President’s Note
Wow! I am still excited following our recent meeting at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. First, let me thank Tim Hancock and his team for hosting us and providing a great meeting location. Second, I would like to thank everyone that came to our first general membership meeting of 2011. Our board had a vision to reach out and let all of the Atlanta Metro hospitality community come see what AMTA has to offer. I’m happy to say that our vision came to fruition when we had 28 guests at our February meeting! We had two people join on the spot and several more have joined since.
Now it is time to work hard to make AMTA the organization that moves forward and continues to give its members the information and tools for success. I hope that our members, both old and new, will make AMTA a priority. Plan to be at all of the meetings, join and committee and get involved. Just like any other organization…you get out of it what you put into it!
As always, if you have any questions or suggestions to make AMTA the best please let me know.
Beth Bailey
Clayton County CVB
678-610-4242
beth@visitscarlett.com
Upcoming AMTA Board of Directors Meeting
World of Coca-Cola Marketing Offices
Wednesday, March 2nd
9:30am -10am -- Networking
10am - 11:30am -- Meeting
AMTA's March Board of Directors Meeting will be hosted by the World of Coca-Cola located beside the Georgia Aquarium at Pemberton Place® in downtown Atlanta.. The meeting will be held in the Marketing offices in WOCC's parking deck located at 178 Ivan Allen Jr., Boulevard. Follow directions below to the deck. Once you enter the deck, the Marketing offices will be on your right, just to the right of the roll-up garage door. Park around the corner on levels 1 or 2. Knock on the Marketing offices door & someone will let you in.
Jacquie's Cell -- (404) 824-5454
Parking Garage Address:
178 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30313 – 1807
Directions:
Southbound via I-75/85:
Exit 249C Williams St.
Turn right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Parking garage is on the left at the second traffic light.
Northbound via I-75/85:
Exit 249D Spring St./W. Peachtree St.
Turn right onto Spring St. ramp toward Centennial Olympic Park Dr.
Bear right onto Centennial Olympic Park Dr.
Take immediate left at traffic light onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Parking garage is on the left at the first traffic light.
Eastbound or Westbound via I-20:
Exit I-75/85 North and follow Northbound via I-75/85 route
Parking:
Parking is available in the World of Coca-Cola parking garage for a fee of $10 per vehicle per day. Bring your ticket & I will validate it to cover parking fee. The entrance is located at the stoplight on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Luckie Street.
Save the Date!
TRAVEL SOUTH 2011
February 22-24, 2011
Thank you for your overwhelming response to Travel South. Sponsorships are now closed and appointments are due January 28. If you would still like to volunteer, please contact Theresa Jenkins: TJenkins@mariettaga.gov. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!
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:
Facebook Link
PRESS ROOM
SPECIAL EVENTS
 Roswell Roots -
A Celebration of Black History & Culture
NOW – February 28;
Various locations in the City of Roswell
www.roswellroots.com
Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration in the state of Georgia focusing on Black History & Culture. Celebrating throughout the month of February with over 17 events, exhibits and presentations there is something for everyone. Topics include: Sharing the Story of Slavery Exhibit at Bulloch Hall; By Skilled Hands Exhibit at Barrington Hall; Mamie Cotton's Legacy at Smith Plantation; Nut tin' but Strings Concert; Mama Kuku performance; Make History, Oral History; African American Hometown Heroes; Naplah Naplah Art Exhibit; Soulful Praise concert; Daddy Williams' Legacy; 9th Annual Tea and Hat Shows, Poetry Slam, Unity Concert, Meet the Author Melody McCloud, StoryCorps Recording Booth.
 2011 – 11th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
NOW-
February 27, 2011
www.ajff.org
Location: LeFont Theatre
100-152 Sandy Springs Cir NE
(Parkside Shopping Center),
Sandy Springs, GA 30328 – and other area cinemas
Phone: 404-806-991333.9164 -84.3795
A 20-day cinematic exploration of Jewish life, culture and history. Seeking to use the power of film to both entertain and educate, AJFF challenges conventional perspectives on complex and challenging issues facing both the Jewish and global communities. Founded in 2000, AJFF ranks as the largest film festival in Atlanta, and second largest Jewish film festival in the United States. AJFF attracts an audience of more than 20,000 moviegoers, and features an international collection of some 50 narrative and documentary films (in both feature and short form) that connect with the Jewish experience. Screenings are supplemented by guest appearances with filmmakers, actors, authors, academics and other expert speakers. For tickets, schedule and detailed information visit www.ajff.org.
 Douglasville Photo Contest
www.visitdouglasville.com
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
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.
For more information please contact Jamie Tyson for application and rules.
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Walter Reeves at Alpharetta's Arbor Day 2011
Saturday February 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
http://www.alpharetta.ga.us
Location: Wills Park Recreation Center
11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 770-297-6200
Georgia’s favorite gardener, Walter Reeves will be the guest speaker at Alpharetta’s 21th Annual Arbor Day celebration, a project of the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission. This nationally celebrated holiday encourages tree planting, nurturing and care through educational programs. In addition, Arbor Day festivities will include mulching and tree planting demonstrations, tour of the Wills Park Arboretum and ‘Learn about Nature’ projects for kids.
Night Hike, Star light and Roasting Marshmallows
Saturday February 26, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
http://www.chattnaturecenter.org
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell , GA
Phone: 770-992-2055
Nothing helps get you out of the winter blues more then a crisp hike outside underneath a clear sky filled with stars! Winter is a wonderful time to explore the sky above. Join our naturalist on a night hike to see the beautiful stars, and all ages will enjoy this special evening with a live animal demonstration included. Finish off the night with a warm campfire and marshmallows!
Rails and Trails of Sandy Springs
February 28, 2011 – 7PM-8PM
www.heritagesandysprings.org
Location: Heritage Community Room
6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Phone: 404-851-9111 Ext. 200
Railroad historian Michael Hitt will present a program on the historic Native American trails and the three railroads of Sandy Springs. FREE Admission.
Family Reunion Workshop
Saturday, March 5, 2011
www.visitdouglasville.com
Location: Downtown Conference Center Annex
6697 Church Street, Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Contact: Randi Miles at 770-947-5920 to register
Presented by the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. The workshop will showcase venues, planning tips and services offered by the Douglasville CVB.
10 a.m. - Noon |
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