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01-15-11

President’s Note

Happy New Year! I hope that all of you have thawed out from the snow and ice. Your board and committees have been working hard to get ready to roll out our 2011 Program of Work at our February meeting. We are hoping for a large turn-out at the meeting and want you to invite your colleagues that you know will find AMTA beneficial. You will receive an e-vite to forward to all of those great contacts that should be involved in AMTA. In fact, to make it even more exciting and fun we will be drawing for a free membership (a $195 value), an additional representative (a $50 value) and many other prizes to win (including tickets, gift baskets, etc)!

The February meeting will also include a special presentation from Kevin Langston, Deputy Commissioner for Tourism from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and information from our own Brittney Gray, Atlanta Regional Representative from GDEcD.

The February meeting will be held at Fernbank on February 2 (click here for more information). Networking begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. See you there!

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

Upcoming Meetings

General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting
The next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 2
click here for more information.

Save the Date!

January 25, 2011

Tourism Day at the Capitol is rapidly approaching and we want to show all our newly elected public officials the importance of Tourism. This year’s theme is TIED – TOURISM IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT! I’ve attached an information sheet on the schedule and activities during that day. Some additional information you’ll need to know.

AMTA will have a regional booth at the Tourism Tradeshow. We will be distributing our regional brochure and profile sheet (no individual promotional pieces please)
We need people to staff the booth from 10am-12pm – let me know.
We are wearing black & white with an optional Georgia scarf or tie, which can be purchased for $18. (See attached order form)
From 12pm-1pm, we will do “Georgia Sweets & Treats.” If you have 50-100 packaged food items that you want to bring, please let me know.
The Historic Marietta Trolley is willing to provide a shuttle from the Cobb Galleria to the Capitol for a nominal fee (if there is interest). Contact Collin Cash, Collin@mariettatrolley.com if you’re interested in riding the trolley. (Sure beats trying to find parking around the Capitol).
There is a free Educational Session on Advocacy on Monday, January 24 at 3:30pm in Room 341 at the State Capitol.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Theresa Jenkins
tjenkins@mariettaga.gov
770-429-1115

Winter Chautauqua - March 6-7, 2011

Winter Chautauqua tourism conference registration is now open! Conference dates are March 6-7, 2011 in Cartersville. Please view the attached flyer for more details and visit the website at www.winterchautauqua.com.

Also, find the conference on Facebook and become a fan for updates at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tunnel-Hill-Heritage-Center-and-Historic-Railroad-Tunnel/54533647060?v=app_4949752878#!/pages/Winter-Chautauqua/128185110577260

Press Room

Alpharetta Historical Society January Meeting

SPECIAL EVENTS

Armed Forces Comedy Tour at Funny Farm Comedy Club - January 21 - 23
www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com
Location: Funny Farm Comedy Club
11000 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA
Phone: 770-817-4242

Funny Farm Comedy Club

Free admission for military and their families. Kevin Downey Jr. and Mark Ricadonna join forces for an epic comedy event!

Flying Debris Show at the Chattahoochee Nature Center -Saturday January 22, 12:00 PM
www.chattnaturecenter.org
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA
Phone: 770-992-2055

Imagine a man balanced on a small, thin board while performing rope tricks and juggling. The Flying Debris Show will keep you laughing while they perform stunts that almost defy gravity.

Pancake Breakfast, January 22, 2011
The Sandy Springs Lions Club presents their annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted at the Huntcliff Summit Sunrise Senior Living Community at 8592 Roswell Road. 8:00 AM-10:30 AM. $5 advance tickets; $7 at the door. For more information call Judy Roe at 770-551-9797.

Improv Workshop at Act 3 Productions
January 22 through March 12, 2011
Act3 Productions Learn the basics of improvisational acting and comedy with this workshop. Actors involved will be given the tools to perform short-form improv comedy, while also strengthening their own skills as stage actors. Focus will be on listening and responding, agreement, and pacing. The 8-week class will end in a performance, open to the public. Ages: High School and Adult. Saturdays– 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Performance open to the public – Friday, March 18- 8:00 PM. Tuition: $100. If interested, send an email to ACT3PRODUCTIONS@COMCAST.NET with your name, age and contact information.

Racing for a Cause Racin’ with the Big Dogs!
Saturday, January 29
www.andrettikarting.com
Location: 11000 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770-992-5688

Andretti Karting

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).

Douglasville Photo Contest --
February 1 - April 29, 2011
The Douglasville Convention & Visitor Bureau is holding its first ever photo contest in conjunction with National Tourism Week in May 2011, Discover Douglasville! The Discover Douglasville 2011 photo contest is open to all photographers' young and old alike. The only requirement is that the picture has to be taken in Douglas County. We encourage you to showcase Douglasville's best. Submissions will be taken February 1 thru midnight April 29, 2011. For more information please contact the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 770.947.5920 or 1.800.661.0013 or online at www.visitdouglasville.com.

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

Andretti Karting

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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