Austin Hotel & Lodging Association

Radisson Townlake

111 Cesar Chavez at Congress
(512) 478-9611

Omni Southpark

4140 Governor's Row
Austin, Texas, 78744
(512) 448-2222

Embassy Downtown

300 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas, 78704
(512) 469-9000

2010 Converge on the Capital

2010 Converge on the Capital
August 25, 2010

Join us as we meet with State Representatives to share with them the legislative issues that are Important to our hotel and lodging community. Don't missyour chance to meet our legislatorsand ensure preserving our industry remains a top priority in the upcoming session.

The Board ofDirectors of the Austin Hotel and LodgingAssociation strongly supports the bi-annual Converge on the Capitol coordinatedby the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association. This year we are working together to increase our participation and showour Legislators that we are highly interested in how our industry is impactedby the state laws that they pass. Thissession they will be considering increasing the amount of money that is spenton tourism promotion, per diems for state agency hotel guests, and a host ofother issues that all directly impact our top and bottom lines.

We are asking for your participation in this event.
Details to beannounced soon! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up early. Whoshould attend? Employees across all functions and positions in your hotel.

Important Message from the
AHLA Green Committee
As most of you know, if your building is 10 years or older on June 1,
2011, you must submit an energy rating for your building by that date
tobe in compliance with the City of Austin's ECAD- Energy Conservation
Auditand Disclosure Ordinance (see link below). If your building is
less than 10 years old on that date, a rating must be submitted by the
10th anniversary of its construction.

Note that this ordinance applies to your buildings, including portables,
that are served by Austin Energy and are located within the city limits
of Austin.

DOWNLOAD NOW: ECAD Submittal Form 1

DOWNLOAD NOW: ECAD Submittal Form 2
Energy use per the ordinance (see enclosed details and registration
material). Future courses will be added monthly through May
2011. Visit http://www.austincc.edu/ce/schedule asupdates for future
datesand times are established.

Belowis a link to Energy Star web based training. Follow the link and then hit the tab
"upcoming"and the schedule through December should be available. There
are different training classes shown that relate to the type of business
orbuilding involved e. g. office buildings, schools, etc.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_internet_presentations

Annual Volleyball Tournament

Date: Thursday, September, 23 ♦ Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ♦ Aussie's Beach Bar Barton Springs Road

Annual Holiday Party & Silent Auction/Educational Fundraiser

Date: Thursday, December 16 ♦ Time: 6-9 p.m. ♦ Location: AT&T Hotel & Conference Center