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Volume 8, Issue 10                                                                                                      October 2012
Greetings!

 
 We can't help but love this time of year when the leaves on the trees begin to change colors and Jefferson City becomes even more beautiful than normal. Come out to any of our October events and see for yourself!     

Fall into Fun in Jefferson City!
Ryan Winkler

Upcoming Meetings
 

October 2 

Discover Jefferson City

 
October 9
Hotel/Motel Council

 

October 10

Diplomat Meeting

 

October 17

Athletic Events Committee
In This Issue
CVB Welcomes Interim Director Shelley Klebba
Limited Space for October Prison Tours
SEC-JC Pep Rally Returns!
Inside the Walls Recap
The Big Reveal: New CVB Headshots
October Events
Monthly Statistics
 CVB Welcomes Interim Director Shelly Klebba
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to welcome Shelley Klebba as Interim Executive Director. She took over the position on September 17th after predeccessor Steve Picker relocated to Florida. Klebba is no stranger to the CVB, having previously worked as Sales Manager for three years. In 2008, Klebba was instrumental in the creation of the Discover Jefferson City Foundation and has served on the board ever since. In her role as the Interim Director, she will serve as liaison between the Foundation and the CVB. 
 
 Klebba will continue to serve as the Interim Director until the position is filled permanently. She will work with the CVB Board to select her replacement. "I've worked for three different people in my time at the CVB," said Klebba. "I have some ideas on what worked and what didn't, and what to look for in an executive director."
 
Welcome aboard, Shelley!

**Limited Space for October Prison Tours**

Missouri State Penitentiary tours are filling up in the month of October. Understandably so - something about the cooler fall weather and Halloween around the corner seems to up the interest in Ghost Tours. Don't miss out on your chance to visit MSP this season! Schedule a Private Ghost Tour any weeknight or Sunday night in October. You only need a minimum of 15 people to schedule your own private tour. Call Marianne Thies at (573) 632-2820 to schedule your ghostly adventure!

SEC Pep Rally AL   SEC-JC Pep Rally Returns!
 

Sports fans from across the country have been traveling to mid-Missouri in droves since the University of Missouri-Columbia started their 2012 football season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Jefferson City, located a short 30-minute drive from Columbia, has seen an increase in visitors on the weekends of Mizzou Tiger home games.

Jefferson City hotels are proud to be the host for out of state SEC fans and Missouri's state capital will roll out the red carpet in celebration of the Mizzou SEC game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Jefferson City CVB, along with community supporters, will host another SEC-JC Pep Rally in historic Jefferson City on Friday, October 12th from 4-9pm. The Rally will also support the Lincoln University Blue Tigers and their Homecoming game against the University of Nebraska-Kearney. MU and Lincoln fans alike can look forward to a warm welcome from their Jefferson City hosts as all area sports fans gather to celebrate this extraordinary event. Guests will enjoy the pep rally atmosphere with sports celebrities, pep bands, cheerleaders, mascots and more in a street party unrivaled by the entire Mizzou community.

 

The SEC-JC Pep Rally will have something for everyone. A Temporary Open Container (TOC) District will be in effect for the pep rally. Visitors can show ID, purchase an over 21 wristband and event cup at participating bars and restaurants including Mortimer Kegleys, Chez Monet, Bones, Gumbo Bottoms and Spectators. Downtown cafes and restaurants will be open offering a variety of dining options along with eclectic shops, galleries and boutiques. An array of street performers and live musicians will line the streets of downtown, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere and providing entertainment for all ages. The Pep Rally will begin on the main stage at Madison/High at 5:30pm. Entertainment throughout the historic Downtown District will be from 4pm to 9pm (downtown streets will close at 5pm). Added transportation options will be available, giving out of town visitors at participating area hotels an easy way to get to and from the downtown Jefferson City festival district.

 SEC-JC Pep Rally Lincoln Band

"We received such positive feedback regarding our last SEC-JC Pep Rally for the MU-GA game that we felt we had to try this again for Alabama, the defending college football National Champions currently ranked #1 in the nation," said Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau sports manager Chris Wilson. "Alabama fans and Lincoln Alumni are sure to enjoy the festival district and the organized Pep Rally, which will feature the Marching Musical Storm, Lincoln's incredibly entertaining pep band." 

 

"Jefferson City will be booming on this weekend between Lincoln University's Homecoming and the Alabama fans in town for the Mizzou game. We felt this would be a great opportunity to showcase our historic downtown by bringing in as many people as we can for this unique event," said Ryan Winkler, Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau communications manager.

 

 For more information on the SEC-JC Pep Rally, please visit www.VisitJeffersonCity.com/secjcpeprally. New details will be added regularly. For questions about the pep rally, please contact Ryan Winkler at (573)632-8280 or ryan@visitjeffersoncity.com. 

