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November 1 is the next GeorgiaBTA Luncheon Meeting. Join us at the Marriott Century Center to learn more about Atlanta - A View From the CVB.
Where is Atlanta heading for 2012. How does the travel and convention market look?
Mark Vaughan, Executive VP and Chief Sales Officer of the CVB, will be our guest speaker. Bring your questions. If anyone has the pulse of Atlanta at his fingertips, it will be Mark.
The RSVP Deadline is October 27. Click Here To Register.
The Professional Development Fundraiser: An Auction. Thank you to everyone for their incredible support and a special thank you to BCD Travel as the Professional Development Partner!
110 members and guests attended the Auction, an increase from 2010. Also increasing was the Raffle...a 43% increase from 2010. Gross revenues from the Auction were also up by almost 8%. We couldn't have achieved these results without you!
There is a huge thank you from the YWCA of North Georgia, the charity that is benefitting from your generosity. A check for $1600 will be presented to them.
Comments from the Auction Survey revealed folks liked the flow of Auction, the selection of items, our amazing Auctioneer, Jem Bennett from BCD, and the overall feel of the evening.
Can we do even better? Of course, we can. The 2012 Auction Committee will be starting work on some exciting new ideas. To join the committee, please send an email to
cindymann@earthlink.net Cindy is the Chair of the 2012 Professional Development Fundraiser.
Scholarships. GeorgiaBTA was pleased to announce 2011 Scholarships were awarded to Amanda Somers, Pam Honeycutt and Haley Johnson. Congratulations!
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What Else Do You Need to Know This Month?
2012 Board Nominations. Current members in good standing will be receiving a ballot to vote for the eight 2012 Board of Directors positions.
Current Board Members running for 2012 are
- Jenny Summers, HelmsBriscoe
- Rick George, Travel Consultant.
Also running for the Board are
- Donna Lehman, BCD Travel
- Debbie Michel, Travel and Transport
- Tara Parker, Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
- Heather Pastrick, Enterprise Holdings
- Any Tellers, NCR
- Christine Vercoe, InterContinental Buckhead
Congratulations to the 2012 GeorgiaBTA Officers:
- President, Haley Johnson, United Airlines
- Vice President, Cindy Mann, Hilton Atlanta / Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Dwntn / Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park
- Secretary, Beth Ann Vargo, Georgia Tech
- Treasurer, Mike Kemp, Travel Incorporated
- Chairperson, Barry McCaleb, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
2012 Membership Renewals.
Several members have asked if it is possible to renew their 2012 Memberships in November or December. The answer is YES. If you renew now, your 2012 membership will be effective from January 1 - December 31, 2012.
Cost of Dues: Allied Members: $295
Direct Members: $195
Optional: Prepay Meetings for January 1 - December 31, 2012
Cost: $375
GeorgiaBTA appreciates prepayment of meetings and extends a substantial discount for those selecting this option. The Prepaid price, available through January 2012, is a $55 discount from the normal cost of the meetings!
The price includes 11 Monthly Meetings, plus admission to the Annual Professional Development Fundraiser...An Auction Event. It does not include Education Events or Workshops.
Click Here To Renew.
GeorgiaBTA - Your Return On Investment
With more than 140 travel industry professionals as members of the GeorgiaBTA in 2011, why miss the opportunity to network with this group of professionals in 2012? Do you need help convincing your boss of the value of being a member of the Georgia Business Travel Association? Read More
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Calendar
November 1
Location: Mariott Century Center
Topic: Atlanta CVB
December 8 - Program Partner Melia Hotel Atlanta
Location: Melia Hotel Atlanta. Evening.
Program: Holiday Mix and Jingle. In the spirit of the season, unwrapped children's toys will be collected.
NOTE: Time is: 4:30pm - 7pm
Visit www.georgiabta.org for the complete calendar and program details. |
