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Welcome to the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort 3:00 - 5:30 pm Registration Main Lobby 4:00 pm 103rd Annual MVWCC Business Meeting | Pages 11 - 25 10th Mountain Division Room Welcome: Michelle Capozzoli Approval of Annual Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, 10/28/14 Financial Report: Kim Tibbetts, Treasurer Marketing Campaigns: Melody Nester Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report: Janice Crawford 5:00 pm

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MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Letter From the Board President

October 29, 2015 Dear Chamber and Community Members, The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber continues to thrive with over 800 members and to serve as the primary advocate, voice and resource for business organizations in the Valley. This past year, the Board and staff have continued their work on the Strategic Plan with a focus on community and collaboration. We have been hard at work implementing programs, overseeing events and using our resources to encourage, support, and foster economic growth in the Valley. These efforts include:

• Creation of a working group of key area business leaders to focus on recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce. • Participation in the Conway School District’s Strategic Planning Committee. • Assistance in the planning and overseeing of Conway’s 250th celebration. • Service on the MWV Regional Collaboration’s Steering Committee. • Implementation of an aggressive marketing plan which includes paid advertising to target weekend and midweek stays for winter sports enthusiasts on Boston TV Channels 5 and 7. • Continued Search Engine Optimization efforts and Website Development. • Collaboration with White Mountains Attractions, Lakes Region Association and northern Chambers in attendance at key Travel Shows. • Marketing initiatives to build the late Spring/Early Summer shoulder.

None of our successes are possible without our entire community - our Board of Directors, our staff, our volunteers, our members, and our community at large. Thank you! A special thank you goes to Janice Crawford whose vision and leadership continues to drive the stability and growth of the chamber and our valley. We thank our sponsors of tonight’s event: Eastern Propane, TD Bank, Northeast Delta Dental, Eversource, Fairpoint Communications, Lakes Region Coca-Cola, Ragged Mountain Equipment and Ruthie’s Flowers. We also thank Memorial Hospital Maine Health for their sponsorship of the 2015 White Mountains Treasure Awards. It is with great pleasure that I offer a hearty congratulations on behalf of the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce to this year’s recipients Phyllis Sherman and Audrey Vorperian. When we work together Anything is Possible!

Sincerely,

Michelle H. Capozzoli, Ph.D. President, Board of Directors Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

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MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2014 Annual Meeting Minutes

