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WATER THE RULES SECRET SHOPPER WINNERS
RIVER ENHANCEMENT STREET TEAM REPORT
On Saturday, June 23 three street teams representing the River Enhancement Campaign and the New Braunfels Convention and Visitors Bureau were active within the city limits providing information to New Braunfels visitors and river enthusiasts on the new city ordinances regarding littering and the use of non-disposable containers.
SPIELGOLFNB
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inaugural Spielgolfnb took place April 27-28, 2012. The winners for the 2012 tournament were Chuck Ellenwood and John Stark.
VISITOR COUNSELORS TOUR THE CAVERNS
On Thursday, March 22nd the volunteer visitor counselors at the Highway Visitor Center were treated to a personal tour of Natural Bridge Caverns. The morning started out with a greeting from Jo Posey and then a special guided tour by Travis Wuest, co-owner of the caverns. The volunteers then panned for gems, minerals and fossils from around the world at the Mining Company “Sluice”. The tour ended with the biggest tour of all, down to the depths of the “Original Cavern” on the Discovery Tour. We give the caverns a big thumbs up from all of us at the visitor center.
WINTER VISITOR RECEPTION
The Winter Visitor Reception was held on February 16th at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. Well over 500 were in attendance. Door prizes were awarded and the crowd enjoyed the music of Brett Graham.
NEW BRAUNFELS “SPIELGOLF” REGISTRATION EXTENDED
Spielgolf? Translation..Play Golf New Braunfels! This is the new Chamber golf tournament that will be held April 27-28, 2012, replacing the Central Texas Men’s Invitational Golf Fest. The event will feature River Crossing, Landa, and the Bandit. The opening event will take place Thursday evening April 26 at Gruene Hall. There will be prize money for each flight as well as day money on Saturday. Mark your calendars golfers! Registration has been extended to March 1st!
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Don’t forget to load your 2012 calendar of events. Please access the link at http://newbraunfelstxcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/EXTERNAL/WCPages/WCEvents/eventsubmission.aspx . Please submit your events as early as possible. The CVB uses this calendar to print the Calendar of Events brochure as well as to pitch media stories that receive wide distribution. Get noticed!
SOUTHWEST SHOWCASE TAKES PLACE IN AUSTIN
Nina Eastman attended the annual Southwest Showcase in Austin on Jan. 26th along with several partners (including Rockin’ R, Courtyard by Marriott River Village, Texas Ski Ranch and Natural Bridge Caverns). This show is attended by large numbers of meeting planners for association and corporate groups. There seemed to be lots of interest in the civic/convention center and in all that New Braunfels has to offer.
DECEMBER VOLUNTEER TOUR AT GRUENE HOMESTEAD INN
The visitor counselors at the Highway Visitor Center were treated to a delicious breakfast by the Miles family, owners of Gruene Homestead Inn. After our bellies were full we were escorted around the entire facility by Ed & Billie Miles. Everyone remarked about how lovely the facility was and how much care and creativity went in to the décor of each and every room. All agreed this was a great experience to see everything that the Gruene Homestead Inn, as well as Tavern on Gruene have to offer. A special Thank-you to Ed, Billie, their sons and Donna for allowing us to see and experience their wonderful hospitality.
TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS CONFERENCE HELD OCT. 23-26
Nina Eastman attended the Texas Crime Stoppers Conference in McAllen October 23-26 along with several board members of the Comal County Crime Stoppers organization. New Braunfels has been selected as the host city for this groups’ state convention in October, 2013, bringing 400+ attendees from across Texas for 3 nights!
VOLUNTEERS TOUR RED ROOSTER CAFE & ANTIQUE CO.
On Thursday, October 13th the visitor counselors at the New 
Highway Visitor Center were treated to a breakfast and tour of the Red Rooster.Executive Chef Bruce Pike prepared a mouth watering buffetthat was a definite delight to 40 plus volunteers who attended. Dianne Pike hosted the affair with an explanation of all of the many different venues the Red Rooster has to offer. A definite “thumbs-up” to the regal treatment that was bestowed upon all of the visitor counselors.
CLICK TO SUCCESSFUL CALENDAR OF EVENT SUBMISSIONS
Don’t forget to load your 2012 calendar of events. Please access the link at http://newbraunfelstxcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/EXTERNAL/WCPages/WCEvents/eventsubmission.aspx . Please submit your events as early as possible. The CVB uses this calendar to print the Calendar of Events brochure as well as to pitch media stories that receive wide distribution. Get noticed!
THE WORLD’S LONGEST WATERPARK RIDE ROARS TO LIFE!
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark will unveil the the largest development in almost 15 years with the addition of a new area called Tubenbach on Thursday, August 4th! The new Tubenbach area will feature attractions such as The Falls, Deluge Whirlpool River, Boogie Bay Heated Pool, and the Butterfly Bayou Kids Area. Please visit www.schlitterbahn.com for more information!
ANNUAL CONVENTION TOPS 1,000 ATTENDEES
Judy Young, CVB Director, attended the DMAI Annual Convention in New Orleans July 18-22. More than 1,000 individuals, from 10 countries, congregated in New Orleans for the convention. In attendance were more than 710 DMO pros, educators, students, and industry partners from over 274 destinations.
In addition, more than 300 individual exhibitors and sponsors participated in the convention, with over 90 DMO industry providers being featured on a nearly sold out trade show floor (the only trade show dedicated to serving the DMO community).