PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING! (Please note: RSVP required—read below!)
The next general membership meeting will be held on August 5. Arrive at 9:30 for networking; the meeting and program will begin promptly at 10:00. Please make every effort to arrive on time for this meeting.
Our host will be Six Flags Over Georgia, represented by AMTA member Collin Cash. Directions and parking information will be forthcoming.
Following our meeting, Collin will lead tours of the “new” Monster Mansion and will direct anyone wanting to have lunch in the Park to the various dining venues.
Collin and Six Flags are also giving AMTA members the opportunity to bring their family members with them to enjoy the park for the day. If you are interested in this option, please contact Collin directly for details. If you plan to stay in the park, remember to dress accordingly.
YOU MUST RSVP FOR THIS MEETING.
Please e-mail Collin at ccash@sftp.com.
Educational program for the August Meeting:
“Meet the Pro’s!”
AMTA is an association of talented and experienced individuals. You will have the opportunity to learn from five of them as they share their knowledge with us.
Speakers and Topics:
Jonathan Boisjolie, The High Museum of Art: Marketing your destination to group tours/tour operators
Brittney Gray, Georgia Department of Economic Development,Tourism Division: The role of the state tourism division and what they can do for you
Theresa Jenkins, Marietta Welcome Center and CVB: Special events in your community
Rob Patton and Pete Sherrard, Gwinnett CVB/Gwinnett Sports Commission: Sports marketing—event creation and event logistics
WELCOME NEW REPRESENTATIVE
NEW REP for Hardrock
Carla White | Sales & Marketing Manager
Hard Rock Cafe
215 Peachtree Street N.E. |Atlanta, GA 30303 o/404.688.7625, ext. 25|f/ 404.681.1025 | carla_white@hardrock.com
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.
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
33rd Annual Collectible Glass Show & Sale July 25, 2009 - July 26, 2009
Times: Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm http://www.psdgc.com
Location: Cobb County Civic Center
Admission: $6
Featuring Nationally Recognized Dealers. Large Selection of Depression Glass
Kitchenware & Dinnerware, and Collectible Glass.
8th Annual Youth Fishing Derby July 25, 2009 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Brookside Office Park Lake, 3625 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA
678-297-6140
Children ages 4-12 are invited to test their fishing skills at this annual event! Please bring fishing gear and bait. It will be important to register early since space is limited. Adults must accompany children. The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department sponsors this event! activeadults@alpharetta.ga.ushttp://www.alpharetta.ga.us
Free Admission and Parking
Gwinnett Restaurant Week July 27-30, 2009
Gwinnett's most popular dining promotion is back! Enjoy a delicious three-course meal for the great price of just $21.21 plus tax/gratuity! The 16 participating restaurants include Stoney River Steakhouse (Duluth), Sperata (Buford), Sperata on the Square (Lawrenceville), The Melting Pot (Duluth), Aqua Terra Bistro (Buford), S.A.B. American Bistro (Buford), The Thorn Tree Restaurant (Norcross), Carrabba's Sugarloaf (Duluth), Dominick's Historic Norcross, Hi Life Kitchen and Cocktails (Norcross), Dominick's (Lawrenceville), Paizano's (Norcross), Picasso Cafe and Wine Bar (Buford), Sugo Restaurant and Tapas (Duluth), Kurt's Restaurant featuring Vreny's (Duluth) and Park Cafe (Duluth)! Visit www.gcvb.org/restaurantweek for restaurant menus or call Gwinnett CVB at 770-623-3600 for details.
** 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.
