SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS AWARDS BACKGROUND

Purpose
The purpose of the Spirit of St. Louis Awards is to honor those members of the attractions industry that go the extra mile and put forth an exemplary effort in helping to further the goals and objectives of the industry and the St. Louis Attractions Association. The association recognizes these noteworthy achievements for our industry at the annual January Roundtables Luncheon.

Objectives
The objectives of the Association, according to the bylaws, state:

SECTION 1-Exchange of Ideas and Methods.  To provide a closer relationship between members in order to facilitate the exchange of ideas, methods and information pertaining to all aspects of the operation and administration of an attraction.

SECTION 2-Professionalism.  To seek the mutual cooperation of the association’s members in an organized effort to maintain and develop a high standard of performance and to further the education of our attraction operators through instructional programs and seminars.

SECTION 3- Public Awareness. To establish an identity in the community and improve awareness of the importance of attractions to the community and the economy.

SECTION 4-Econmic Impact: To improve the methods of measuring the number of visitors and their economic impact and to set goals in order to increase the number of visitors to St. Louis area attractions.

SECTION 5-Cooperation with Other Groups. To cooperate with other local and regional groups of attractions and government agencies, as well as maintaining a close liaison with the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission.

SECTION 6- Other Purposes. To undertake any other functions consistent with these Bylaws which will further advance the purposes of this Association and its members.

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