Members Helping Members
As many know, VBCC had a call for extra help Sunday afternoon to make the set up for the for the Citywide Members Meeting. On behalf of the entire VBCC team, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who came out, especially the one husband and the two daughters.
Venue Management School – Year 1 Attendees
3 VBCC staff just successfully complete Year 1 of IAVM’s Two-Year Venue Management School!
Congratulations!
Left to Right –
- Wilonda Spratley
- Max Long
- Samantha Bernheim
Ice Cream Social @ VBCC
Employee Spotlight – Kimberlee Dobbins
- Employee name: Kimberlee Dobbins
- Where were you born and where is your hometown? Born in Newport News, grew up there and in York County, VA
- What division and position do you work for? VBCC, Sustainability Coordinator
- How many years have you worked for the CVB? 17
- How many years have you worked for the City of Va. Beach? 17
- What is the best vacation you’ve been on? My honeymoon in St. Maarten – great French food, beaches, snorkeling, and crazy random dogs…
- What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful City of Virginia Beach? Chill on the beach in the late afternoon
- What is your favorite quote? “You have not failed until you stop trying.”
- Do you have an office nickname? If so what is it? “KD.” Also, because of my work in sustainability (think recycling), I have been called “the Trash Lady” (although I would definitely prefer “the Green Lady”)
- Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I’ve been white water rafting down Class 5 rapids in the Gauley River in West Virginia and LOVED IT!
- What do you like to do for fun? I love dining out with friends and family and eating great food; strawberry picking; watching the Pittsburgh Penguins with my hubby; and watching my kids play sports.
- What is one thing you cannot resist? Only one? I’d say most any cake and Krispy Kreme donuts
- What is on your bucket list? I haven’t given it much thought. I’m much more interested in figuring out how to make the most of the here and now.
- What is your hidden talent? If I told you it wouldn’t be hidden!
VBCC Fun
During the pre-con meeting with Connie Rhoton, members of team CVB presented one of our favorite clients with a little birthday celebration. Happy Birthday, Connie!
VBCC Maintenance crews don’t only pick up and set up tables and chairs and clean bathrooms. Justin Brooks, always with a smile, is seen here doing some PM on one of our riding carpet extractors.
Employee Spotlight – Sherri Waghalter
1. Employee name: Sherri Waghalter
2. Where were you born and where is your hometown? Born in Norfolk General Hospital, Hometown is Virginia Beach, VA
3. What division and position do you work for? VBCC Sales
4. How many years have you worked for the CVB? 18 years
5. How many years have you worked for the City of Va. Beach? 31
6. What is the best vacation you’ve been on? Florida Beaches with friends
7. What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful City of Virginia Beach? Sit on the Beach with friends
8. What is your favorite quote? Don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining – Judge Judy
9. Do you have an office nickname? If so what is it? No
10. What is one thing you cannot resist? Judge Judy TV Show
11. What is on your bucket list? Alaska Cruise
Latest Word on Birds (scooters, that is!)
Following a call to our office, after a local walker survived a close call on the boardwalk, MarComm did some research on the local code regarding the motorized scooters (the caller was specific and said they were Bird scooters which nearly crashed into him on his morning walk).
The bottom line and the simple answer is this: Bird scooters (as well as a number of other modes of personal transportation) are prohibited in the Resort area, from and including the sidewalk on the west side of Pacific Avenue to the Atlantic Ocean between Rudee Inlet and 42nd Street during the resort season of May 1st through September 30th.
Per Brian Solis, he and others will be working on an initiative called Shared Mobility Services, which will include modifications to the regulations and potential licensing of e-scooters. Brian will keep us posted so check back here for updates when same are available.
Want more info now? Here is the code as it is now written as shared by Lt. Scott Merce, Second Precinct:
- Chapter 7 – BICYCLES AND OTHER WHEELED DEVICES[1]
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- ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
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- Sec. 7-1. – Definitions.
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For the purposes of this Chapter, the terms “all-terrain vehicle,” “bicycle,” “electric personal assistive mobility device,” “electric power-assisted bicycle,” “golf cart,” “highway,” “low speed vehicle,” “moped,” “motor-driven cycle,” “motorized scooter,” “motorized skateboard,” “vehicle,” “wheelchair,” and “wheel chair conveyance” are defined as set forth in Code of Virginia §§ 46.2-100 and 46.2-1993, as amended. Additionally, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless clearly indicated to the contrary:
Electric powered utility cart: A wheeled, externally controlled, battery powered cart, used exclusively for the transportation of personal items or property and not for the conveyance of persons, and that is not classified as an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in Code of Virginia § 46.2-100.
Resort area: The area, from and including, the sidewalk on the west side of Pacific Avenue to the Atlantic Ocean between Rudee Inlet and 42nd Street.
Resort season: The time period from May 1st through September 30th.
Riding: This term is used interchangeably throughout this Chapter with the term “operation”.
Surrey: A four-wheeled pedal-powered vehicle capable of seating two (2) or more persons.
(Ord. No. 2848, 10-26-04; Ord. No. 2952, 6-27-06; Ord. No. 3535, 3-6-18)
- Sec. 7-59. – Regulations pertaining to riding on city sidewalks and bicycle paths other than the resort area.
