CalTIA Connections
September 2009
 Leadership Editorial...
 
State-of-the-Association
by Gary Sherwin, CalTIA Chair
 
Dear CalTIA Members:
 
While all of us continue to find ways to persevere during these challenging times, CalTIA is standing with you while also developing some dynamic new directions for the future. I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting new initiatives your board is pursuing this year. Read more ...
 

The "Core" of CalTIA
by Ross Hutchings, CalTIA Executive Director/CEO

It is no secret that the travel and tourism industry is facing several tough years as our economy continues to struggle. It is challenging us like no other time in our lives. Read more ...
Advocacy Agenda...
 
Legislative Update
by Tami Miller, Political Solutions
 

CalTIA's legislative advocate, Tami Miller, provides a compilation of updates from the state of the budget to a summary on key propositions. Read more ...

 
Collaboration Corner...    
 
CalTIA Ambassador Council Update
by Scott Schneider, Visit Mendocino County
Co-Chair, CalTIA Ambassador Council 

The CalTIA Ambassador program is hitting the ground running, and we want you to get involved. To make the program "official" we have developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for all current and future Ambassadors for the 2009-2010 year. Read more ...
Education Endeavors ... 
     
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2009 Beyond the Gateways
 
This conference, scheduled for October 26 - 28 at the Northwoods Resort - Big Bear Lake, is one of the BEST VALUES of the year, and we have committed to keeping the cost as low as possible to work with your budget. For only $199 (early bird member), you will receive thousands of dollars in marketing expertise and consultation.  

For more information on the conference, please contact Beth Bettencourt at bethb@caltia.org or (916) 932-2580.
Member News...
 
 
Issue: 8
In This Issue
Advocacy Agenda
Ambassador Council Update
Beyond the Gateways Conference
Member News
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Newest Members
 
Auto Club Speedway
Joined 06/09
 
Brice & Associates
Joined 06/09

Calistoga Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Center
www.calistogavisitors.com
Joined 06/09

Canadian Geographic Magazine
www.canadiangeographic.ca
Joined 06/09

EngineWorks, Inc.
Joined 06/09
 
Expedia, Inc.
Joined 06/09
 
Ink Publishing
Joined 06/09
 
Meredith Travel
Joined 06/09
 
Queen Mary 
Joined 06/09
 
RTP/Resort Technology Parnters 
Joined 06/09
 
Santa Maria Valley Chamber
of Commerce & VCB
Joined 06/09
 
SportsEvents Magazine
Joined 06/09
 
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 Committee Update
 
 
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Calendar of Events 
 
October 26 - 28, 2009
Northwoods Resort
Big Bear, CA  
 
CalTIA Board of Directors
October 23, 2009
Pasadena, CA
 
Let CalTIA staff know of your upcoming events, or if you have any suggestions. Send your information and comments to barbaras@caltia.org
 
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CalTIA Executive Committee
 
Gary Sherwin, Chair of the Board / Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau
 
Ted Molter, 1st Vice Chair of the Board / San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park
 
Dan Goldes, 2nd Vice Chair of the Board / San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau 
 
Susie Santo, Secretary / Universal Studios Hollywood
 
Kamran Enayat, Treasurer / Embassy Suites Anaheim Suites South
 
Scott Tanner, Past Chair of the Board / USA Water Polo
 
Ross Hutchings, Executive Director/CEO / CalTIA 
 
We thank the CalTIA Communications Committee and the volunteers who contribute information and articles to this electronic publication.

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