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In a declaration from President Barack Obama he proclaimed September 2010 as National Preparedness Month.
During National Preparedness Month, we stress the importance of strengthening the security and resiliency of our Nation through systematic preparation for the full range of hazards threatening the United States in the 21st century, including natural disasters, cyber attacks, pandemic disease, and acts of terrorism. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most tragic and destructive disasters in American history. In remembrance of this national tragedy, we must reaffirm our commitment to readiness and the necessity of preparedness.
Founding the Motorcoach Association in 2003
On May 28, 2003 approximately 35 people gathered in Baton Rouge, LA represented were 12 Motorcoach owners/operators and 6 suppliers, plus management staff.
This was the second meeting held to organize a Louisiana Motorcoach Association. The first was held in New Orleans on April 16 when approximately 25 people met to discuss the possibility of establishing an association. Suppliers in attendance included Motor Coach Industries, Inc. Setra of North America, ABC Companies, Prevost Car, Inc. and Service Insurance Agency as well as tourism offices of City of Martinville and New Orleans.
The group attending the second meeting began to formally organize by electing a board of directors, adopting bylaws and a code of ethics, and approving an application form for operators and suppliers (associate members).
Hence the Louisiana Motorcoach Association was born. We want all the members to know that we are here to hopefully increase tourism throughout the U.S. and hope that you will encourage other members to join as well.
The Louisiana Motorcoach Association has now become the South Central Motorcoach Association. The operator membership includes members from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
STATE AND LOCAL TOURISM OFFICIALS JOIN TO PROMOTE COAST
Jackson, Mississippi (May 25, 2010) – The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division announced today that a steering committee has been established to collaboratively act as a single marketing voice to represent the tourism stakeholders impacted by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
The working group called The Gulf Coast Tourism Steering Committee (GCTSC) consists of the four tourism entities representing the three Mississippi coastal counties and the Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division. The GCTSC will maintain a comprehensive marketing strategy to utilize the $15 million provided to the State of Mississippi by BP. The group consists of Beth Carriere, Hancock County Tourism Commission; Ken Montana, Harrison County Tourism Commission; Carla Todd, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce/Tourism; Margaret Miller, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce/Tourism and Mary Beth Wilkerson, MDA Tourism Division.
“The collaboration of the five partners is a positive approach to assure these funds are maximized for the best possible impact and that there is one resounding collective message that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is ‘Open for Business,’” stated MDA’s Tourism director Mary Beth Wilkerson.
For more information about the Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism product, go to www.VisitMSCoast.org.
Current Membership
SCMA currently has 28 Operators, 142 Associates and 1 Tour Operator located across the nation. Look in Operators for a list of all the operator members and Associates for a listing of all the members in the following categories: Attractions, Hotels, Restaurants, Sales, Service, & Products, Theatres, Tour Operators, Tour Receptives, Tourism Agencies.
SCMA is currently accepting new members. Look in Membership for a listing of the SCMA membership benefits along with membership applications and code of ethics and for complete information about becoming a member.
SCMA holds an Annual Meeting and Marketplace when all the members come together for information sharing and selling.
Look in SCMA Member Events for more information about the upcoming Annual Meeting.
SCMA has elected a Board of Directors who are working hard to build this association into a strong voice in the industry.
Look in Personnel for a complete list of the board members.
SCMA is an affiliate member of the American Bus Association and the United Motorcoach Association to stay abreast of issues and concerns at the national level. Look in Contact SCMA for more information.
Current members who want to advertise, please visit the SCMA Publications.