Conventions and Visitors Bureau documents

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Conventions and Visitors Bureau documents

Entry/Object ID

2022.03.13

Scope and Content

Two documents: 1. Circa 1990 photocopied six-page "Tourist Times" Volume 1, Number 1, published by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. (CVB). Articles explaining the formation of the CVB, marketing strategy, plan to erect a billboard, report of Harvest Festival, new office location in Citizen's Bank, Circe Tour rebate, Chris Conrad's WEVS - a radio station that broadcast from downtown Saugatuck, planned Murder Mystery weekends and Saug-a-duck, booth at 1990 Chicago Boat Show, After Five program, Jim Miscissin photographers, National Federation of Independent Businesses request to write letters of protest about HR 2273 and 5933 "The Americans with Disability Act" The CVB board of directors is listed as Felicia Fairchild, Herb Klemm, Denise Simcik, Paul Cook, Kathy Wilson, Jim Miscissin, Joe Milauckas, Linda Kinnaman, Bruce Starring, Ginger Wilkinson. Participating lodging members listed are Academy Place, Arrowhead Motel, Beachway Resort, Blue Star Motel, Cranes B&B, Douglas Dunes, Fairchild House, Goshorn Lake Resort, J. Paules Fenn Inn, Heritage Manor, Kemah Guest House, Kinglsey House, Kirby House, Lakeshore Motel, Maplewood Hotel, Matteson House, Moores Creek Inn, Newnham Inn, Park House, Porches, Rosemont, Shady Shores Motel, Shangri-La Motel, Shim n' Shore, The Pines and Timer Line Motel, Twin Gables, West Wind K.O.A. and Wickwood Inn. Harvest Festival sponsors included Saugatuck Drug, Tara, Douglas Dunes, Sand Bar, Unique Properties, Tucks of Saugatuck, Butler Pantry, Riches, WEVS, Old Post Office Shops, Sylvia Rudich Realty, Wee Brigadoon, SD District Library, Douglas Elementary PTO, Flashes Publications, Wilson Electric, Beachway Resort, Gleasons Party Store, Signs and Designs, Monroes, Saugatuck Gallery and Pee Wee Put Ons 2. Nov. 1, 1989 Letter from Felicia Fairchild, CVB chairman, to Saugatuck Chamber of Commerce members welcoming them into the new organization.

Context

Insights into the state of tourism circa 1990

Collection

1930+ Tourism, lodging, hotels and B&Bs

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2022.03

Location

Filing cabinet

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Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Fairchild, Felica, Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck-Douglas, Mize Rose Garden north side/Fruit Growers State Bank/Clapp's Grocery/Flint's Shoes/Walz Meat Market/Griffin/Tanner, Klemm, Herbert

Create Date

February 5, 2022

Update Date

July 4, 2025