APTA MAKING A DIFFERENCE

APTA Executive Board Directors Leftt to Right: Johann van Zyl, Nancy Decker Davidson, David Glanz, Beth Lincoln, Kathryn Monaco, Paul Swart, Virginia Dionisio, Ralph Iantosca Photo by Suzanne

From Executive Director, Nancy Decker Davidson

I am writing this letter while returning home from the National Forum in Chicago. We had a productive meeting which opened the communication between the National Board and the chapters. For those of you who could not attend, I hope you can join us next September.

We couldn't have done it without the kind assistance of the Midwest Chapter, who gave everyone at the Forum a very cool APTA shoulder bag. Much appreciation also goes to our corporate sponsors for their generosity. A HUGE THANK YOU to Ethiopian Airlines, Micato Safaris and Primary Sales Consulting, who represent
Protea/African Pride Hotels, Karibou Safaris, Springbok Atlas and Shongololo Express.

Orange County Chapter Ladies enjoying the architectural tour on the Chicago River Photo by Suzanne

We discussed the dynamics of the organization and the goals the National Board has set. Be sure to watch the website – www.apta.biz – while we achieve our goals. Each chapter will have its own webpage and other new pages are going to be added. We are very excited about the tools we will be able to offer the APTA membership.

While at the Forum, we drew the winning business card for the newsletter fundraiser. Congratulations to Joan Holliday of the San Diego Chapter for winning the fabulous trip to South Africa. Also, congratulations to Gerda da Costa for winning the trip to Kenya. We made over $7,000 towards the cost of the quarterly newsletter.




Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the forum and for your valuable input. The National Board appreciates your hard work and support.

Cheers!

Michael Sailor and Kazim Ghouse Photo by Marie French.

Nancy Decker Davidson
APTA Executive Director
Email: info@apta.biz

Sherrie Wenzel and Paul Swart Photo by Marie French.