American Bus Association

“Aba represents approximately 1,000 motorcoach and tour companies in the united states and canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services (commuter, school, transit). Another 2,800 member organizations represent the travel and tourism industry and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the north american motorcoach industry.”

“The association's membership votes during the annual meeting.”

“On occasion, there are special items that are considered by the board at the board's discretion that may require vote of approval from the membership. If it is determined that the membership should vote on these special items, then a special meeting shall be called. With respect to each annual or special meeting called by the board of directors, the board shall determine the class or classes of members eligible to attend. Written or printed notice of each annual or special meeting of the association stating the time, place and object thereof, shall be given to each eligible member in good standing as shown by the records of the secretary of the association by such methods as allowed by law at least thirty (30) days before the date on which the meeting is to be held. No publication of any notice of a meeting of the association shall be required. If any member shall sign a written waiver of notice of any meeting, either before or after the meeting, such waiver shall be deemed equivalent to notice. All eligible members in good standing, present at any annual meeting or special meeting, shall be entitled to vote. At all meetings of the association, the presence of one-tenth of the eligible votes shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If such quorum shall not be present, the members entitled to vote thereat, represented in person, and shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, or until a quorum shall be represented. At such adjourned meetings at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.”

“Aba does not provide a copy of the full form 990 to its board for review prior to filing. Aba has quarterly board meetings and provides access to all of the information that is incorporated into the final form 990 including such information as employee compensation, insurance policies, and audited financial statements at each meeting. The board has full access to the final form 990 following its filing as does every member of the public.”

“Board members are reminded of the conflict of interest in place at the organization and are required to disclose of any potential conflicts during board meetings held three times per year.”

“On average a compensation consultant is hired every two years to perform a compensation schedule to determine if what the association is paying is competitive. The executive committee reviews the outcome to determine if adjustments are required.”

“Financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

“Travel choice, fill in intermodal gaps in the network of transportation services, educate groups of all ages through experiential trips that take them to iconic and historical destinations, and to infuse tourism dollars into every attraction a group tour visits by bus. Aba also seeks to educate policy-makers, the media and consumers about the attributes of motorcoach travel as the safest, greenest, most cost-effective and hassle-free transportation choice.”

“The american bus marketplace is the premier business event for the group travel industry. The appointments are the core of the show; which allow buyers and sellers to meet face-to-face in prescheduled seven-minute appointments. In addition to the quality appointments, marketplace offers professional education seminars and numerous networking opportunities. Additionally, the product pavilion, offers operators the opportunity to view the industry's latest products and services. Associate members can now showcase their products and services on the exhibit floor to the more than 320 operator companies who attend marketplace. With the addition of the product pavilion, marketplace is a one-stop shop for the group travel and motorcoach industry to build business relationships, conduct one-to-one business appointments, view the newest products and services, learn about the latest trends and industry information, and network - all resulting in providing our members with a greater return on investment. Buyers who are bus owners and tour operators, come to meet with sellers who are travel industry representatives from destination marketing organizations (cities, areas, states), attractions, restaurants, receptive operators, hotels and associate service suppliers. These business sessions allow buyers and sellers to plan trip itineraries for motorcoach group travel throughout the us and canada.”

“MEMBERSHIP SERVICES”