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Georgia Business Travel Association           June 2008
President's Letter

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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

GBTA  June 3 Photos at The Buckhead Ball
 
The Buckhead BallroomPhotos of the June meeting at The Buckhead Ballroom are available on the GBTA website. Click here.
GBTA Direct Member Only Meeting - July 17
JWilkins_2008GBTA 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.
 
In the spirit of keeping us on the leading edge in Washington, an optional $25 contribution to NBTAPAC would be appreciated.

To register, click here.
For more information on NBTAPAC, click here.
For questions, please contact Jim Wilkins
Have You Made Your Silent Auction Contribution Yet?
Vic Sams 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!
Annual GBTA Members-Only Education Retreat is August 15-17 in Ashville, North Carolina
Jay GroeneJay 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
 
GBTA Meeting Calendar
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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

07 Martha Fuller - Cathy CottrellGBTA Scholarship Schedule
Contact Pam Honeycutt, GBTA Director Scholarships
or visit GBTA website
Applications Due:
Sept 15 - 3rd Qtr.
Dec 1 - 4th Qtr.
In This Issue
President's Letter
June 3 Meeting Photos
July 17 Direct Members Meeting
GBTA Silent Auction
GBTA Education Retreat
GBTA Calendar
About GBTA
 
 
 
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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
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 topics.
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