Oregon
Pamela (PJ) Ott, Director, oregon@ossn.com, 503-630-5570
March 16, 2010, 6PM
Black Belt Business Solutions & Training by Ms. Christine Richards Shanghai Noble House
5331 S Macadam 503-227-3136 Portland, Oregon 97239
For More Info: Members: $20, Non-members: $25
503-630-5570 with CC An unprecedented training opportunity for an unbelievable price for business owners and sales professionals! A powerful new system of learning new business strategies on the cutting edge with fast paced & inspirational selling techniques. Consulting and coaching will kick start your business as you
engage and keep customers using razor-sharp communications. Master new strategies and skills and build professional and personal relationships! RSVP REQUIRED: Maximum Space Allowance REMEMBER: Bring A Raffle, Pick a Raffle
Richmond/Norfolk
John Grygalonis MCC, Director, jgrygalonis@cox.net, 757-303-5733
March 16, 2010, 5:00PM
Travel Agents Trade Show
Pennisula Travel Show
1500 North Military Highway Norfolk, Virginia 23502
For More Info: http://www.peninsulashows.com/ Please register on line prior to the show date. PENINSULA TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS, INC. provide a series of 5 minute round table presentations to small groups of 7 to 8 travel agents at a time. This unique format offers an excellent opportunity for vendors to educate and discuss with travel agents how best to present and sell their product to prospective travellers.
Birmingham
Darlene Allen, Director, DAllen6699@bellsouth.net, 205-786-4688
March 16, 2010, 6:00PM
Carnival Cruie Line by Barbara Popwell Red Lobster
1030 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, Alabama 35216
For More Info: Members: Dinner, Non-members: Dinner plus $10.00
Please join the Birmingham chapter for dinner to welcome Carnival Business Development Manager, Barbara Popwell.
Baltimore Maryland Chapter
Lorna Imperial, Director, baltimore@ossn.com, 410 370 3883
March 16, 2010, 9:45-11:45AM
2010 Business Opportunities Updates RCCL-for Travel Professionals by Linda sampson- Maryland-BDM-Royal Carribean Cruise Lines Westminster Maryland Panera
200 Clifton Blvd. Westminster, Maryland 21157
For More Info: Members: Free March 10, 2010 Linda Sampson BDM-RCCL for Mid-Atlantic Sales Region will be presenting brand new updates to increase profitability for Travel Partners.
Please come and learn more interactive
live group meeting with Linda.
See you there.....
Lorna Imperial Phone for Further info:410 370 3883. email: baltimore@ossn.com
RSVP is a must by March 10, 2010.
Ample parking
Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693
March 16, 2010, 6:00PM
TravelSafe by Bonnie O'Neill Old Country Buffet
551 E Roosevelt Road Lombard, Illinois 60148
For More Info: Members: Cost of meal, Non-members: Cost of meal
Please email your RSVP to chicago-il@ossn.com Find out the latest with TravelSafe Insurance. Learn how to protect your agency and your clients vacation.
St Louis Area
Linda M Shipp, CTC, MCC, DS, Director, stcharlesmo@ossn.com, 314-374-6910
March 16, 2010, 6:30PM
DISNEY by Tammy Spa, BDM Grappa Grille
1644 Country Club Plaza Drive St. Charles, Missouri 63303
For More Info: www.aroundtheworldtravel.com Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00 at Door
stcharlesmo@ossn.com Space is limited at this location, rsvp asap to get a seat.
Baltimore
Lorna Imperial, Director, baltimore@ossn.com, 410 370 3883
March 17, 2010, 5:00PM
TRADESHOW & ROUNDTABLE PRESENTATIONS by BY Peninsula TravelShow PresentationsInc Marriot Fairview Park
311 Fairview Park Road Falls Church, Virginia
For More Info: www.peninsulashows.com Members: Free but must register on lineBy March 10,2010 www.peninsulashows.com PENINSULA TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS, INC. provide a series of 5 minute round table presentations to small groups of 7 to 8 travel agents at a time. This unique format offers an excellent opportunity for vendors to educate and discuss with travel agents how best to present and sell their product to prospective travellers.
