TexasBTA February 2021 (virtual) Monthly Meeting

Thursday, February 11, 2021
11:30 am - 1 pm
*Zoom will open at 11:15am to allow time for everyone from all chapters to join - all attendees will be muted.

ZOOM
Meeting Details will be emailed to registered members the day of the event
Parking: Complimentary Self Park - In fact, No Driving Needed!
Attendees are discouraged to turn on their video due to large group - slows visual from presenters

Topic : GBTA Tackling 2021 Head On
This is a Joint Virtual Education Session with Austin, San Antonio & Texas Chapters  

2020 is behind us.
So many changes and exciting developments are occurring as the business travel industry fights for a resurgence.
Join this meeting to hear what GBTA is pushing for on the legislative front in the U.S. and around the world.
Additionally, the conversation will cover the latest happenings at GBTA.  

Meeting takeaways:
Learn how GBTA is working with the industry and governments to accelerate Ready. Safe. Travel 
How you can help the industry
Update on GBTA offerings and 2021 events

**We will begin the meeting at 11:30 am with announcements from each Chapter President, interactive breakouts between the Chapters followed by the presentation of Member of the Year. 
Our guest speaker should begin at noon.  You will receive the zoom meeting link, day of the event.  

Shane Downey 

Shane Downey is Vice President of Government Relations and Community Relations at The Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the $1.4 trillion business travel industry.
GBTA is the world’s largest organization representing this sector and counts among its members more than 9,000 business travel professionals across six different continents. 

In addition to serving as the association’s lead lobbyist in Washington, D.C. Shane oversees GBTA’s volunteer engagement including GBTA Chapters, Committees and grassroots political activity.
He also leads GBTA’s efforts with EU official in Brussels. Shane has worked at GBTA since 2006, achieving many legislative successes and expanded the profile of GBTA on the Hill and abroad.

Prior to joining GBTA, Shane was a Senior Associate at a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., and before that Shane worked on several Congressional Campaigns.

Shane received his B.A in History from The Ohio State University. Shane also served in the United States Marine Corp and is a Desert Storm veteran.

TBTA Charitable Donations Request for our 2019-2021 TBTA Community Outreach partner:
BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids - www.bearesourcehouston.org - would like to request the following donations:

COVID-19 BEAR update
BEAR's doors are currently opened and is considered an essential business at this time. We are working to keep our BEAR room stocked with all the essential items.
With shortages on products like diapers, wipes, formula, and more across our city, many of the families we serve are unable to purchase the resources they need to keep their children healthy and safe.
Please consider purchasing items online Amazon list to be delivered to our doors during our business hours. If you would like to donate monetarily, click here.
BEAR address for delivery is 3572 E TC Jester Blvd., Houston, TX 77018 - Be sure to include your name and contact information for a gift receipt and to track your contribution accordingly!

BEAR Year Round Wish List
The following list of items applies to all genders. BEAR asks that any donated goods remain unopened and/or have never been used (or worn)
Hygiene Packs (which include 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, bars of soap, individual toothbrushes and toothpaste, and deodorant – should you want to assemble your own!)
Hair care products (lice shampoo, hair ties, and hair brush/comb)
Baby Hygiene Packs (which include baby wash, baby lotion, baby powder, and diaper rash ointment – should you want to assemble your own!)
Baby wipes
Formula (all types)
Diapers (NB – size 6)
Baby items (pacifier, bib, receiving blanket, and ‘sippy’ cup)
Feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons)
Clothing of all sizes (NB – juniors)
Pajamas of all sizes (NB – juniors)
Socks of all sizes (NB – juniors)
Shoes of all sizes
Underwear of all sizes (child – adult)
Stuffed animals
Toys
Books
Blankets
Duffle bags/overnight bags *Children sometimes have to use trash-bags to hold their items. Together, we can make sure they have more than just a plastic bag.
Household cleaning supplies (Lysol wipes, all-in-one cleaning solution, mops, broom & dustpan set, Fabuloso, laundry detergent, dish-soap, and paper towels)

BEAR Necessities operates nine BEAR rooms throughout Harris County that provide emergency supplies all year round for children who are in CPS care.
Each month, BEAR Rooms provide approximately 1,000 abused and neglected children with essential items.

We look forward to seeing you there!!
Need to Cancel? We'll miss you. Email cancelation request to [email protected]

*Please be advised that photographs and video will be taken during the above event which may be posted on our website, social media or news outlets. Your attendance is your implied consent to be photographed/recorded which is greatly appreciated.*