Greater Mauston Tourism Association
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · December 11, 2024
Minutes
GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM
ASSOCIATION MINUTES
December 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Greater Mauston Tourism Association was called to order on November 13,
2024, by Chairperson Michel Messer at 6:00 pm at Mauston City Hall. Attending members were Diane Dahl,
Doug Linder, Michel Messer, Ben Bader, Wendy Murphy, Micah Playman, and Leanna Hagen. Jessica
Bilski from On the Line Presence was also in attendance.
2. Approval of Minutes: Murphy/Bader approved the November 13, 2024 minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Financial Report:.Murphy/Hagen to approve the financial reports as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Event Support:
a. Event Support Application (if any):
b. Post-Event Follow-Up: The information from Tamaya was reviewed regarding the JCEDC and the
Wisconsin State Far turnout.
5. Marketing Activities:
a. Mark Walters’ blog: Murphy/Bader to approve Mark Walters' invoice of $1,040 but not to continue
using Mark Walters' blog. Motion carried unanimously.
b. ATV Expo: Linder/Messer to approve Let's Ride ATV Expo proposal from On the Line Presence not to
exceed $33,618. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
c. Marketing Baskets: Linder/Bader to approve gift basket marketing by On the Line Presence of $7,965.
Motion carried.
d. Think Local: Peter Malinger discussed the Think Local Show. Murphy/Micah to table until examples
of what has been put together. Moton carried unanimously.
6. Staff Report: Holiday Lights: This item was tabled until January.
7. Adjournment: Linder/Messer motioned to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm.
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Chair Date
Agenda
GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM
ASSOCIATION AGENDA
December 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Discussion and action relating to Minutes
a. November 13, 2024
3. Discussion and possible action relating to Financial Report including
a. Financials
4. Discussion and possible action relating to Event Support activities including
a. Event Support Application (if any):
b. Post-Event Follow-Up: JCEDC and Wisconsin State Fair turnout
5. Discussion and possible action relating to Marketing Activities including
a. Discussion and action regarding Mark Walters' email invoice of $1,040.
b. Discussion and action regarding the ATV Expo May 2-4, 2025 for $24,433- $33,618.
c. Discussion and action regarding gift basket marketing $7,965
d. Discussion and action regarding the Think Local segment done by Peter Malinger and Ben
Palmer cost is $2,995 for a six-minute segment.
6. Staff Report
a. Discussion and action regarding purchasing Christmas lights for the 2025 season.
7. Adjourn
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