VTV Welcomes New Board of Directors

Following the successful membership ballot process and ratification by the Board in June, VTV said goodbye to long-serving outgoing board members and hello to your newest representatives and officers to lead the way. Thank you and welcome to the FY2021-22 Board of Directors.

Jim McDonnell, Chair; Owner, Sabio on Main Restaurant, Pleasanton

Debbie Loge, Vice Chair; General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Livermore

Chris Hill, Treasurer; General Manager, Four Points Sheraton, Pleasanton

Jennifer Koidal, Secretary; General Manager, SF Premium Outlets, Livermore

Roel Almares, General Manager, Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

Chris Carter, Executive Director, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center

Kendra Gaffey, General Manager, Hyatt House, Pleasanton

Demetrious Hodge, General Manager, AC Hotel, Pleasanton

Elmer Reyes, General Manager, Hampton Inn, Livermore

Adam Van de Water, Dir., Innovation & Economic Development, City of Livermore

Rhonda Wood, Owner, Wood Family Vineyards

Dub This Pup!

Our new summer campaign has really gone to the dogs! “Dub This Pup,” a contest to name our new mascot to represent our dog-friendly destination, has already received more than 200 name ideas, all for the chance to win a weekend stay in the Tri-Valley. A big thanks to SenS Suites Livermore for providing the dog-friendly King Suite – in return, they’ve garnered 40 extra clicks from our newsletter readers, eager to find out more about a weekend stay in our beautiful region.

Got Wine?

Hot off the presses is our newest Livermore Valley Wine Country Map, including all 55 tasting rooms in the Livermore Valley. We’re in the process of distributing them to all wineries and hotels, so if you’d like some of your own, please contact [email protected]. You can also download a copy here.

The Tri-Value Pass is Here

The “To Tri-Valley with Love” local recovery campaign may be over, but the savings continue with the updated Tri-Value Promise Pass, free to locals and visitors alike. Good through November 15, the pass is filled with more than 100 great deals from dining and lodging to retail and services, along with special deals on wine tasting and other favorite activities. We’re updating our summer savings page which will include the pass as well as other great deals for a summer getaway in the Tri-Valley that won’t break the bank. If you’re interested in having your business on the Tri-Value Promise Pass (no fee) or would like us to publicize an exceptional rate through Labor Day, contact [email protected] right away – it’s all free publicity for Tri-Valley hotels and businesses!

People on the Move

As of June, I am pleased to announce the highly deserved title change and promotion of Robin Fahr, former Director of Marketing & Communications, to Vice President of Marketing. Robin’s stellar professional performance and dedication to top-notch marketing results over four years merited her new official role as VTV’s second in command. Congratulations Robin!

I'm also pleased to announce that VTV will once again serve as the area’s contact with the film industry following 13 successful years at the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce. The move follows the recent retirement of longtime film office director Jeanie Haigh (thank you Jeanie). With this timely transition, the former Livermore Valley Film Office is now known as the Tri-Valley Film Office (thank you LVCOC Board for your stewardship!). For more information about the film office, contact certified film liaison Justin Bower at [email protected] or go to https://visittrivalley.com/filmoffice. Take two!

Off to the Races!

From back row left to right: Amber Haley, Todd Dibs, Robin Fahr, Justin Bower, Tracy Farhad, Susan Bolt

VTV hosted hoteliers and partners for the end-of-the-year Sales/Sports Advisory Committee meeting, at the Alameda County Fairground for opening day at the races. A good time was had by all in spite of the heat, and we even had a big winner when our very own Robin Fahr won with “Sunny Spot” for a nice payout.

July has brought back a lot of sports events through our office, kicking off what looks to be a very busy year in the Tri-Valley. The Hoop Circuit basketball tournament is coming in this weekend and American Junior Golf Association comes to Ruby Hill Golf Club, July 27-29. Great to see so many inquiring about sporting events again!