in heritage project representing interests of communities in Kane County
Broadened scope of project to include areas served in DeKalb and McHenry Counties
Disseminated information on 2nd round of heritage tourism designations, coordinated information, submitted "letter of intent" to apply on behalf of project. Attended meeting and helped with decision NOT to apply for designation
Supported, in both time and financial, towards the Research Study performed by heritage consultant/researcher on thematics and linkages throughout the Fox River Valley
Identified linkages of aspects of Fox River Valley heritage area into the Illinois Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway
Wrote letters of support for various grants for numerous projects along corridor
Maintained photo library and information resources on attractions and events throughout corridor
Provided information on sits and attractions that can be linked throughout heritage project's print projects and signage/kiosk projects
Wrote letters of support for numerous grant applications (IBOT, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Humanities Council, DNR, IDOT, TEA-21, Scenic By-way. Dept of Agriculture, etc.)
Participated in quarterly team meetings, as well as in numerous sub-committee meetings focusing on specific areas within the project, ie. new events, historical oversight, signage, etc.
Allocated in excess of $500 towards Fox River Heritage expenses through NITDO budget
Partnered with three (3) regional CVB offices to strengthen role of NITDO service area
Assisted in maintaining Boone County's participation in Northwest Passage Heritage Project, both financial and informational
Served on NWP Executive Committee as a representative of Boone County
Prepared list of monthly accomplishments from Boone County to NWP Project Coordinator to be filed with IBOT
Presented monthly reports on tourism accomplishments, including NWP, to Belvidere-Boone County Coordinating Committee
Requested funding support from Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Belvidere and NITDO to develop and maintain a Boone County Tourism Web Site. Match funds were supplied through an IBOT grant written by NITDO on behalf of Boone County Tourism Committee
Wrote grant on behalf of Boone County Tourism Committee to produce an updated version of Boone County Visitor Guide (June 2001 - project cost of $11,623 with state paying for 50% of the costs. Wrote matching grant for project through IBOT, and solicited funds and information for brochure. Worked with designer on all aspects of project
Hosted meetings of the Boone County Tourism Committee
Participated with group of specialty shops (antiques, galleries, etc.) on production of brochure, distributed materials for free in co-op mailings. Agreed to serve as contact office for brochure, and listed Boone County Visitor Center as a resource for where to call for other things to see and do in region
Participated in Boone County's Economic Development Alliance, attending monthly agency director's meetings as well as quarterly meetings full agency and governmental reps in attendance
Assisted in the development of the Economic Development Alliance Newsletter, supplying one page each month of tourism news. In May 2001, we secured title page for promotion of National Tourism Week. Maintain data base of newsletter contacts - over 800 names
Wrote letters of support used by Mayor of Belvidere and County Administrator for pitching to business prospects. Assisted in coordinating joint letterhead, reflecting all agency logos
Promoted numerous events in IBOT-produced publications such as Fairs & Festival Guide, Illinois Travel Guide, Illinois Weekend Adventure Guide, Illinois Golf 2001, etc.
Joined and participated on the Advisory Board of the Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum
Assisted with the acquisition of filling station to Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, as well as coordinated and promoted weekly "work nights" for museum restoration projects
Working with Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, to secured a second TAP grant from IBOT. First grant was received in 2000, and Experience Illinois funds also secured to assist with project development
Made presentations throughout County on Treasurer's new loan programs (Alternative Ag and Experience Illinois); assisted with loan applications for several projects;
Working with Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, secured an Experience Illinois loan for $300,000 through the State Treasurer's office
Assisted with promotion of museum through WGN and other regional media
Working with Country Memory Trails, secured an Experience Illinois loan for $275,000 through the State Treasurer's office
Partnered with Boone County Historical Society on promotion of museum and activities. Assisted the new museum director with tourism opportunities and expansion of programs and services
Assisted the Board of Directors for World Wildlife Kingdom, a new zoological park in Boone County. Assisted with various grant requests, as well as sponsorship and promotional efforts
Coordinated heritage project's consultants, available through NWP, as they visited Belvidere and Boone County sites and attractions
Promoted new attractions through Boone County including specialty shops, Poplar Grove Children's Zoo, new owner of Fiorello's Pumpkin Patch, Willow Creek Gifts, galleries, etc.
Partnered with Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, joining Board of Directors and making presentations at monthly meetings; participating in newly formed Board committees: Business and Community Development, Nominating Committee, and holiday event, Hometown Christmas
Hosted Breakfast Before Hours in May 2001 to coincide with National Tourism Week. Over 65 people attended breakfast - largest turn-out this year
Partnered with Belvidere Main Street Center, joining Board of Directors, serving on Promotions Committee and Economic Re-structuring Committee. Participated in their annual program review in 2000 and assisted with development of work plan for FY02
Assisted with the production, planning and event coordination of 3rd Annual Wheels Festival
Co-chaired Boone County's Millennium Committee, producing a summer series of events in June, 2000 including a Heartland Chautauqua, kick-off gala and mural project
Assisted with the completion of Millennium Mural in 2000 to add to mix of Wall Dog murals in downtown Belvidere. This was done as part of the Millennium celebration Celebration, week-long featuring a Heartland Chautauqua produced through Illinois Humanities Council (June 19-25, 2000)
Provided support to various projects through Belvidere Park District, Boone County Conservation District, Boone County Arts Council, and private businesses such as Glass Pheasant Antiques & Tea Room, Apollo Theater, Balliet Antiques, Gal & Me Antiques, Funderburg Antiques, World Wildlife Kingdom
Worked in development projects including bed & breakfasts, golf courses, specialty shops, hotel/motel, restaurants, etc.
