TDA
Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Tourism Development Authority Board, in the Community Hall of the Woodrow Jones Building, located at 146 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 on June 10th, 2021 at 12pm regarding the proposed Tourism Development Authority budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. All interested parties are invited to attend and offer public comments relative to the proposed budget. The meeting will also be available virtually via ‘Go to Meeting’. Details for this meeting can be found at www.rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/tourism_development_authority/. The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 is available for inspection, by appointment only, in the Tourism Development Authority office located at 146 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139, and is available online at www.rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/tourism_development_authority/.
2021-2022 Recommended Budget
2020-2021 Fiscal Year Approved Budget
2020-2021 Budget Message
2020-2021 Approved Budget Ordinance
Mission Statement: To promote the growth of tourism for and in Rutherford County, in accordance with NC Session Law 2011-115.
- TDA Legislation (NC Session Law 2011-115)
- TDA ByLaws (Adopted December 8, 2011 and Revised June 18, 2020)
Executive Director: Don Cason (email)
View the 2020 Travel Guide Here!
2020-2021 TDA Board Meetings:
All Board Meetings are held in the Woodrow Jones Building* conference room at 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted.
- July 30th, 2020 (First meeting of FY 20-21) - Go To Meeting (details below)
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United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
United States: +1 (312) 757-3119
Access Code: 699-376-445
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September 10th, 2020
- October 22nd, 2020
Thu, Oct 22, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 632-019-885
- December 3rd, 2020
TDA Board Meeting - December 3rd
Thu, Dec 3, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
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United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
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Access Code: 549-219-061
- January 7th, 2021
Thu, Jan 7, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
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Access Code: 391-627-461
- February 18th, 2021
TDA Board Meeting - February 18th
Thu, Feb 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
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Access Code: 207-862-333
- April 1st, 2021
Thu, Apr 1, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Access Code: 724-889-037
- May 13th, 2021
Thu, May 13, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
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Access Code: 800-543-789
- June 10th, 2021 (Public Hearing)
TDA Board Meeting - June 10th 2021, Public Hearing
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
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Access Code: 531-123-829
- July 22nd, 2021 (First meeting of FY 20-21)
2020-2021 TDA Board Members:
- Willard Whitson (Chair)
- Dave Long (1st Vice Chair)
- Mary Jaeger-Gale (2nd Vice Chair)
- Jeff Geisler (Treasurer)
- Jim Masek (Secretary)
- Kitty McCammon
- Brandon Higgins
- Dana Bradley
- Rocky Guariello
- Janet Mason
- David Hislop
- Mia Chapman
RCTDA Executive Committee:
- Willard Whitson: Board Chair
- Dave Long: 1st Vice Chair
- Mary Jaeger-Gale: 2nd Vice Chair
- Jeff Geisler: Treasurer
- July 23rd, 2020
- September 3rd, 2020
- October 15th, 2020
- November 23rd, 2020
- December 31st, 2021
- February 11th, 2021
- Special Called Meeting - February 15th, 2021 at 2:00pm
- March 25th, 2021
- May 6th, 2021
- June 3rd, 2021 (Public Hearing)
- July 15th, 2021 (First meeting of FY 20-21)
- Jeff Geisler: Treasurer
- Mary Jaegar-Gale: Board Member
- Janet Mason: Board Member
- Paula Roach: County Finance Director
- Staff Member: Taylor Hardin: Marketing and Administrative Coordinator
VIN/Information Committee:
- Willard Whitson: Chair
- Dave Long: 1st Vice Chair
- Staff Member: Karen Tegen: TDA Project Manager/Welcome Center Manager
Relocate to Rutherford Committee:
- Jeff Geisler: Treasurer
- Jim Masek: Secretary
- Mia Chapman: Board Member
- Staff Member: Karen Tegen: TDA Project Manager/Welcome Center Manager
- Jim Masek: Secretary
- Mary Jaeger-Gale: Board Member
- Kitty McCammon: Board Member
- Mia Chapman: Board Member
- Staff Member: Taylor Hardin: Marketing and Administrative Coordinator
Tourism Asset Foundation (TAF) Committee Members:
- Willard Whitson: Board Chair
- David Hislop: Board Member
- Staff Member: Emily Ostertag: Administrative Support
Keep Rutherford County Beautiful Committee Members:
- Brandon Higgins: Board Member
- Janet Mason: Board Member
- Dana Bradley: Board Member
- Rocky Guariello: Board Member
- Staff Member: Karen Tegen: Project Manager/Welcome Center Manager
Agritourism Committee Members:
- Brandon Higgins: Board Member
- Kitty McCammon: Board Member
- David Hislop: Board Member
- Staff Member: Taylor Hardin: Marketing and Administrative Coordinator
Tourism Strategic Plan:
- Willard Whitson: Chair
- Dave Long: 1st Vice Chair
- Jeff Geisler: Treasurer
- Kitty McCammon: Board Member
- Mia Chapman: Board Member
- Staff Member: Emily Ostertag: Administrative Support
Questions about Occupancy Taxes?
Please contact the Rutherford County Finance office at (828) 287-6085
Phone: (828) 287-6013
Rutherford County Welcome Centers
Location 1: 2932 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746
Location 2: 146 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (Self - Serve)
Phone: (828) 287-6113
To view approved TDA minutes, Strategic Goals, Work Plans and Budget; as well as, a list of TDA Board members please see the sidebar listing to the left.
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