September 16 Board Meeting – Alpharetta CVB
The AMTA September Board meeting will be held at State Bank and Trust in Alpharetta (formerly known as Security Bank of North Fulton).
NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Mark your calendars! The next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7th, at the Hard Rock Café. Networking will begin at 9:30 a.m.; the meeting and program will follow at 10:00 a.m.
Is it challenging for you to attend the AMTA general membership meetings because of regular, standing meetings that you must attend like board meetings, city council meetings, management meetings, etc.? We have two options that may help you:
Option #1: If you are the primary representative in AMTA, consider changing that designation to another employee. That person can attend AMTA meetings on your behalf and bring information back to you.
Option #2: If you are the primary representative in AMTA, consider adding an additional representative for only $50 more. The additional representative can attend AMTA meetings and bring information back to you.
Membership renewal notices will be mailed out this fall. Please consider the options above when you fill out your membership application. It is important that your organization remain an active and informed member of AMTA. You don’t want to miss out on all the benefits—great networking opportunities, educational programs, Web site listings, cooperative marketing opportunities, and much more.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2 New Continuing Education Opportunities from The Southeastern Tourism Society
Since the AMTAis a member of Southeast Tourism Society, you are 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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET
Subject: Travel Distribution Trends: 2009-2010
PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority on how travelers, suppliers and intermediaries connect, will discuss key trends shaping travel distribution in 2009 and beyond. Presenting key findings from recent research in online and offline channel trends, consumer behavior, destination marketing, leisure and corporate travel, PhoCusWright’s senior director of research Douglas Quinby will examine the key challenges and opportunities facing travel marketers in the months to come.
Brought to you by: PhoCusWright
Speaker: Douglas Quinby, Senior Director, Research
December 2, 2009 10:00 – 11:00 AM ET
Subject: Travel Trends for 2010
Brought to you by: Randall Travel Marketing, Inc.
Speaker: Judy Randall - Judy is president/CEO of Randall Travel Marketing, and a travel "futurist" whose company focuses solely on research and trend analysis for the travel and tourism industry. She has conducted destination research studies in over 150 destinations all over the U.S. Judy will focus on Tourism Trends for 2010 and how those trends relate to the Southeast destinations.
Email darryl@southeasttourism.org if you are interested in signing up for either of these programs.
The Four Pack is Back
Family Four-Pack for $120 at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament or Upgrade to Four Royalty Admissions for $140
Must mention or enter discount code 4PGR99 at time of purchase. Valid for any combination of 4 adult and child admissions. All 4 admissions must be applied to a single reservation with a single payment. Not valid with other discounts, groups or special shows. Upgrade packages are additional. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires 10/31/2009. (link coupon)
SPECIAL EVENTS
September 18 MEET Robin Meade will be signing her new book, MORNING SUNSHINE!: HOW TO RADIATE CONFIDENCE AND FEEL IT TOO, on September 18 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Turner Store at CNN Center.
Host: Inside CNN Studio Tour
Time: 11:00AM Friday, September 18th
Location: CNN Center
September 19, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM 8th Annual "Alpharetta Rotary FunFest 2009" & "Classic Car Show" North Point Mall , 333 North Point Center East, Alpharetta, GA
770-360-9042
Join the Alpharetta Rotary Club & the City of Alpharetta for one of North Fulton’s premier events! In addition to a fabulous car show, it includes a Cuisine Scene with many of the areas fine restaurants! Kids will enjoy the Kids’ Zone with great rides & games and a Kids’ Arts & Crafts Area! Funfest will also include a section this year to showcase our businesses. There is music & shows featuring live entertainment throughout the day! BillWeeks@mail.comhttp://www.Alpharettafunfest.com
Free Admission
September 19, 2009 - September 26, 2009 Cobb County Restaurant Week http://www.cobbcvb.com/restaurantweek
Phone: 678-303-2622
Pre-selected three-course dinner menus are available for $30.00 per person not including liquor, tax and gratuity. Select restaurants will also offer three-course lunch menus for $15.00 not including liquor, tax and gratuity. Diners looking to preview the many Restaurant Week offerings can log on to www.cobbcvb.com/restaurantweek for a full listing of participating restaurants and prix fixe menus.
September 24, 2009 - October 4, 2009 NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR
Jim R, Miller Park http://www.northgeorgiastatefair.com
The largest fair in metro Atlanta, attracting nearly 300,000 people. Featuring free concerts, blue ribbon exhibits, farm animals and much more! For information, call (770) 528-8989
September and October, 2009
Guided naturalist-led Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River - Sunrise or Sunset voyages-2 1/2 hour educational adventure. Saturdays-and Sundays. Three ways to register: On-line at www.chattnaturecenter.org, by phone (770) 992-2055 ext 237, or email at scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org. Reservations must be made in advance. $30 non-members, $25 CNC members.
October 2, 2009 Sandy Springs Movies by Moonlight-Monsters vs Aliens - Shown on 45-foot screen on terraced lawn at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. Festivities begin at 6 p.m.
Admission is FREE. Picnic with family and friends. Pizza, popcorn, snacks and drinks for sale onsite. Pets and Alcoholic beverages not permitted. Information 404-256-9091 or email director@leadershipsandysprings.org.
** 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.
SPECIAL OFFERS
