AAHA Monthly News & Updates
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Our Mission
Working alongside our hospitality partners to communicate the impact of the hospitality and tourism industry and encouraging the high standards of professional conduct among all people engaged in the hospitality industry.
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Letter from the President
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Spring has officially arrived and excitement is in the air! I hope everyone enjoyed the NCAA Final Four and is ready for
F
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E
S
T
A
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And with the Spring comes everyone’s favorite San Antonio party,
F
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Mark your calendar to celebrate with us at the 3
rd
annual
VIVA
FAMILY
FUN
FEST
at
Viola’s
Ventanas
on
April 8
th
from 4-8 pm
.
Join your AAHA friends for
live music, an all-you-can-eat fajita buffet and interactive experiences with Six Flags, the San Antonio Zoo, Dave & Buster’s, Howl at the Moon and many more member partners ready to
F
I
E
S
T
A
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And be sure to participate in our impressive silent auction full of prizes certain to deliver even more fun and entertainment.
This event is for everyone so bring your friends and family. All proceeds benefit the AAHA Gives Back scholarship and donation program so show your support and
register here
.
Still looking for more
F
I
E
S
T
A
fun
with
AAHA?
Check
out our lineup of upcoming events:
South Bank Medal Stroll
April 11th from 5-7:30 pm
The party-with-a-purpose continues at the South Bank Medal Stroll hosted by Hard Rock Café and Paesanos Riverwalk. Join AAHA, the San Antonio River Walk Association & NACE to enjoy flamenco dancers on stilts, Mariachis, a photo booth & medals!
Six Flags Park Preview
April 18th @ 11:30 am
Come see the new Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster & experience the Mardi Gras celebration, plus so much more!
Register here
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Pin Pandemonium
April 19
th
from 4-9
AAHA will be selling medals at Pin Pandemonium at FIESTA FIESTA—the official kickoff event in Hemisfair Park.
San Antonio Express-News Fiesta Medals Contest
AAHA has entered our medal in this year’s contest and we hope to win the Nonprofit category. Look for the link to vote for your favorite medal on AAHA’s Facebook page in the coming days once the contest goes live! Members get a free medal so pick yours up at the next AAHA event!
With all the events and parties, don’t forget to be a good friend! Bring a colleague to any of our events and tell them about the
2018 AAHA BOGO
membership offer. All 2018 paid memberships automatically get a 2
nd
membership for free. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU and supporting our members who support us.
Finally, two positions on the
AAHA Board have
become available and we are looking to fill the positions. We are a dynamic board, and this is a rare opportunity to contribute to the industry in a meaningful way while making friends and having fun! Become part of the AAHA team by connecting with any board member or
emailing me
and expressing your interest in the Membership or Treasurer position. You’ll be glad you did.
There are some great details in the newsletter below so read on!
Wishing you the very best of the best,
Nicole Juel Sánchez
2018 Alamo Area Hospitality Association President
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THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN – April 19 – 22 – TPC San Antonio
TPC San Antonio welcomes the 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia to the Valero Texas Open on April 19 – 22, 2018. Other notable and top ranked players in attendance will be Matt Kuchar, Jimmy Walker, Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Charlie Hoffman, and the 2017 VTO winner Kevin Chappell.
Tickets may be purchased online at
Valerotexasopen.com
or at area HEB stores (in advance) for $25 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free. All Military ID card holders and first responders receive complimentary admittance, parking, and access to the Heroes Pavilion adjacent to #17 green. Each Military ID card holder and first responder may also bring one guest per day, if pre-registered at
Valerotexasopen.com
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The Valero Texas Open is the 6th oldest professional tournament in golf world-wide, the 3rd oldest on the PGA TOUR (first held in 1922) and the longest held in the same city. In 2012, the tournament celebrated its 90th anniversary. The 2022 Valero Texas Open will mark the 100th anniversary of the event’s inception.
