GNJMA Refer-A-Friend Limited Promotion! |
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The Membership & Bylaws Committee has been busy these days discussing ideas on how to grow membership. They want more industry businesses to be able to take advantage of the many benefits GNJMA has to offer. Now for a limited time, we will be running a Refer-A-Friend promotion.
The Details:
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Between now and September 1, if you Refer-A-Friend who joins GNJMA, you will have the option to:
- Receive $100 off your 1/1 renewal OR...
- Get a $50 Gift Card!
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Simply, share this link with your "friends" to learn more about membership and to access the membership application.
On the application, there is a field to enter who referred them. Please let them know to enter your name.
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ABC Companies Continues to Demonstrate the Van Hool CX45E Battery Electric Motorcoach |
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GNJMA Platinum Sponsor ABC Companies continues to demonstrate the Van Hool CX45E battery electric motorcoach and its ability to create a zero emissions future.
On June 2nd, at Flagship Trailways, they were happy to be a part of Senator Jack Reed’s discussion of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in both the consumer and transportation markets. Check out their Facebook post.
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Trailways and Greyhound End Partnership After 25 Years |
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Family-owned Trailways of New York announces the end of its almost 25 year partnership with Greyhound Bus Lines. Valued at over $50 million in revenue annually, the partnership began in 1998 and placed the two major ground transportation carriers under one alliance along bus routes including New York to Toronto and New York to Montreal. Read more...
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Association Updates & Upcoming Events |
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H.R. 7477 is the Bill which will exempt grants received under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act from Federal taxation. Thank you for working hard to get our House Representatives on as co-sponsors of the Bill. As it stands currently, only one rep from the State of New Jersey hasn't yet signed on, Chris Smith. If you are in his district, or just a concerned member, please contact his office today! You can review all co-sponsors to date here:
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#MemberMondays is Back! Share Your Story! |
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We will share your story by sending an email to the membership and post to social media each Monday and use the hashtag #MemberMondays, along with your company's social medial handles.
We need submissions to make this happen, so if you are interested in being featured, please share with us your story, any special news, such as company anniversaries, etc. by clicking this link. If you have an image(s) to include, email them to diana@gnjma.com. View previous member stories shared.
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GNJMA Scholarship Program Supports Education Goals
Applications Accepted Through June 30th
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The Scholarship program was developed to promote higher education goals of our members, their employees and their families, whether it be to pursue a college degree or a trade certification. The Scholarship Committee will accept applications through June 30, 2022.
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Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker - John Kennedy! |
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John's topic is "The Mermaid Effect: Learning to Breathe Underwater"
As the motorcoach industry’s tectonic plates shift under our very feet, the ability to adapt and change has never been more needed and more necessary.
Join international speaker and strategist John Kennedy as he addresses the adaption rate of change, the race for relevance in the tour and travel industry, and the challenge to “become comfortable being uncomfortable” in today’s new now and new next.
From the “Diffusion of Innovation” to the art of “Magical Thinking,” John will challenge the audience to make time for a come back as we all hurt and heal from this dramatic set back. The choice is yours…be the first to adapt or be the last to adopt. Read the full announcement.
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New Member Benefit Launch! |
We are two weeks away from launching an association management system! The new member platform will allow you to manage your information and history, track renewals and dues, manage benefits, discounts and more. It will also help you by streamlining event registration and managing registered attendees. Stay tuned for more! |
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Register Today for The Annual Meeting of Members
and Related Events!
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Join us September 27-29, 2022 at Resorts in exciting Atlantic City!
Play, Learn & Network with fellow GNJMA Members!
View the schedule below and register today!
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Tuesday, September 27th...
- Annual Golf Outing
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Location, Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
- Registration 11:00 AM, followed by BBQ lunch, Shotgun start 1:00 PM
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Prizes & Contest giveaways throughout the day. NEW this year! Hole-In-One payout of 10k!
- Golf will be followed by our traditional 19th Hole Happy Hour.
- Sign-up to play, select a sponsorship or to volunteer!
- The GNJMA Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Our Scholarship Program
Wednesday September 28th...
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Mini-Marketplace: each Allied Vendor Supplier & Sponsors can reserve a table! Starts 11:00 AM.
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Annual Meeting & Lunch: During the meeting, we will honor this year's Scholarship Program award recipients. Starts 12:00 PM.
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Meet & Mingle: In the evening, we host a fun networking event. This event is sponsored by our host Resorts Casino and Hotel and our partners at MeetAC. Starts 6:00 PM.
Wednesday September 29th...
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Group Leader Marketplace & Appreciation Day: this event will host hundreds of Group Leaders looking to book trips and tours to destinations for 2023 and beyond.
- Travel destination and attractions are encouraged to reserve a booth (fee for booth) and operators are encouraged reserve a time-slot to bring your group leaders. Runs 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.
- Food vouchers, free slot play and door prizes for group leaders included!
Ready To Register?
Click on the links below to register:
Overnight Accommodations:
If you would like to book a hotel room, Resorts, our wonderful casino partner and host of the Fall Association Meeting, is offering a discounted hotel rate of $79 plus tax/fees for our event. Book online at https://bit.ly/3F6CxFH or call Resorts Reservations (609) 340-6760 and mention Group Code: VGNJM22. Cut-off date is 9/16/22.
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GNJMA Motorcoach Professional Award Rewards
Nominations Accepted Through December 31st
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This is a great way to honor those who are stand-outs at your company. Award recipients receive gifts, giveaways and recognition in front of their peers and friends. Nominations accepted through December 31, 2022. Nominate your best today!
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September 8 - Joint Association Meeting Opportunity! |
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Industry News & Beyond (Links) |
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Member Alerts are sent out to our Members as needed. Here is a sampling of what has been sent recently:
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Stay Up-to-Date on the Benefits of Membership
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Login to the GNJMA Member Portal and review all the benefits through your GNJMA Membership! You can also make changes to your member records there, too. Contact us for help with logging in or navigating the site.
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Make sure our emails don't end up in your spam folder. "Whitelist" the email address pcowley@gnjma.com, if you're not sure how to do that, find detailed instructions for most email programs here. (Just change their example to pcowley@gnjma.com)
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GNJMA maintains active Social Media platforms. In addition to the emailed communications we send to you, we share information to our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. We encourage you to LIKE US, FOLLOW US, and ENGAGE with us! #gnjma
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