  
Inside the Walls Festival RecapInside the Walls 2012 

 

For three days in September visitors attended the Inside the Walls Festival at the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP). Held in honor of the 176th Anniversary of MSP, the event included a Beer & Wine Garden in the Lafayette Street cul-de-sac which featured live music from mid-Missouri bands. Several bands incorporated Johnny Cash tunes into their lineups and hundreds of people enjoyed listening to music while consuming food & adult beverages all within view of the Missouri River and the Missouri State Penitentiary.

 

People of all ages traveled in to enjoy the family-friendly activities including the Jefferson City Parks & Recreation free movie showing in A-Hall and the Missouri River Regional Library's crafts and games in the Upper Yard. Missouri State Penitentiary tours were sold out throughout the weekend and several tour guides provided a free seminar which was enjoyed by many.

 

Jefferson City Outdoors sponsored an entirely new event. The Prison Break Obstacle Course was a five-mile race commencing in the dungeon of A-Hall and ending at Prison Brews. More than 170 people from all across Missouri participated in the challenging course and had a great time "escaping" from prison, climbing through mud pits and sliding down slip'n'slides. We are already looking forward to next year's race!

 

Thank you so much to all of the participating sponsors (see entire list here) and to all of the attendees!

  

Jennifer new headshot  

 The Big Reveal: New CVB Headshots

 

You can't help but be charmed by the beauty of the Missouri State Capitol's interior rotunda, or by the beauty of Jennifer Nelp, CVB Office Manager. For Jennifer's photo session, Anthony Jinson set-up lighting & flash equipment just as the 2012 Missouri Legislative Session was wrapping up. The energy in the Capitol was tangible on that day, but even the busiest of people couldn't help but stop to take in a bit of the action and inquire as to why we were there with a camera crew and who was the girl on the other side of the lens? We think Jennifer shines in one of Jefferson City's favorite attractions!

  

 

October Events

 

Museum After Hours -- October 3

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Missouri State Museum, Missouri Capitol
Description: In October, the Missouri State Museum will continue to have "Museum after Hours" on the first Wednesday of each month, when museum galleries will stay open until 9pm. Also, at 7pm on Wednesday, October 3rd, museum interpretive staff will present a program called "Good Old Fashioned Medicine." Have you ever wondered what people did before modern medicine? What tools did doctors use to help people? What medicines did they use for illnesses before antibiotics? Step back into the days of apothecary kits and scarificatores to get an idea what the world of medicine was like in the "olden" days. This program will take place in the museum classroom, which is located in the History Hall (east wing).
Contact Information: (573) 751-2854

Cost: Free

 

Jefferson City Fire Department Centennial Celebration -- October 4-7  

Time: Varies
Location: The Jefferson City Fire Department celebrates their centennial with an array of events in October, including a Centennial Gala on October 4th and the "Born of Necessity" Festival October 5th. A parade honoring the Department will be held on Saturday, October 6th. Expected to be the largest parade in American history, with more fire trucks on display than any other before it, this event is not to be missed!
Contact Information: Tim Young (573) 690-2298 or Kelly Forck (573) 690-6722

Cost: Free

 

Jefferson City Multicultural Fall Festival -- October 20  

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown Jefferson City
Description: The Annual Fall Festival and Downtown Harvest Fest have merged into one event that promises a great day of entertainment, food, arts, crafts and storytellers for the children, community information booths and vendors that embrace the diverse cultures found in mid-Missouri. Experience the community's diversity in downtown Jefferson City.

Contact Information: jcmcf@ymail.com, www.jcmcf.net or

Cost: Free

 

HarvestFest at the Mansion -- October 20

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Location: Governor's Mansion
Description: There will be tasty kettle corn, a cider press and bluegrass music. Fun family event! Come in your Halloween Costume or your Saturday clothes, but come join in the day's fun!
Contact Information: (573) 751-4141

Cost: Free


The Broadway Dolls -- October 20

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center

Description: A girl group concert experience celebrating pop, broadway, rock n' roll and dance. The Broadway Dolls is a "Best of Manhattan" award-winning concert experience featuring a roster of the most dynamic women of the Broadway community. A celebration of Broadway music, rocknroll, 60s girl groups and dance, The Broadway Dolls is a truly unique pop/cultural experience. Ideal for performing arts centers, corporate and custome built events, The Broadway Dolls have performed all over the world. Advocates for education and empowerment, the Dolls also offer master classes and performance workshops. Buy tickets online at

Contact Information: info@thebroadwaydolls.com (800) 838-3006,

Cost: $28.00

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 website! 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.

Monthly Statistics

Marketing Report

Visitor Requests

September

659

 

YTD

10,994

Website Unique Visitors

September

9,792

 

YTD

64,789

Website Visitors (Total)

September

12,403

 

YTD

79,236

 

Diplomat Volunteer Hours  

Volunteer Hours

September

67.5

 

YTD

376.5

 

STR (Smith Travel Research) Report

 

August 2012

% Change 2011

Occupancy

46.4%

4.6%

Room Rate

$63.34

1.1%

 

Year-to-Date

% Change 2011

Occupancy

50.1%

1.7%

Room Rate

$66.64

-2.4%

 

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