October 28, 2014 at Attitash Grand Summit MWVCC President Greg Frizzell called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES FROM 10/30/13 Doug Holmes moved to approve the minutes; Michelle Capozzoli seconded. The minutes were approved. APPROVAL OF 2013-2014 FINANCIAL REPORT Treasurer Kim Tibbetts presented the financial report and a copy was listed on Page 14-15 of the 2013-14 Annual Report. Michelle Capozzoli moved to accept the financial report. Jackie Goodhart seconded. The motion carried and the financial report was approved. BYLAWS REVISIONS MWVCC Board Member Tad Furtado presented the proposed by-law changes. Chris Meier moved to accept the By-Laws changes. Dick Schwalbenberg seconded. The motion carried and the revisions to the Chamber By-Laws were accepted. Current By-laws can be found at www.mwvcc.org under the “About Us” tab. Greg Frizzell reported that three Board seats opened up, and the Board approved the following three nominees for the seats: Christopher McNevich of WMWV; Maddie Barnaby of Bank of NH; and Christopher Bellis of Cranmore Inn. Bob Carper moved that the membership accept these nominees to the Board of Directors. Randy Perkins seconded the motion. The motion carried and three candidates were accepted to positions on the Board of Directors. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Janice Crawford introduced staff and board members present. She recognized the Chamber’s strategic partners: • Ski MWV – Attitash Mountain, Bear Notch Ski Touring, Black, Bretton Woods Resort & XC, Cranmore, Great Glen, Jackson Ski Touring, King Pine, MWV Ski Touring, Purity Spring XC, Shawnee Peak, & Wildcat Mountain. • Golf MWV – Androscoggin Valley Country Club, Bridgton Highlands Country Club, Eagle Mountain House Golf Club, Hale’s Location Golf Course; Indian Mound Golf Club, Mountain View Grand Resort Golf, North Conway Country Club, Omni Mount Washington Golf Club, Province Lake Golf Course; Waumbek Country Club and Wentworth Golf Club. • Shop MWV - North Conway Village Association and Settlers’ Green. The Chamber also appreciates the membership and sponsorship support of its 860 members. Janice recognized the Chamber’s Platinum Sponsor members who provide sponsorship support at a level of $10,000 or greater. These sponsors include: The Valley Originals, Mt. Washington Radio Group, Eastern Slope Inn and Eastern Propane. Janice introduced Chip Pappas of Olive Design who has worked with the State of NH and will be working with Chamber staff on an upcoming website redesign. Janice reported on many strategic and marketing accomplishments during fiscal year 2013-2014 which were covered in the Annual Report, pages 16-21. She also outlined marketing initiatives touched on in the President’s letter on page 12. Janice reported that the Chamber continues to work well with the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council who provides related but different roles in supporting business in the Valley. The Council draws business in and provides business loans and education; the Chamber helps market business members and promotes tourism which benefits all. Both entities also jointly sponsor the Leadership MWV Program which mentors young adults in leadership and provides opportunities for them to serve on Boards. Both groups also worked year-long with the Mt. Washington Valley Housing Authority and Board of Realtors as part of the Mt. Washington Valley Collaborative effort to create a regional shared vision. Other collaborative projects have included support of Eastern Slope Airport Authority and MWV Bike Path. The Executive Director is also collaborating with schools, serving as a facilitator for Conway School District’s Strategic Plan and is the Chamber’s representative for partnership projects with North Country Chambers. Michelle Capozzoli moved to adjourn the meeting. Jackie Goodhart seconded. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Melody Nester

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Statement of Activities

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Statement of Financial Position

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize Kim Tibbetts, and express our gratitude to her for her dedicated service as treasurer to the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce from 2008 to 2015.

Thank you, Kim!

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Strategic Plan

The Board of Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau presented and adopted a 5-year Strategic Plan in March of 2013. The plan includes a solid mission, compelling vision and aggressive, yet achievable and focused, objectives. MISSION: Strategically market the Mt. Washington Valley as the premier New England vacation destination by enticing tourists with our year round attractions and natural resources. This fosters a business climate that promotes growth and collaboration in member communities, while protecting the area’s natural beauty. KEY OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: 1. Research and Measures: Create and implement internal and external reporting processes that use relevant data and research to monitor and support the effectiveness of the organization and its products. 2. Resources: Ensure MWVCC’s ability to meet the mission and strategic goals. 3. Marketing: Increase visitation to the Valley by identifying tourism trends, creating new markets and exploring new programs for slower seasons. 4. Collaboration and Communication: Build strong community collaboration that promotes growth in our member communities. 5. Governance: Maximize organizational effectiveness. SUCCESSES AND STRATEGIES:

Achieved: • Development of a data mining program to support efforts to report organization’s effectiveness • Increase in revenue from membership dues, website ads and grants • Focus group meetings conducted to help assess tourism trends • Funding for 2016 launch of the new mobile-responsive website • Participation in Mt. Washington Valley Regional Collaborative • Development of Governance Committee In Progress:

• Refinement of data collection and reporting processes for best practice communication of results to internal/external audiences • Expansion of non-dues revenue streams • Market research to identify new markets • Expansion of resources and marketing programs for the spring shoulder season (April, May and June) to include target markets of age groups 21-30 and 55+

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MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Strategic Plan

In Progress (continued):

• Continued work with Mt. Washington Valley Regional Collaborative and other groups to support community initiatives [workforce, land use planning and infrastructure, economic growth, transportation, vibrant non-profit community, unified community (One Valley)] plus other initiatives that ensure the strength and vibrancy of the organization and Valley • Provision of opportunities for board development through orientation, training and education, and maintenance of an environment where MWVCC staff share institutional knowledge and enjoy opportunities for professional growth and training

