1. 1 What the heck is going on in DC? And why you should pay attention! Shane Downey Director, Public Policy Global Business Travel Association

2. 2 “Elections belong to the people. It is their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” - Abraham Lincoln

3. 3 Global Advocacy Passenger Safety, Privacy & Efficiency Health of Travel the Travel Infrastructure Fair Taxation & Fees

4. 4 GBTA Advocating for You Increase PFC from $2.50 per passenger to $5.00 –incremental increases of 50 cents from 2013 to 2017 $7.50 per one-way trip in FY 2017 S. 1476 – cut government travel by 75% U.S. Visa Policy –In the past 10 years, overseas travel - increased by 40% United States’ share of international arrivals dropped from 17 to 12.4%

5. 5 Legislative Symposium Scholarship Chapters that have met Partner status by TBD –Drawing 2 chapters will get 1 registration and $500.00 for expenses

6. 6 Helping Chapter Liaisons Name of Committee – Government Relations Place Capwiz widget on website –http://www.capwiz.com/nbta/dbq/stickers/?command=fedstic kershttp://www.capwiz.com/nbta/dbq/stickers/?command=fedstic kers Put online PAC donor link on website –https://secure.donationreport.com/donate.html?key=WLXVY ZPCEMI1https://secure.donationreport.com/donate.html?key=WLXVY ZPCEMI1

7. 7 Government Relations Committee Using the GRC as a resource –Dianne Bradley – Chair (Austin BTA) Toni Bonnette-Verdi (DFW BTA) Jennifer Steinke (AZ BTA) Cindy Gillen (Chicago BTA) Max Schroeder (Chicago BTA) Jeff Johnson (Rocky Mountain BTA) Jim Lennon (Conn/West BTA) Making the Liaison a part of the Chapter meeting program

8. 8 2011 Chapter Challenge Partners Arizona BTA Austin (TX) BTA Central & North Florida BTA Chicago BTA Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) BTA Georgia BTA Michigan BTA North Central (MN) BTA North Carolina BTA New England BTA Ohio Valley BTA Pittsburgh BTA Rocky Mountain BTA Texas (Houston) BTA St. Louis BTA Silicon Valley BTA Utah BTA Virginia BTA Wisconsin BTA

9. 9 2011 Chapter Challenge Winners Large Division – Texas BTA Mid Size Division – Ohio Valley BTA Small Division – Arizona BTA

10. 10 6 th Chapter Challenge is ON! NBTA is challenging it 40 Chapters to engage their elected officials

11. 11 Chapters meeting these 5 tasks will be recognized as Partners 30% of membership sends a communication to one of their elected officials through the Legislative Action Center Invite an elected official to speak at a chapter meeting or host an NBTA Government relations focused meeting Chapter sends a letter to their Representative or Senator endorsing an NBTA endorsed bill or vote Request a meeting with an elected official in your state Raise $1,000 in PAC contributions regardless of Chapter size, must have 30% of members contribute

12. 12 30% of membership sends a communication to one of their elected officials through the Legislative Action Center Chicago BTA (Morgan Cook)

13. 13 Invite an elected official to speak at a chapter meeting or host an NBTA Government relations focused meeting New England BTA recently had –Securing the Speaker –Expectations vs. Reality futile quest

14. 14 Request a meeting with an elected official in your state Pittsburg BTA met with Rep. Altmire in pitt –Setting up a local meeting Different atmosphere

15. 15 Raise $1,000 in PAC contributions regardless of Chapter size 30% of members contribute Chapters that raise most money Win –Division of Chapters Division 1 = less than 100 Division 2 = 101 to 150 Division 3 = 151 and greater – Based on 2009 reported totals Texas BTA – Christle Johnson

16. 16 Impact the Debate Legislative Action Center –http://capwiz.com/nbta/home/ What is the Impact to My Program if I Don’t Act?

17. 17 Political Action Committee NBTAPAC MISSION: Make the United States Congress not only pro-business travel but pro- GBTA What is the NBTAPAC? An association of people who voluntarily pool financial resources to support candidates of office who understand and support the business travel industry NBTAPAC is the only PAC that represents the business travel industry’s concerns

18. 18 NBTAPAC and You It all starts with YOU who contributes to the NBTAPAC who donates to Congressional campaigns that support the business travel industry who works once elected to promote our issues through legislation and voting

19. 19 PAC Contribution Rules PAC Donation Limits A person can only contribute up to $5,000 to a PAC per calendar year NBTAPAC Cannot Accept: Contributions from Corporations Contributions from Chapters Contributions Non-US citizens who are not permanent residents

20. 20 How to Donate Fill out NBTA PAC Contribution form Cash, personal check or credit card acceptable –One time or Monthly options GBTA website http://www2.nbta.org/usa/govermentrelations/Pages/NBTAPAC. aspxhttp://www2.nbta.org/usa/govermentrelations/Pages/NBTAPAC. aspx

21. 21 NBTAPAC Donor Levels SHOW Your Dedication to the Industry Contributors at the following levels are recognized at Convention –PLATINUM MEMBERS - $2,000 + GOLD MEMBERS - $1,000 + SILVER MEMBERS - $500 + BRONZE MEMBERS - $100 +

22. 22 Shane Downey (703) 236 – 1131 sdowney@gbta.org Questions & Comments