UPDATE: North Central BTA is one of three chapters to achieve Chapter Partner for the past 4 years.
As of June 17th, 2011 North Central BTA is the ~only~ chapter to meet the challenge 5 years.
Way to go!

2011 Goals:

1) E-MAIL: 50% of membership (72 people) sends a communication to one of their elected officials through the Legislative Action Center
Status: COMPLETED

2) DONATION: Raise $1,000 in PAC contributions
Status: COMPLETED - $1,360.00 raised

3) PARTICIPATION: 30% of members must contribute to Donation goal
Status: COMPLETED

4) PRESIDENT: on behalf of Chapter sends a letter to Representative or Senator endorsing a GBTA endorsed bill or vote
Status: COMPLETED

5) PRESIDENT: assign Chapter liaison to the GBTA Government Relations Dept
Status: COMPLETED

6) North Central BTA: Invite an elected official to speak at a chapter meeting or host an GBTA Government relations focused meeting
Status: COMPLETED

7) MEMBER: Request a meeting with an elected official in your state
Status: COMPLETED

Accomplishments: as of June 17th, 2011

Get Involved!

Issues -- This section is meant to help you navigate and understand the public policy issues that affect your travel program.
The Legislative Action Center -- current news on legislation affecting business travel and interactive opportunities to make your voice heard in Washington.
NBTA PAC -- information on how this important political tool works for you and how you can get involved. Donate to the NBTA PAC today. Please click to access the donation form.

About the Government Relations Task Force

North Central Business Travel Association's Government Relations program brings the collective voice of business travel to Washington.

One of the primary benefits of North Central Business Travel Association membership is an effective Government Relations program. In addition to lobbying on members’ behalf, NCBTA/GBTA gives members opportunities to get involved in issues that affect business travel through the Legislative Action Center, events in Washington, and NBTA PAC.

Business travel accounts for a significant portion of the travel industry, one of the most important segments of the American economy, which employs one in every seven workers. Travel plays an integral role in the success of American businesses in every industry. NCBTA/GBTA members contribute heavily to that success, directing more than $170 billion in travel & entertainment expenses each year. Laws and policies that affect NCBTA/GBTA members and their companies’ travelers have a real impact on American businesses and the economy.

9th Annual GBTA Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. June 14-15, 2011
Decisions that affect your job are being made every day in Congress.

Executive Board Lead

Mike Krebsbach
PM Business Services of Minnesota
612-801-9966

Chairperson

Denise Truso
St. Jude Medical
651-756-4344