Our members’ involvement and input are also always welcomed as we strive to ensure continued growth and success for our Chamber. Please contact any staff or Board member with your ideas. Respectfully submitted, The 2015 Strategic Planning Committee: Michelle Capozzoli, President Dick Schwalbenberg, Director, Executive Board Christopher Bellis, Director Chris McNevich, Director Shelley O’Donnell, Director Janice Crawford, Executive Director Melody Nester, Assistant Director • • • •• • • • • • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •

Our Central Theme and Message is “Anything is Possible in Mt Washington Valley…. It’s All Waiting for You!” with the brand promise of relaxation in a beautiful mountain setting. 2015/16 MARKETING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

INCREASE VISITATION AND SPENDING IN THE VALLEY Strategies: Traditional and New Media Marketing to reach our primary audience: women, families and active boomers in the Boston and near New England market, New York and Canada.

CONTINUE TO DEVELOP NEW MARKETS Strategies: Utilize focus groups and research to identify new trends; continue to develop marketing programs to target these new found trends.

EXPLORE NEW PROGRAMS FOR SLOWER SEASONS Strategies: New marketing programs designed to reach emerging market of young professionals (21-30) and active, upper income (no kids) and active older 51+ adults who are our most obvious target audience especially for the slower April-June shoulder season when not as many families are travelling to Mt. Washington Valley because attractions are closed and the kids are wrapping up school.

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Public Relations Campaign Summary Maynely Marketing, Media Partner

COMPONENTS: • Press Releases (from business wrap up to seasonal events and story highlights) • Online Press Kit (on every season, topic and by date) • Media Relations (monitor online requests, subscription services and direct inquiries) • Press Events and Tours (hosted more than 350 journalists) • E-Traveler Newsletter sent to 40,000+ subscribers • Facebook Advertising

Results: 1,652,810,493.29 impressions, valued at $32,459,123

THE BEST OF: A partial list Kancamagus Highway, #3 Best Fall Foliage Drive (USA Today) North Conway, #2 Top Foliage Destination (TripAdvisor) Bretton Woods and North Conway, Top 23 places to see foliage out your window (TripAdvisor) Ghoulog, 10 Best Haunted Houses (ActiveTimes.com) Kancamagus Highway, Top Drives in each state (Yahoo Travel) The Kanc, Crawford Notch and Pinkham Notch, Best fall foliage destinations (Yahoo Travel) Adventure Suites, 10 Best Kid-Friendly Suites (USA Today) Fryeburg Fair, Top Agricultural Fairs in New England (Yankee Magazine) Santa’s Village, Best 25 amusement parks in the USA (TripAdvisor) Black Mountain’s Chairlift Speed Dating, Top places for singles to go on Valentine’s Day (YahooTravel.com) North Conway Village, Prettiest winter towns (Yankee Magazine) North Conway, Best Places in the US for 2015 ( Lonely Planet) Mt Washington Valley, Top 10 places to enjoy a snowy winter (Yahoo Travel) Conway Scenic RR, Top “blow your mind” train tours (Yahoo Travel) ABOUT THE SNOW- WINTER MARKETING • Weekly newsletters to meteorologists, personalized and individualized with photos, ski conditions and branding messages. • Newsletters to the 5000+ skiers who’ve signed up to receive information, with the same photos and conditions reports that go to meteorologists. • E-Traveler newsletter coverage dedicated to skiing and outdoor fun. • Facebook advertising. • Weekly photography shoots. • TV advertising campaign in the Boston market. ABOUT THE SUN and GOLF CAMPAIGN • Bi-weekly newsletters focused on events, offers/deals, family/couple ideas, foodie fun and more. • Monthly golf newsletters focusing on deals and offers.

