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Review All Articles > November 29th 2006 - Vol 9, Issue 46
EACA Showfloor Buzz
Vol. 9, Issue 46, November 29,
2006
EACA
NEWS
EACA and EDPA Hold Joint Meeting in
San Diego. Recognizing the
natural synergy that exists in the collective memberships and
industry missions, the EACA and EDPA joined forces this
in San Diego at its Winter Meetings.
Attendance at the Joint Meeting broke records for both
associations, a clear affirmation that memberships on both
sides appreciated the added value of this joint meeting.
Highlights of the meeting included:
- Keynote
presentation by Robyn Waters on trend spotting called “The
Hummer and the Mini”
- Panel discussion on the new
partnership for customer service: Labor and Facilities
- Presentation on the new EACA Tradeshow Credit
Reporting System
- A sold out Supplier Showcase
- And, of course, the One Minute
commercials
EITF to Promote Expanded Random Drug
Testing. At its meeting in San Diego
this week, the Exhibit Industry Task Force rededicated itself to
promoting the expansion of the random drug testing program which
began in the Washington Convention Center two years ago.
The percentage of showfloor workers that test positive for drug
use has been reduced from 30% to 7% in Washington DC over the
past two years, which is proof positive that the random drug
testing system is doing its job to assist the EITF in its mission
to rid the showfloor of drug and alcohol use during move in and
move out of shows.
The intention of the EITF is to communicate the effectiveness of
this program to all US convention centers and to initiate
programs across the country.
The upside benefit of this happening in our industry beyond the
obvious safety benefits for our labor force, and our customers,
is the reduction of costs due to lost time accidents which are
often the result of drug and alcohol abuse.
RSMGC to Distribute Ancillary Event
Applications. The Board of Directors
of the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic has announced that it
will be distributing applications to all organizations that wish
to hold an event in 2007 to benefit the RSMGC.
The RSMGC Ancillary Event applications will allow the RSMGC
organizers to insure that the organization of all events that
benefit RSMGC recipients are conducted in a coordinated manner to
maximize the benefits that are generated for its recipients.
Any organization desiring to host an event in 2007 to benefit
the RSMGC should send an email to jimwurm@eaca.com to obtain an application.
Motor Trend Show Jurisdiction Dispute
The Showfloor Buzz has learned
that a jurisdictional dispute between teamsters and electricians
over the set-up of turntables at the recent Las Vegas Motor Trend
show caused an interruption in the set-up of that show last
week.
EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
The EACA is saddened to report that Roy Hornsby
of Professional Display and Exhibits passed away on November
15th. Roy had been in the trade show industry for
more than 20 years and was a very visible member of the Chicago
trade show community. Roy will be missed by all who
knew him.
EACA CHAPTERS
LAS VEGAS CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
LVCVA EAC Meeting Announcement
Mark Haley, VP of Facilities at the LVCVA invites all
EACs, namely all convention industry service providers with an
active permit, to an operational update meeting for the LVCVA on
December 12, 2006.
The meeting will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center
from 12pm to 3pm and will include lunch for all attendees.
Convention Center staff will bring you up to date on:
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The Brand Promise for the Las Vegas Convention
and Visitors Authority and how it impacts those companies working
in the convention industry.
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The Master Plan Expansion Program for the Las
Vegas Convention Center.Security and Building Rules….and
more….all followed by a general question and answer
session.
ORLANDO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
RSMGC to Support
Cleo Spoon
The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic has announced its support
of Cleo Spoon, father of Jeff Spoon – freight supervisor
for Freeman in Orlando. Cleo is in
dire need of a liver transplant, and is on the waiting list for
the operation. The only hang-up at this point is the
cost of the operation.
In support of Cleo’s cause the
RSMGC has provided the Orlando trade show community with RSMGC
wristbands to be used as a fund raiser for Cleo’s
operation. All EACA members, and everyone in
the Orlando tradeshow community are encouraged to support the
cause.
To obtain your RSMGC bracelet in
support of Cleo Spoon contact Christina Spoon at
Christina.Spoon@freemanco.com.
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Listed below are the dates during December that we will
NOT be able to handle truck marshalling on site.
Please relay this information to all the EC's so they can
discuss with their events. The term “outside
contractor” is implied for all decorators, freight and etc.
employees. Outside contractors are to park in carpark 6 unless
otherwise noted. When the schedule varies from carpark 6
please schedule a supervisor to direct your employees to the
noted parking area. Your support is appreciated.
Day/Date
EVENT
Carpark 5
Carpark 7
Sun 12/3
ACN,
Inc
NA
available
Amer
Soc of Health Sys. Pharmacists
Fri 12/8
Amer
Soc of Health Sys Pharmacists
available
NA
Acquire
The Fire
Nat’l
Fed of State High School Assn
Asia
Pacific Festival & Tradeshow
EGS
Los Angeles
Sat 12/9
Amer
Soc of Health Sys Pharmacists
available
NA
Acquire
The Fire
Nat’l
Fed of State High School Assn
Asia
Pacific Festival & Tradeshow
EGL
Los Angeles
Yu
Gi Oh Regionals
Dreamco
ACC
SW Admin Holiday Party
SRD
Engineering Holiday Dinner
INDUSTRY NEWS
Sharon Janota takes over for
Marie Kulik at IHA Marie Kulik has accepted a new
staff position at the International Housewares Association as
Manager, Exhibitor Business Development and Sharon Janota will
take over her responsibilities as Manager, Trade Show
Operations.
The recent change comes as IHA accelerates its exhibitor
recruitment efforts globally and has developed new strategies and
goals to recruit and retain quality exhibitors from all over the
world.
The EACA congratulates both Marie and
Sharon on their new positions.
Terry Keenan
Joins The Expo Group as Executive Vice
President Irving, Texas Terry Keenan
has joined The Expo Group as Executive Vice President, National
Sales. Keenan worked 20 years in the hotel industry, mostly
with Fairmont Hotels and Loews Hotels, and excels at
coordinating sales efforts across enterprises.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
When you change the way you look at
things, the things you look at change.
--Wayne Dyer
Publisher's
statement. The Showfloor Buzz is
a publication of the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association
(EACA) which is dedicated to "raising the level of service
excellence on the showfloor."
This publication is sent free of charge
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$125.
If you have news from the tradeshow
floor that you feel is important to the success of our members,
or our industry's customer, the exhibitors, please forward
it to the EACA @ 541-317-8768 or email us @
jimwurm@eaca.com
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