TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

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1 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

2 Board of Directors LAWRENCE WEEKLY Chairman CHUCK BOWLING Vice Chairman BILL NOONAN Secretary LARRY BROWN Treasurer Commissioner Clark County Commission Office President and Chief Operating Officer Mandalay Bay Senior Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs Boyd Gaming Corporation Commissioner Clark County Commission Office MICHELE FIORE Councilwoman City of Las Vegas CAROLYN G. GOODMAN Mayor City of Las Vegas TOM JENKIN Global President Caesars Entertainment PEGGY LEAVITT Mayor Pro Tem City of Boulder City GREG LEE Chairman and CEO Eureka Casino Resort JOHN LEE Mayor City of North Las Vegas JOHN MARZ Councilman City of Henderson GEORGE RAPSON Councilman City of Mesquite MARY BETH SEWALD President and CEO Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce MAURICE WOODEN President Wynn and Encore LVCVA Board Office: or

3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, :00 A.M. Las Vegas Convention Center Board Room 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, Nevada Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, Chair Mr. Chuck Bowling, Vice Chair Mr. Bill Noonan, Secretary Commissioner Larry Brown, Treasurer Councilwoman Michele Fiore Mayor Carolyn Goodman Mr. Tom Jenkin BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Leavitt Mr. Gregory Lee Mayor John Lee Councilman John Marz Councilman George Rapson Ms. Mary Beth Sewald Mr. Maurice Wooden THIS MEETING IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW AND HAS BEEN PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: OPENING CEREMONIES Call to Order Invocation Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) 1 st Floor Administration Offices 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV City Hall, City of Las Vegas 495 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV Clark County Government Center 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV Clark County Law Library 309 South 3 rd Street, Las Vegas, NV Grant Sawyer State Office Building 555 E Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, NV LVCVA Website: Nevada Public Notice Website: ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. ITEMS MAY BE COMBINED FOR CONSIDERATION. ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA OR DELAYED AT ANY TIME. Pledge of Allegiance AGENDA

4 COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR BY THE PUBLIC Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors November 13, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice provisions of the Nevada Open Meeting Law have been met. If you wish to speak to the Board of Directors at this time, please step up to the podium and clearly state your name and spell your first and last name for the record. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES IN LENGTH AND MUST PERTAIN TO AGENDA ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES Approval of, including in this Agenda, the consideration of tabled and/or reconsideration items. For possible action. Approval of this Agenda after adding emergency items/deleting items. For possible action. Approval of the Minutes from the October 9, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors. For possible action. PRESENTATIONS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presentation by Applied Analysis: Economic Impact Series Jeremy Aguero, Principal, Applied Analysis, will present an update entitled Visitor Tax Contributions to Education This is an information item. Not an action item. Presentations by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Staff The LVCVA staff will deliver presentations on People & Possibilities, Operations, Marketing destination achievements, and General Government highlights. This is an information item. Not an action item. STAFF REPORTS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION MARKETING DIVISION 1. International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, Germany March 6-10, 2019 That the Board of Directors consider: 1) Approval of an estimated expenditure of $179,700 for expenses associated with the LVCVA exhibiting at International Tourism Bourse (ITB), March 6-10, 2019, in Berlin, Germany; 2) Authorizing the LVCVA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President to execute the contract documents; and 3) Authorizing any residual unexpended balances from this authorization to revert to available general funds. For possible action. 2. Las Vegas Events Event Approval Fremont Street Experience Downtown Hoedown Las Vegas, NV December 5, 2018 That the Board of Directors consider approval of the distribution of funds to Las Vegas Events (LVE) in the amount of $125,000 to fund the Fremont Street Experience Downtown Hoedown, December 5, For possible action

