HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-11 PACKET 12.CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
MINNESOTA
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Kenneth Smith, Community Services and Communications Coordinator 5'd
Date: October 11, 2011
Subject: 2012 EDA Golf Tournament Update
We ask that you assist us by putting the date of August 14, 2012, 11:00 a.m. on your calendar
and joining us at this event by doing one or more of the following:
• Play golf
• Help greet and register golfers
• Taking pictures
• Greet golfers in the beverage cart
• Share dinner and award distribution with everyone
If anyone is willing to commit to any of the above you can let us know today.
2012 Golf Tournament Update:
• Thank you cards have been sent out with foursome pictures
• Event Press Release was sent out
• Newsletter Article about event and Growth Partner Awards is in current newsletter
• Budget — similar to last year's (2011 event expenses were around $8500 and revenue
from event was around $9500.) This could go up or down depending upon the number
of golfers we have participating.
Ongoing Activities
Ken and Danette updating attendee list and Comp list
Ken updating save the date cards
Neil and Ken updating Invitations to include events, prizes and contests
Joe Fischbach reviewing hole signage
Sponsorship ideas are being reviewed by John Burbank
We will be making an aggressive focus for the 2012 tournament. We have put together a plan
with targeted dates for each step along the way that we will share with you every month.
As always, City staff will help in all areas to make next year's event smooth, seamless and
memorable. Please spend the year talking up this event to your friends and colleagues.