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MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Public Relations Campaign Summary Maynely Marketing, Media Partner

PHOTOGRAPHY The Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce has worked closely with Dan Houde of Wiseguy Creative Photography to capture the action and beauty of Mt Washington Valley in photos used by our social media campaigns. The photos also provide valuable content for the website, newsletters and social sharing. All photos taken by Wiseguy Creative are uploaded to the Chamber’s Flickr account for usage by members too and are also posted to the Chamber’s Pinterest Boards where appropriate. The Chamber is also able to use member generated photos; please send your photos and news to PR@ mtwashingtonvalley.org which reaches both Marti Mayne, plus Paula Jones (responsible for blog content) at the chamber. SHOPPING CAMPAIGN Bi-weekly SHOP TALK newsletters covering all aspects of shopping in North Conway. A dedicated shopping Facebook advertising campaign New Pinterest boards dedicated to providing holiday shopping lists Shopping contests encouraging interaction A series of four videos produced by Amy Mahoney and Chris Proulx, designed to be shared by lodging, attractions, restaurants and more promoting North Conway as an ideal shop-stay-and-dine location. A shopping blog dedicated to expanded shopping stories SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: MWVCC has created and scheduled ongoing Facebook advertising and posting campaigns throughout the year. While posting takes place at least two to three times per day on the Chamber’s Facebook page, we accompany those photos with advertising and promotion seen both as right-side and Timeline ads. Facebook campaigns are supported with JPP grants and support of chamber membership sectors. The following campaigns are scheduled: Here’s an example of what happens when the chamber advertises on Facebook: Likes Reach October 15, 2014 25,450 5,182 people October 13, 2015 33,431 12,141 people Other Social Media used for ongoing PR Campaigns: Pinterest Flickr Instagram Twitter

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Chris McNevich WMWV Radio Group 603.356.8870

Tim Westwig White Mountains Hostel 866.902.2521 ADVISORY BOARD: Jac Cuddy MWVEC 603.447.6622

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INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2016 Melanie Sleime - Memorial Hospital | Eric Dziedzic - Story Land We are seeking nominations for Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce board members. Please contact Doug Holmes at 603.356.5544 or dholmes@cranmore.com

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Melody Nester Assistant Director and Membership 603.356.5701 ext 302 melody@mtwashingtonvalley.org

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MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2015 White Mountains Treasure Awards The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to honor these individuals for the tremendous contributions they have made to the Mt. Washington Valley. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding and consistent caring for the improvement of the Valley and the quality of life for the residents of our many communities without the expectation of reward or commendation. Without them we would not have the very important social services, business support, and entrepreneurism that have gone into making our valley a quality place to live, raise a family and work. We appreciate Memorial Hospital Maine Health’s enthusiastic sponsorship of this award. It is with great pleasure that the Board of Directors of the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, staff and volunteers offer congratulations to this year’s recipients of the White Mountains Treasure Award

Phyllis Sherman and Audrey Vorperian Phyllis Sherman

of Sherman Farms in East Conway, NH has been an active community member in East Conway, Conway and Fryeburg, ME. She was a dedicated participant in her children’s Conway School activities and is still involved in activities at John Fuller Elementary School for her grandchildren. Phyllis has served on numerous boards including the Town of Conway Zoning Board of Adjustment, Current Use Board, New Hampshire Advisory Board of New Hampshire Agriculture, Carroll County UNH Extension Advisory Board and the 4H Club. Innovation is much the Sherman’s way since 1964, from collaboration with neighbor farms, sharing of equipment and labor, to the adoption of new technologies before being widely used. Although retired in name only, Phyllis is busy with family and hobbies while delivering meals on wheels for the Gibson Center to her friends and neighbors.

Audrey Vorperian

and her husband Zaven moved to the Valley in 1964 to be Directors of Carroll County YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins in Freedom. The all-girls camp flourished under their leadership, guidance and encouragement for 25 years while they raised their family in North Conway. Audrey instituted a scholarship program at Camp Huckins for all Carroll County girls ensuring that any and all could attend camp if they desired no matter their financial situation. Approximately 30 percent of the girls received a full scholarship. When any school called and said a local girl needed some time away from home at camp Audrey made it happen somehow. In the Camp Huckins off-season, Audrey volunteered at John Fuller Elementary School as a teacher’s aide for over 20 years. Although Audrey is 86 years young she has been a volunteer for the Eastern Slope Ski Club for over 50 years and is the longest serving member. She is also a long time member of the Pequawket Foundation and an active member of the Connie Watson Davis Committee.

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