5 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors November 13, 2018 Page 3 of 4 GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3. Voluntary Separation Program That the Board of Directors consider a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP). For possible action. 4. Quarterly Budget and Statistical Report The LVCVA Budget and Statistical Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2018, is presented to the Board of Directors for their information and review. This is an information item. Not an action item. 5. Quarterly Collection Allocation The Finance Department is notifying the Board of Directors that room tax collection allocation amounts for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 are estimated to be $6,707,830. This is an information item. Not an action item. 6. Legal Counsel s Report and Recommendation(s) Legal Counsel will present a report and recommendation(s) regarding ratification of Legal Counsel actions, litigation, arbitration, threatened litigation, administrative hearings, and other legal matters. This is an information item. Not an action item. 7. Report on Southern Nevada Sporting Event Committee The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President will present a status report regarding the Southern Nevada Sporting Event Committee. This is an information item. Not an action item. COMMITTEES 8. LVCCD Committee Report The Las Vegas Convention Center District (LVCCD) Committee met on October 31, 2018, to discuss item A. The LVCCD Committee Chair will present a report and give the Committee s recommendation(s), if any, to the Board of Directors for item A. Item A. Owner s Representative Amendment #4 Cordell Corporation Contract # 4260 For possible action. DIRECTORS RECOGNITION COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR BY THE PUBLIC Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice provisions of the Nevada Open Meeting Law have been met. If you wish to speak to the Board of Directors at this time, please step up to the podium, clearly state your name, and spell your first and last name for the record. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES IN LENGTH.

6 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors November 13, 2018 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT Persons are invited to submit written remarks for all matters, both on and off the agenda. Written remarks presented for inclusion in the Board of Directors minutes must be flat, unfolded, on paper of standard quality, and 8½ by 11 inches in size. Written remarks shall not exceed five (5) pages in length. The LVCVA will not accept for filing any submission that does not comply with this rule. On a case-by-case basis, the Board of Directors may permit the filing of noncomplying [sic] written remarks, documents, and related exhibits pursuant to NRS (1)(e). Board of Directors meeting rooms are accessible to persons with disabilities. If special arrangements are required, please contact the Customer Safety Department at: , which is a 24-hour Dispatch Control Center, or contact Silvia Perez in the Board Office at: Members of the Board may participate in this meeting via telephone conference call. The general public may listen to the conference call at the above-referenced meeting location. For information or questions regarding this agenda please contact: Silvia Perez, Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada or sperez@lvcva.com

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8 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) was held on October 9, 2018, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada This meeting was properly noticed and posted in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law. Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, Chair Mr. Chuck Bowling, Vice Chair Mr. Bill Noonan, Secretary Commissioner Larry Brown, Treasurer Councilwoman Michele Fiore Mayor Carolyn Goodman Mr. Tom Jenkin..absent Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Board of Directors Present unless otherwise noted Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Leavitt Mr. Gregory Lee Mayor John Lee.. absent Councilman John Marz..absent Councilman George Rapson. via telephone Ms. Mary Beth Sewald Mr. Maurice Wooden LVCVA Executive Staff in Attendance Steve Hill, CEO/President Luke Puschnig, Esq., CEM, Legal Counsel Ed Finger, Chief Financial Officer Jacqueline Peterson, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer Barbara Bolender, Chief People Officer Cathy Tull, Chief Marketing Officer Terry Jicinsky, Senior Vice President of Operations OPENING CEREMONIES CALL TO ORDER Chair Lawrence Weekly called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE The invocation was delivered by Mary Lou Anderson of Spirit and Serve, LLC. The Pledge of Allegiance followed the invocation. Chairman Lawrence Weekly encouraged the public to keep in mind those that have been affected by breast cancer and those affected by Hurricane Michael. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR BY THE PUBLIC Patricia Battie, representative of the Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center, informed the Board about the dispute resolution and mediation services offered by the organization. Ed Uehling addressed Agenda Item 9 and compared Las Vegas tourism and gaming statistics to those of Macau and China, and questioned the normalcy of a no-bid contract item on the agenda.

9 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND MINUTES Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 2 of 8 Vice Chair Chuck Bowling moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, to approve the October 9, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors agenda, and the September 11, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors minutes. PRESENTATIONS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PRESENTED Presentations by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Staff Barbara Bolender, Chief People Officer, presented Chair Lawrence Weekly an award from the Clark County Fire Department, in recognition of the LVCVA s efforts with the Family Assistance Center following the 1 October tragedy. Terry Jicinsky, Senior Vice President of Operations, delivered a video presentation on the following operations highlights: National Association of Convenience Stores October 8-10 All Baby and Child (ABC Kids) October 9-11 Specialty Graphics Imaging Association October Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)/Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) October 30-November 2 Cathy Tull, Chief Marketing Officer, delivered a video presentation on the following marketing highlights: IMEX America Monster Energy Cup October 13 Marketing Initiatives - Airline Developments o Frontier Airlines nonstop service from Cancun, MX; Cabo San Lucas, MX, and Fort Myers, FL o KLM Royal Dutch Airlines seasonal flights from Amsterdam o Norwegian Airlines seasonal additions from Gatwick - Cover and nine-page story in WestJet September issue - Coverage in Canadian magazine Fashion Ms. Tull provided highlights on the partnership between the LVCVA and McCarran International Airport (McCarran), and congratulated Rosemary Vassiliadis of McCarran, and her team, for being named the number one airport in passenger satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates for Ms. Tull described a personal customer service experience with Chris Jones of McCarran. Chris Jones thanked Ms. Tull for the recognition and described the efforts of Ms. Vassiliadis in making McCarran part of the community, the McCarran At Your Service (MAYS) program, future additions and renovations, and the upcoming 70 th anniversary celebration of McCarran. Jacqueline Peterson, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer, delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the following public affairs highlights: Domestic Media: Forbes, Travel Channel, Women s Health, Cosmopolitan, and U.S. News & World Report Ultimate Vegas Sports Weekend February 28