Since Valero became title sponsor in 2002, the tournament has become a leader in charitable fundraising among PGA TOUR events. The Valero Texas Open, together with the Benefit for Children, eclipsed the $100 million mark in charitable giving in 2015, becoming only the 4th PGA TOUR event to do so. Raising a record $11 million in 2017, the tournament has now contributed more than
$126 million
to hundreds of worthy charities.
In late 2017, a 10-year extension of Valero’s sponsorship of the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio was announced. The new deal, which will commence in 2019 and run through 2028, positions the Valero Texas Open as part of the spring sequence of events that will precede the Masters Tournament, beginning with the week of April 1-7, 2019.
TPC San Antonio serves as the host site. The par-72, 7,522-yard layout was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, with Sergio Garcia serving as a player consultant.
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Lunch
and
Dinner
service on select days of the week has begun for 2018!!
Here is the link to the Student operated restaurant on campus.
View the Menu and Make the Reservation below:
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We are searching for a new full-time faculty member in the Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Department. The link to apply is below.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree in Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management or related experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Serve Safe Instructor Certified.
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Howl At the Moon Special Events
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The Riverwalk San Antonio
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VIVA RIVER WALK!
Experience the pageantry (and fun) of the River Walk Royal Court Coronation! Enjoy live music and two live mariachi bands with a DJ to round out the musical entertainment. Have fun dancing, dining & drinking. Fun activities include Fiesta medal buying and a free photo booth with props for the ultimate souvenir of the evening. Enjoy photo ops with River Walk Royalty. Fiesta attire is encouraged.
Event Video
Tickets:
Cascarones Tickets
- $30 in advance for non-reserved OUTDOOR seating or $40 at the door. This level of tickets includes admission, dancing, entertainment, and dinner.
Piñata Tickets
- $50 in advance. This level of tickets includes all of the Cascarones benefits plus reserved indoor seating and 2 drink tickets.
Crown Tickets
- $75 in advance. This level of tickets includes all of the Piñata benefits plus a boat ride around the River Walk.
No refunds at any ticket level.
King Candidates:
Jesse Cazares
Andrew Lopez
Dominic Mendiola
Ernie Zuniga
Queen Candidates:
Breanna Barrs
Christina Coker
Amber Leigh Hinojosa
Ally Hunter
Funds raised by royalty campaigns benefit the San Antonio River Walk Association who uses the funds to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk, the #1 tourist attraction in the state.
To donate to their campaigns visit:
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San Antonio Botanical Gardens
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Early Bird Ticket Sale Starts TODAY
This event has sold out in the past, so purchase early!
Brews and Blooms
May 19, 2018
VIP Admission starts at 6:00 PM
General Admission starts at 7:00 PM
Craft Brews | Food | Music | Lawn Games
Brews and Blooms isn’t your typical beer garden! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a casual evening of craft brew samplings, food booths, lawn games, and music in a gorgeous garden setting.
Working closely with
San Antonio Cerveceros
, Brews and Blooms provides a venue for new and seasoned local craft breweries. The beer selection is a variety of 30-40 craft beers from Ales to Lagers, including some great seasonal releases from local and regional breweries.
Admission to Brews and Blooms is limited. Early Bird tickets are on sale March 23 through April 5, 2018. This event is for adults 21+.
Early Bird Premium Admission:
$60 per person
($65)
Premium admission ticket includes early entry starting at 6:00pm, a commemorative glass, eight (8) high premium beer sample tickets, catered food, PLUS access to separate section of the Garden, and an additional twelve (12) drink sample tickets.
Early Bird General Admission:
$30 per person
($35)
General admission ticket includes entry starting at 7:00pm, a commemorative glass, and twelve (12) drink sample tickets.
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Please join us for our annual
Fiestappreciation sale.
Save 10% off all regular stocked items.
Our annual food throwdown will be on April 17
th
@ 11:30am at our downtown location (1220 S. St. Mary’s). The 10% discount will be honored at all of our San Antonio locations.
