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Review All Articles > May 13th 2009 - Vol 12, Issue 19

Mark Your Calendars – EACA Annual Meeting July 20-21.     The EACA will hold its 11th Annual Conference in Chicago, IL in conjunction with TS2 on July 20-21, 2009 at McCormick Place.

All EACA members are urged to mark this year’s event on their calendar.   More details to follow in future issues of the Showfloor Buzz!

Last Call for Intrepid Award / Hall of Fame Nominations    The EACA has announced that this is the last week to submit your nominations for the annual Intrepid Award, and for nominations for its eighth class to be inducted into the EACA Hall of Fame.  

Anyone interested in submitting a nomination can request a form by emailing jimwurm@eaca.com.  To see a complete list of former Intrepid winners and  EACA Hall of Famers visit the web site at www.eaca.com.

Last year’s Intrepid nominees were:

David Causton, MPEA
Joe Mondelli, EACA Chicago  (2008 Recipient)
Bob Lessin, IUPAT
Mia Rampersad, IHA
Anah Corley, Stetson Convention Services

Last year’s Hall of Fame nominees were:

Steve Barry Jr, TWI
Dick Gorbett, Global & Atlas Van Lines   (2008 Inductee)
Tom Mobley, Global Spectrum
Art Ursin, Poirot

Unpaid Accounts Back on EACA Web Site.    The EACA Web site has been updated to now accept Unpaid Accounts again.   When you’re ready to add your unpaid account go to the EACA site and access the “Member Tool Kit” which appears under the “Member Info” tab on the top of the page.     You will see a link to “Add an Unpaid Account”.  Click on that link to start the process.

You will be asked to login at this point since this is a part of the site only available to our members.    After you login you will be directed to a page where you can add all the pertinent info about your listing. In the event you had forgotten your User Id  and/or password contact jimwurm@eaca.com.

Once you’re listing has been entered an email is sent to the EACA which allows us to review the listing and approve it for publication.  We add this step to be sure that all information entered is appropriate for publication.

One new feature of the updated system is that all Unpaid Account listings will  automatically expire after 30 days.  That way, all the information on the site will be current.  

We encourage all members to make use of the improved Unpaid Accounts system.

EACA Member Directory Photo Request.    The EACA, in conjunction with Exhibit City News, is starting production of its 11th Annual Member Directory.   We are asking all members to forward photos of interest for inclusion in the directory.   Of particular interest are photos of EACA members, photos from the showfloor, and photos from our EACA Chapters.   Please forward all photos by email to jimwurm@eaca.com.    Please be sure to identify all individuals in your photos.

RSMGC Announces 2009 Dates!     The Board of Directors of the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic has announced the dates of its 15th anniversary event.  This year’s RSMGC will take place on October 12, 2009 (Columbus Day) at the Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, GA.   Be sure to mark it on your calendar!

EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

On Location Adds Darren Skaleski to Business Development Team <ExhibitorOnline> On Location has announced that Darren Skaleski has joined its team in the role of Business Development. Based in the On Location offices in Chicago, Skaleski will be responsible for developing new business and servicing clients on a national basis.

300 EXHIBIT SERVICES & EVENTS CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 300 Exhibit Services & Events, a worldwide provider of installation and dismantle services, is celebrating their one year anniversary. 

CHAPTER NEWS

Atlanta Chapter News

Get Out of the Gutter Announcement

The SE Chapter of EDPA has announced that it will host Get Out of the Gutter, its annual event to support the RSMGC, on June 4.    All trade show industry professionals In the Atlanta area are encouraged to support this important RSMGC (Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic) local event.    For more information on “Get Out of the Gutter” contact Sandra Braun at sbraun@nthdegree.com.

Chicago Chapter News

Chicago Randy Announcement

The organizers of the “Chicago Randy” urge everyone to mark their calendars with the date for this year’s event.    The Chicago Randy Golf Outing will take place this year on Monday, August 3.     As usual the event will begin with a 1 pm shot gun start at Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale, IL.    Additional details about participation and sponsorship will be available in the near future.

NRA Break of Show Product Removal Announcement

The NRA strictly enforces its Product Removal policy on all service personnel that are working the show.    No product, food, or beverage may be removed from either the NRA or IWSB showfloors.

Exhibitors who desire to give away product to an NRA show attendee may do so given that the giveaway is accompanied by a signed Merchandise Removal pass.  Security personnel will not allow any product to be removed from the show floor without a signed pass.    A signed pass will also be required for exhibitor personnel who want to remove product from the show floor.

Only IWSB exhibitor personnel may remove product from the show floor.  IWSB service personnel and attendees may not remove IWSB products from the show floor at any time.

NRA Break of Show Labor Dispatch Announcement

Labor dispatch at the break of the NRA Show is restricted to the following areas:

Elevators 7,8,9 – South Empty Crate Storage

GES only carpet, furniture removal crews
Minimum EAC labor preparing equipment for break

Elevators 10,11 Only

EACs

Lower North Hall C

All GES trades for North/South check-in and dispatch
All EAC labor check-in and dispatch

Note:        McCormick Place will provide 30-40 round tables and chairs, and will also provide food & beverage station or the mobile food truck service for approximately 2 hours in Hall C.