10 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 3 of 8 Steve Hill recognized the LVCVA s recent designation as the most fun city in the U.S., in addition to being the top city for conventions and meetings, and acknowledged McCarran s ranking as the number one airport for customer satisfaction s role in the awards presented to the destination. Mr. Hill described his recent experience at the World Routes Conference in Guangzhou, China, echoed Ms. Tull s comments regarding Rosemary Vassiliadis and Chris Jones, expressed his excitement for the construction progress on the gold and diamond lots, thanked Luke Puschnig for his work on the closing of the Siegel and Kishner land transactions, thanked Ed Finger and his team for their planning on issuing bonds in regard to interest rates, and thanked the Operations team for their work on the recent implementation of a capital maintenance and replacement plan. This was an information item. Not an action item. STAFF REPORTS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION MARKETING DIVISION ITEM 1. International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Expo! Expo! 2018 New Orleans, LA December 11-13, 2018 Ms. Tull requested the Board of Directors consider: 1) Approval of an estimated expenditure of $380,000 for expenses associated with the LVCVA exhibiting at the International Association of Exhibition and Events (IAEE) Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting and Exhibition December 11-13, 2018, in New Orleans, LA; 2) Authorizing the CEO/President to sign and execute the contract documents; and 3) Authorizing any residual unexpended balances from this authorization to revert to available general funds. Fiscal Impact FY 2019 $380,000 Estimated expenditure Vice Chair Chuck Bowling moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, to 1) Approve an estimated expenditure of $380,000 for expenses associated with the LVCVA exhibiting at the International Association of Exhibition and Events (IAEE) Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting and Exhibition December 11-13, 2018, in New Orleans, LA; 2) Authorize the CEO/President to sign and execute the contract documents; and 3) Authorize any residual unexpended balances from this authorization to revert to available general funds. ITEM 2. Las Vegas Events Update Pat Christensen of Las Vegas Events presented a comprehensive recap of fiscal year (FY) 2019 first quarter activities and preview of FY 2019 second quarter activities to the LVCVA Board of Directors. This was an information item. Not an action item.

11 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 4 of 8 GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION ITEM 3. Clark County Self-Funded Health Benefit Plans 2019 Barbara Bolender requested the Board of Directors consider approval of the changes to the Clark County Self-Funded Health Benefits Plan, effective January 1, Fiscal Impact CY 2019 $3,675,000 Estimated expenditure Vice Chair Chuck Bowling moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, to approve the changes to the Clark County Self-Funded Health Benefits Plan, effective January 1, ITEM 4. Health Plan of Nevada Contract Agreement 2019 That the Board of Directors consider the approval of the contract with Health Plan of Nevada (HPN) for the 2019 calendar year. Fiscal Impact CY 2019 $2,190,000 Estimated expenditure Chairman Weekly asked Ms. Bolender if there was a survey or opportunity for staff to provide input regarding the health plans, to which Ms. Bolender replied that there is currently no formal survey. Chair Weekly described Clark County s process on attaining employees feedback on their plans, and expressed his interest in having the LVCVA gather its employees feedback. Secretary Bill Noonan expressed his concern on the 9.9 percent increase in the HPN plan, and inquired about the drivers of that increase, to which Mr. Finger replied it was claims experience, and provided background on the plans. Secretary Noonan expressed his desire for a closer look at the increase, to which Mr. Finger agreed. Vice Chair Chuck Bowling moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, to approve the contract with Health Plan of Nevada (HPN) for the 2019 calendar year. ITEM C Revenue Refunding Bond Resolution Mr. Finger requested the Board of Directors consider: 1) Approval of the 2018C Revenue Refunding Bond Resolution (The Bond Resolution) authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds of the LVCVA; 2) Approving the Certificate of the CEO authorizing the sale of bonds through a negotiated sale; 3) Authorizing the Chair of the Board to sign the Resolution; and 4) Providing authorization for all other matters relating thereto as defined in the Resolution. Vice Chair Chuck Bowling moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, to 1) Approve the 2018C Revenue Refunding Bond Resolution (The Bond Resolution) authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds of the LVCVA; 2) Approve the Certificate of the CEO authorizing the sale of bonds through a negotiated sale; 3) Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Resolution; and 4) Provide authorization for all other matters relating thereto as defined in the Resolution.

