Alonzo Duncan
PTANA, Hampton Roads Chapter President
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Hampton Roads VA Chapter of Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA). This webpage is a useful resource for following the various activities and events sponsored by our chapter. I also encourage you to frequently view the PTANA Master Calendar at www.ptana.org (ALL CHAPTER EVENTS tab) where you can view PTANA national, and chapter scheduled events each month.
The travel industry has recovered from an unprecedented pandemic and our chapter has resumed serving its members with ongoing in person education programs the last two years, after over two years of monthly virtual training events during the pandemic. As we move into 2024, the Hampton Roads Chapter enters its 14th year as part of PTANA and will continue its effort to provide a viable local resource for the travel advisor community in the Hampton Roads area. Our goal is to enhance professional development for our members and build a strong network of travel advisors and travel industry suppliers. To that end, our members will be engaged in several key programs during 2022 and beyond.
PTANA is a Premier member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and our members get discounted CLIA Individual Agent membership rates as well as select complimentary training opportunities.
PTANA members have continued to support the annual Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum and CLIA Cruise 360 events. You are encouraged to attend these worthwhile learning and networking events, where you will have an opportunity to represent PTANA.
A highlight of 2024 will be attending the PTANA 16th Annual Convention on 28 Oct-1 Nov 2024 at Sandals Grande Antigua. I hope to see many of our chapter members attend. More details on the convention are forthcoming.
We look forward to you joining our educational sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month, whether the meeting is in person or virtually. We normally rotate our in-person meetings between the Peninsula and the South Side. I welcome back any past members and invite any prospective members to join us. For our current members, I personally want to thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support for PTANA and the Hampton Roads Chapter.
Alonzo Duncan
President
YOUR CHAPTER BOARD
President
Alonzo Duncan
757.218.7627
Vice President
Bill Lyons
757.721.5827
Secretary
Carlton Campbell
757.788.1861
Treasurer
Edward Usita
757.513.6369
Financial Secretary
Kristin Pleasant
804.450.8747
Publicity
Kristin Pleasant
804.450.8747
Membership
Veronica Harris
757.310,4274
Parliamentarian
Betty Barnes
757.465.7963
Education
Karen Simons
757.354.4603
Programs
Joyce Nelson
757.769.1272
Registration
Karen Duncan
757.303.1408
Community Outreach
Vanessa Whitehead
757-771-4616
Historian
Sharon Gooden Harrell
757.681.9836
Ways and Means
Kathy Dial
757.434.5162
Past President
Bill Lyons
757.721.5827
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UPCOMING MEETING
HR IN PERSON MEETINGS ARE ROTATED MONTHLY BETWEEN THE PENINSULA AND SOUTHSIDE AREASSee Calendar for Monthly Meeting Schedules
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MEETING INFORMATION
Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month, unless otherwise advised.
MEETINGS ARE FOR TRAVEL AGENTS AND VENDOR PARTNERS ONLY! Please bring your business cards. No guests, please.
NORMAL MEETING AGENDA (Special events may differ)
6:00 PM Registration & Networking
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Dinner and Sponsor Presentation(s)
Prize Eligibility: Only PTANA Chapter Members in good standing are eligible for prizes offered by the chapter, vendors, or sponsors at a general PTANA meeting or special event.
On-Line registration is required for all meetings and events via Constant Contact. Registration details are announced monthly. Pay Pal/Credit Card Payments are accepted.
MEETING COST
(Unless otherwise specified/Excludes special events)
- Each dinner meeting is sponsored by an industry supplier. Unless otherwise advised, members attend the functions at a fee of $15.00 per meeting. Visiting travel advisors may attend at a fee of $25.00 per meeting. Vendors pay $30.00 at the door.
- If you have not paid your membership dues for the current year, you are considered a guest and the NON MEMBER rate will apply.
Each month we will be collecting items for our charitable causes.We will be selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets for support of a charity to be selected in the future. We welcome all members and guests to take part in this worthwhile endeavor and give back to our communities.
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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Important
- At least one specialist program is required for membership. This includes domestic, international, chain hotels, cruise lines, and Travel Institute Specialist Programs. If you do not have a Specialist Certificate, you may go to https://www.travelagentacademy.com/, https://edu.recommend.com/ or http://www.travelagentuniversity.com and take one of the many on-line Specialist courses offered.
- Renew membership by the beginning of each calendar year.