Granite State Ambassadors   March 1, 2012 

Granite State Ambassador
Training, Tours & Activities
 
    
Oklahoma 3/22
Poetry Out Loud  3/26
Made in NH Expo 4/13-15
Dover Tour 4/17
 Coffee with Mark - Apr 24
Ambies 6/7

GSA 2012 Certification Courses

 

March 5 - 6  - Closed 

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Manchester NH 

April 2 - 3  

League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters, Concord NH 

May 14 - 15 

White Mountain National Forest Headquarters, Campton NH 

June 11 - 12 

Cheshire County Historical Society
Keene NH

 

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Granite State Ambassadors 
One Airport Road - Suite 198, Manchester NH 03103-7450

Information: 603-621-0638
Member Services: 603-238-6764 
Website: www.nhgsa.com
Staff E-Mail:
nhgsastaff@gmail.com

Board of Directors

Gretchen Ziegler, Chair - gretchenz958@gmail.com  
Eric Proulx, Vice Chair
enproulx@tangeroutlet.com 

Kate Luczko, Secretary
kate@stayworkplay.org
Steve Fessenden,
Treasurer - steven.fessenden@tdbanknorth.com
Judi Window,
President/CEO/Founder  judiwindow@gmail.com
 Ruth Tolf Ansell, Endowment Director - ruth@ansellpa.com
Jeff Eisenberg,
Promotions & Marketing Director
jeffe@evradvertising.com
Richard Russell,
2011 GSA of Yr -

rrr1944@motleythebear.com 

Jean Acton, 2010 GSA of Yr - countess370@verizon.net
Vivian Villemure, 2009 GSA of Yr. - vmvillem@gmail.com
Peter Morgan, Founder
CARAUDI@aol.com

Bill Petersen - Founder
en2000@comcast.net  

Staff, Interns, Contractors           
Judi Window, President/CEO
Kelly Bryer
, Technology & Member Services Manager  - kbryer@gmail.com     
Ami D'Amelio, Communications & Programs Manager
Nathan Pasquale, Training & Operations Intern
Matt Lavoie, Literature Coordinator 
Michelle Demirjian, Chief Financial Advisor
Greetings!

Join Judi, Richard, 2011 GSA of the Year, and our staff for the 36th Annual New Hampshire Governor's Conference on Tourism on April 11 - 13, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown, Manchester, NH. Register on their website at: www.nhtravelcouncil.com.
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NOMINATE YOUR FELLOW GSAs TODAY!

THE NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! We need you to CLICK HERE and submit your choices for GSA of the Year; Hospitality from the Heart Award; Service Award; Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal: GSA Emeritus; Merit Award: Benefactor Award and KUDOS recognition.  

 

This year's AMBIE Awards Luncheon is scheduled for June 7th from 10am - 1pm at the Old Bedford Town Hall. You can read more about each award, see past recipients and nominate your picks at
 www.nhgsa.com/ambies. Sign up to attend on the Online Communications System (aka online calendars).

We are very excited that the Airport Diner (of the Common Man Family of Restaurants) in Manchester will be hosting lunch for the event! The menu will include: American Chop Suey; Shepherd's Pie; Garden Salad; Rolls and butter ; Rice Pudding; dessert; coffee; soda & water.

2 MINUTE CHAT with Judi, Ami & Kelly
Welcome to our sixth NHGSA Two Minute Chat. This one showcases Richard Russell, the Granite State Ambassador of the Year for 2011. This video also features Judi Window and Ami D'Amelio, as host. Just click on the image below to enjoy!
February 28, 2012 NHGSA Two Minute Chat
Click to view our latest Two Minute Chat!

GSA Recommendations When Visiting NH Blog
 
Looking for MHT Travelers?
Try the Walk About Shift!

By Jan Moe, Granite State Ambassador
Comfort Inn Airport
, Class of 2011

I've been a New Hampshire Granite State Ambassador since the April 2011 Comfort Inn Airport, Manchester Class. GSAs that have been working at the airport for many years tell me there just isn't the activity at the airport like there used to be. Well, I have found the travelers!

Try the 6 am - 9 am Walk-About shift. Wow, can you believe I had 72 clicks the first time I tried this shift? I thought, "Oh, this is a fluke." The next week, I had 64 clicks. This is a busy time of the day at the airport. If you want to answer lots and lots of questions, give this shift a try!

Most of this shift is for outgoing flights; therefore, Walk Abouts have to be available as people are headed to the security lines. Questions range from "Is there coffee on the other side of the security point?" to "Is there an ATM?" to "Can I go through the security line with my elderly Mother?" to "I've had a pace maker since my last flight, do I need to tell TSA?"and the question always asked "ASK You WHAT?" (Walk Arounds always wear the ASK ME button)

Last week, a woman asked a question, then she exclaimed, "I have never met so many helpful, friendly people as I have found in New Hampshire this week. And now you are here helping me at the airport. I'm coming back, NH is a great place."

This 3-hour Walk About shift is fun and rewarding! I strongly recommend you give it a try soon!
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY STATUS AND NEWS

Click to read about... new tour/event sign up policies.    

   

SAVE THE DATE:

Castle in the Clouds Tour - June 21

 

The Dover Tour is full.

The Oklahoma performance on March 22nd has 4 seats available.

The Poetry Out Loud Competition is being held on March. We could use a few more volunteers.

Made in NH Expo April 13-15 has several shifts available.
Saturday, April 14, 4:30-8pm Back Door Monitor (1)

Saturday, April 14, 4:30-8pm NH Info Center (1)
Sunday, April 15, 10am-1pm Back Door Monitor (1)
Sunday, April 15, 10am-1pm NH Info Center (1)
Sunday, April 15, 10am-1pm Register (1)

There are 4 seats available for Coffee with Mark on April 24. Meet with Airport Director, Mark Brewer.

GSA Recommendations When Visiting New Hampshire 

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Do you have a Recommendation? Simply EMAIL Ami or Judi your 1-3 paragraphs about your recommendation with some pictures *if you have some* and we'll do the rest! READ OUR GSA RECOMMENDATIONS 

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WEEKLY E-BLAST
 

Our weekly e-blast get forwarded to 400 GSAs, both volunteers and employees alike. If you, your organization, or business would like to communicate with GSAs this might just be the way!

 

Are you looking for employees? Are you looking for GSAs to know you better? Are you looking to sell something? All good reasons to sponsor our e-blasts. Is you organization or book club looking for members? Do you just want to support NHGSA?

 

Cost of sponsorship is $25.00 per blast or $75.00 for 4 weeks (consecutive or not, it is up to you!)

 

Contact Judi at 621-0638

jwindow@nhgsa.com