Dallas Chapter
Lucy Warner, Director, dallas-tx@ossn.com, 214-418-7700
March 17, 2010, 6:30PM
Round Table - Day to Day Business by Members Spring Creek BBQ
12835 Preston Rd (Preston/LBJ) Dallas, Texas 75254
For More Info: $8 Members: $8, Non-members: $10
RSVP by March 10
New Jersey / Philadelphia OSSN Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, New-jersey-chapter@ossn.com, 856-344-2990
March 18, 2010, 6:30PM
RCCL Training by Danielle Fox, BDM for Royal Caribbean Cruiseline Panera Bread
48 Centerton Road Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
For More Info: Members: free + cost of your meal, Non-members: $10 + cost of your meal
Call Hema @ 856-344-2990 or email new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com Come and meet our local Royal Caribbean Business Development Manager, Danielle Fox. She will fill you in on all the great happenings at RCCL in 2010!
SE Michigan
Sonja Brandon, Director, annarbor@ossn.com, 734-972-8098
March 18, 2010, 6:30PM
Travel Safe Insurance & Globus Family of Brands by Bonnie O'Neill and Julie Petschler Hawthorne Valley Country Club
7300 N. Merriman Rd Westland, Michigan 48185
For More Info: www.hawthornevalley.com/menu.php Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10
RSVP by Monday, March 15, 2010 Please RSVP by Monday, March 15 as space is limited. No accommodations will be made for those who rsvp late.
Members: Meeting FREE, lite refreshments provided by our sponsors. Non-members: $10.00 for meeting.
Seattle, Washington
Michael Schrobat, Director, michael@cetctravel.com, 206-264-1270
March 18, 2010, 6:30PM
Selling Travel Safe, OSSN, Endless Vacations & MORE! by Dan Harbert 13 Coins Restaurant - Seattle
125 Boren Ave. N Seatte, Washington 98109
For More Info: Members: $20 - includes meal, Non-members: $45 - see note
michael@cetctravel.com A pre-selected menu with beverages will be included with the cost of the meeting. Non members are welcome, we will apply $25 of your meeting cost to a new membership, the balance covers the cost of the meeting and your meal. Free parking is available, complimentary wifi will be offered at our meeting.
Foothills Chapter of OSSN
Cordially Yours Travel, Director, gwenduncan@inreach.com, 530-676-7430
March 22, 2010, 6:00PM
Do You Know that in California You Need a License to Sell Travel Insurance? by Director Gwen Duncan El Dorado Hills Event Center
3935 Park Dr. El Dorado Hills, California 95762
For More Info: Members: FREE to members, , Non-members: 1st and 2nd meeting FREE $20 per guest after
rescueca@ossn.com Refreshments will be served. Food brought into the meeting must be purchased to the Raley's.
Come Join in the fun to Learn and to Network.
Austin OSSN
Rona Walton, Director, austin-tx@ossn.com, 512-524-3874
March 22, 2010, 6:30PM
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by Chris Lee IHOP
707 East Cesar Chavez Austin, Texas 78701
For More Info: www.chinatourplus.com Members: Cost of Meal, Non-members: $5 plus Cost of Meal
Please reserve your seat by March 19, 2010 Come discover the year of the Tiger with ChinaPlus Tours (www.chinaplustour.com) which is a located here in Texas. ChinaPlus Tours is a U.S. tour operator specializing in package tours to China. In addition to great commission to booking agents, they also offer free marketing assistance and excellent benefits.
Mid & Northern Michigan
Susan White, Director, Flint-MI@ossn.com, 810-732-9426
March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM
Collette Vacations by Ed McKenna Bishop International Airport
G-3425 W Bristol Rd Flint, Michigan 48507
For More Info: Members: TBA, Non-members: TBA
RSVP by 3/12/10 THIS MEETING IS ON A MONDAY NIGHT!
Hope to see you there.
Norhern Connecticut - Western Massachusetts
Ferne Anderson, Director, north-ct@ossn.com, 860-402-8367
March 23, 2010, 6:30PM
Tax Tips for Travel Professionals by Ferne J Anderson Warehouse Point Public Library
107 Main St. East Windsor, Connecticut 06088
For More Info: Members: $0, Non-members: $0
RSVP to north-ct@ossn.com Hi Everyone! It's that time again - - income tax filing time that is. Are you getting all the tax breaks available to you as travel professionals? Come join us for an H&R Block presentation on tax reporting for the self-employed travel professional. Whether or not you prepare your own income tax filing, you should have a good understanding of how the IRS Code affects you and your business. Bring the questions you always wanted to ask and we will do our best to accommodate you.
