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HELLO TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS, It's hard to believe that three quarters of 2009 is already gone. As you look back over this year, I hope you will find that you have made great strides and wise business decisions. Would you like to be among the members of TPOC that has earned one of the industry's two most prized certifications; CTA or CTC? You certainly can! We will be offering free study groups in the next coming months, so that you will be prepared to take either test at next year's conference. If you are interest- ed in working with one of the study groups, please contact David Moody, CTA or Alfreda Broughton, CTA, CTC. David is the president and Alfreda is the VP of the New Jersey Chapter. You can reach David via email at davidmoody@optonline.net or Alfreda at nicolestravel@excite.com. Remember to visit the sites of our associate and corporate members as shown on our website. They offer great products and fantastic Fam's for each of you. African American Journeys has a Fam excursion to Egypt, with special rates for TPOC members. Their site is www.africanamericanjourneys.com. The trip is fast approaching, so please give them a call TODAY if you are interested. TPOC is an association, but more importantly we are a fam- ily. It is so nice of you to be concerned about one another's well being. Thanks to all of you that have called me or sent emails concerning my health. I am doing ok. I would like you to also keep Curry Donar, owner of Millennium Travel in New Jersey and Carol Kirkland, owner of C&C Travel & Tours in Philadelphia in your thoughts and prayers. They both are hav- ing some health issues. In the President's letter, Charlotte mentioned our up coming fundraiser dinner. It will be held in Denver on Friday, Oct 9th at the Double Tree Hotel. On that Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. we will offer training for those who expressed an interest with working with the Heritage Team. This training will equip you to becoming a "Heritage Tourism Advocate." In conjunction with the dinner, we will also be host- ing a Heritage Tourism Summit on Saturday, October 10th. The theme of the Heritage Summit is " Economically Aligning Your Company with the Heritage Tourism Predictor." We are so happy that many of you are planning to join us in January, 2010 for our first TPOC Friends and Family Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. We will be among the first to meet Disney's first Black princess, "Princess Tiana," in person. January 15th through 18th will be a weekend of fun and one you will always remember!! Space is limited. So DON'T delay! Book your space TODAY! If you need additional information, please email me at jones- denv@aol.com or give me a call. For your information Macy's Central is now one of our Corporate Members. Ms. Terry Wells, based out of Atlanta, Georgia, is the service manger. Macy's has a national Visitor Services and Tourism program designed exclusively for leisure and business travelers. They partner with hotels, CVBs, tour operators, travel agents, etc. to distribute their complimentary, exclusive visitor pass with limited exclusions. The second part of their visitor/tourism program includes exclusive group shopping programs, which are ideal for pre/post cruise activi- ties, girlfriend getaways, spousal activities, etc. The items are listed below and can be customized to fit the needs, budget and interest of any group. As a TPOC Member, you can now include any of Macy's programs if your group has shopping on their itinerary. GROUP SHOPPING PROGRAMS: Macy's offers Group Shopping Programs in the following select cities: • Atlanta – Macy's @ Lenox Square Mall* • Chicago – Macy's State Street • Cincinnati – Macy's Fountain Place* • Las Vegas – Macy's Fashion Show • Miami – Aventura and Dadeland • New Orleans – Macy's at Lakeside and Macy's at Esplanade* • New York – Macy's Herald Square • Philadelphia – Center City • Pittsburgh – Downtown Pittsburgh* • San Diego – Macy's Horton Plaza • San Francisco – Macy's Union Square • St. Louis – Downtown St. Louis* • Terry Wells, personally manages/coordinates group pro grams for Atlanta, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and St. Louis TYPES OF GROUP PROGRAMS: Regardless of the primary interest of the group, Macy's offers a variety of tours, programs and meal options to combine with the always-popular activity: SHOPPING! BEAUTY AND FASHION: Hosted by beauty specialists, a "Beauty Break" introduces participants to the latest looks, makeup applications and skin care innovation. After the presentation, makeup and skincare experts will offer individual consultations. Black Meetings & Tourism October/November 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 22 BY BETTY JONES