Made numerous presentations on tourism's economic impact to Boone County, as well as statistics on other aspects of tourism such as payroll, taxes, travel expenditures, etc.
Prepared gift/ bags/welcome packets for visiting dignitaries to Belvidere/Boone County, as well as packets to take abroad
Working with consultant hired by Belvidere-Boone County to prepare a Vision 2020 plan, participated in the completion of 14-Point Strategic Plan for development
Partnered with other Boone County agencies on a Regional Visioning program, coordinating planning efforts for Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson and Ogle Counties
Agreed to assist with local efforts from Sister City Committee to welcome delegation from France in Summer 2001
Organized and coordinated monthly meetings for the McHenry County Tourism Committee
Assisted with the development and implementation of McHenry County Tourism Committee bylaws and organizational structure. Staff serves as Register Agent for corporation
Elected as an ex-officio board member for the McHenry County Tourism Committee
Wrote IBOT grant for the development of a McHenry County tourism web site; grant for $3,000, state provides 50% of the costs. Site completed June 2000 and staff continues to make and pay for updates and changes to listings
Made numerous presentations on tourism's economic impact to McHenry County, as well as statistics on other aspects of tourism such as payroll, taxes, travel expenditures, etc.
Assisted in the follow-up of a Strategic Planning Session where group reviewed its mission, vision and goals/objectives
Began discussions with McHenry County EDC on the "merger" of the McHenry County Tourism Committee under the umbrella of the EDC
Joined McHenry County EDC, serving on Workforce Expansion and Retention Committee
Participated in presentation from Illinois State Treasurer's office on development programs offered, including Alternative Ag and Experience Illinois. Made numerous site visits to projects through McHenry County including convention center, fire museum, bed & breakfasts, performing arts center, etc. Received confirmation of loans including $4 million to Raue Center for the Arts, and $2.23 million for Challenger Learning Center. City of Woodstock
Assisted in development of tourism-related workshops in county hosted by SBDC
Assisted with Idea Adventures/Challenger Learning Center as they sought annexation in Marengo for proposed site, and worked with City of Woodstock and the project moved into a downtown site
Assisted in securing $275,000 in Illinois FIRST money for Challenger Learning Center
Served on Advisory Board Challenger Learning Center, working with national reps on board structure, funding, and organizational structure
Serves on board for Northern Illinois Fire Museum, assisted with rant writing, organizational administration (including maintaining data base, sending meeting notices, minutes, etc.) and reviewing and exploring site locations for museum. Assisted in obtaining $50,000 in Illinois FIRST money for museum
Assisted with grant applications for various projects, including IBOT, IDOT, TEA-21, Dept. of Education, Secretary of State, etc.
Assisted with the formation of the McHenry County Barn Preservation Committee, a group under the jurisdiction of the McHenry County Historical Society. Assisting with production and planning of a Fall 2000 workshop with nationally known barn preservation/restoration expert
Partnered with regional CVBs to strengthen role of NITDO service area
Assisted with Kane County's heritage project - The Tales & Trails of the Fox River Valley
Maintained close relationship with tourism partners as they work effectively with regional CVBs as a cohesive Kane County destination
Provided the support services of historic researcher/archivist to Kane County partners
Worked on behalf of region for the Lincoln Highway as it runs through NITDO service area
Contributed in financial manner and in staff time towards to creation of a comprehensive Resource Inventory of Kane County/Fox River Valley - including the development of two predominant themes: Underground Railroad and First Peoples/Native Americans
Maintained contact with tourism partners and provided listings in IBOT produced publications and database
Made numerous presentations on tourism's economic impact to Kane County, as well as statistics on other aspects of tourism such as payroll, taxes, travel expenditures, etc.
Assisted with the planning and production of three (3) events in 2000 (Art Around The Fox, Barn Doors Open and Grave Reminders) and more planned for 2001
Partnered with regional CVBs to strengthen role of NITDO service area
Partnered with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce on the promotion of their historic shopping district and four (4) special events
Worked with Batavia Chamber of Commerce and Batavia Main Street on developing a strong tourism presence in their community
Maintained close relationship with tourism partners as they work effectively develop and market DeKalb County cohesively rather than as individual communities as the destination
Provided the support services of historic researcher/archivist to DeKalb County partners
Worked on behalf of region for the Lincoln Highway as it runs through NITDO service area
Maintained contact with tourism partners and provided listings in IBOT publications and database
Made numerous presentations on tourism's economic impact to DeKalb County, as well as statistics on other aspects of tourism such as payroll, taxes, travel expenditures, etc.