This is open to all travel professionals, both OSSN members and non-members, so bring a friend. Anyone wishing to join OSSN that evening will receive a $25.00 discount. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Please plan on arriving on time as we will be starting promptly at 6:30 P.M.
Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, 435-647-0612
March 23, 2010, 6:00PM
Barbados by Leslie Percival Red Lion Hotel
161 W. 600. S. Salt Lake City, Utah
For More Info: www.visitbarbados.org Members: No charge, Non-members: $10.00
Please RSVP by Fri, March 19 to (801) 244-4515 or utah-chapter@ossn.com Leslie will be here to tell us all about the beautiful island of Barbados! She will also have information about Costa Rica and Belize, cruising in the Mediterranean, wine tours and an air fare consolidator. Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided; additional food and beverage will be on your own.
Northern Virginia
Laura Pluta, Director, lpluta@yahoo.com, 703-980-6691
March 23, 2010, 6:00PM
Niche Markets and the U.S. Virgin Islands by Tiffany Bertrand, Mid-Atlantic Sales U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 305 Washington, Washington DC 20001
For More Info: www.visitusvi.com Members: Free - RSVP Requested, Non-members: $10
Email with names of attendees Please join OSSN at the offices of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. Tiffany Bertrand, Mid-Atlantic Sales will share with us some great tips on which islands are appropriate for different niche markets along with providing some great specials currently available.
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided by our host.
Agenda:
6pm - check-in
6:30pm - event starts
We're looking forward to a great turnout with Northern Virginia, DC and some Maryland members and soon-to-be members too!
Event room number: 385
Space is limited to 30 people
Directions and Parking:
The closest metro station is Union Station. Metered parking used to be available after 6pm, however because of DC’s new metered parking policies there is no longer a lot of street parking available. The office building does have an underground parking garage. The price is $10 for the evening.
Note: The building has a security check-in processes. With member names who RSVP by Friday, March 19th at noon, we can have security sign you in before the event on Tuesday. If not, attendees will have to sign in with security upon arrival.
Memphis, N. MS & E. AR
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-560-6085
March 23, 2010, 6:00PM
Club Med, AMA Waterways,, Almond Resorts and Dollar/Thrifty rental car by Ms. Kathy Brock Tasty Buffet
Poplar Plaza at Poplar and Highland Memphis, Tennessee 38111
For More Info: Members: dinner, Non-members: dinner & $10
memphis@ossn.com You all know Kathy Brock, and see is coming to this meeting in March with her entire bag of tricks. She is bringing information on Club Med, AMA Waterways, Almond Resorts, and Dollar/Thrifty Car Rental.
Kathy represents some great companies, and this is a great opportunity for you to learn about all of these at one time. This meeting will be a long one and it will be good, so make your plans today to attend.
Patricia Bannister
OSSN Memphis Director and Southeastern Regional Manager
NY-Lower Hudson Valley & Bronx
Diana Monaco, Director, croton-ny@ossn.com, 914-271-2944
March 23, 2010, 6:00PM
Disney Cruise Line and Adventures By Disney/Also-Business Networking Opportunities in your area by Eva Garfield Eldorado West Diner
460 S Broadway Tarrytown, New York 10591
For More Info: Members: $10.00, Non-members: $15.00
Houston Texas
Jeff Grieder, Midwest Regional Manager, Director, houston-chapter@ossn.com, 832-875-4800
March 23, 2010, 12:00PM
Club Med by Tracey Murray, Business Development Manager Texas Land & Cattle
8015 West FM 1960 Houston, Texas 77070
For More Info: Members: FREE, Non-members: $20
Please send request for invitation to HoustonOSSN@aol.com. Please take this opportunity to meet our District Sales Manager for Club Med, Tracey Murray. She is very excited to tell you how Club Med is now designed with family in mind and how to sell and market this great product to your clients. You will be pleasantly surprised at what Club Med has to offer. You will not want to miss this. Meal and beverages are at your own expense. Please bring your business cards.
Queens-Long Island
Monique Costable, Director, greatescapesbymarique@gmail.com, 516-826-4471
March 24, 2010, 6:30PM
Oasis of the Seas and other exciting RCCL news by Bob Tolster, BDM Royal Caribbean Bertucci's
795 Merrick Ave Westbury, New York 11590
For More Info: Members: $15, Non-members: $15
Please RSVP by 3/17 If you cannot make it last minute pls call my cell 516-941-8122 Please join me in welcoming Bob Tolster to our chapter meeting. He will be filling us in on all the lastest news from RCCL. Prizes to be given away! Looking forward to seeing you all there!!