12 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 5 of 8 ITEM 6. RFP # Cash and Investment Management Services Mr. Finger requested the Board of Directors consider: 1) Awarding Request For Proposal (RFP) # , Cash and Investment Management Services, to FTN Financial Main Street Advisors, LLC, for the initial period of October 15, 2018, through October 14, 2021; 2) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President to execute the contract documents; and 3) Authorizing the CEO/President to execute three (3) additional one-year contract extensions according to the RFP documents, upon mutual agreement. Chairman Weekly expressed his appreciation for the selection of a local business. Member Carolyn Goodman inquired about the entities affected by the investments made, to which Mr. Finger replied that each entity had its unique investment needs and the LVCVA will have its own unique asset pool that will be invested non-custodially. Member Goodman inquired about who was on the investment committee, to which Mr. Finger replied it was himself, Mr. Jicinsky, and finance staff. Member Goodman moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, to 1) Award Request For Proposal (RFP) # , Cash and Investment Management Services, to FTN Financial Main Street Advisors, LLC, for the initial period of October 15, 2018, through October 14, 2021; 2) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President to execute the contract documents; and 3) Authorize the CEO/President to execute three (3) additional one-year contract extensions according to the RFP documents, upon mutual agreement. ITEM 7. Lobbying Services Ms. Peterson requested the Board of Directors consider: 1) Awarding The Griffin (G3) Company to serve as the LVCVA s Nevada legislative lobbyist for the initial period of November 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for $15,000 per month; 2) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President to execute the contract documents; 3) Authorizing the CEO/President to execute two (2) additional one-year contract extensions, upon mutual agreement; and 4) Authorization of any residual unexpended balances from this authorization to revert to available general funds. Matt Griffin of G3, introduced himself and their President of Legislative Operations, Chelsea Capurro and expressed his excitement for the opportunity to work with the LVCVA. Vice Chair Chuck Bowling disclosed that the Griffin Company provides legislative services for MGM Resorts International, and that he will abstain from the vote. Secretary Bill Noonan disclosed that G3 does work for the Nevada Resort Association, of which he is a member, and expressed his endorsement for the group. Secretary Noonan moved and it was carried by unanimous vote of the voting members present, including Member George Rapson via telephone, with the exception of Vice Chair Chuck Bowling who abstained, to 1) Award The Griffin (G 3) Company to serve as the LVCVA s Nevada legislative lobbyist for the initial period of November 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for $15,000 per month; 2) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President to execute the contract documents; 3) Authorize the CEO/President to execute two (2) additional one-year contract extensions, upon mutual agreement; and 4) Authorize any residual unexpended balances from this authorization to revert to available general funds.

