Welcome Tracy Massey, Interim President of the Visitors Bureau
The Board of Directors of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the appointment of Tracy Massey, Board Treasurer, as the interim President of the Visitors Bureau. Tracy takes over the duties as a replacement is chosen for outgoing President Jesse Walters.
"We were thrilled that Tracy agreed to take on this challenge," Dawn Dowling, Brandywine River Museum and Board Chair stated. "Tracy's personality and knowledge of the Bureau's finances make it a great fit. The Board and staff are so pleased to be working with Tracy."
Tracy Massey has worked in Chester County government for over 16 years both as Records Manager and County Treasurer for 12 years. She joined the Chester County Visitors Bureau Board in 2003 and took over as Treasurer in 2004. She is looking forward to working with her fellow Board members, staff and members and facilitating a smooth transition.
Welcome Tracy!
Above: Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau interim President Tracy Massey
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Vendor Opportunity
There is a great opportunity for vendor space at The American Helicopter Museum's Air Show- Rotorfest - Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 2007 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. A 10x10 table space is $200.00 and a 10x20 table space is $300.00. Call Sherron for details at 610-436-9600.
Pictured above: Terese Balzereit, Pennsylvania Tourism Office (far left) and Dawn Dowling, Brandywine River Museum and Chester County Visitors Bureau Board Chair (third from left) with five German travel writers at the Brandywine River Museum.
German travel writers visit Brandywine Valley
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau and the Brandywine River Museum recently hosted five travel writers from Germany. The group was escorted by Terese Balzereit, Marketing Manager, International Tourism for the Pennsylvania Tourism Office. The tour was focused on artisans in Pennsylvania and the Brandywine River Museum is a must -see according to Balzereit. The writers took many notes and asked questions of Dawn Dowling, Group Tour and Special Events Coordinator, as she gave an overview of the museum's magnificent collection.
Bed & Breakfasts beware
The County Treasurer’s Office has alerted us to a scam that has been tried on a couple of area Bed and Breakfasts. Two B&B’s have been contacted by e-mail with a supposed long-term reservation with an offer to pre-pay. They offer to over pay as well, and ask that a refund for “any overpayment” be sent to an overseas address. Most of our members are too smart for this ploy, and if an offer looks too good to be true, of course it usually is!
Member Personalities
Dee Durham, S.A.V.E.(Safety, Agriculture, Villages, Environment)
1. Book currently on your nightstand. The Omnivore's Dilemma
2. Most influential book you ever read
A lot of books influence me - it's hard to choose just one
3. Favorite movie
The Lord of the Rings
4. TV show you are proud you watch
The Weather Channel
5. TV show you are ashamed you watch.
Channel surfing and stopping on junk.
6.If you turned on your car radio right now it would be tuned to....?
NPR (National Public Radio)
7.Magazine you read regularly.
Caribbean Travel and Life
8.Two most commonly visited web sites.
SAVE41.org and mapquest.com
9. Two favorite types of music.
Reggae and Bluegrass
10.Person you would most like to sit next to at dinner.
My husband
11. Your favorite food.
Asian
12. Your favorite vacation spot.
Anywhere with mountains or water
13. Your current employer and title.
S.A.V.E. (Safety, Agriculture, Villages, Environment), Executive Director
14. Where were you born and where do you live now.
Both Wilmington Delaware and I live in the house that I grew up in.
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1. A display advertisement in our Official Visitors Guide has the potential to reach over 70,000 customers. Contact Jan Reeps, Director of Membership/ Visitors Center Director at 610-719-1730 or Jan@cccvb.org.
2. The Visitors Bureau can provide pad maps to your business. These are a great tool to help guests and patrons locate the great attractions in the Brandywine Valley. To order a supply, please contact Trudie Kaiser, Fulfillment at 610-719-1730 or Fulfillment@cccvb.org.
3. You may provide us with your brochure or flyer and it can be placed in our next member mailing for $150.00. Contact Jan Reeps, Director of Membership/Visitors Center Director at 610-719-1730 or Jan@cccvb.org.
4. You or your business may be featured in our newsletter. Contact Nina Kelly, Director of Communications at 610-719-1730 or Nina@cccvb.org.
5.You may display your brochures, menus or other printed material in our Visitors Center, located outside the gates of Longwood Gardens, for free. To arrange for this service, please contact Jan Reeps, Director of Membership/Visitors Center Director at 610-719-1730 or Jan@cccvb.org.