Knoxville
Mary Steiner, Director, Knoxville@ossn.com, 865-482-1450
March 25, 2010, 6PM
Travel Insurance and TravelSafe by Sharon Broo TBA
TBA Knoxville, Tennessee
For More Info: Knoxville@ossn.com We will welcome our regional Business Development Manager from Travelsafe Insurance, Sharon Broo. She will address the many issues of travel insurance and tell us how to successfully protect our clients as well as ourselves through travel protection insurance. This is a meeting not to miss!
OSSN OKC Chapter
Pam Brown, Director, okc@ossn.com, 405-364-9005
March 25, 2010, 6:30PM
Planning for the New Year (re-scheduled from January) by Pam Brown, OSSN OKC Director Louie's Deli & Bar
3750 W. Robinson Norman, Oklahoma 73072
For More Info: Members: Free, Non-members: Free
Please email invitation request to okc@ossn.com Please join us as we discuss plans for our chapter for the upcoming year.
Meals and beverages are at your own expense.
Please bring a business card
San Diego
Lei Gonzalez, Director, san-diego@ossn.com, 619-495-6015
March 25, 2010, 6PM
Travel the World in Comfort with Viking River Cruise Lines by Sandra Marshall of Viking River Cruise Lines Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
702 Pearl Street La Jolla , California 92037-5001
For More Info: Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00
Please rsvp to san-diego@ossn.com by Sat. March 20. Please join us as Sandra updates us on Viking's Travel Destinations and promotions and why Viking is the leading River Cruise Lines in the World. Ossn Members: Free
Non Members: $10 payable in cash at the door. This is a hosted meeting. A light dinner will be provided.
Delaware
Creative Travel Inc, Director, delaware@ossn.com, 302-658-2900
March 30, 2010, 4:30PM
Taking Back Your Sales - Beating the Internet and "gimmick" travel programs by Bob Older the Travel Center
3610 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, Delaware 19808
For More Info: Members: FREE, Non-members: FREE
Respond by 3/25/2010
Mesa/Phoenix, AZ
Paula Goldsmith, Director, Paulastravelagency@yahoo.com, 602-323-7752
March 31, 2010, 10:00AM
Holland America Line by Laura Okonowski Schlotzky's Restaurant
1140 N. Higley Rd., Ste. # 103 Mesa, Arizona 85205
For More Info: Members: Supplier to host, Non-members: Supplier to host
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE E-MAILED. Your Agent/Agency Information, valid POLAR ID number, Date of Meeting. To phoenix@ossn.com
Dear Agents:
Come out and meet Laura from Holland America Line to find out what is the newest and greatest part for her cruise line.
Qualifying Criteria:
If an agent would like to attend my training, they will need to be a registered agent selling travel out of an Arizona phone number.
The agency must be set-up in POLAR and each agent attending must possess a valid POLAR ID number. This is a requirement by Holland America Line and one that I must enforce for training meetings to be conducted. This will allow for us to accurately track the bookings that are made by your members. If your members do not have an active POLAR ID #, one can be requested provided that the agent registers on-line at Travel Agent headquarters prior to the start of our meeting. If the agent is an outside agent for another office in Arizona, please have them specify so that I can link the appropriate agency to them.
"RSVP"=ALL INFORMATION MUST BE E-MAILED. Your Agent/Agency Information, valid POLAR ID number, Date of Meeting. To phoenix@ossn.com Paula Goldsmith OSSN Mesa/Phoenix AZ Chapter Director 480-588-6941 or 602-323-7752
Location: Schlotzky's Restaurant-1140 N. Higley Rd., Ste. # 103-(Higley & Brown Intersection)-Mesa, AZ 85205-480-654-8000
Cost: Supplier to host
Southeastern, Ma
Smiles and Miles Travel, Director, ellenp1@comcast.net, 508-238-4088
April 6, 2010, 6:30PM
Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort,St Thomas by Cyndi Miller Aird Vinny T's
233 Elm Street Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
For More Info: Members: None, Non-members: $10.00
Cyndi also represents other
hotels.
Seattle Washington
Michael Schrobat, Director, michael@cetctravel.com, 206-264-1270
April 6, 2010, 5:30 PM
Travel Trade Show by Travel Trade Show Mirabeau Park Hotel Spokane
N 1100 Sullivan Road Spokane Valley, Washington 99037
For More Info: Great friends, food, beverages and networking opportunity.
