February Meeting: February 3, 9:30 a.m. networking and 10 a.m. meeting
This meeting will roll out the Annual Plan for AMTA for the next year.
The meeting will be at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in the Cowie Weiss Theatre. You can go to their web site for directions. www.chattnaturecenter.org More info to follow.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Since several AMTA members are also members of Southeast Tourism Society, we can invited to attend the STS Professional Outreach Program (POP) class, complimentary. This program brings timely information right to your desktop with topics important to your organization’s success. You can enjoy these classes from the comfort of your own office by watching the presentation on your computer and listening over your own phone – without leaving your desk! These classes are complimentary.
Our next class:
Title: Save Your Tourism Budget “Explaining the Economic Value of Tourism to Your Local Officials” Date:February 10, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM E.T. Speaker: Dr. Steve Morse, Professor and Economist, University of Tennessee
For more information and to register go to: http://larain.notlong.com
This class is sponsored by The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Adults & Kids are FREE at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Receive one free adult or child admission with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Must mention or enter discount code AKFGR101 at time of purchase. Not valid online, with other discounts, groups or special shows. Upgrade packages are additional. Some restrictions apply. Valid only at the Georgia location. Offer valid 1/1/10 - 2/28/10.
Diana: A Celebration
January 22, 2010, 10am-1pm, Atlanta Civic Center. RSVP - see invitation.
SPECIAL EVENTS
January 23, 2010 2:00 PM Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl AUTHOR EVENT "Beautiful Creatures"
Barnes and Noble, 7660 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 770-993-8340
Kami Garcia is a teacher and reading specialist with an MA in education, and leads book groups for children and teenagers. Margaret Stohl has an MA in English and studied creative writing under poet George MacBeth at the University of East Anglia, Norwich. They both live in Los Angeles, California, with their families. Beautiful Creatures is their debut novel. http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/63236
January 29, 4:30 p.m. in the Craft Studio Dazzling Doll ’Dos for Fancy Occasions at American Girl
American Girl, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA, 877-247-5223
Give her doll a special hairstyle for a fancy occasion. Our stylists will share tips and tricks for creating a crown veil or ponytail veil hairdo. This class is taught by Doll Hair Salon stylists. Each girl will also receive a special goody bag with doll hair accessories and styling instructions. Russ.Williamson@AmericanGirl.com http://www.americangirl.com/
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Family Reunion Workshop
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
10am-1pm at the Atlanta Marriott NW, FREE, but must RSVP.
Call 678-303-2622 for more information
Adults & Kids are FREE at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
