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Vol. 10, Issue 35, September 5, 2007
EACA NEWS
RSMGC 2007 Approaches!The 2007 Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic will take place at Berkeley Hills Country Club on October 8, 2007 in Duluth, GA (outside of Atlanta).
It’s time to make your plans for this year’s event, and full details about the event and the 2007 recipients is now available on the RSMGC web site at www.rsmgc.com.
We encourage all EACA members to support the RSMGC!!
EACA Executive Committee Meeting The EACA Executive Committee will be meeting on Friday September 14 via conference call. If any member has an issue that they would like considered by the EACA Executive Committee please send an email to jimwurm@eaca.com.
Mark Your Calendars for the EACA Winter Meeting The EACA will be holding its Winter Meeting in conjunction with EDPA again this year – so please be sure to mark your calendars.
The meeting will take place on Marco Island, FL from November 28-30, 2007. To register for the conference go the EDPA web site at www.edpa.com.
Also please note that the EDPA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel, at a special group rate, over the Conference dates. EACA members are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible.
Rooms within the block are limited, and are available on a first-come/first-served basis.
Room rate is $179, single or double, plus tax (approx 10%).
Please contact the hotel for information on suites. You can make your reservations by calling toll-free, (800) 438-4373, or by calling the hotel directly at (239) 394-2511.
Please identify yourself as part of the Exhibit Designers & Producers Association. A credit card is required to reserve your reservation; card will not be charged until arrival at the hotel.
Sales Tax Liability Info on EACA web site. As follow up to our special session on Sales Tax Liability for our I&D member companies, the EACA will post a chart on the web site with information on sales tax liability.
Please note that the information does not reflect “official” positions of each state, but is based on general discussions based upon the general type of services that I&D service companies provide.
DID YOU KNOW?
For frequent airline travelers that there is a little known “rule” that you can use when you’ve been stranded by your airline.
It’s called Rule 240.
Rule 240 is a throwback to the era of the regulated airlines of the 70s and early 80s. In those days travelers whose flights were delayed, or were simply running late, would sidle up to the ticket counter and whisper “rule 240 me.”
Airline workers would usually oblige – putting the traveler on the next flight to their destination even if it were on a rival carrier.
Although Rule 240 was abolished in 1978 along with the heavy federal oversight of the industry, Rule 240 precepts has remained a practice by some airlines that still respect the “old rules.”
And, there are some savvy airline passengers that are still using the rule to their advantage, according to a report on About.com: Air Travel.
The article states –
“A common misconception is that all airlines are required to have a Rule 240, but they do not. And airlines have different versions of Rule 240, making it even more difficult for passengers to know their rights in the event of a delay or cancellation that has been caused by the airline.
Because Rule 240 is interpreted differently by each airline that has one, it is best to check the policy of the airline that you'll be traveling on. Arm yourself with a copy of the policy and have it with you at the airport. Some airlines may need to be reminded of their responsibilities. Others will be more fastidious and take care of their passengers, valuing their passengers' business.
When an airline is responsible for the delay or cancellation of your flight it is important to be aware of your rights as a passenger. So tote a copy of the Rule 240 for the appropriate airline (or a detailed contract of carriage for those without Rule 240 provisions) and hopefully you won't ever have to use it.”
EACA CHAPTERS
CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Next Customer Service Training – December 2007
The Chicago Chapter of the EACA, in conjunction with the MPEA and EACA National will be sponsoring its 2nd Customer Service Training Program for showfloor workers in Chicago in December of this year..
The second installment of the EACA Customer Service Training Program will be developed and delivered by Randy Eppard, Phd in Human Development. Eppard is an associate professor for University of Maryland University College, Prior to his professorship, Eppard worked for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters as Director of Training Curriculum. Randy developed th customer service program under the direction and guidance of Chicago Chapter EACA President Joe Mondelli.
EACA members who are interested to receive information about the December Customer Service Training should send an email to jimwurm@eaca.com.
ORLANDO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Orlando Stagehands Negotiations
For those of you that have IATSE LU 835 contracts we should know by Wednesday, September 5th if the contract that has been negotiated as the EAC Area Standard Agreement has been ratified and accepted by the rank and file members of LU 835.
On August 2nd contract negotiations began at MC2's Orlando office. Present for the union and all subsequent meeting were; Bill Gearns IATSE International, Rich Valle, B.A. LU 835, Herman Dagner President LU 835 and Jim Lutzo Director LU 835 EAC operations. Present for the employers were: Chuck Holmes, group spokesman, Rich Heagy Nth Degree, Dierk Kratzmeier Nth Degree, Frank Bernstein MC2, Frank Galadoro MC2, Ted Reynolds Czarnowski, Will Cottrell Czarnowski, David Fair ExpoServices, Steve Santos ExpoServices, Jim Murphy GES, David Carr GES, Mike Mills Skyline, Bob Mazarchuk Lakeshore Display, Rik Williams Coastal, Stu McCauley Coastal, Jeff Broseau Sho-Link, Jim Streicher Sho-Link, Rich Moat Zenith, Chris Griffin Trade Show Supply, Bill Cloonan On-Location. Apologies to anyone left out of the attendance list. We spent five to eight hours per meeting working on a comprehensive package that was fair and equitable for the employers and the union. After the first meeting we met on; 8/10, 8/14, 8/16, 8/21 and the final day on 8/23. We would like to thank Frank B & Frank G at MC2 for the use of their facility and their hospitality.
Once everyone has their contract we can schedule a meeting to go over all changes and explanations of the financials. I ask that everyone keep their questions for that meeting, I do not personally have enough time to field every individual question. We will be in touch on the next meeting date.
Orlando Stagehands Vote
As you have probably heard by now, LU 835 members voted against the proposed contract negotiated between area contractors and the union.
It will take a couple of weeks to get the final results from the other locals votes. It can be passed if the proper number of yes votes come in from these other cities. If it is declined we will set another date to hear from the union and any additional proposals they may have at that time. The union is aware the companies will not be liable for any retroactive payments.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Nationwide I&D Company seeks
Job Title: Area Manager – Southern California
Description: A well established & growing I&D company is looking for a full time Area manager. Detail oriented, organized & good people skills are a must. Salary + bonus, company vehicle, full benefits & vacation pay are offered. Salary commensurate with level of experience.
If you are interested to apply for the position above, please email your resume in confidence to jimwurm@eaca.com.
INDUSTRY NEWS
CEDIA moves Spring Expo to Dallas, NSCA heads for Sin City CC <Tradeshow Week>
With its central U.S. location, ample convention space, plenty of hotel rooms and flights to and from the city, as well as an aggressive sales staff, Dallas is among Las Vegas' top competitors. But in the big league of convention bookings, you win some, and you lose some.
Such was the case in August, when Dallas landed one Las Vegas refugee, CEDIA Spring Expo, while losing another, NSCA Expo, to Sin City.
Chicago boasts brand new building, hotel in the works and plans to buy more land<Tradeshow Week> It goes without saying that Orlando and Chicago don't stand a chance of surpassing Las Vegas as the leading host city of Tradeshow Week 200 shows, at least not any time soon. Sin City has 45 shows, or 22.5 percent of the TSW 200 market share.
But on this year's list Orlando, with 20 of the top 2006 shows, and Chicago, close behind with 18, are duking it out for second place.
Chicago is clearly within range of grabbing the No. 2 spot and doing everything possible to get there.
On Aug. 2, McCormick Place unveiled its new West building with 470,000 square feet of exhibit space and 250,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, bringing the McCormick campus' total exhibit space to 2.7 million sq. ft.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.
-- Harry Edwards
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