01-15-09
Employment Opportunities
- AMTA is seeking an Association Executive. Deadline to apply for this position
is January 31. Please
read the attached description.
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has an exciting job opportunity that
we would like to make you and members of your organization aware of. Please
see attached details.
2009 Membership Renewal
Thanks to all of you who have renewed your memberships for 2009. Your
continued support and participation are very much appreciated.
If you have not renewed yet, please do so as soon as possible. You should
have received your AMTA 2009 annual dues invoice in the mail, but if you didn’t
receive it or have misplaced it, you can renew your membership through AMTA's
website.
If you need assistance with renewing your membership, please contact Diane
Stone at 770-552-2628.
Reminder to Committee Chairs
Theresa Jenkins needs your program of work for 2009 to include in the power
point presentation for the February 4 meeting. This will also be printed
for the notebooks for the membership. Please send in the following
format by January 28 to tjenkins@mariettaga.gov.
Name of Committee
Chair & Co Chairs names
Committee mission:
2009 Goals: (in bulleted format)
Mark Your Calendar
- Tourism Day at the Capital, January 27, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Information from Kym Hughes, Governmental Affairs Chair: The big
day is fast approaching and I hope you have plans to visit your local legislators,
before or after you work a shift at the AMTA booth of course (ok you do not have
to work a shift but I could really use your help)! Truly, this is the very
best time to get your face in front of your legislators to say Hello and give
them a big THANK YOU for all they do to Support Tourism! This is going
to be a Tough Session and it is important that they know how much we appreciate
all they do. I truly encourage you to take time to leave a note at your
Senators and Representatives offices as you visit for the day. Come on
guys, this is the Hospitality Business! If we can’t make the Officials
feel welcome, how can we make our Visitors feel welcome!
I understand that everyone is very busy so I appreciate any support that
you can offer. If you would like to volunteer to work a 30 minute shift
at the booth, please see the attached schedule (with the names of volunteers
already scheduled to work – we
prefer two people per shift) and send me an email to let me know that you are
available. There is also an agenda attached for
the days’ activities, so you will know what is going on. Please remember
that the agenda is always subject to change so keep your eyes on the dry erase
board that will be located at the Newsstand. We will keep you updated on
any changes for the day on that board.
Thank you for all you do to support tourism in the Atlanta Metro Region and your
membership to AMTA. I look forward to seeing you at the Capitol on January
27th!
- The next AMTA Meeting will be held on February 4 at 9:30
a.m.
Hosted by Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism and held at the Island Ford
National Park Visitor Center 1978 Island Ford Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30350. The meeting
will be in the mail building (Ranger Station). Enter under the covered entrance.
Click on the link to view the site map for Island Ford. http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006IslandFordB&W.pdf (ATTACHED)
Agenda:
Networking 9:30 a.m.
Meeting 10 a.m.-12 noon
Welcome: Kym Hughes, Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism
Program: 2009 AMTA Program of Work, committees will present
detailed plans for 2009. This is a great opportunity to get involved and learn
what impact AMTA can have on your 2009 business. Door prizes are provided by
Where Publications.
Directions:
Northbound GA 400 - Take exit #6 (Northridge Road). Coming off the exit, stay
in the right lane, cross over GA 400, and turn right onto Dunwoody Place. Go
0.5 miles to Roberts Drive. Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance
on your right.
Southbound GA 400 - Take exit #6 (Northridge Road). Continue straight ahead at
the traffic light onto Dunwoody Place. Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive. Turn right
and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.
Call the Visitor Contact Station at 678-538-1200 if you have any questions about
location.
AMTA meeting contact: Kym Hughes, Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism, 770-206-1436
- Winter Chautauqua 2009 Educational Conference will be held March
1-2, 2009 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center (Dalton,
GA). More info to follow in early January.
AMTA Special Offers
 50% Off Southern Belles & Whistles tour
The Clayton County CVB is offering 50% off its Southern Belles & Whistles
Tour. Admission includes the historic mini-bus tour and the Road to Tara Museum.
Regular adult admission price: $24.99, Special Offer price: $12.50 for adults,
seniors and children. Offer valid entire birthday year. Just mention this promotion
to receive discount. 770-478-4800, www.visitscarlett.com
Adults & Kids Free! Adults & Kids Free!
For a limited time, purchase one full price Medieval Times admission ticket and
receive one free ticket of equal or lesser value. Call 1-888-WE-JOUST (935-6878)
or visit www.medievaltimes.com and
mention discount code AKF810GCVB.
Children must be 12 and under. Limit 6 free admissions per reservation. Must
mention offer at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other discount
offers or group rates. Some restrictions apply. Discount code AFK810GCVB.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
1-888-WE-JOUST
Upcoming AMTA Member Events:
February- Historic Marietta Trolly Co.
2-1-09 Chickamauga Caravan Driving Tour 9:00-3:30pm
Chickamauga National Battlefield Tour:
Learn the history of this 1863 battle that had almost 36,000 casualties. This
is a great time to tour the battlefield as the views are not obstructed by all
the foliage. This is a caravan driving tour.
2-6-09 Scary-etta Trolley Ghost Tour 8:00-9:30pm
Scary-etta:
Step aboard the trolley for a spirited 90 minute fully-narrated ride through
Marietta. Learn the history of Marietta though the eyes of the dearly
departed. Hear stories of the ghosts residing in the Kennesaw House and
the story of the haunted Mary Meinert statue at the St. James Episcopal Cemetery. Walk
briefly around the Marietta City Cemetery and hear the story of Marietta’s
most famous ghost the “Lady in Black.” The ride concludes with a
haunting at a local pub and former fire house that is full of spirits, both supernatural
and intoxicating.
Cobb County Family Reunion Workshop Debuts February 28
EVENT: Cobb County Convention & Visitors
Bureau FREE family reunion workshop.
WHEN: Saturday, February, 28 10am to 1pm.
WHERE: Doubletree Hotel Atlanta NW – Marietta
2055
South Park Place, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339-2014
WHAT: Reunion organizers typically start planning
at least one to two years ahead.
The Cobb County CVB is offering a free family reunion workshop as a 101-style
seminar. The workshop includes a "How to Plan a Family Reunion" presentation
by the CVB's Family Reunion Service Specialists and a "meet and greet" with
hospitality industry partners who specialize in family reunions.
The CVB's new Family Reunion Planning Kit entitled, A "How to" Planning
Guide for Family Reunions & Gatherings in Cobb County will be distributed
(one per family).
ADMISSION: Admission is free to anyone who is planning a family reunion
in Cobb County, but seating is limited to two guests per reunion. A complimentary
lunch will be served.
Reservations are required. Please contact Kathy Buske at 678-303-2624 or kbuske@cobbcvb.com for
reservations.
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