All Focus One check-in areas or either in Receiving or shops, and labor will be staged there for dispatch.

NPE2009 – Hanging Signs Now Permitted

In late January, the NPE2009 Committees approved hanging signs as an option for NPE2009. This would offer exhibitors an opportunity to compare costs associated with hanging signs versus use of a floor supported truss system and allow them to select the method that best meets their budget requirements.

The hanging signs rule for NPE2009 is as follows:

Rule 31. HANGING: DISPLAYS, SIGNS, BANNERS

Hanging signs/grid work from the ceiling will be permitted but must comply with facility rules and regulations, as well as applicable show display rules and regulations. Management permits ceiling-hung corporate identification for exhibiting companies occupying 400 square feet or more in an island or peninsula space configuration. Hanging signs will be permitted in South Halls A1/A2, North Hall B1, and West Hall F1/F2 with the exception of the front of the West Hall where the ceiling height is 20 feet. Hanging signs are not permitted in North Hall B2. The bottom of the sign must be a minimum of 12 feet above the floor and the top of the sign must not be higher than 20 feet above the floor in an island booth and not higher than 16 feet above the floor in a peninsula booth. Should the wording on any sign be deemed by show management to be contrary in any way to the Principal Purpose, exhibitor shall make such changes requested by show management and assume responsibility for any expense incurred (also refer to Rule 49, Signs).

It is imperative that all procedures be followed properly:

1.  Management approval is required by April 21, 2009 for all hanging signs (see NPE2009 Booth/Display Approval Form).

2.  McCormick Place/FOCUS One's Hanging Items Approval/Request Form (HM1) is due by May 26, 2009 (please review Hanging Items requirements on page 5 of the McCormick Place Exhibitor and Utility Ordering Guide).

3.  Freeman's Hanging Sign Labor Form is due by May 28, 2009 (also see Freeman's Hanging of Signs in McCormick Place Procedures and Rules).

Las Vegas Chapter News

EDPA Foundation Event Announcement

Please join the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter, working in conjunction with the EDPA Foundation, at The Seventh Annual Tradeshow Industry Education Scholarship Golf Classic on June 12th, 2009. We will have a great day of golf at the beautiful Rhodes Ranch Golf Club in Las Vegas.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Dallas Vote Defeats Challenge to Convention Center Hotel  

<Trade Show Executive> Dallas voters this weekend turned down a challenge to the construction of a new 1,000-room Omni hotel that will serve the Dallas Convention Center. The results mean the city can proceed with the sale of construction bonds for the hotel, which will be connected to the convention center and is scheduled to open in 2011.

Dmg Sells California Gift to MMPI   <Tradeshow Week>  Dmg world media has made several changes to its North American business, including the sale of the California Gift Show to Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Cleveland sells convention center site to county for $20 million, ending year-long battle  <Expo Web News> After more than a year of negotiations, the City of Cleveland has agreed to sell the current convention center site located in downtown Cleveland to Cuyahoga County for $20 million, paving the way for the new $425 million Medical Mart and convention center to be built on the site.

TSEA FOUNDATION TO PRESENT RED DIAMOND AND  EXHIBITORS' CHOICE AWARDS AT GALA FUNDRAISER EVENT     The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) Foundation will present the Red Diamond and Exhibitors' Choice Awards at the Inaugural Exhibit Industry Education Foundation Gala on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in conjunction with TS2 2009, Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit & Event Professional, in Chicago, IL.  

The Exhibitors' Choice Awards will allow exhibitors to nominate and vote for their preferred shows and vendors.   TSEA is asking exhibitors to submit nominations in any or all categories. Nomination forms can be found at tsea.org <http://m7.tm00.com/r/No3FIxGhEzouqmLf.org> and should be submitted to reddiamondawards@tsea.org by Friday, May 15, 2009.

Voting for the top five nominated companies and shows will take place on tsea.org  from May 20 – June 15, 2009.    The following is a list of categories:

• Favorite Convention Center
• Favorite Exhibit House
• Favorite General Contractor
• Favorite Installation and Dismantling Company
• Favorite Transportation/Freight Company
• Favorite of the Rest
• Favorite Show Manager
• Favorite Show of 2009
• Favorite Show – 50,000 sq. ft and under
• Favorite Show – 50,00 – 100,000 sq. ft
• Favorite Show – 100,000+ sq. ft
  
  

In addition to the current honors, Distinguished Service, President’s and Chairman’s which are presented at the TS2 opening ceremonies, TSEA will also present the Red Diamond Awards at the Gala.  These awards will recognize outstanding Active and Allied TSEA members and include:

• Exhibit Manager of the Year
• Allied Member of the Year
• Perfect Partner of the Year
• Michael Seymour Chapter Leader of the Year
• Tom Bowman Green Award
• Master’s Award
• Emerging Leader Award 
  
  

For the Red Diamond Awards, TSEA is asking members to submit nominations in any or all categories.  Nomination forms can be found at tsea.org <http://m7.tm00.com/r/DhkAUjKyclhiFt0z.org>  and should be submitted to reddiamondawards@tsea.org by Friday, June 5, 2009.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance

---William Faulkner                         American author (1897-1962)       

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