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Join us January 10, 2012 at 103 West for the beginning of a fabulous 2012! RSVP Deadline is this Thursday. Register Now!

Our guest speaker is Jay Campbell Founder of The Beat and Editorial Director of The BTN Group.

The Program is an interactive session with Q&A regarding recent developments in business travel and technology. Bring your questions, he really does have the pulse of what is happening in Travel.

HEADSHOTS:

Once again GeorgiaBTA is pleased to offer Professional Headshots for GeorgiaBTA members as a benefit of your membership. This is an electronic hi-res photo which can be used for LinkedIn, Facebook and your other social media needs. It's also great for resumes, newsletters, or any time you need a professional photo. The cost is for $35 for members. Non-members are $75.

 

President's Message:
 

Haley JohnsonAnother year has come and gone and those of you who have been actively participating in GeorgiaBTA know that we have made the most of it! With best-in-class educational programs offered in conjunction with GBTA, tremendous speakers at our monthly luncheons, and fun networking events, GeorgiaBTA has provided a great return on your investment for 2011 and we are working hard to keep the momentum going for 2012!


You have elected an amazing team to the 2012 GeorgiaBTA Board of Directors! I'm so excited to serve with them! We have already met and they are a talented group with great ideas for helping us reach our 2012 GeorgiaBTA goals to help every member:
Expand Your Network...Increase Your Knowledge...Boost Your Value. Read More  

What Else Do You Need to Know This Month?

 

Join A Committee! 2012 Board Board of Directors and Officers: 

  • Jenny Summers, HelmsBriscoe. Sites 
  • Rick George, Travel Consultant. Programs
  • Donna Lehman, BCD Travel. Education
  • Debbie Michel, Travel and Transport. New Members.
  • Tara Parker, Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown. Media
  • Heather Pastrick, Enterprise Holdings. Partnerships
  • Any Tellers, NCR. GBTA Relations 
  • Christine Vercoe, InterContinental Buckhead. Member Involvement  
  • President, Haley Johnson, United Airlines
  • Vice President, Cindy Mann, Hilton Atlanta / Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Dwntn / Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park. Professional Dev. Fundraiser/Auction
  • Secretary, Beth Ann Vargo, Georgia Tech
  • Treasurer, Mike Kemp, Travel Incorporated. Scholarships. 
  • Chairperson, Barry McCaleb, PriceWaterhouseCoopers  
News From GBTA

The 2012 Chapter Challenge has begun. For those members who are not familiar with NBTA PAC and the GBTA Chapter Challenge, please click here.
To email your Representative and Senators: Click here to send your message. It will only take a minute or so.
2012 Membership Renewals

Several members have asked if it is possible to renew their 2012 Memberships in 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

 A Great GeorigaBTA ROI

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 
Calendar
For most current information, always check the GeorgiaBTA website.
  • January 10. Luncheon Location: 103 West Program: Jay Campbell, The Beat. 2012 Trends Headshots being taken.
  • February 7. Luncheon. Location: Flemmings. Program; Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. The new International Terminal. What's Happening? What's Next.
  • March 6. Luncheon. Location: InterContinental Hotel Buckhead.
  • April 3. Luncheon
  • May 1 - Travel Management Conference - GeorgiaBTA. A full day of Education. Members/Guests will be able to attend the full day or luncheon only.
  • June 5. Luncheon
  • July 22-25. GBTA Convention. Boston. No GeorgiaBTA Meeting.
  • August 7. Luncheon. John Rose, TravelGuard. Safety and Security in Travel
  • September 11. Luncheon
  • October 4. Thursday Evening. 25th Annual Professional Development Fundraiser. An Auction.
  • November 13. Luncheon
  • December 6. Thursday Evening. Holiday Mix 'n Jingle.
    January 3, 2011
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January Program
Partner

Travel Inc. 
 
The Links
GeorgiaBTA Website
The place to go to register for a meeting, join, renew, find out about Corporate Partnerships and apply for Scholarships.  
 
Global BTA Website (formerly NBTA)
 
 
Thank You To Our
 2011 Corporate Partners

Cornerstone

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Diamond
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Education

BCD Travel

Audio Visual
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Platinum 

Travelport    


Travel and Transport

 

Minute Suites  


Gold

 

Cox Enterprises  

 

Supporting Partner
United Airlines

 
  
 

To become a Corporte Partner for 2012,
please contact
Heather Pastrick at
heather.s.pastrick@ehi.com
 


About The Georgia Business Travel Association

Founded in 1979, the Georgia Business Travel Association is a chapter of the Global Business Travel Association whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers. Both organizations, working together, provide members with information on the latest technology and service advances within the industry, as well as current legislative issues and industry hot topics.