Board Meeting July 8 Board Meeting – Hosted by Where Atlanta Publishing
Meeting Starts at 10 a.m.
Location Flying Biscuit Café -breakfast will be served. 5975 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. visit www.flyingbiscuit.com for directions.
NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 5, at Six Flags Over Georgia. Arrive early at 9:30 a.m. for networking and the meeting and program will follow at 10:00 a.m.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
STS Continuing Education... for the Tourism Professional
We welcome you to join us for...
"Am I Meeting My Goals?"
A Study in Accountability -
Conversion as a Process
Wednesday August 12th 10:00 - 11:00 AM.ET
The Speaker... Jack Yager, SMITH
To Register For This Class... send an e-mail to darryl@southeasttourism.org and give your name, organization, phone number, and preferred email address so we can send you the connection instructions. This class is complimentary. Click here to get the complete flyer.
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2009 AMTA Days at the VICs
Let’s face it…we all could use some business! Well, here’s a FREE opportunity to promote your hotel, attraction or area to visitors that are already on the road traveling! We will be having AMTA Days at the following State Visitor Centers. You simply need to bring your brochures (and giveaways if you have any) to pass out to visitors passing through the State Visitor Centers. It is at no cost to you (except you gas to get there)! Take advantage of this FREE opportunity!!! This promotion is being coordinated by Candice Coco with the Alpharetta CVB. Please contact her at candice@awesomealpharetta.com to sign up!
West Point VIC – July 17
Buy One Get One FREE at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament!
Must mention discount code BOGO96GR at time of purchase. Purchase one full-price adult admission and receive one free admission of equal or lesser value. Adult ticket purchase required. Limit 6 free admissions per reservation. Not valid Online, with groups, or with other discounts. Not valid on special shows. Redeemable on Father’s Day and 4th of July! Upgrade packages are additional. Some restrictions may apply. Valid only at Georgia Castle. Offer expires 7/31/2009.
Upcoming AMTA Member Events:
CITY OF KENNESAW’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES July 3, 2009
Times: 8 pm and Fireworks at dark www.kennesa.ga.us
Location: The Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street
Phone: 770-424-8274
Admission: Free
Join us for another great season of FREE outdoor music during the City of Kennesaw's 2009 Summer Concert Series. The tradition continues with an exciting mix of fresh faces and familiar friends. Frontiers will be performing. Fireworks at dusk.
July 4th Celebration at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth July 4, 2009
Times: 4pm www.acworth.org
Location: Cauble Park on Lake Acworth
Phone: 770-974-3112
Admission: Free
Concert and fireworks display at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. The festivities will begin at 4:00pm with the Flashback band taking the stage at 8:00pm. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30pm.
2009 Hospitality Highway Century Ride July 12, 2009
100 mile ride covers small section of 400, Exit 7 to Exit 6. Begins 6:30 a.m.
Touches most North Fulton cities and possibly portions of Forsyth County. Early bird registration fee $35 - until 7/3/09. $40 after. Fee includes t-shirt, food, water, and full mechanical support. Registration/Information: www.400century.com
2nd Annual Sandy Springs Summer Splash July 25, 2009
- 6 mile float down the Chattahoochee River. Live music, wildlife programs, exhibits, crafts for kids, self-guided hikes. Float begins at Morgan Falls Dam and ends at Powers Island. 9AM-Noon with events continuing until 4PM. Register: CRNRA 678-538-1249 and info for Raft /kayak/canoe rentals: www.nps.gov/chat
** New Format for Member Memo ***
This new format applies to all events and special offers for the member memos.
Each member is allowed 2 events per member memo.
The events must take place within 30 days of when the memo comes out
Descriptions must be 50 words or less and can include a telephone number, web site or email address for additional information.
You can submit a flyer that will be attached to the document, but not displayed.
There is also now a form in the member section of the web site that members may use to submit memo information. Log on and go to AMTA Members >> Resources >> AMTA Member Memo Information Form
Member Announcements at General Membership Meetings
A new protocol has been put in place regarding member announcements at the end of General Membership meetings. There will now be a sign-up sheet at the sign-in table at the beginning of each meeting. The first 10 people who sign up will be allowed to give a one minute announcement to the membership at the end of the meeting.
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