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Wedding Guide & Bridal Extravaganza
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The Texas Wedding Guide reaches 10,000-12,000 couples per year throughout their planning process. Our Bridal Extravaganzas are the largest wedding shows in Central Texas with a typical attendance of 800-1000 brides and 2500-3000 total attendees.
Our next show is June 10th at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. The best booths are going fast!
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San Antonio Area Tourism Council
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Don’t Forget Salute to Education & Scholarships Night
The San Antonio Area Tourism Council
will host its
18
th
annual Salute to Education
that showcases local high school culinary and hospitality arts programs.
This year’s event will see the return of an appetizer competition featuring the talents of our area high school culinary arts students. Judging will include a
“
People’s Choice Award
”
to engage guests and a
“
Celebrity Chefs’ Choice Award
.”
Mix and mingle with other members of our industry while providing scholarship opportunities for the next generation of tourism and hospitality professionals. Please mark your calendars for
Thursday, May 3
rd
, location and details coming soon!
Marco A. Barros
President & CEO
San Antonio Tourism Council
110 Broadway, Suite 360
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Office (210) 886-9991
Cell (210) 771-7134
Advocating for issues that matter to our members and industry.
Serving the Tourism Industry since 1995
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San Antonio Area Tourism Council
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The 2018 Attractions and Museums Brochure is out and available for groups, family, military reunions, etc.
If you need extra copies for a group staying at your hotels, feel free to call Colleen at Tourism Council (210) 886-9991 and we will be happy to arrange for a delivery to your business.
These coupons can offer great savings to your families staying at your properties.
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Thank you to all our members that came
and helped pack thousands of meal boxes that will be taken to senior citizens across the San Antonio area. It was a great day to give back to the community.
In the end we were able to pack
2,400 boxes
, which is equivalent to
24,000 lbs
and
19,200 meals
.
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Viva Family FunFest - SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, April 8th, the Alamo Area Hospitality Association will host the 3rd Annual Viva Family FunFest! Join us for food, drinks, and Fiesta fun at Viola’s Ventanas in West Over Hills. Come support AAHA as we support the hospitality industry and the surrounding San Antonio community.
$25 includes fajita dinner, an awesome Silent Auction and lots of fun activities for the whole family.
Tickets and more information available online
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Sunday, April 8
at 4 PM - 8 PM
9660 Westover Hills Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78251
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Three organizations all at one giant Fiesta!
Join
AAHA
,
SA River Walk
, &
NACE
at the
2nd annual South Bank Medal Stroll
on April 11th. Enjoy flamenco dancers on stilts, Mariachis, a photo booth & medals! Food provided by Paesanos & Hard Rock Cafe including, artichoke hearts & bruschetta, chips with queso, and more.
Free entry, cash bar. And all the Fiesta medals you can buy!
Wednesday, April 11th
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Free Event! Bring friends!
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Don't Forget to get your AAHA Medal!
Free for members
$10 for non members
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Enjoy a lunch with AAHA! And SAHLA too!
The Alamo Area Hospitality Association joins forces with the San Antonio Hotel & Lodging Association at Six Flags San Antonio for our Annual Park Preview. Come learn about the new Wonder Woman Coaster & their Mardi Gras celebration starting in April, plus so much more.
Wednesday,April 18th
11:30 am - 1 pm
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 IH-10 West
San Antonio, T X 78213
RSVP today to avoid a $10 late fee!
Don't forget to bring Fishbowl Items to raffle off and your
kind donation for the Fischer House!
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Got News?
We would love to help you highlight what's going on at your business. Please send us anything you would like us to include by the last week of the month to be included in the next month's newsletter.
Here are some ideas of content to send to our Newsletter Director
Tim Lippard:
• Promotions, new employees, retirements, etc.
