Fellow Skalleagues:
As we reflect on the past year and the current economic situation, we are encouraged by the consistent signs of economic recovery. Global and travel industry economic indicators are reflecting a steady increase in world trade and in the overall travel industry.
We are also looking back at a recent episode which saw the worst peacetime air travel disruption in history, as clouds of ash paralyzed European air space for six days, stranding millions of travelers across the globe.
As outlined and addressed in a recent repositioning document, SKAL INTERNATIONAL will need to redefine ourselves…..”WHO WE ARE” and “WHY SKAL EXISTS”.
It is the goal and mission of SKAL INTERNATIONAL CLUB of Atlanta to carry the torch for re-vitalization within our organization.
We plan to start with a survey to our membership in order to determine how we move forward. The survey will be sent out early July. We encourage all members to respond.
We need to show the value we bring to our membership! We will take your feedback and focus on specific recommendations as we have in the past.
Our plan for the balance of 2010 and beyond is to focus on our core value of developing innovative ways of fostering friendship in the travel and tourism industry worldwide.
Kathy M. Bedell