13 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 6 of 8 ITEM 8. Legal Counsel s Report and Recommendation(s) There were no new legal items to report. This was an information item. Not an action item. ITEM 9. CEO/President s Fiscal Year 2019 Goals Mr. Hill provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Board of Directors outlining his fiscal year (FY) 2019 goals. Member Goodman inquired whether part of Mr. Hill s strategy included bringing in more foreign conventions, to which Mr. Hill replied that his goals regarding innovation and access will also be focused on international visitation. Vice Chair Bowling thanked Mr. Hill for the quick turnaround time on getting his goals to the Board, recommended Mr. Hill incorporate those with KPIs for the Board in the near future, and expressed enthusiasm in recognizing the successes of the LVCVA. Chair Weekly expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hill s communication, and vocalized his desire for transparency, a continued open dialogue, relationship-building and teamwork. This was an information item. Not an action item. COMMITTEES ITEM 10. Marketing Committee Report The Marketing Committee met on October 3, 2018, to discuss items A-D. Committee Vice Chair Greg Lee presented a report on items A-D. Item A. 1 October Update Item B. Near Market Campaign Update Item C. Digital Landscape Update Item D. Fiscal Year 2018 Marketing Recap Overview Chair Weekly exited the meeting at 10:19 a.m., and re-entered at 10:23 a.m. Ms. Peterson provided a video presentation on 1 October and the #VegasStronger campaign. Vice Chair Bowling complimented the LVCVA and R&R Partners on their 1 October efforts. Ms. Tull provided an overview on, and video clips related to the Near Market Campaign. Member Maurice Wooden exited the meeting at 10: 27 a.m. and re-entered at 10:32 a.m. Vice Chair Chuck Bowling exited the meeting at 10:31 a.m., and re-entered at 10:33 a.m. Billy Vassiliadis of R&R Partners provided an introduction regarding the firm s fiscal year 2018 advertising and marketing efforts. Rob Dondero and Yanick Dalhouse of R&R Partners provided a demonstration on the tilt brush virtual reality technology application, followed by a video summarizing R&R Partners fiscal year 2018 marketing metrics. Mr. Dondero announced the naming of R&R Partners staff member Vaitari Anderson as one of Ad Age magazine s 40 Under 40, and commended his work with the Virtual Reality experience.

14 DIRECTORS RECOGNITION Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 7 of 8 Mr. Vassiliadis expressed his appreciation for R&R Partners staff, and his excitement for the future. Kyle Duffy, Senior Business Lead in Travel at Google announced the LVCVA s Now and Then video made the YouTube ad leaderboard for June 2018, with 11 million organic views. Secretary Noonan exited the meeting at 10:52 a.m. and returned at 10:54 a.m. Mr. Vassiliadis addressed Member Carolyn Goodman regarding her previous questions about net neutrality, its impact, and challenges. Member Greg Lee thanked Mr. Vassiliadis and Mr. Dondero for their presentation, commented on the intense fragmentation of the market, and described his experience with virtual reality. Vice Chair Bowling commented on the community s accomplishments despite the challenges encountered in 2018, and expressed his enthusiasm for the future. Secretary Bill Noonan provided a reminder regarding the upcoming Nevada Legislative Session and recognized R&R Partners for their representation on the legislative agenda. Treasurer Larry Brown inquired on how the success of the near market campaigned would be gauged, to which Mr. Vassiliadis replied it was a consolidated campaign of various hotel offers that will be measured in visits to the sites as those offers are made. Chair Weekly attributed the brevity of today s presentation as a result of the length of the October 3 Marketing Committee Meeting, and described the process of future meetings to receive Board Members input. This was an information item. Not an action item. Member Michele Fiore summarized the 1 October remembrance events held at downtown s Community Healing Garden, including the dedication of a memorial wall and a ceremony, and thanked LVCVA staff for their assistance with 1 October events. Ms. Fiore provided information regarding the City Council s approval of a new municipal court building, the Las Vegas Book Festival beginning October 20 th at the Historical Fifth Street School, and invited the public to a Halloween Spectacular event to be held by Ward 6 at Tule Springs Floyd Lamb Park on October 31 st from 6 to 8 p.m. Chairman Lawrence Weekly recognized Mary Ann Mele of R&R Partners. Member Mary Beth Sewald acknowledged the efforts of R&R Partners, recognized Hugh Sinnock of the LVCVA for his efforts on revitalizing the relationship between the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Nellis Air Force Base, and Chris Meyer of the LVCVA for helping her solidify the relationships between the LVCVA, the World Trade Center, and worldwide delegations. Member Greg Lee provided an update of golf events in Mesquite including the Nevada Open on November 6, and the ranking of Wolf Creek as one of the top 100 courses in the country. Secretary Bill Noonan addressed Steve Hill regarding the Southern Nevada Sporting Event Committee (SNSEC) and his desire for Mr. Hill to update the Board on the SNSEC soon by way of an agenda item. Member Peggy Leavitt thanked Rob Dondero for having attended Art in the Park in Boulder City, and provided a summary on the success of the event. Ms. Leavitt described PBS programming regarding Mayor Carolyn Goodman s leadership after 1 October, and provided information on the Las Vegas Stronger Resiliency Center and their outreach to local 1 October victims as well as victims from other states and countries.