Sarasota/Ft. Myers
Ron Getman. ECC, Director, sarasota@ossn.com, 941-725-4500
April 7, 2010, 6:00PM
Travel Impressions-What they can do for your business! by Heather Hendrix, District Sales Manager Tara Golf And Country Club
6602 Drewrys Bluff Bradenton, Florida 34203
For More Info: Members: $10 Full Meal including drink, and tip., Non-members: $20 Full Meal including drink and tip.
sarasota@ossn.com This meeting will allow travel agents to fully understand the destinations offered by Travel Impressions and give each personal time with our local business development manager.
Pittsburgh
Jean Russ, Director, Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com, 724-443-0990
April 7, 2010, 6:00PM
Sandal's latest updates by Maurizia Stock Panera Bread Wexford
12071 Perry Highway Wexford, , Pennsylvania 15090
For More Info: Members: Hosted by Sandal's Please RSVP the director This location is 2 miles south of the Pa turnpike exit on Rt 19 in Pine Tree Center, entrance is across from Sheetz and next to Northway Church.
Seattle Washington
Michael Schrobat, Director, michael@cetctravel.com, 206-264-1270
April 7, 2010, 5:45 PM
Travel Trade Show
Red Lion Hotel
1415 Fifth Ave Seattle, Washington 98101
For More Info: , Non-members: 0
great friends, food, beverages and networking opportunity
Sarasota/Ft.Myers
Ron Getman, ECC, Director, sarasota@ossn.com, 941-725-4500
April 8, 2010, 6:00PM
Travel Impressions-What it can do for you and your business!! by Heather Hendrix, Business Development Manager - FL Colonial Country Club
9181 Independence Way Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
For More Info: Members: Order off menu-Drawing for some meals to be paid, Non-members: Order off menu
RSVP to sarasota@ossn.com Heather will conduct a drawing to pay for a certain number of members meals up to her authorized limit for the event. Yours could be free!!
Maine
Jane Grant, Director, maine-chapter@ossn.com, 888-222-6846
April 10, 2010, 10:00AM
Business Development - Setting Goals by Jane Grant, Chapter Director Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn
14 Great Falls Plaza Auburn, Maine 04240
For More Info: Members: free; breakfast optional, Non-members: free; breakfast optional
Please e-mail Jane at maine-chapter@ossn.com Join us for more networking as we watch our chapter grow! April's meeting will focus on business coaching and setting business goals.
Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
Vince Yeck, CTA, DS, Director, palmbeach@ossn.com, 561-601-4208
April 12, 2010, 7:00PM
Legal Issues For Travel Agents and Independent Contractors by Laurence D. Gore, P.A. Dean Anthony's Pizzeria
357 N. Congress Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida 33463
For More Info: www.laurencegore.com Members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense, Non-members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense
palmbeach@ossn.com or OSSN Chapter Evite Please join us on Monday, April 12th, 2010 for a pizza dinner as we explore the topic of Legal Issues for Travel Agents and Independent Contractors. In today’s business world, it is important to be aware of the legal ramifications of owning and operating a business such as travel and what important information one might need to protect both the clients and ourselves in the travel industry.
Laurence D. Gore, P.A., who has been extensively involved in travel and tourism law and has written numerous articles and publications on the subject will be in attendance and provide a presentation and Q&A session during this meeting with subject matter dealing with:
• Legal Structure and Responsibility of your Agency
• Travel and Tourism Law
• Protecting the Client and the Agency
• Among others…
So please join us as we discuss these and other OSSN topics in a casual Italian Eatery atmosphere
We look forward to seeing you!
Indiana
Melisa L. Keiser, Director, indiana-ossn@ossn.com, 317-848-2990
April 14, 2010, 11:30AM
Holland America Cruise Line by John Leake Jameson Inn Carmel
10201 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46280
For More Info: Members: Free, Non-members: Free
Please RSVP by Friday, April 9th, 2010 Join us for lunch as John Leake, our Holland America representative, discusses what is new with HAL in 2010.
Learn about new marketing and agent tools available online. Discover how to make more revenue by selling groups.
Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693
April 20, 2010, 6:00PM
TBA by TBA Old Country Buffet
551 E Roosevelt Road Lombard, Illinois 60148
For More Info: Members: cost of meal, Non-members: cost of meal
RSVP your attendance to chicago-il@ossn.com
Canton Akron Ohio
Dixie McCully, Director, cantono-akron@ossn.com, 330-837-9544
April 20, 2010, 10:00AM
Collette Vacations by Dawn Emerson Buehlers Marketplace
7138 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, Ohio 44718
For More Info: www,collettevacations.com Members: $5.00, Non-members: $6.00
email or call by April 16th. Please join us for this informative get together. Coffee and donuts and lots of networking. Bring your ideas and business cards. This is a Bring an Agent Friend Day.
NJ / Philadelphia OSSN Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com, 856-344-2990
April 22, 2010, 6:30PM
Collette Vacations by Eduardo Cartaya, District Sales Manager Panera Bread
48 Centerton Road Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
For More Info: www.collettevacations.com Members: Cost of your meal, Non-members: Cost of your meal +$10
Hema @856-344-2990 or email new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com
Knoxville
Mary Steiner, Director, Knoxville@ossn.com, 865-482-1450
April 22, 2010, 6PM
TBA
TBA
Knoxville, Tennessee
For More Info: Knoxville@ossn.com Save this date and plan to attend the OSSN Knoxville chapter meeting this evening. Check back later to see what our agenda will be for this meeting!
Memphis, N. MS & E. AR
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-560-6085
April 27, 2010, 6:00PM
What You Don't Know About Travel Safe Insurance by Sandra Broo Tasty Buffet
Poplar Plaza, corner of Poplar and Highland Memphis, Tennessee 38111
For More Info: www.travelsafe.com Members: dinner, Non-members: $10 plus dinner
memphis@ossn.com The date on this meeting has changed. Sharon Broo with Travel Safe had to change it due to scheduling conflicts. Please note the new date.
Think you know everything there is to know about Travel Safe Insurance? I thought I did, and man, was I wrong. There are some great new things with Travel Safe.
We all know that we can sell Travel Safe on our own, or through OSSN. We all know we can make more money by booking their products online.
Do you know all of their products or just the one product that "YOU" sell?
Come to this meeting and find out about "ALL" the products that you have available through Travel Safe, and meet Sandra Broo, your new Travel Safe Representative.
Greenville, SC OSSN
Linda Isbell, Director, greenville-sc@ossn.com, 864-346-8060
April 27, 2010, 6:00PM
Ireland by Margaret Forton of CIE Tours Olive Garden
2695 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
For More Info: www.cietours.com Members: Free to members; cost of meal, Non-members: $10 + cost of meal
greenville-sc@ossn.com by 4/20/2010 Margaret is a dynamic speaker and has a passion for Ireland. Having visited Ireland many times, Margaret is an expert on this destination. Even if you know Ireland and/or have traveled there, Margaret will surely bring lots of new insight to the Emerald Isle. Come join us for a wonderful evening of learning and networking.
Indiana
Melisa L. Keiser, Director, indiana-ossn@ossn.com, 317-848-2990
May 13, 2010, 6:00PM
Sandals & Beaches Resorts and TravelSafe Insurance by Trish Hartlage & Bonnie O'Neill Jameson Inn Carmel
10201 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46280
For More Info: Members: Free, Non-members: Free
Please RSVP by Friday, May 8th, 2010 Join us as we welcome Trish Hartlage to discuss new property updates at Beaches and Sandals Resorts. You will learn about promotions available in 2010 and about the new Sandals Emerald Bay Bahamas all-butler location!
In addition, Bonnie O'Neill from TravelSafe Insurance will be another guest host who will share with us why we should choose TravelSafe Insurance for our clients! Learn about the easy to use online features at TravelSafe and about the timesaving TravelSafe Concierge Services!
Cincinnati Chapter
Melody Gaskins, Director, ultimatejourneys@roadrunner.com, 513-752-0723
May 18, 2010, 6:30PM
US Virgin Island Department of Tourism by Andy Wartenburg- Midwest Regional Manager Blue Goose Sports Cafe
11060 Reading Road Sharonville, Ohio 45241
For More Info: cincinnati@ossn.com This will be a very informative presentation on the US Virgin Islands. Hope everyone can attend this presentation. Thank you!
Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693
May 18, 2010, 6:00PM
Sandals by Kate Heath, Business Development Manager Old Country Buffet
551 E Roosevelt Road Lombard, Illinois 60148
For More Info: Members: Cost of Meal, Non-members: Cost of Meal
Please RSVP your attendance to chicago-il@ossn.com Join us and get the latest updates on Sandals Resorts.
