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Convention and Visitors Advisory Board


Board Information
# of Members
17


Term Length
3 years


Consecutive Term Limit
3


Code/Statute
CH 33.080


Summary of Board
The board will consist of 17 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. 3 members shall come from the hotel/motel association and industry, and at least one (1) member from each of the following areas; Retail/Restaurant/Pres. of Chamber of Commerce or designee/Hospitality/State Fair Grounds/Medical/Parks & Recreation/Historical/Arts & Entertainment and 4 at large residents. (1-MYC member not apptd. by council for 1yr term) Terms will be for three years. Pursuant to the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, Ch 33 Sec 33.002(d) No person shall be appointed to an office for more than three consecutive terms.


Additional Notes
(none)


Residency Required

Council Approval Required

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Current Board Members
Name Title Appointed By Stipend Occurrence
Lisa Badger Parks & Recreation Mayor None
Malinda Beagles Montz Hotel/Motel Industry Mayor None
Jean Bruner Jachino Hotel/Motel Industry Mayor None
Karen Conn Restaurant Industry Mayor None
VACANT CVAB #5 Retail Industry Mayor None
Darin Dame Hotel/Motel Industry Mayor None
C. Jodi Davis Arts & Entertainment Mayor None
Betsy A Dollar General Public Mayor None
Timothy S Good Historical Representative Mayor None
Joseph L Khayyat State Fair Rep Mayor None
Jay B Kitterman Hospitality Mayor None
Charles J Metcalf General Public Mayor None
Michael P. Murphy Chamber of Commerce Mayor None
Sonya L Perkins General Public Mayor None
Catie R Sheehan Medical Mayor None
Brian Ke Sylvester General Public Mayor None

Documents
Document Description Download
Chapter 33.002 (d) Term Limits.pdf
Ord 377-09-18 Establishing Convention and Visitors Advisory Board.pdf
Ord 081-02-19 Amended Conv and Visitors Adv Bd.pdf
2020 SCVAB Annual Report.pdf
Annual Report_Convention & Visitors Advisory Board.pptx
SCVB FY23 Local Tourism Grant Fillable.docx

Scheduled Board Meetings
Meeting Year:
Meeting Date Location Status Attachments
12/18/2025 at 8:00 AM SCVB Admin Ofc 109 N. 7th St
11/20/2025 at 8:00 AM SCVB Admin Ofc 109 N. 7th St
10/23/2025 at 8:00 AM SpringHill Suites, 3921 MacArthur Boulevard
9/25/2025 at 8:00 AM SCVB Admin Ofc 109 N. 7th St
8/5/2025 at 8:00 AM Spring Hill Suites 3921 MacArthur Blvd
5/22/2025 at 8:00 AM Spring Hill Suites 3921 MacArthur Blvd
4/23/2025 at 4:00 PM SCVB Admin Ofc 109 N. 7th St
3/26/2025 at 4:00 PM SCVB Admin Ofc 109 N. 7th St
2/26/2025 at 4:00 PM SCVB Admin Ofc 109 N. 7th St






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