Volume 4, Number 6 March 19 , 2007
Chester County feature
Spring Mixer at Simon Pearce on the Brandywine

Please join us for our spring mixer, Thursday March 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Simon Pearce on the Brandywine, 1333 Lenape Road, West Chester, PA. Network with fellow CCCVB members while overlooking the beautiful Brandywine River. Door prizes include dinner for two at Simon Pearce and two Simon Pearce wine glasses. There will also be special discounts available that evening in the retail shop. The cost is $8.00 and includes hors d' oeuvres and two complimentary beverages. RSVP to Jan Reeps, Director of Membership/Visitors Center Director at 610-719-1730 or Jan@cccvb.org.

Retail shop at Simon Pearce on the Brandywine

Bureau chat

Longwood Gardens - Dine Among the Orchids –  Saturday March 31 at 5PM

Dine and dance amid thousands of blooming, fragrant orchids.  Savor an elegant buffet, dance to the music by Uptown Orchestra and enjoy exclusive show tours.  Reservations required.  The $49.00 ticket includes garden admission.  To make reservations for this memorable event, call 610-388-1000 ext.100 or visit Longwoodgardens.org.

Spring/Summer Official Visitors Guide

The Spring/Summer Official Visitors Guide arrived on March 15.  A copy will be sent to each member. Should you need a supply of them, please contact Trudie Kaiser, Fulfillment Manager at 610-719-1730 or Trudie@cccvb.org.

Microtel Inn & Suites and Ice Line host event

The Microtel Inn & Suites will host an event at Ice Line on April 14 from 7-9 PM.  This family-friendly event will feature food, a band and raffle. Proceeds to benefit the Children's Welfare Society, supporting oversees orphanages.  Tickets, $8.00 adult and $5.00 children, are available at the door. For more information contact Josh Maxwell at 610-738-9111.

CCCVB Foundation Board

Congratulations to the following CCCVB Board members who have been appointed to the CCCVB Foundation Board.  Dawn Dowling, Brandywine River Museum, Chair; Michelle Jennings, Longwood Gardens, Vice Chair; Jennifer Arrigo, Herr Foods, Inc.; Peter Benton; Rosie Silva, Calista Salon; Tracy Massey and Katie Decker, DNB First. Thanks to the entire board for their hard work and support.

 
Member Personalities

Christine Kozsuch, People's Light & Theatre

 

1. Book(s) currently on your nightstand.

What to Expect the First Year

2. Most influential book you ever read.

The Short Stories of Jhumpa Lahiri

3. Favorite movie of all time.

Life is Beautiful

4. TV show(s) you are proud you watch.

Hardball

5. TV show(s) you are ashamed you watch.

American Idol

6.If you turned your car radio on right now it would be tuned to...?

WRTI

7. Magazine you read regularly?

Prevention

8. Two most commonly visited web sites? Philly.com and BabiesRus.com

9. Two favorite types of music.

Jazz and Singer/Songwriter

10. Person you would most like to sit next to at dinner.

Audra McDonald

11. Your favorite food.

Ice Cream

12.Your favorite vacation spot.

Europe

13.Your current employer and title.

People's Light & Theatre, Director of Marketing and Communications

14. Where were you born and where do you live now?

Harrisburg, Eagleville


Update Your Listing
The Month that was

Members may update their listing on our web site at any time. Please click on the logo below to access the form. Changes can usually be accommodated within two business days. Changes will also be saved for the next edition of our Official Visitors Guide, Fall/Winter 2007-08.

February 2007 - Visitors Center

Phone Calls

287

Walk ins

361
Visitors Kits Sent 898
Web site unique visits 11,866*

Brandywine Sampler

Packages sold

29

TravelHero Hotel

Reservations made

12*
* Record high for February
 
January 2007 - Hotel Performance

Hotel Average

Daily Rate (January)

$111.74*

Hotel Occupancy

(January)

62.2%
* Record high for January

CCCVB Calendar

April 2007

Meetings Trade Shows

National Association of Sports Commissions

Consumer Advertising

Family Circle

Radio Advertising (KYW)

 


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