August 2 is the next Luncheon Meeting. Thank you to SignUp4 as our Program Partner! 

Join us at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North to learn more about Corporate Travel and Meeting Management. Debi Scholar, Fortune 1000 Consultant and former co-chair of the GBTA Groups and Meeting Committe will share her views and trends on this important segment of our industry.
      

The RSVP deadline is July 28. For more details, and to register, please visit www.georgiabta.org  

The Professional Development Fundraiser: An Auction. Sept. 15 | The Georgian Club 

The Auction will be here before you know it. Here's your two important links:

To donate a certificate or item. click here. 

To learn more about the Auction, click here.  

Also a huge thank you to BCD for being the Professional Development Partner for 2011.

Scholarships There is a change in scholarships this year. The scholarships will be awarded at the Professional Development Fundraiser on Sept. 15. Stay tuned for more details.

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What Else Do You Need to Know This Month?

NBTA PAC - The Chapter Challenge Is On. 

91% of you said talking with your representatives is important. Here's how...

Send an Email To Your Representative and Donate $25 to NBTA PAC 

Do this by July 31 and you will be in the drawing for 2 prestigious Chalet Passes to the PGA Tour on Sept. 22-25 at the East Lake Golf Club. Thank you to Enterprises Holdings for this amazing drawing.

To email your representative click this link:  http://capwiz.com/nbta/home  

To donate: Fill out a NBTA PAC Contribution Form. Click Here. 
 

Host a Meeting

Ever wonder how you can get your property as a host for a meeting? Contact Board Director Jenny Summers at jsummers@helmsbriscoe.com or talk to her at the next meeting.

Corporate Partnerships 

It that time of year to put 2012 Partnerships in your budget plans. Questions??? Contact Brian Munson at brian.munson@delta.com

GlobalBTA Events of Interest 

GBTA Annual Conference August 21-23 | Denver, CO  

To learn more, visit www.gbta.org Registration for the annual Chapter Chat will be at the Convention.

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Calendar  

August 2 - Program Partner: SignUp4
Location: Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. Luncheon.
Topic: Corporate Travel and Meeting Management
Speaker: Debi Scholar, a top 20 change maker in the travel industry. 

September 15 - Professional Development Partner BCD Travel
Location: The Georgian Club. Evening.
Program: The Annual Professional Development Fundraiser Silent and Live Auction.   

October 4
Location: Being confirmed. Luncheon.
Topic: Continental / United Merger. Annual Business Meeting.
Speaker: Alexandria Marren, United Airlines SVP - Systems Operations Control and United Express 

November 1

Location: Being confirmed. Luncheon.
Topic: Atlanta CVB

December 8 - Program Partner Melia Hotel Atlanta
Location: Melia Hotel Atlanta. Evening.
Program: Holiday Mix and Jingle  

Visit www.georgiabta.org for the complete calendar and program details.