TDA
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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United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
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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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United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
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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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United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
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Access Code: 724-889-037
- May 13th, 2021
- June 10th, 2021 (Public Hearing)
- 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
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
- Staff Member: Karen Tegen: TDA Project Manager/Welcome Center Manager
- Jim Masek: Secretary
- Mary Jaeger-Gale: Board Member
- Kitty McCammon: 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
- Staff Member: Emily Ostertag: Administrative Support
Questions about Occupancy Taxes?
Please contact Jeanette Bosgra at the Rutherford County Finance office. (828) 287-6211
RUTHERFORD COUNTY TOURISM LISTING AND UPDATES FORM
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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