CalTIA Connections
October 2009
 Leadership Editorial...
 
State-of-the-Association
by Gary Sherwin, CalTIA Chairman
 
Dear CalTIA Members:
 
CalTIA is one of those introspective organizations and we often ask our members what are the reasons they join us and what is of chief value to them. Without question, education usually tops the list along with political advocacy.
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The Value of Advocacy
by Ross Hutchings, CalTIA Executive Director/CEO

One of CalTIA's main roles is the protection and promoting of laws that would affect the travel and tourism industry - advocacy. More recently, in our re-defining CalTIA's vision and mission we have identified Advocacy, not only as one of our pillars in our ACE brand (Advocacy · Collaboration · Education), but as the cornerstone of our association efforts. 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 Amy Blaschka, Tri-Valley, California CVB
Co-Chair, CalTIA Ambassador Council 
The CalTIA Ambassador program has been busy!  Earlier this year we asked our Ambassadors to agree to support CalTIA's mission and efforts by committing themselves to being a resource and the "go-to" person for travel-related issues in their regions.
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Education Endeavors ... 
     
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2009 Beyond the Gateways

This conference is one of the BEST VALUES of the year! Invest two and a half days to receive thousands of dollars in training and education to expand your market reach and reinvigorate your skills. Call the CalTIA office at (916) 932-2580 to quickly place your registration, or register at the conference. Read the complete brochure for the schedule of education sessions and networking events.
Member News...
Issue: 9
In This Issue
Advocacy Agenda
Ambassador Council Update
Beyond the Gateways Conference
Member News
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Newest Members
 
 
Chateua Montelena 
Joined 09/09

San Bernardino County Economic Development Department
Joined 09/09

US Water Polo 
www.usawaterpolo.org
Joined 09/09
 
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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
 
CalTIA Board of Directors
January 8-11, 2010
Carnival Cruise Lines
 
California Conference on Tourism
June 7 - 9, 2010
Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco, 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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