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Review All Articles > July 29th 2009 - Vol 12, Issue 30 EACA Showfloor Buzz
Vol. 12, Issue 30, July 29, 2009
EACA NEWS
Nth Degree Wins a TSEA Exhibitors’ Choice Award Nth Degree, a leading full-service global event marketing and management company, won a TSEA Exhibitors’ Choice Award as the industry’s “Favorite I&D Company”. The award was presented during the TS2 Gala in Chicago, IL in conjunction with the TS2 show and was accepted by Nth Degree’s Chicago sales team.
EACA Announces New Board At the EACA Annual Conference in Chicago, the EACA announced its new Board for 2009-2010. The new Officers and Directors are:
Bernie Massett, MC2 President
Bruce Cantwell, On Location Vice President
John O’Shea, Czarnowski Treasurer
Jack Savage, UPS Secretary
Ron Mestichelli, Spectrum Show Services Immediate Past President
Randy Bott, Momentum Management Director
Al Kirschner, Freeman Director
Amanda Helgemoe, Nuvista Director
Peter Eelman, IMTS Director
Anthony Lopez Director
Geri Shaffer Director
Bob Ryley, GES Director
Ted Hoffman, UBC –Washington DC Director
OCCC CSA Renews in August. The Orange County Convention Center will be sending out notices in the near future to all event contractors regarding the Contractor Security Agreement (CSA) for 2009-10. All EACA members can expect to receive renewal information in the next 10 days to 2 weeks.
The OCCC’s Contractor Security Agreement (CSA) must be completed by all event contractor’s that will need access to the building to service clients during the year from August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010.
This year’s CSA agreement includes a provision for the badging of full time and temporary personnel which the OCCC will utilize to determine which event contractors are in compliance with the facility requirement. Another notable change for next year is that the annual registration fee for EACs has been reduced to $250.
Showfloor Buzz on Hiatus. The Showfloor Buzz will be taking a one week hiatus next week. The next issue of the Showfloor Buzz will be published on August 12, 2009.
EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Spectrum Opens in Las Vegas. Spectrum Show Services, Inc. announces it is now officially opened in Las Vegas. Cit Manager for Spectrum Show Services is Chris Drozd.
JOB OPENINGS
Job Title: Account Manager Position – Las Vegas
Job Description: Fast growing company looking for an energetic highly organized Account Manager for full time position in Las Vegas with people skills. Trade show industry experience is preferred. Must have computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. FileMaker experience a +. Also have accounting experience.
If interested in this position please send a resume, in confidence, to jimwurm@eaca.com.
CHAPTER NEWS
Chicago Chapter News
Chicago Randy Cancellation Announcement
It is with mixed emotions, due to the current economic conditions, that the organizers of the local Chicago Randy Charity Golf Outing and the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic in Atlanta, feel it best to cancel the Chicago Randy Golf Outing, originally scheduled for August 3rd.
In light if the current situation, we don’t feel our supporters should feel the burden of obligation this year and would like the focus to be toward re-building our industry and companies.
If you still wish to make a donation please visit rsgmc.org, The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Outing website. We appreciate your support the last six years and look forward to the 2010 Chicago Randy.
We wish everyone the best.”
RSMGC Golf Committee
The Chicago Randy Committee
INDUSTRY NEWS
TSEA HONORS MEMBERS WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) is pleased to announce the 2009 Red Diamond Award winners. These awards honor TSEA Members who have made special achievements and contributions to both the association and face-to-face marketing in the past year.
TSEA’s President’s Award – Keith Reznick, Creative Training Solutions – This Award is presented to an individual who the president of the association feels embodies the spirit of excellence in dealing with the industry.
TSEA’s Chairman’s Award – Ed Jones, Constellation Communication Corporation - This Award is given to an individual who is a member of the association and has contributed greatly to its purpose.
Michael Seymour Chapter Leader of the Year – Julie Hall - The Michael Seymour Chapter Leader of the Year Award is named after Michael Seymour, CME, for his years of dedication and service to the Windy City Chapter. The award recognizes an individual leader of a TSEA chapter who has shown outstanding leadership qualities and dedication to their chapter.
Tom Bowman Green Award – Mike Ellis, EA Logistics - The Tom Bowman Green Award was created this year in honor of Tom Bowman, president of Bowman Global Change, in honor of his contributions to saving the planet and significantly impacting and leading the industry in ways that positively affect the environment and minimize the negative impact on the atmosphere. This award recognizes an individual or organization who best implements their policies of environmental sustainability.
Master’s Award – Cyndi Erp, CME/H, KCI - The Master’s Award recognizes an individual who attended any of the TSEA Master’s Programs and has been in the exhibit and event industry for five years plus. The individual notably excelled and was able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to their company and exhibiting program.
Emerging Leaders Award – Ann Marie Cerise, Philips Healthcare - The Emerging Leaders Award recognizes an individual who attended the 2009 TSEA Emerging Leaders Program and has been an exhibit and event manager for less than five years.
TSEA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2009 election for its Board of Directors.
Cyndi Erp, CME/H (Certified Manager of Exhibits/Healthcare),Terri Nobbe, CME/H, Michael Rapp, and Rick Rinderle, CME (Certified Manager of Exhibits), all TSEA Active Members, have both been elected to the TSEA Board of Directors
D.C. Approves Financing for New Headquarters Hotel <M&C Midweek News> Last week, the Washington, D.C., city council approved $206 million in public financing for a planned $537 million, 1,167-room Marriott Marquis headquarters hotel at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The remaining $331 million will be provided by private developers. After the financing bill is signed by Mayor Adrian Fenty, which could happen as early as next week, construction on the hotel could begin by this fall and the property would open in late 2012.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Make no small plans. Small plans do nothing to stir men’s souls
---Daniel Burnham American architect (1846-1912)
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