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Tourism Commission Elects Officers for 2011

Posted on January 31, 2011



The Spencer County Tourism Commission elected officers for 2011 at its January meeting. The following members were elected as officers for the year: President, Mary Jeanne Schumacher of Saint Meinrad Archabbey; Vice-President, Dave Lovell of Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort; Secretary, Paula Werne of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari; and Treasurer, Sharon Raven, newly appointed in 2011, of Santa's Lodge, St. Nick's Restaurant. Other current Tourism Commission members are Kendell Thompson of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Charlie Finecy of Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, and newly appointed in 2011, Danielle Dowland of Rockport Comfort Inn & Suites. Members of the tourism commission are appointed by the Spencer County Board of Commissioners, Spencer County Council and one member is appointed by the Mayor of Rockport, as the largest municipality in the county. The Spencer County Tourism Commission was established in 1994 to oversee the expenditures of proceeds collected by the county's innkeeper's tax, which is currently set at four percent of gross lodging receipts. The mission of the Spencer County Tourism Commission is to increase overnight visitation to Spencer County's lodging facilities by advertising and publicizing its natural, historical and man-made attractions as a family destination. Tourism has a significant impact on Spencer County, providing one in three jobs and generating approximately $161.7 million in spending by the visitors within the county. For more information on the Spencer County Visitors Bureau, or Spencer County as a year-round destination, call the Bureau at (888) 444-9252 or visit the website at www.legendaryplaces.org.