The role of the membership committee is to maintain communication between the Chicago BTA and its current and prospective members. Although the responsibilities are multifaceted, the primary goals are as follows:

• Collecting and maintaining contact information for the membership directory
• Brainstorming creative ideas to retain existing members and attract new members.
• Organize the annual membership appreciation event and new member drive events

The mission of this committee is to communicate the opportunities, programs and achievements of the Chicago BTA to the membership and travel community. The committee strives to maintain visibility and to encourage growth of the chapter through local and national involvement.

Mar/Com Committee supports three areas:
Monthly Newsletter
Social Media Strategy
Public Relations 

Publication of the quarterly Chicago BTA Newsletter provides a communication vehicle for:

• Educational and networking opportunities via quarterly events
• Insight on current trends and topics affecting the travel industry
• BBTA news
• Personal communication for the membership
• Link between committees and the membership

This committee is for individuals joining CBTA who wish to assist other committees with various needs. New or existing members of CBTA often times are not sure which committee they would like to serve on so the Volunteer Committee was developed for such individuals to take an active part in CBTA until such time they determine which committee they would join.

Below are some activities that members of the Volunteer Committee would be called on to assist.

• Volunteering at quarterly meetings – distributing materials
• Registering individuals at the meetings
• Making phone calls to members of CBTA from time to time
• Greeting new members to CBTA
• Following up when members are interested in various committees

Mission

To review, develop, and distribute information and to educate association members via our Chicagobta.org site.

Goals

• Assist with identification of the technology needs and expectations of the membership.
• Provide input on content and support to Chicago BTA's web site on the Internet.
• Support training on technology issues and the Internet in the association's education forums, and chapter seminars as needed.
• Support association membership technology related questions

The mission of the Historian Committee is to preserve and protect the history of Chicago BTA.  To accomplish this, the committee will identify and collect data to include newsletters, membership directories, board meeting minutes, financial reports, brochures and other relevant documents.  

In an ever changing and evolving travel industry, the ChicagoBTA Education Committee is committed to bringing its members relevant and timely educational and networking opportunities throughout the year.  The Committee’s goal is achieve the overall organizations’ mission of delivering resources and professional development to our members.  Our committee is comprised of well seasoned travel experts that are devoted to ensuring this mission is professionally met while having a little fun.   Our committee is motivated by the tag line “Getting Our Learning On”

 Annual Opportunities include:

• Quarterly meetings & seminars that offer insight in today’s “Hot Topics” in Travel & Meetings Industry.
• Direct Member Round Tables that provide an open forum for Travel & Meeting Buyers.
• Allied Square Tables that showcase topics directed specifically to our vast Allied and Associate members.
• Education Day - an in-depth discussion by panels of experts in the most meaningful areas of travel that are suggested by YOU.

This group includes one representative from the airline, hotel, ground transportation company, travel management company sector and travel/technology sector. The purpose of the Allied Counsel is to provide the Board of Directors with a supplier perspective and consult on educational opportunities for each of their specialties. This counsel also assists greatly with logistical assistance for key speakers that participate in the chapter meetings. Representatives are elected each year. Please contact the Chapter President if you are interested in running.

The purpose of government relations committee is to be the voice of CBTA at all levels of government including city, state, and national.  Government relations is a bipartisan committee that strives to obtain political support for legislation that supports business travel. 

Additional duties of this committee includes:

Identifying qualified government speakers
Fundraising for GBTA PAC
Representing the Chicago chapter at Legislative Symposium
Carry out duties and actions agreed upon in board/committee meetings
Educate board, committee, and membership on current legislative topics

Special and sub-committees shall be appointed by the President to fill a special purpose and shall be discharged upon submission of a final report.

Coming soon.

Chicago BTA is proud to support our memberships continuing education through scholarships each year.

Click here to view the current Scholarship Opportunties

Our mission is to plan, promote and host the annual Golf and Croquet Event to raise funds for DePaul University School of Hospitality student scholarships.

 A secondary objective is to provide a DePaul University student intern the opportunity to lead the charge for this event under the tutelage of CBTA member professionals.

In addition to raising funds for the future travel leaders, this event provides a healthy, fun activity for CBTA members, DePaul University faculty and guests to network and promote their corporate brand to the community.

The Sponsorship Committee strives to maximize sponsorship value to increase overall sponsor satisfaction.

Click here to view available Annual/Meeting Sponsorship opportunities

Click here to view available Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities