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President's Letter

Greetings!
GBTA membership meetings just get better
and better. We enjoyed another
strong turn out for our June meeting
where we had the opportunity to meet
Mr. Ben DeCosta, General Manager Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport. Listed as
the busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport reported
89,379.287 in passenger traffic in 2007. Mr.
DeCosta shared statistics and delivered
an informative presentation on what
lies ahead for Hartsfield-Jackson International
Airport. Click here for a copy of his presentation
which is available on the GBTA
website
I would like to recognize our most recent
GBTA Sponsorships. Platinum sponsorships
was received from Expedia and , BCD
has also committed. Gold Sponsorships
by HRG, Silver by Get There, and Bronze
by FLO, Sprayberry Travel, and Georgia
International Travel. The response
has been overwhelming. Your support
of GBTA is truly appreciated. We
are looking forward to another great
auction.
As a reminder, there will be no GBTA
Meeting in July in Atlanta. If
you are attending the NBTA 40th Annual
International Convention and Exposition
plan to attend the Chapter Chat on July
29th at 5:00 pm. GBTA has 34
members already registered for this
event. That's a strong representation
of our chapter.
Be sure to see GBTA Calendar below for
more upcoming events and to check the
GBTA website for details.
Have a safe and happy summer.
George Dunwoody
GBTA President 2008
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GBTA June 3 Photos
at The Buckhead Ball
Photos of the June meeting
at The Buckhead Ballroom are available
on the GBTA website. Click here.
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GBTA Direct Member Only Meeting - July
17
GBTA
Chairman, Jim Wilkins has created
a fabulous meeting on July 17 for
Direct-Members. Here is your opportunity
to meet just with your fellow Travel Managers.
The
Round Table Discussion will
include:
Airline mergers - Are
they good or bad for your company's
bottom line?
- Online booking tools
- Do they meet your expectations and
- Hotel RFP/Pricing
discussion
The
complimentary meeting from 2:30pm -
5:30pm will be hosted by TWELVE
Hotel Centennial Park. Following the
meeting TWELVE will host a reception.
Valet parking is compliments of TWELVE.
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Have You Made Your Silent Auction Contribution
Yet?
Vic Sams,
GBTA Vice-President and Co-Chair of the
Silent Auction Committee says we're at
that time when we gather the many, many hotel,
air, car rental and myriad of other certificates
and items for the Silent Auction.
The Contribution Form is online
and just a mouse click away. Click here
If you need help or have a question,
please email Vic at vsams@gtmtravel.com. We're looking
for another record breaking year!
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Annual GBTA Members-Only Education Retreat
is August 15-17 in Ashville, North Carolina
Jay Groene,
GBTA Board of Directors Chair for the
Education Retreat reminds everyone this
year GBTA is Going Green! as
10 Direct members and 10 Allied/Associate
members will be traveling to Ashville
North Carolina for an education-filled
weekend. There will be a stop along the
way to tour the BMW Plant and Zentrum
Museum in Greenville, and then it is
onto Ashville with several tours including
the famous Biltmore House. For full details,
visit the GBTA
website. Registration
is limited and is first come-first served.
There are only a few Allied/Associate
spots still open. Be sure to register
today! For questions, contact Jay at jay.groene@hilton.com
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GBTA Meeting Calendar
Julie Kindred,
GBTA Director Programs / Sites. More info.
July 10
- GBTA Education Day, Alpharetta
July 17
- GBTA Direct Members Mtg - Twelve
Centennial Park
August 12 - GBTA
Monthly Mtg - Breakfast, Georgia-Pacific
August 15-17
- GBTA Education Retreat - Members
Only, Ashville, NC
September 9 - GBTA
Silent Auction, The Retreat of Dunwoody
October 7 - GBTA
Annual Mtg Lunch, Sambuca
November 11 - GBTA
Monthly Mtg Lunch, Fleming's
December 4 - GBTA
Holiday Gala, The Georgian Club
GBTA
Scholarship Schedule
or visit GBTA website
Sept 15
- 3rd Qtr.
Dec 1 - 4th Qtr.
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GBTA 2008 Officers and Board:
OFFICERS
President George Dunwoody,
Travelport GDS
Vice-President Vic Sams,
Gateway Travel Management
Secretary Tara Parker,
Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Treasurer Peggy Hedditch,
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Chairperson Jim Wilkins,
Turner Broadcasting
BOARD
Cathy Cottrell, Columbian
Chemicals
Mike Griffin, Harvard Group
Internatioal
Jay Groene, Hilton Atlanta Airport
Mershawn Foley, Travel Management
Julie Kindred, Doubletree Guest Suites
Atlanta Galleria
Vikki Siemen, Starwood Hotels
Pam Honeycutt, Cisco
Jean Baker, Northrop Grumman
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About
GBTA
GBTA, founded in
1979, is a chapter of The National Business
Travel Association (NBTA) whose members represent
major corporations and travel suppliers. Both
organizations, working together, provide members
with information on the latest technology and
service advances within the industry, as well
as current legislative issues and industry hot
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