PTGAH MONTHLY MEETING

THURSDAY, APR. 15, 2010, 6:30 PM

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LIBRARY

AT THE GREGORY SCHOOL

1300 VICTOR

FREEDMEN’S TOWN, FOURTH WARD

The African American Library at Gregory School has graciously agreed to stay after hours to host our April meeting.  We will convene at 6:30 in the lobby for refreshments and networking.  At 7:00pm the executive director will welcome us and review the history of the building, it’s remarkable restoration and purpose.  After a short guided tour there will be time to browse the museum galleries until 8:00 pm.  More information and directions will be provided later.  We are fortunate to have this opportunity to acquaint ourselves with this important historic structure and cultural research center. Please check out the website for more information.      http://www.thegregoryschool.org/

As a member of the Greater Houston Conventions and Visitor's Bureau, the PTGAH receives a weekly update to what is happening in the Great City of Houston.  As a service to our members and visitor's to our website, we make this update available.  Just click on the "Jumping Astronaut" to the see the update.

The Professional Tour Guide Association of Houston was founded in 1999 to increase the level of professionalism in the Houston area tourism industry through continuing education of its members.  The PTGAH’s mission includes the establishment of a professional standard against which all individuals and organizations involved in the tourism industry can be measured.

The PTGAH has an extensive Certification program designed to assure that all its Certified members display a dedication to information accuracy, professionalism and a commitment to a high standard of proficiency in their craft.

Our Mission

To increase the level of professionalism through continuing education of its members.

To establish a professional standard by which all individuals and organizations involved in the tourism industry can be measured.

To promote dedication, information accuracy, professionalism and commitment as the hallmarks of an Association member.

To raise public and private awareness of the tour guide profession.

To address issues regarding the tourism industry with appropriate groups

Association Profile

The PTGAH is a volunteer organization with four membership categories:  Certified Member, Associate Member, Corporate Member,  and Honorary Member.  The PTGAH is governed by a board of directors elected from among the membership with  an Executive Committee providing leadership and handling the routine business of the Association.  Meetings are held monthly at various sites of interest throughout the Greater Houston area.

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