Travel Goods Association

Be Active in Your Industry's Association!

Committee opportunities allow TGA Members to become involved in the association and to network! To be placed on a TGA Committee, view the list of committees below and send an email to Michele Marini Pittenger at MMPtga@aol.com indicating the committee(s) you would be interested in serving on and your preference. Please note that you can serve on more than one committee. Generally, you must serve on a TGA Committee for two years to be considered for a seat on the TGA Board of Directors. Committee assignments for the upcoming year are made by the end of June by the incoming Board Chair who takes office in May. Here is a current list of committee members.

AWARDS COMMITTEE: Generally meets by phone 3-4 times a year, and in person the day before The Show opens, to determine winners of the TGA Award, The Product Innovation Award and The Community Service Award based on nominations received from the industry-at-large. This Committee is active from January-March.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/AUDIT/FINANCE: Members of this Committee are the Officers of the Board of Directors.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Meets no more than once a year, usually at The Show. May be called on to comment on government relations issues via email or by phone.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Generally meets when a membership issue is brought to the Board's attention. Meets no more than once a year, usually at The Show. May be called on to comment on membership issues via email.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Members of the TGA Board of Directors who are responsible for collecting nominations for future Director seats and making recommendations to the Board. Once the Board approves the slate, it goes out to the Membership for a vote.

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE: Generally meets by phone when a publication issue is brought to the Board's attention. May be called on to comment on publication issues via email.

SHOW COMMITTEE: This Committee can be TGA's most active, particularly if we have Show issues on the Board's agenda. Generally, this Committee is most active from June-September.

STATISTICS COMMITTEE: This committee works to strengthen and improve the statistical and market data TGA provides to its members. May be called on several times a year by phone or by email.

TRAVEL GOODS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE: Oversees the work of the subject matter experts that edit and update training program content, and provides advice regarding ongoing promotion of the Program. Meets by phone as needed.

If you are interested in participating, or for more information about the committees, please email Michele Marini Pittenger at MMPtga@aol.com or phone 877-842-1938, x-706.