Assisted with the inclusion of DeKalb County Farm Bureau Farm tours with promotion of Fox River Valley's Barn Doors Open weekend (Fall, 2000)
Appointed by Sycamore Mayor to sit in a voting capacity on Sycamore Tourism Committee, now called the Kishwaukee Valley CVB, assisted in development of tourism budget, promotional projects, funding allocation via grants to community partners, etc. Partnered with the Sycamore Tourism committee on the promotion of their historic district and special events, participated in their inaugural weekend walk
Worked with the Mayor of DeKalb to create a strong awareness of tourism's potential opportunities to local community. Met with reps from City Council and made financial request at City Council budgetary meetings (Spring 2001)
Worked with DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and DeKalb Main Street on developing a strong tourism presence in their community, with focus on the downtown and Lincoln Highway
Worked with NIU on the development of Sport Coalition, participated in NIU's bid for IHSA Football Championships and Chicago Bears Summer Training Camp
Worked on strengthen DeKalb County's role in the Underground Railroad with Sycamore's connection and other potential sites. Agreed to chair Northern stop of 2001 FAM with partnerships through White House Millennium Trail designation
Wrote letters of support for various grants, including TAP, TEA-21, Arts Council, IBOT, etc.
Partnered with DeKalb County to gain participation in regional heritage project - The Tales & Trails of the Fox River Valley
Worked to enhance and market national/internationally the farm tours produced through DeKalb County Farm Bureau. In 2000 over 38 farm visits were scheduled with six (6) international counties booked. More scheduled in 2001 with promotion of Ag Tourism's role in international marketing
Partnered with Genoa Main Street and various merchants on educational sessions, marketing opportunities, state promotions, listings for publications and data base
Partnered with Sandwich Chamber of Commerce and Sandwich Mayor and various merchants on educational sessions, marketing opportunities, state promotions, listings for publications and data base, as well as regional partnerships
Accepted contract/grant from IBOT to oversee production of three videos: Route 66 (expansion of 12 minute video to 30 minute television format), Lewis & Clark (10 minute video) and Showcase Illinois (8-10 minute video)
Drafted contracts/letters of agreement with two (2) state selected vendors
Took on active role in project management and production of Route 66, including securing footage, planning sites and editing
Assisted with obtaining licensing agreements with various organizations to be included in Route 66 footage, licensing suitable to broadcast numerous times
Released original vendor from Showcase Illinois contract with return of initial deposit (50%) and re-negotiated contract with another vendor
Secured existing footage from tourism partners to be used in Showcase Illinois piece
Assisted with formal request to Lewis & Clark Gubernatorial Commission to change focus of Lewis & Clark piece from 10 minute video and research to full hour-long television documentary
Secured additional funding (provided by IBOT) upon approval of L&C Commission. Budget went form $50,000 to $150,000
Actively researched L&C information, including visiting other L&C sites in Montana and Missouri
Maintained budget, including securing additional funding for NITDO with increased workload and responsibilities; from 5% to perhaps 8%. Generated in excess of $15,000 in new revenues for NITDO
Assisted with packaging options for Route 66 and Showcase Illinois, including absorbing costs from contingency funds from project grant
All three (3) videos due on or before June 30, 2001 - and deadlines met with approval of IBOT and other regional partners
Serve on Board of Directors as Treasurer for Illinois Special Events Network (ISEN)
Serve on Planning Committee for Northern Illinois Festival & Events Workshop for 2000 & 2001
Serve on Board of Directors for Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, advisory capacity. Board of Directors for Challenger Learning Center, advisory capacity. Served on Board of Directors for World Wildlife Kingdom (resigned January 2001)
Serve on Board of Directors for Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce. Serve on Nominating Committee (2001-2002), Personnel Committee (hiring new staff), Business & Community Development Committee, and Hometown Christmas Committee
Serve on Board of Directors for Belvidere Main Street Center. Serve on Economic Restructuring Committee
Serve on Board of Directors McHenry County Tourism Committee, ex-officio capacity
Serve on Board of Directors for Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition, serve as Secretary
Serve on Executive Committee (Board) of Northwest Passage Heritage Corridor, serve as Secretary
Serve on Board of Directors for Sycamore Tourism Committee
Serve on Board of Directors for McHenry County Tourism Committee
Serve on Board of Directors for Northern Illinois Fire Museum
Agreed to serve on ICCVB Task Force to assist IBOT with development of web site and specialized web sites
Served as Special Events Manager for 2000 On The Waterfront Festival, and returned as Assistant manager for Special Venues in 2001 for On The Waterfront in Rockford
Served as Marketing Director for Rockford 2000 Alliance, a Millennium Celebration Task Force
Served as Co-Chair for Boone County's Millennium Celebration
Attended Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway Designation Ceremony, Washington DC in June 2000
Attended Disney Institute on Customer Service Training, September 2000
Attended IFEA Conference in New Orleans, September 2000
Attended Illinois Scenic Byway Conference, January 2001
Attended IEG Sponsorship Workshop, January 2001
Attended Illinois 2001 Governor's Conference on Tourism, February 2001
Attended National Trust's Conference on Historic Preservation, April 2001
Attended Visit Illinois Legislative Reception, June 2001