• Announcements about your staff for our "Awards and Accolades"
• Updates on new attractions, products, and hotels, or new additions to existing ones
• Events that visitors should attend
One of our favorite things is getting to share all the news and updates happening with our members, so let us hear from you. Remember, your deadline is COB on the last Friday of the month to be included in the next month's newsletter. Also, please note. If your event is in the early part of the month, you may want to consider having your post ready and published a month early when possible. Below is the "projected" date of publishing the newsletter for the remainder of the year.
Newsletter Publishing Schedule for 2018
January - Sent
February - Sent
March - Sent
April - April 4, 2018
May - May 7, 2018
June - June 4, 2018
July - July 2, 2018
August - August 6, 2018
September - September 3, 2018
October - October 1, 2018
November - November 5, 2018
December - December 3, 2018
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Renew Your 2018 Membership
As of December 31st all 2017 AAHA Memberships officially expired.
We are now accepting 2018 memberships. As a member, you enhance your position in your company and within the community.
Exclusive benefits to AAHA Members include:
- Invitations to monthly luncheons featuring informative and educational speakers
- Discounted $30 member luncheon rate
- Enhance relationships with theme parks, lodging, attractions, cultural sites, restaurants & retailers
- Receive the current Alamo Area Hospitality Association Membership Directory upon request via e-mail
- Get your company featured in the newsletter and on social media
- Receive invitations to special events throughout the year
For a full list of member benefits please visit the membership page on our website
here.
If you cannot pay online and require a personalized 2018 Membership Invoice, please send an email to our Treasurer, Ryan Wood at
treasurer@alamoareahospitalityassociation.com
. Please include your name, company name and method of payment to be included on the Membership Invoice.
If you ARE able to pay online using the Membership link, please do not request a personalized 2018 Membership Invoice as your receipt will be emailed to you automatically upon completion of your registration.
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Your Member Gift is Waiting
(Power Bank Pick-up Reminder)
At the 2017 December Holiday Luncheon, AAHA showed its gratitude to members with this tech-savvy gift, serving your charging needs while on the go! It’s a portable battery for those occasions when you just need an extra charge!
If you were a member in December of 2017 and did not receive your gift at the December Luncheon, please be sure to pick yours up at the next luncheon! Thank you!
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Thank You Granberry Hills Event Center for hosting our March Luncheon
Thank you everyone that came out and attended the AAHA March luncheon at the beautiful Granberry Hills Event Facility. We were super excited to have Celeste Eggert, from Haven for Hope, talking about their program and what all they provide for the homeless community here in San Antonio. We were also thrilled to announce that the 2018 AAHA fiesta medals have arrived. April is here and we have a lot of fun activities planned, so be on the look out
#aahamoment
#fiestamedals
#havenforhope.
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AAHA Newsletter Update
We're looking to increase the readership of our newsletter. In January of 2018, we had a 24% open rate and a 9% click rate. Our monthly newsletter is the primary means we have to get a large amount of information to each of you. We want to increase our readership and to help us accomplish that we will start doing a
giveaway
each month.
The catch? Just read the newsletter! Somewhere, hidden in the text will be a prize! What will you win? A free "GUEST Lunch" certificate to invite a guest of your choosing to be used for any AAHA Luncheon within 60 days of winning. It's that simple. Moving forward, we'll place the link in different parts of the newsletter and we might not make it all that obvious; just to keep it fun. We encourage you to read the newsletter in its entirety and support all those who participate each month.
Newletter Open Statistics (March 2018)
March 2018 - 23.1% Opened, 12.2% Clicked On
Newletter Open Statistics (Feb 18 - Oct 17)
February 2018 - 25.4% Opened, 11.8% Clicked On
January 2018 - 24% Opened, 9% Clicked On
December 2017 - 29% Opened, 6% Clicked On
November 2017 - 28% Opened, 3% Clicked On
October 2017 - 29% Opened, 7% Clicked On
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Get to Know an AAHA Board Member
Loren Reyes is the Membership and Sponsorship Director for the San Antonio River Walk Association;
a nonprofit that serves to promote, protect, and preserve the crown jewel of San Antonio. Her love for the River Walk started in 2015 when she was nominated to run for River Walk Royalty and placed 2nd place as Princess of the River Walk. Before the River Walk, Loren worked for the local publication The San Antonio Current as the promotions coordinator and account executive, and previously with Silver Eagle Distributors as a sales rep for Constellation Brands. She was also on the opening team for Bowl and Barrel & General Public San Antonio, in part with Free Range Concepts.