St. Louis Area
Linda M Shipp, CTC, MCC, DS, Director, stcharlesmo@ossn.com, 314-374-6910
May 18, 2010, 6:30PM
Viking River Cruises by Nick Davis, BDM Syberg's
2430 Old Dorsett Road Maryland Heights, , Missouri 63043
For More Info: www.aroundtheworldtravel.com Members: Member FREE Dinner and Drinks on yoru own, Non-members: $10.00 at door Dinner and Drinks on your own
contact Linda at stcharlesmo@ossn.com This meeting is special because
Viking River Cruises does not do many meetings of our kind. So is you want to sell river cruises, this would be your meeting.
We need 15 rsvps to this meeting.
That is what is required at this restaurant.
Memphis, N. MS & E. AR
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-560-6085
May 18, 2010, 6:00 PM
Carnival Cruise Lines by Tracie Mosley Tasty Buffet
Poplar Plaza, NW corner of Poplar and Highland Memphis, Tennessee 38111
For More Info: www.bookccl.com Members: dinner, Non-members: dinner & $10
memphis@ossn.com Join Tracie Mosley and OSSN for Tracie's yearly meeting with the Memphis Chapter.
There are many changes with Carnival in our home ports of Mobile, New Orleans and Galveston both in itineraries and ships, so come to this meeting and find out about all of the changes. Half the year will be over and it will be time for you to talk with Tracie about you and Carnival and how to prosper your business with Carnival in the second half of 2010.
Let's make 2010 our best year ever and attend as many OSSN meetings as possible in 2010. I hope to see you all there.
NJ / Philadelphia OSSN Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com, 856-344-2990
May 19, 2010, 6:30PM
Learn what is new with HAL by Beth Widhson, BDM for Holland America Cruiseline Panera Bread
48 Centerton Road Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
For More Info: Members: Cost of your meal, Non-members: Cost of your meal +$10
Hema @856-344-2990 or email new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com
Baltimore Maryland Chapter
Lorna Imperial, Director, baltimore@ossn.com, 443-263-0018 or 410 370 3883
May 24, 2010, 9:00AM
OSSN HOMEBASED TRAVEL AGENT SHOW & FORUM by Industry Leaders Town & Country Resort & Convention Center
San Diego, California
For More Info: www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/register.aspx www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/register.aspx
OSSN's 20th Year Celebration! It's your inaugural 3-day OSSN event, impressive array of seminars & panelists, leading travel industry keynote speakers, activities designed to enhance your sales skills, Niche Cruise Marketing training, top domestic & international suppliers, CLIA accredited training, build professional & personal relationships, attend the OSSN host reception,entrally located to all major San Diego attractions. Early Bird Registration Fee: $40 for OSSN. Will you join me in San Diego? Register today and I'll see you at the show! Your Baltimore Chapter Director -Lorna Imperial
Oregon OSSN
Pamela (PJ) Ott, Director, oregon@ossn.com, 503-630-5570
May 24, 2010, AM
Home Based Travel Agent Show by Over 200 travel industry leaders OSSN Home BasedTravel Agent Show & Forum
Town & Country Resort & Convention Center San Diego, California
For More Info: Members: $40 OSSN Early Birdwww.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/register.aspx OSSN's 20th Year Celebration! It's your inaugural 3-day OSSN event, impressive array of seminars & panelists, leading travel industry keynote speakers, activities designed to enhance your sales skills, Niche Cruise Marketing training, more than 200 industry top domestic & international suppliers, CLIA accredited training, build professional & personal relationships,
attend the OSSN host reception,entrally located to all major San Diego attractions. Early Bird Registration Fee: $40 for OSSN. Will you join me in San Diego? Register today and I'll see you at the show! Your Oregon Director, PJ Ott
St Louis Area
Linda M Shipp,CTC, MCC, DS, Director, shipplinda@sbcglobal.net, 314-374-6910
June 15, 2010, 6:30PM
Sandals and Beach Resorts by Abigail Ujhelyl, BDM Syberg's
2430 Old Dorsett Road Maryland Heights,, Missouri 63043
For More Info: www.aroundtheworldtravel.com Members: Free to Members, Dinner and Drinks on your own, Non-members: $10.00 at the door Dinner and Drinks on your own.
stcharlesmo@ossn.com This is a great opportunity to speak with Abby. We are lucky to get her to come and present at one of our meetings.
