CalTIA
CalTIA Connections
January, 2011
Issue: 16

IN THIS ISSUE 
Leadership Editorial…

State-of-the-Association
by Ted Molter, CalTIA Chairman


Happy New Year!

With a new year comes resolutions, predictions and new opportunities. Since my crystal ball isn’t really any better than anyone else’s I will move past the speculation and focus on the things that we can be sure of heading into 2011. In CalTIA terms, it is the strength of 350+ members. Of course we have plenty of room for more.  Read More…

A look towards the future…
by John Severini, CalTIA President & CEO,
Membership Committee Chair


First, I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones, family and friends had a great holiday season. This time of the year can be an opportunity to spend time with people who are important and dear to us…and often it’s the chance to reconnect with friends and relatives that give special meaning to the holidays. Read More…

Advocacy Update…

Legislative Update
by Tami Miller, Political Solutions

CalTIA's legislative advocate, Tami Miller, provides in this report 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, Inc.
Chair, CalTIA Ambassador Council


CalTIA’s Ambassador program is there to help you make the most of your membership. Consisting of enthusiastic, experienced leaders of California’s Travel Industry, Ambassadors are located throughout the State serving 11 of its 12 regions. Whether you are new to CalTIA or have been a member for many years, we are here to help. We are your connection to all CalTIA has to offer.  Read More…
 
 
Advocacy Update
Ambassador Council Update
 
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Calendar of Events

January 16-18, 2011
One Travel Conference
Pasadena, CA

January 21, 2011
CalTIA Board of Directors Meeting
West Hollywood, CA

April 26, 2011
CalTIA Board of Directors Meeting
Sacramento, CA

April 26-28, 2011
Sacramento Legislative Dates
Sacramento, CA

May 21-25, 2011
Pow Wow
San Francisco, CA

June 20-22, 2011
2011 California Travel Summit
Pasadena, CA

Let CalTIA staff know of your upcoming events, or if you have any suggestions. Send your information and comments to info@caltia.org

 
CalTIA Executive Committee
 
Ted Molter, Chairman of the Board / San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Susie Santo, 1st Vice Chair of the Board / Universal Studios Hollywood

Brian Baker, 2nd Vice Chair of the Board / Chateau Montelena

Amy Blaschka, Secretary / Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kamran Enayat, Treasurer / Embassy Suites Anaheim Suites South

Gary Sherwin, Past Chair of the Board / Visit Newport Beach Inc.

John Severini, President & CEO / CalTIA 

We thank the CalTIA Communications Committee and the volunteers who contribute information and articles to this electronic publication.

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