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Baltimore Tourism Association Meeting Schedule 2010

Our meetings offer educational speakers who inform and enlighten our members on a variety of topics, important round table discussions, and informational sessions on tourism-related issues. These meetings also provide invaluable networking time with other members.

February 11
ESPN Zone
Host: Allison Bruce
601 E Pratt St # 1, Baltimore, MD 21202-3113
(410) 685-3776
Speaker:
Christina Bracknell of the National Academy Foundation in Baltimore that works with local businesses and industry leaders to provide training and education to students that equips them for entry level jobs in their chosen industry and the academic background to qualify for and succeed in college.

March 11
Rusty Scupper Restaurant
Host: Alyssa Hayes
402 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230-3990
(410) 727-3678
Speakers:
Quintin Cary, Dan Yount, David Overbagh, and Dawn Smith of the Military Welfare & Recreation Offices. Learn about consignment ticket and marketing opportunities with the military.

Friday, April 9
Best Western Hotel & Conference Center
Crash Course in Groups Sales 201
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Host: Baltimore Tourism Association
5625 O’Donnell St., Baltimore, MD 21224
410-633-9500
Event:
Crash Course in Group Sales 201 focusing on return on investment, attracting the boomers, profile sheets, and much more! Registration fee: $45. for BTA Members; $60. for Non-Members

May 13
Terrapin Adventures
Host: Matt Baker
8600 Foundry Street
Savage, MD 20763
(301) 725-1313
Workshop: BTA Team Building – Get to know your follow BTA members better! Terrapin Adventures will lead the BTA group in a hands-on team building workshop that members will find useful and fun. Wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes, and bring an adventureous attitude. Our host may even take some of us on the Giant Swing for 2G’s of exhilaration. If it rains, the workshop will take place in doors. This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “B”

June 10
Urban Pirates & Ed Kane’s Water Taxi
Hosts: Lauren Bolin & Cammie Kane
905 S. Ann Street / Pier Fells Point
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-327-8378
Workshop: BTA Team Building – Get to know the places we represent better! The staff from Urban Pirates will lead us in an exercise for us to become more familiar with BTA member venues. A mini-cruise aboard the Urban Pirate ship will immediately follow the meeting. This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “C”

July – No meeting scheduled

August 12
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Host: Jessica Williams
1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-4808
Workshop: Group Profile Sheet Exchange – As a follow up to the Crash Course in April, this workshop will focus on creating, tweaking or improving your group profile sheets. Bring your current group profile sheet along with questions, suggestions, and ideas. This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “D”

September 9
Sports Legends
Host: John Hein
301 W. Camden St., Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-1539 x3051
Speaker: Terry Hasseltine from the Maryland Office of Sports Marketing will inform us about the upcoming sporting events coming to Baltimore and Maryland. Join us to learn about the possible promotional and marketing opportunities connected with these events. This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “E”

October 14
Star Spangled Banner Flag House
Host: Annelise Montone
844 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-1793
Speaker: Kate Marks from the Office of Maryland Tourism will inform us about plans for the upcoming event celebration, Maryland War of 1812. Please join us to learn about marketing and promotional opportunities. This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “F”

November 11
Phillips Harborplace Restaurant
Host: Irene Rosen
301 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-6600
Speaker: Christina Bracknell of the National Academy Foundation will speak about this tourism program for students and the internship opportunities that may be available for local tourism organizations.
This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “G”

December 9
National Aquarium
Host: Christine Bradley
Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt St.m Baltimore, MD 21202
410-576-383
Workshop: Holiday Wrap-Up Party – Join us as we wrap up the year celebrating the holiday season. It’s a meeting devoted to charity and festive games.
This meeting is brought to you by the Letter “H”


Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
All meetings start at 8:30am with breakfast and networking. Speakers start at 9:00am. Please check schedule monthly. Locations subject to change.



                   


TOUR PLANNING MADE EASY! Look here for new ideas!

Experience the mysteries and fascinations of Annapolis! Step back in time when news events, stories and strange happenings were all the rage! Trek through historic alleyways and brick covered sidewalks! Watermarkjourney.com 

Explore the many haunted pubs, shops and residences in historic Fells Point  and now in Mount Vernon with Baltimore Ghost Tours. Don't stray too far, you never know who you'll find! baltimoreghosttours.com

Enjoy the best views in Baltimore from the water! Lunch and Dinner and sightseeing cruises available. Check out  spiritcruises.com

The Maryland Science Center will be hosting a fascinating traveling exhibit of DaVinci: The Genius from October 1-January 31st, 2010!  mdsci.org or contact Nora at 410-545-5962

Armel-LeftwichVisitor Center of the US Naval Academy offers A Path to Leadership Program for 10-12th graders and a Leadership Training Tour for Corporate Groups. Call 410-293-8687 for group information or email tourinfo@usna.edu

Toby's dinner theatre will feature Annie in Columbia from 11-19 through 1-10-10! Baltimore will feature Irving Berlin's White Christmas the Musical from 11-12 through       1-31-10.

There is still time to enjoy recession proof rates at the Inn at the Colannade through the end of the year. $99.00 including Breakfast! Complimentary parking and 1/2 price for the bus driver! Contact Amy at 410-554-7572 or amy.oconnell@hilton.com

Experience the passion, energy and innovation of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra! The 2009-2010 season features a wide variety of classical, pop and holiday concerts! Visit BSOmusic.org/groups for information!

Visit the Jewish Museum of Maryland to uncover roots of Jewish History in Maryland and beyond. Voices of Lombard Street: A Century of Change in East Baltimore and Drawing on Traditions: the Book of Esther is on display through the end of the year. sellin@jewish museummd.org

Visit the B&O Railroad Museum and explore the most important railroad collection in America! Visit www.borail.org for more information. For group reservations, call 410-752-2462 x 205.

Port Discovery features Health Corner, Wildlife Adventures, Super Saturday and Noontime NYE all through December! www.portdiscovery.org