If you want to learn about Sandals and be on their list of agents, you Must attend this meeting.
Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693
June 15, 2010, 6:00PM
Shore Trips by Barry & Julie Karp Old Country Buffet
551 E Roosevelt Road Lombard, Illinois 60148
For More Info: Members: Cost of meal, Non-members: Cost of meal
Please RSVP your attendance to chicago-il@ossn.com Barry & Julie will show how to add to your bottom line selling shore excursions.
Knoxville
Mary Steiner, Director, Knoxville@ossn.com, 865-482-1450
June 24, 2010, 6PM
by TBA TBA
Knoxville, Tennessee
For More Info: Knoxville@ossn.com Save this date and plan to attend the OSSN Knoxville chapter meeting this evening. Check back later to see what our agenda will be for this meeting!
OSSN Louisiana Chapters
Ann Broussard/ Geri Simpson, Director, Baton.Rouge.LA@ossn.com, 225-247-8686
July 13, 2010, 6PM
Social Media Networking by Denise Vogel Drusilla's Seafood Restuarant
3482 Drusilla Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
For More Info: Http://www.clickmouseblog.com Members: Member Cost of Dinner Only, Non-members: $10.00 plus cost of Dinner
RSVP to Ann Broussard @ Baton.Rouge.LA@OSSN.COM/$15.00 no show fee and $15.00 fee for cancellation OSSN Louisiana Chapters will meet for Cyberspace in July as Denise Vogel of Click of the Mouse conducts a presentation on how to utilize Face Book for your Travel Business.
Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
Vince Yeck, CTA, DS, Director, palmbeach@ossn.com, 561-601-4208
July 14, 2010, 12:00PM
Sandals Resorts and Properties: What They Offer and Why You Should Sell Them! by Cynthia Bresseau, Senior Business Development Manager – SE/SW Florida & Louisiana, Unique Vacations – Worldwide Representative of Sandals Resorts / Beaches Resorts Dean Anthony's Pizzeria
357 N. Congress Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida 33436
For More Info: www.sandals.com Members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense, Non-members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense
palmbeach @ossn.com or e-vite Please join us in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 for our next OSSN Chapter Meeting as we welcome Cynthia Bresseau, Senior Business Development Manager – SE/SW Florida & Louisiana, Unique Vacations – Worldwide Representative of Sandals Resorts / Beaches Resorts!
Come learn about the highlights and updates for all the brands under the Sandals Resorts Umbrella, including:
• Sandals Resorts exclusively for romantically involved couples
• Beaches Resorts for everyone, focusing on families
• The Royal Plantation Collection, for your discerning clientele
• Grand Pineapple Beach, the moderate brand.
Sandals Resorts is an operator of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and part of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts and The Royal Plantation Collection. Sandals Resorts has a total of 14 couples-only properties, including eight in Jamaica, three in St. Lucia, one in Antigua and two in Bahamas.
Come learn about this popular and exciting supplier and their destinations!
Other topics include upcoming presentations, future meetings and locations will be discussed in a casual Italian Eatery atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you!
Dean Anthony's Pizzeria is located next to The Sports Authority on the west side of Congress Ave, just north of Boynton Beach Blvd!
Indiana OSSN Chapter
Melisa L. Keiser, Director, ossn-indiana@ossn.com, 317-848-2990
November 10, 2010, 6:00PM
US Virgin Islands by Andrew Wartenberg, USVI Dept of Tourism TBA
TBA Indianapolis, Indiana
For More Info: Members: Free, Non-members: Free
RSVP by Friday, Nov 5, 2010 to reserve your space!
Chat Room Events
OSSN Members can talk live online with suppliers and other industry professionals
by visiting the OSSN Members Only Chat Room section located: http://www.ossn.com/secure/education/chat/index.asp
OSSN will E-mail all active members for each scheduled Chat Night Event.
OSSN Members who missed any past Chat Night Event may also visit the OSSN
Chat area to retrieve past events from the archived chat library.
PENINSULA TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS, INC.
We provide a series of 5 minute round table presentations to small groups
of 7 to 8 travel agents at a time. This unique format offers an excellent
opportunity for vendors to educate and discuss with travel agents how
best to present and sell their product to prospective travelers.
Please review our schedule as we may have a show in your city. See page:
http://www.peninsulashows.com
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