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Volume 8, Issue 3 March 2012 |
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Greetings!
Seems as if we've leapt straight from Fall to Spring and there are no complaints here at the CVB office! The sooner we can enjoy strolls through downtown and fresh blooming flowers at the Missouri State Capitol the better. Wishing you a Merry March,
Ryan Winkler |
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Upcoming Meetings
March 2
· JC Outdoors Meeting
March 6
· Discover Jefferson City Foundation Meeting
March 13
· Hotel/Motel Council Meeting
· Diplomat Meeting
March 21
· Athletic Events Committee |
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Barge into History with the Discover Jefferson City Foundation
 The Discover Jefferson City Foundation is pleased to announce its second annual "Barge into History" fundraiser to promote tourism in the Jefferson City community.
After completely selling out the 2011 event in an incredibly short time, the Discover Jefferson City Foundation is offering two evenings for this year's 2012 "Barge into History" tour. The events will include a relaxing barge tour on the Missouri River which will offer unique views of the Missouri State Capitol and other downtown Jefferson City landmarks.
The mission of the Discover Jefferson City Foundation is to directly support, through financial or in-kind donations, the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau by providing education and information about the diverse cultural, historic, educational, scientific, civic, and athletic attractions and events available in Jefferson City, Missouri. The money raised from the barge tour will go toward promoting the Missouri State Penitentiary museum and tours among other top-priority activities established.
"Barge into History" will be held on Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. at Noren Access with departure scheduled for 6:00 p.m.; the barge will return at 8:00 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert, beer, wine and soda will be served. Tickets are $100 per person and space is limited.
For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.DiscoverJeffersonCity.com. You may also contact Sheila Sanford with the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau via email at sheila@visitjeffersoncity.com or phone at (573)632-2820. |
Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau
makes plans for prison museum
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce plans for construction of a Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) museum to open in the Spring of 2013.
After reviewing multiple proposals, the Convention & Visitors Bureau selected Lucinda "Cindee" J. Herrick to design a concept for the museum. Among Herrick's museum experience is work as a Project Manager for the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and as a Special Project Curator for the Missouri Masonic Library & Museum. She also has extensive teaching experience at multiple universities and spent 10 years running the U.S. Coast Guard Museum. 
The Missouri State Penitentiary museum will be located in a vacant space on the second floor of the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau offices at 100 E. High St. The museum will be accessible from an elevator in the back of the building.
After finalizing the prison museum concept, the Convention & Visitors Bureau will begin searching for a few specific artifacts related to the selected themes. If you believe you have one-of-a-kind MSP artifacts and would like to submit your name to be contacted at that time, please call (573) 632-2820. If you would like to make a financial contribution to the museum, the Discover Jefferson City Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations. Contact Sheila@VisitJeffersonCity.com.
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New feature added to CVB website
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with KRCG-13 to bring you a live look at the Missouri State Capitol which can be seen on the CVB website, www.VisitJeffersonCity.com.
The still frame, captured from the roof of the building next door to the CVB offices at 100 E. High St., updates every five minutes and shows the view of the Capitol looking northwest towards the Missouri River Bridge. So far, the live shots have captured a variety of settings; everything from sunrises to sunsets, to storms rolling in, to the twinkling lights of the Capitol at night.
Add www.VisitJeffersonCity.com as your home page and watch the many changing views of the beautiful Missouri State Capitol. |
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Tradeshow Travel
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau frequently participates in local, regional and national industry tradeshows. The purpose of tradeshows is to spread the word to different groups about all of the incredible attractions Jefferson City has to offer. One can often find CVB Sales Manager, Marianne Thies, dressed up in her best prison stripes sharing stories about the Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City Historical Society and other area attractions. In February, Marianne attended four different tradeshows: Bank Travel, Metro Lawn & Garden, the Working Women's Survival Show and the MO Parks & Recreation Association. Marriane's glowing personality at these tradeshows is instrumental in booking a number of large bus tour groups to come and visit Jefferson City! |
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Spring Racing Events
If you are itching to lace up your running shoes, air up your bike tires or slide your canoe into the Missouri River then you are in luck - there are a number of racing events coming to Jefferson City this spring & summer. Here are just a few. Be sure to check the event calendars on the www.VisitJeffersonCity.com and the www.JeffersonCityOutdoors.com websites for more information.
3rd Annual 5K for Kamp - Saturday, March 3rd - 9:00am - Jefferson City Memorial Airport
Plan to participate in one of the best outdoor events for fitness enthusiasts of all ages. Runners and walkers, and families alike are welcome! Awards presented to the overall male & female finisher for both runners and walkers, as well as the top three finishers in age categories ranging from 10 & under to 60 & older. Contact: Debbie Poore, debrapoore@ccrsi.org (573) 634-4555. Website: http://runjeffcity.org/flyers/5KforKamp2012flyer.pdf
Capital City Adventure Race - Saturday, May 5th - 9:00am-2:00pm - location tbd
A challenging multi-sport event showcasing Jefferson City's natural resources and historic structures. Race details are left a surprise until the day of, but will consist of running, canoeing and cycling. The event will end downtown with a celebration of live music and drink and food specials. For more information or to register visit http://www.jeffcitymo.org/parks/CapitalCityAdventureRace.html Contact: Chris Wilson, chris@visitjeffersoncity.com, (573)632-2820.
Cedar Cross - Sunday, May 6th - 8:00am - North Jefferson commuter lot
The Cedar Cross is an endurance cyclocross event covering over 100 miles of Central Missouri's finest back roads, cattle fields and various parts of the Cedar Creek Trail. Most of the riding will be on gravel, but there will be singletrack and a few areas where even the most skilled riders will be forced to carry their bikes. Contact: bobjenkins@team-virtus.com Website: http://cedarcross.wordpress.com/about/
Rotaract Kicks in the Sticks - Saturday, August 11th - 6:30pm - Binder Park
Trail run at Binder Park will offer 1.2, 3.5 and 7.5 mile runs through the woods followed by a sunset jamboree featuring live music, food & drinks. Proceeds to benefit the HALO Foundation and the Central Missouri Food Bank. More details to follow. Contact: jeffcityrotaract@gmail.com
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Tell us about it...
Are you submitting your events for inclusion in the CVB's Calendar of Events? The Calendar of Events is one of the most popular pages on the web site!
To enter an event, click here.
This is a completely free service the CVB offers, so get out there and enter in your information! Submissions are not guaranteed.
Call Ryan at 573-632-2820 with questions.
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Monthly Statistics
Marketing Report
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Visitor Requests |
February |
42 | |
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YTD |
1,891 | |
Website Unique Visitors |
February |
5,735 | |
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YTD |
10,950 | |
Website Visitors (Total) |
February |
6,896 | |
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YTD |
13,110 |
Diplomat Volunteer Hours
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Volunteer Hours |
February |
53.5 | |
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YTD |
94.5 |
STR (Smith Travel Research) Report
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January 2012 |
% Change 2011 | |
Occupancy |
38.2% |
-2.7% | |
Room Rate |
$67.92 |
-4.8% | |
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Year-to-Date |
% Change 2011 | |
Occupancy |
38.2% |
-2.7% | |
Room Rate |
$67.92 |
-4.8% |
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Thank you for your interest in Jefferson City. We look forward to sharing more about our wonderful community in the future. Feel free to contact the Bureau with any questions you may have! | |
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