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Committees and Chairs

 
2010 MARYLAND Tourism and Travel Summit
    Sandy Turner, Chair
   
    Sub-Committees - Chair/Co-chair
    Program - Sandy Turner, Margot Amelia
    Hospitality - Christine Bradley, Cheryl Clemens
    Silent Auction - Paula Fishback, Michelle Murphy
    Welcome Reception -
    Awards Banquet - Sandie Marriner
    Sponsorships - Matt Lyle, Liz Fitzsimmons    
    Promotional Materials/Conference Book - Roseanne Souza
    Public Relations -
    IT/Web - Greg Bird
Meetings: Monthly, January through October
Mission: Plan the next Tourism and Travel Summit; identify and arrange site; develop plans to enhance attendance, programs, sponsorship, and auction; and recruit volunteers to plan and work on event

MEMBER PROGRAMS/MARKETING
    Susan Seifert, Co-Chair
    Jackie May, Co-Chair
 
Meetings: 3 or 4 times per year
Mission: Plan two or three educational programs for MTC members in the coming year; identify topics of interest to members; arrange speakers and logistics, in conjunction with MTC staff support. Gather, coordinate and distribute MTC news and activities to members and non-members. Make the website more effective for visitors’ use.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS/LEGISLATIVE
    Monroe Harrison, Co-Chair
    Randy Marriner, Co-Chair
Meetings: Weekly conference calls during the General Assembly session; other meetings or calls as required
Mission: Mobilize MTC membership to support significant legislation; work with staff to identify significant issues and positions; plan and implement appropriate calls to action; plan legislative interaction during General Assembly

TOURISM WEEK
 
Meetings: Monthly meetings, Jan. to April;
Wrap-Up Meeting in June
Mission: Recognize National Tourism Week; highlight contributions of the travel and tourism industry to local and state economies; promote a better understanding of the tourism industry’s significance through cooperative partnerships with all segments of the tourism community.

MEMBERSHIP
    Barbara Siegert, Chair
   
Meetings: Quarterly, with others as required
Mission: Increase membership by renewing current members and encouraging non-members to join the Council; define member benefits; identify ways to interest new members
 
MTC Members: If you would like to serve on any of the committees above, we welcome your involvement. Please call (410-974-4473) or email (mtc@mdassn.com) to sign up.