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Review All Articles > October 10th 2007 - Vol 10, Issue 39 EACA NEWS
13th Annual RSMGC Reaches New Heights. The 13th Annual Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic took place at the Berkeley Hills CC in Duluth, GA on October 8. More than 350 trade show industry professionals gathered together to commemorate and celebrate the lives of this year’s recipients.
The RSMGC is the trade show industry’s single largest charitable event, and is held annually to support the families within the trade show industry who have suffered a personal tragedy and/or are experiencing serious financial hardship.
Recipients of the love and the proceeds from this year’s event included the family of the late Wayne Veal (Nth Degree), Craig Rodgers (Stetson Convention Servivces), Karin Brennan (Folio, Innovations), Charlie Stewart (MC2), Cleo Spoon (father of Jeff Spoon, Freeman), Jeff Yero (Mousseau Logistics), Kelly Privette (Zenith LaborNet), Don Kendrick (Coastal International), Chris Lindroth (Coastal International), and the family of the late Jack Bourne (Avalon Exhibits) .
The RSMGC is an event like no other. And, while it only happens one day out of 365, the experience stays with all who attend all year long.
Many thanks to all our sponsors whose generous contributions helped to make this year’s RSMGC the most successful ever. 2007 RSMGC Corporate Sponsors are:
3D Exhibits
Brown Bag Graphics
Brumark
Coastal International
Czarnowski
EACA / EDPA Chicago Chapters
EACA / EDPA New England Chapters
EDPA SE Chapter
Expotechnik
Hi Tech Rentals
MC2
Videocraft Productions
Willwork
The RSMGC Board would also like to thank and acknowledge Berrkely Hills Country Club for their support over the years. The RSMGC was held at BHCC for the last time this year due to the land for 9 of the holes being sold and no longer available .
The 14th Annual RSMGC will take place next October at Chateau Elan. Details will be made available on the RSMGC web site as soon as they are available. Additionally, a complete list of event sponsors and participants are available on the RSMGC site at www.rsmgc.org.
Las Vegas Teamsters “Skilled Extra Board”. All EAC labor companies that want to bring in out of towners to service customers must have them qualifed by placing them on the “Skilled Extra Board” with Teamsters Local 631.
To place your out-of-towners on the Skilled Extra Board, please use the Convention Extra Board application. And to see how Local 631 is trying to attract skilled workers for thi program see their Promotional Flyer.
All EACA members please note - the “skilled extra board” classification for I&D can be used after the Teamster Journeyman are exhausted.
Chicago Customer Service Training. 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 on November 26 thru November 28.
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.
To get more information on times and locations for the November training see the attached Training Overview. To sign up your people for the November training use the attached Sponsor/Registration Form, and the attached Participants List Form.
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. Be sure to include your status as an EACA member, so we get credit from EDPA for your participation.
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.
When making your hotel reservation, identify yourself as part of the Exhibit Designers & Producers Association group. A credit card is required to reserve your reservation; card will not be charged until arrival at the hotel.
As for travel plans, you will need to fly into Ft. Meyers, FL (45 minute drive to Marco), or to Miami International (2 ½ hour drive to Marco).
EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Mondelli Joins TERM. The Term Group LLC is pleased to announce that Joseph Mondelli has joined their organization as Director of Operations. Joseph has over 30 years of experience in the tradeshow and event industry with expertise in logistics, marketing, event planning, and new market development.
EACA CHAPTERS
CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Next Customer Service Training – November 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 on November 26 thru November 28.
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.
To get more information on times and locations for the November training see the attached Training Overview. To sign up your people for the November training use the attached Sponsor/Registration Form, and the attached Participants List Form.
INDUSTRY NEWS
EDPA Accepting Nominations for Awards EDPA is currently accepting nominations for its Ambassador Award, Designer of the Year Award, Chapter of the Year Award and EDDIE Awards for Marketing Excellence.
The Ambassador Award provides recognition for EDPA members that have made outstanding contributions to EDPA’s organization and the industry. It was introduced during 2000 as part of EDPA’s efforts to provide “Awards for Professional Excellence.” Previous recipients include John McGregor (2006), Susan Brauer (2005), Robert Laarhoven (2004), Robbie Blumenfeld (2003), Paul Willet (2002), Larry Kulchawik (2001) and Gene Winther (2000). Nominations are due October 22, 2007.
Houston CVB Fills Vacancy. <M&C Midweek News> Greg Ortale, president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, is moving south at the end of the year to become president and CEO of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ortale, who starts on Dec. 3, will fill the vacancy left by the January resignation of Gerard J. "Jordy" Tollett.
New MGM Mirage Project in Atlantic City to Include CC <Tradeshow Week> The MGM Mirage Board of Directors has approved plans for a new resort casino in Atlantic City, N.J. that would include a convention center. The project, expected to cost $4.5 billion to $5 billion, would include 3,000 hotel rooms and the largest casino in the city. The proposed project, next to the existing Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, is expected to break ground next year and open in 2012.
Jaarbeurs becomes full owner of VNU Exhibitions Europe <Expo Web News> Jaarbeurs (Holding) BV has agreed in principle to purchase Nielsen's 50 percent shares in VNU Exhibitions Europe, making Jaarbeurs full owner of the company. VNU Exhibitions Europe organizes 60 national and international events each year. The acquired shows include Industrial Processing, Macropak and Licht & Architectuur, among others.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
If you don’t take care of your body where will you live?
-- Anonymous
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