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01-01-11

President’s Note

2011 brings with it new and exciting prospects for AMTA. Your incoming board and committee chairs are working hard to bring you new opportunities to become involved and get more out of your membership. If you are not already involved in a committee I encourage you to reach out to one of these committee chairs and join.

Sales Opportunities
Collin Cash
Historic Marietta Trolley Company
Office: 770-425-1006
collin@mariettatrolley.com

Legislative Affairs
Theresa Jenkins
Marietta WC & VB
Office: 770-429-1115
tjenkins@mariettaga.gov

Meetings
Diane Stone
Projects Plus
Office: 770-552-2628
projectsplus@bellsouth.net

Public Relations
Rebekah Cline
Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association
Office: 678-226-2639
Rebekah@visitlawrenceville.com

Membership
Judy Renfroe
Office: 770-579-8264
Cell: 770-310-2755
judyrenfroe@gmail.com

CVB Marketing Co-op
Jo Ann Haden-Miller
Atlanta CVB
Office: 404-521-6659
jhadenmlr@atlanta.net

I am looking forward to serving as your president and would love to hear from all of you on how we can make AMTA a better organization for you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions.

Beth Bailey
Clayton County CVB
678-610-4242
beth@visitscarlett.com

Upcoming Meetings

Board of Directors Meeting
The next AMTA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Networking begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10:00. The meeting will be hosted by the Clayton County CVB and will be held in the Bethel One Room Schoolhouse at Stately Oaks Plantation in Jonesboro.

Directions:
I-75 South to Exit 233.
Turn right on to Hwy. 54.
Travel 5 miles (past the Train Depot) to College Street.
Turn left over the railroad tracks.
Take an immediate right.
Stately Oaks will be 100 yards on your left.

General Membership Meeting

The next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 2, at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Networking begins at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting following at 10:00 a.m. Come see what the Atlanta Metro Travel Association has planned for 2011 including sales opportunities, legislative updates, marketing and public relations outreach. If you know anyone in our industry who might be interested in being a part of AMTA, bring them along to this meeting for free. They will learn all about our association and how membership can benefit them. We’ll have some great prizes, too! See you there.

Save the Date!

Registration, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities for Travel South are now available! Make plans to attend the 29th Annual Travel South Showcase in Atlanta, Feb. 22 – 24, 2011. Showcase is the only regional tourism marketplace for the Southern USA. The state of Georgia, along with hundreds of tourism partners, is planning to host more than 600 tour operators, media and southern suppliers. Supplier registration fees for 2011 are below and Booth Share opportunities are also available. Visit: http://www.atlanta.net/travelsouth/

Supplier Registration Fees for 2011:

One Delegate - $1265
(includes one booth and appointment book)
Two Delegates - $1855
(includes one booth and appointment book)
Booth Share - $1855
($618.33 per delegate - three delegates from different organizations sharing one booth and appointment book)

Press Room

Tasty Adventures and Dining Delights in Alpharetta, Georgia

SPECIAL EVENTS

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
January, 6-8, 14, 15, at 8 PM
January, 9 and 16 at 3 PM
www.act3productions.org
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Phone: 770-241-1905
Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin. The Tony-Award winning musical tells the story of six teens who enter the spelling competition, run by three quirky adults. In an unusual twist, members of the audience are invited to participate in the spelling bee, along with the cast. The one-act musical comedy will be performed without intermission.

Girl of the Year 2011 Celebration
Sunday January 9, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM
www.americangirl.com

Location: North Point Mall
1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 877-247-5223
Join us to celebrate our newest "Girl of the Year"! She loves to share the spirit of her tropical island home. At this special event, girls will enjoy a delicious meal, fun activities, and take home crafts and books that offer a peek at this contemporary character’s world.

Georgia Bridal Show
January 9, 2011,12-5pm
www.eliteevents.com

Location: Cobb Galleria Centre
Brides are able to meet face to face with wedding professionals and find everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams! You can see a photographer's pictures, taste samples of cakes and foods from the caterers, see your future gown and the tuxedo of your groom on the fashion show runway, listen to the music of your DJ, visualize the flowers that you will be carrying down the aisle, get ideas for your bridal registry, plan your honeymoon and so much more! In addition to getting lots of great ideas and seeing the latest trends, you will be able to save time and money while also having fun!

“A Land Nearby” and “The Getaway”
Exhibit Openings
January 15, 2010
www.heritagesandysprings.org

Location: Heritage Sandy Springs Museum
6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Phone: 404.851.9111 ext. 200
Enjoy the Grand Opening of 2 New Exhibits at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum - “A Land Nearby” and “The Getaway.” Warm cider and cookies will be served. FREE Admission.

Brian Regan
January 15, 2011, 7pm
http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/
Location: Cobb Energy Centre
Phone: 770-916-2800
Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.

Jose Garces, Celebrity Chef at
Publix Apron's Cooking School
Sunday, January 16, 7:00 PM
www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Alpharetta/Calendar
Location: Publix at Alpharetta Commons
4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 770-751-8560
Hang out with the stars! You know this famous chef from his books or television. Now you can learn from him in person. Chef Garces won the most recent season of Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef, a fierce competition between 10 top chefs, and is now appearing on the 2010 season of Iron Chef America.

Racing for a Cause Racin’ with the Big Dogs!
Satuday, January 29
www.andrettikarting.com
Location: 11000 Alpharetta Highway
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770-992-5688
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games invites you to come out for a fun day of indoor kart racing with NASCAR drivers Jeremy Clements and Ricky Springer on Saturday, January 29th from 11:00 am until 6:00 PM. Guests will be able to race Clements and Springer as well as members of the Racing for a Cause Team throughout the event. All proceeds will benefit The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED).

680 THE FAN'S 10TH ANNUAL SIGNING DAY SPECTACULAR
February 2nd
www.andrettikarting.com
Location: 11000 Alpharetta Highway
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770-992-5688
The 10th Annual Signing Day Spectacular for college football prospects will be held at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on February 2, 2011. Top Metro Atlanta football prospects for Georgia, Georgia Tech and a host of other major colleges will be signing their letters of intent to their respective colleges from 8:30a.m.-10:30a.m. Signing Day coverage is presented by Sports Radio 680 The Fan and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. Special guests Coach Jim Donnan, 680 personalities High School Insider Doug Konkel and the King Chuck Oliver will be present at the event. 680 The Fan’s “The Rude Awakening” with Perry Laurentino, Leo Mazzone, and Christopher Rude will broadcast LIVE from Andretti Indoor Karting & Games between 6a.m.-10a.m.

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