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(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a moped or motor-driven cycle on any sidewalk or designated bicycle route within the City;
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, riding or operating a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter or electric powered utility cart is permitted on the sidewalks and designated bicycle paths of the City;
(c)
A person riding or operating a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, electric power-assisted bicycle or electric powered utility cart upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian, and shall dismount and walk the bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, electric power-assisted bicycle or electric powered utility cart when necessary to avoid physical contact with any person; and
(d)
A violation of this section shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
(Ord. No. 2848, 10-26-04; Ord. No. 2952, 6-27-06; Ord. No. 3535, 3-6-18)
- Sec. 7-59.1. – Regulations pertaining to riding wheeled devices or vehicles in the resort area.
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(a)
During the resort season, it shall be unlawful for any person to ride an electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, moped, motorized skateboard or motorized scooter on Atlantic Avenue.
(b)
It shall be unlawful at any time for any person to ride on any sidewalk in the resort area an all-terrain vehicle, a bicycle, electric power-assisted bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, skateboard, scooter, or any pedal-powered vehicle that is muscle-powered or any muscle-powered device. However, the use of roller blades and roller skates is permitted. A violation of this sub-section shall be punished by a civil penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
(c)
It shall be unlawful at any time to operate an electric powered utility cart on Atlantic Avenue or upon the sidewalks along Atlantic Avenue. An electric powered utility cart may be operated on any sidewalk in the resort area other than Atlantic Avenue and may cross Atlantic Avenue for the purpose of accessing the boardwalk or beach.
(Ord. No. 2848, 10-26-04; Ord. No. 2952, 6-27-06; Ord. No. 3535, 3-6-18)
- Sec. 7-59.2. – Regulations pertaining to riding on the beach or the boardwalk.
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(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride on the beach, upon sand dunes or on the boardwalk a motor vehicle, an all-terrain vehicle, a bicycle, electric power-assisted bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, motor-driven cycle, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, moped, scooter, skateboard or a pedal-powered vehicle that is muscle-powered or any other muscle-powered device, unless specifically authorized in a special event permit.
(b)
The use of roller blades and roller skates on the boardwalk is permitted.
(c)
Reserved.
(d)
The use of an electric powered utility cart on the beach and boardwalk is permitted.
(Ord. No. 2848, 10-26-04; Ord. No. 2943, 5-23-06; Ord. No. 2952, 6-27-06; Ord. No. 3535, 3-6-18)
Editor’s note— Ord. No. 2943, adopted May 23, 2006, stated that the provisions of subsection (c) shall expire on September 30, 2006. Said provisions pertained to the use of electric personal assistive mobility on the boardwalk permitted pursuant to a temporary permit authorized by the City Manager.
- Sec. 7-59.3. – Regulations pertaining to riding wheeled devices or vehicles on the grassy area or bicycle path adjacent to the boardwalk and oceanfront parks and plazas.
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(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate on the bicycle path adjacent to the boardwalk an all-terrain vehicle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, moped, electric powered utility cart, roller blades, roller skates, scooters or skateboards or a pedal-powered vehicle that is muscle-powered or any other muscle-powered device other than a bicycle as defined in this chapter.
(b)
It shall be unlawful to ride an all-terrain vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, moped, electric powered utility cart, roller blades, roller skates, scooters or skateboards or a pedal-powered vehicle that is muscle-powered or any other muscle-powered device on the grassy area adjacent to the boardwalk and the oceanfront parks and plazas. Provided, however, that bicycles are allowed in the oceanfront plazas for the purpose of accessing the bicycle path adjacent to the boardwalk and electric powered utility carts are permitted in the oceanfront parks and plazas for purposes of accessing the boardwalk and beach.
(c)
Surreys shall be permitted on the bicycle path and the oceanfront plazas subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(d)
Except as allowed by section 7-9, bicycles operated on the bicycle path shall not contain or convey any signage or other advertising matter unless expressly permitted pursuant to a franchise granted by the city council.
(e)
For purposes of this section the term “oceanfront parks” refers to the grassy and non-grassy areas of the parks located at 7th, 13th, 17th, 24th, 25th, and 31st Streets. The term “oceanfront plazas” or “plazas” refers to the paved areas connecting Atlantic Avenue to the bicycle path.
(Ord. No. 2848, 10-26-04; Ord. No. 2952, 6-27-06; Ord. No. 3399, 4-7-15; Ord. No. 3535, 3-6-18)
CVB Hosts Grassfield HS STEM Class
The CVB team of Courtney Dyer, Nancy Helman, Brande Rumpf and Teresa Diaz recently hosted a class of ten STEM students interested in learning more about tourism and sports/entertainment marketing. Earlier this year, the class sponsor contacted MarComm to gauge interest in putting a program together for a class field trip in May. Taking advantage of the opportunity to highlight several of our business areas and promote tourism as a lucrative career industry, the CVB team also provided a behind-the-scenes tour of the CC and an in-depth look at VB sports marketing, highlighting how the Sports Center project became to be a reality. The all-female class was very attentive and engaging, sharing their surprise at how many industries tourism actually touches. Their teacher sent us a nice letter of appreciation and said that to her delight, the girls shared their “aha!” moments on the trip back to Chesapeake. Great job, everyone!
Watch Our New Local Advocacy Campaign Commercial
Watch our new local advocacy campaign commercial which will be running on local affiliates of ABC, CBS & NBC through June 20th. Thanks to the Vigilant team for their hard work and dedication to this project!
