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Committee & Meetings

Central Florida’s Polk County Tourist Development Council’s primary objective is to increase overnight stays in Polk County accommodations and enhance the county’s economic climate.

Tourist Development Council (TDC) Marketing Committee meets six times per year, or as needed, to advise and assist staff in developing the marketing plan, identify and analyze potential target markets, marketing strategies and tactics.

Marketing Committee Members

  • TBD, Committee Chair
  • Desiree Howell, Vice Chair, Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
  • Victoria King, Florida Southern College
  • Meri Mass, Polk Arts Alliance
  • John Oney, RP Funding Center
  • Stephan Rice, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland
  • Erica Smith, Bok Tower Gardens
  • Julie Townsend, Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
  • Katie Worthington, Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
  • Myrtice Young, Polk County History Center
  • Tim Corkhill, Senior Brand Manager, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
  • Alexa Russo, Cabana Club RV Resort
  • Brandt Merritt, Summit Consulting

MC Meeting Dates

Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. at 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd., Auburndale, FL

  • January 14, 2021
  • March 11, 2021
  • May 13, 2021
  • July 22, 2021
  • September 9, 2021 Cancelled
  • New Date: November 09, 2021 (Nov. 11 is Veterans Day)
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