15 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Minutes Page 8 of 8 Member Carolyn Goodman thanked Jacqueline Peterson for coordinating 1 October events, and reiterated Member Fiore s sentiments about commemorating 1 October. Goodman provided information regarding the progress of the transformation of the Fremont Street canopy and experience, to be completed by December Member Maurice Wooden provided a summary of an event he attended Best of the Badge, honoring Metro officers who perform above and beyond the call of duty and encouraged the public to thank their law enforcement officers daily, not just on special events. Chairman Weekly commended Mr. Wooden for his work in the community, and thanked everyone for their participation in 1 October events. Chair Weekly commended Members Fiore and Goodman on their work on the 1 October Ceremony, thanked Steve Sisolak and the Board of County Commissioners for their work on the Sunrise Service event, expressed his appreciation for Fox 5 s commercial regarding 1 October, thanked Vice Chair Chuck Bowling and his staff for accommodating a group of senior citizens on a tour of T-Mobile arena, and encouraged the public to participate in an 8 p.m. curfew on Halloween night. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR BY THE PUBLIC Sydni Sayles, representative of the Standards of Excellence Academy and the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow, summarized their 1 October event, thanked LVCVA and R&R Partners staff for their attendance, presented the Board a plaque in recognition of staff s donation of hygiene items, and invited Board Chair Weekly and Member Goodman to accept the plaque and participate in a picture opportunity. Michael Kaleikini, Vice President of Business Development at Zen Space, provided information on the company s Smart Pods product, indicated plans for his company to attend Expo! Expo! and IMEX America, invited Board Members and staff to try out their pods, and thanked Member Fiore for her participation in the company s efforts. Cyrus Hojjaty spoke on his concerns regarding immigration issues and the long-term effects of the 1965 Immigration Law on wages and real estate, provided immigration statistics, and expressed concerns regarding foreign workers at casino properties and its effect on the economy. Mr. Hojjaty referred to the Henderson Grant to Minorities and Women, and pointed out its exclusion of Middle Eastern people. Ed Uehling shared his thoughts on the presentation of Agenda Item 9, specifying the lack of quantitative measures and community impact. Mr. Uehling described Macau s community events, benefits, and reserves. ADJOURNMENT Chair Lawrence Weekly adjourned the meeting at 11:28 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Date Approved: November 13, 2018 Silvia Perez Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors Lawrence Weekly Chair

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52 January 9 February 13 March 13 April 10 May 8 June 12 July 10 August 14 September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 Marketing Committee Meeting February 9 Policy Committee Meeting February 13 Compensation Committee Meeting February 13 Audit Committee Meeting February 27 LVCCD Committee March 1 LVCCD Committee/Oversight Panel April 9 Audit Committee Meeting April 25 Compensation Committee Meeting August 14 LVCCD Committee/Oversight Panel September 6 Compensation Committee Meeting September 11 Marketing Committee Meeting October 3 LVCCD Committee Meeting October 31 Audit Committee Meeting November 20 LVCCD Committee Meeting November 28 Public Hearing on the Budget May 24 Regular meetings of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m., or at the call of the Chair. All Board of Directors meetings of the LVCVA are open to the general public. Committee meetings may be rescheduled or canceled. Committee meeting dates and/or locations are held at the call of the Committee Chair. Agendas and approved minutes of the Board of Directors meetings are posted on the LVCVA website at: Most meetings are held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the Board Room at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada Locations of meetings are subject to change.

53 AUDIT COMMITTEE Mr. Bill Noonan - Chair Mr. Gregory Lee - Vice Chair Councilwoman Michele Fiore Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Leavitt Councilman George Rapson Ms. Mary Beth Sewald Commissioner Lawrence Weekly COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Mr. Maurice Wooden - Chair Ms. Mary Beth Sewald - Vice Chair Mr. Chuck Bowling Commissioner Larry Brown Mr. Tom Jenkin Mr. Bill Noonan Commissioner Lawrence Weekly POLICY COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Leavitt - Chair Councilman George Rapson - Vice Chair Councilwoman Michele Fiore Mayor Carolyn Goodman Mayor John Lee Mr. Gregory Lee Mr. Bill Noonan LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE Mr. Chuck Bowling - Chair Commissioner Larry Brown Vice Chair Mayor Carolyn Goodman Mr. Tom Jenkin Mayor John Lee Councilman John Marz MARKETING COMMITTEE Councilman John Marz - Chair Mr. Gregory Lee - Vice Chair Mr. Tom Jenkin Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Mr. Maurice Wooden LVCVA REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LAS VEGAS EVENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Commissioner Larry Brown Mayor Carolyn Goodman