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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It’s time, to rise above it all. Bask in New York's glow. Heighten your discovery. And indulge above the city. Elevate your senses at Legends @ One World Observatory.
At the top of One World Trade Center; Unmatched views, tours, drinks and, dining!
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FlixBus Partners With Motor Coach Industries (MCI) to Run Electric Bus Pilot Route from
Los Angeles to San Diego
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The all-electric coach, J4500 CHARGE™ will be provided by GNJMA Platinum Sponsor Motor Coach Industries(MCI), a zero-emission version of the industry’s best-selling J series tour and charter luxury coaches, which leverages EV technology from New Flyer and delivers over 200 miles of range, while also delivering enhanced safety features. Read the Press Release.
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Association Updates & Upcoming Events |
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H.R. 7477 the Bill which will exempt grants received under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act from Federal taxation still needs co-sponsors. Please click on the link below to see who has co-sponsored the Bill to date. Please contact legislators who are not on this list now to request they co-sponsor this Bill.
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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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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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Utilized Your Member Benefits Lately?
Being a member of GNJMA comes with benefits to save you money. Login to the GNJMA Member Portal and review all the benefits through your GNJMA Membership!
Updated Your Member Profile Lately?
When was that last time you viewed your GNJMA Member Profile and checked out your member contact information? Login to the GNJMA Member Portal to review your profile and make updates if needed. We use this information for the annual membership directory, so it's important for you to keep it up to date.
Contact us for help with logging in or navigating the website.
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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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