Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council

Get Involved

One of the best ways to make the most of your TLC membership is through your involvement in the organization. The TLC is always working on different events, projects and programs for our membership. We need your involvement and ideas!

COMMITTEES OF THE TLC:

Annual Dinner - The Annual Tourism Awards and Scholarship Dinner takes place in May each year. The committee is most active during the months of February - May. The committee oversees the details of the dinner, including timeline, dinner menu, awards presentation and program, flow of the event, etc. Volunteers are needed to assist with the set-up during the week of the event, as well as working shifts at the event.

Annual Dinner Silent Auction - This committee actively solicits, gathers and organizes auction items for the Silent Auction held at the Annual Dinner and will be the most active during the months of March - May.

Awards and Scholarships - This committee will meet throughout the year to oversee the scholarship fund, however it will be the most active during the months of February - May. The committee reviews nominations and applications, conducts interviews and makes selections for the scholarships and Service Star and Leader Awards presented at the TLC Annual Dinner.

Golf Tournament - The TLC golf tournament takes place in the fall each year. The planning committee is the most active during the months of July - October. The committee actively seeks sponsorships, prizes and teams for the tournament. Volunteers are needed to assist with the set-up during the week of the tournament, as well as working shifts at the tournament.

Membership - This committee is active year-round and assists TLC staff with recruiting new members and supporting existing members. The committee strives to develop new ideas for member involvement and benefits for members. Planning and working member socials is a function of this committee.

Programs - The TLC has monthly luncheons and seminars. Additionally, the TLC hosts other events every few months. The goal of this committee is to come up with educational, creative, relevant speakers/instructors, locations and potential new events for the membership. Committee meetings are usually held quarterly.

Restaurant Council - The Restaurant Council is active year round and addresses issues specific to the food service industry. The council plans training events for the general food and beverage membership of the TLC. Committee meetings are usually held bi-monthly.

Taste of Savannah® - Taste of Savannah® takes place in February. The committee is most active during the months of October - February, though some commitment is needed as early as August. This is our biggest fundraiser and only public event of the year. Volunteers are needed to assist with the set-up during the week of the event, as well as working shifts at the event.

OTHER INITIATIVES:

The TLC represents the tourism community on many committees and task forces for various programs and projects. If there is an issue affecting our industry that you believe we can assist with, please be sure to let us know! The following are other priorities for the TLC:

Community Liaison - TLC is focused on assuring that our political representatives, both on the municipal and state level, are fully informed of the issues facing the tourism industry and are aware of the contributions made by and the needs of this community. A high priority is placed on building synergies between our organization and other organizations and city departments in Savannah. Task forces are set up to tackle issues of public safety, the perception of our community and how all of the stakeholders in our community can work together toward our common goals.

Mobility Front Line Training - In conjunction with the Mobility Management Board and Savannah Technical College, the TLC has developed a Mobility Front Line Training Program. The training features the new Downtown Transportation - 'dot' - system and how it fits into the existing transportation options in the Historic and Convention Districts of Savannah.

Workforce Development -Workforce development, including job fairs, jobsinsavannah.com oversight, building partnerships and relationships with schools and creating/maintaining programs to assist in further developing Savannah's hospitality workforce, remains a top priority for the TLC.