GBTA – Michigan Chapter
Annual Holiday Event & Charity Auction

Event Sponsor

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3:00 – 3:45 pm: Registration & Networking

3:00 pm: Charity Silent Auction Opens!

3:45 pm: Welcome Announcements

3:50 pm: Greetings from The Inn at St. Johns

4:00 pm: MBTA Business Meeting

4:15 pm: Charity Presentation – Downriver for Veterans

4:30 pm: The Rise of Private Aviation as a Corporate Travel Solution

Presented by Robert Bourrier, Sr. Vice President, Head of Corporate Sales
Wheels Up

As the corporate travel demand continues to grow post-COVID, private aviation options have emerged as the leading travel solution for many corporations. Attendees will leave with more knowledge of the private aviation space as it relates to corporate needs, after discussing:

• The COVID Impact in the Commercial vs Private Space
• Why Are Corporations Turning to Private Aviation?
• Understanding the Private Aviation Landscape
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Aviation Options
• Strategies for Being a Savvy Private Aviation Buyer

5:15 pm: Holiday Game!     

6:00 pm: Charity Silent Auction & Networking

6:30 – 8:00 pm: Dinner                                                                                     

8:00 pm: Charity Silent Auction Winners Announced

* The Charity Auction will be open from 3:00 – 6:30 pm.

The reception is sponsored in part by Fiesta Americana ~ Thank You for Your Support!

Charity Auction

Our 2021 Charity is Downriver for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting local veterans in Downriver Michigan communities. They are dedicated to enhancing the pride and patriotism in all Michiganders by building a stronger, more supportive community around those who served us.

You can learn more at downriverforveterans.org. 

Please contact Gail Major at [email protected] if you’re interested in donating an item for the Charity Auction and don't forget your CASH (or plastic) the night of the event!

Thank you for your support of this year's charity, Downriver for Veterans! 

Registration Information

Registration must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 26. Registrations received after this time will incur a $10 late fee. 

COVID Relief Pricing:

Basic Members without the meetings package: $30
Guests and Non-Members: $50
Prices increase by $10 after 5:00 pm 11/26/21.

Guest Room Block

A block of rooms has been set aside at The Inn at St. John's at a very special rate of $149 + tax. Reserve your room prior to 11/27/21. Call 734.414.0600 and reference "MBTA Holiday Event."

*Note: agenda times for this event may shift slightly and more details will follow with program specifics.