Born and raised on the west side of San Antonio, Loren has a passion for the Alamo City. Loren is a graduate of Texas State University with a B.A. degree in Communications with a focus on public relations. Loren was the first in her family to receive a college degree and hopes that her accomplishments will inspire her younger siblings to also attend a university and graduate.
She now joins the board of directors for the Alamo Area Hospitality Association to serve as the Programs Director. "I'm truly honored to be part of this great association and plan memorable events for our members".
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THE 2018 BUY ONE GIFT ONE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
HOW THIS WORKS:
If you are an active member and know of someone who is not an active member that would like to be a part of the AAHA team you can request the board to gift a free membership to this person.
THE FINE PRINT:
- Only 1 gift membership per paid membership
- The member MUST be a current paid member in good standing with AAHA
- The person or organization receiving the free membership must be a 1st time AAHA member
- The board of directors reserves the right to refuse the gifted membership at their discretion with a 30-day review period
- Offer expires on June 30th, 2018
Please contact any board member with questions or click
here
to get started. Happy Gifting!
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JOIN THE AAHA BOARD!
Seeking new TREASURER & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Objective of Position:
Responsible for the financial stability of the Alamo Area Hospitality Association (AAHA) and maintains complete and accurate financial records.
Term of Office:
Two (2) years. Can only hold one elected position at a time.
Responsibilities:
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Attends all AAHA Board of Director meetings (maximum of 4 absences).
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Holds a voting position at AAHA Board of Directors meetings, a member of the Executive Committee.
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Arrives 30 minutes prior to all luncheons to assist with the set up and ensure everything is ready when guests arrive.
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Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts with QuickBooks Accounting system.
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Enter any/all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables into QuickBooks Accounting system.
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Update Membership information in Constant Contact as required.
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Create individual invoices for luncheons, memberships, sponsorships, etc., as requested by members, researches any returned checks.
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Track all unpaid invoices and reconcile with QuickBooks Accounting system.
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Create and make bank deposits following each luncheon or event.
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Create quarterly accounting reports for CPA, submits taxes annually, create and retain digital copies of all finances as required by CPA & IRS.
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Reconciliation of PayPal account at least twice each month.
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Research and resolve any disputed PayPal transactions with PayPal Accounting Department.
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Insure registration materials (blue bin) are up-to-date and purchase any necessary materials (name tags, pens, fishbowl tickets, etc.).
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Pays approved invoices in a timely manner.
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Checks the mail consistently and deposits checks within 24 business hours of receipt.
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Stays in constant communication with the President and Membership Director updating on memberships received/renewed.
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Updates and keeps record of association insurance.
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Provides up to date bank reconciliation/financial records at every meeting.
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Acts as one of two signatures on AAHA bank account.
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Be available to collect all money at each event where money is exchanged. If unavailable, the President will be responsible, or someone should be appointed in your absence.
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Performs other functions as assigned by the President in support of AAHA.
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GET SOCIAL WITH AAHA SOCIAL MEDIA!
What can you do right now?
- Like us on Facebook - AAHA Facebook Page (883 likes)
- Follow us on Instagram - AAHA Instagram Page (354 followers)
- Follow us on Twitter - AAHA Twitter Page (1,630 followers)
- Follow us on LinkedIn - AAHA LinkedIn Page (532 members)
- Remember to TAG us with the hashtags #AAHAMoment and #AAHAGivesBack
Please click
HERE
to be entered in the random drawing!
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Alamo Area Hospitality Association
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