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Minneapolis Twin Cities
Roberta MacDonald, Director, Bloomington.MN@ossn.com, 952-842-9283

May 23, 2013, 5:30PM

Mini-Trad Show
by VariousTrade Show Exhibitors

Sofitel Hotel

5601 W 78th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439

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For More Info: www.Travel-shows.com

Members: FREE, Non-members: Free

www.Travel-shows.com

Great Exhibitor/Suppliers who Want Your Business Lots of One-On-One Time Fantastic Door Prizes Hors d'oeuvres Your Favorite Beverages Free Admission Evening Programs ~ 5:30-7:30 pm (arrive anytime) Door Prize Drawings & Short Presentations start about 6:30 pm. Not open to the public -- Only for legitimate travel professionals -- No guests Stay overnight? In most locations we have arranged a very special rate if you wish to stay the night of the program. It's optional. Seminars - We will have an optional educational seminar prior to the trade show at every location (4:30-5:30pm). Click on your city listed below and the seminar information will come up. In many locations you'll be able to register for a wonderful session presented by Uniworld Boutique River Cruising (click here for more information). In others we have Sceptre Tours, CIE Tours or Visit Anchorage. In many locations we'll also have an addional program from 3:10-4:10pm


Northern NJ Chapter
Denyse H. Turner, Director, nj-north@ossn.com, 973-214-1136

May 23, 2013, 7PM

RE-NEWED CUBA TRAVEL!!
by Maria DiRocco, Central Holidays

IHOP (International House of Pancakes)

680 Route 3 West
Clifton, New Jersey 07012

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For More Info: http://www.centralholidays.com/

Members: $0, Non-members: $10

Please RSVP prior to May 22, 2013

Central Holidays is picking up the tab for your dinner!! Please RSVP so we may prepare properly! QUESTIONS/RSVP: Denyse 973-214-1136 or email nj-north@ossn.com. Looking forward to seeing you!


Southern Al Chapter
Pat Gaston, Director, mspats@mindspring.com, 334-982-0819

May 28, 2013, 6:00PM

Dinner and Drinks

Applebee's

1524 Lafyette Parway
LaGrange, Georgia 30240

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For More Info:

Members: N/A, Non-members: N/A


North Central Ma, NH & VT
Ellen Kettle, Director, ncentralma@ossn.com, 978-257-2795

May 29, 2013, PM

This meeting is cancelled and will be resheduled for later this year. Virgin Vacations offering Vacation Packages to UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Asia, Australia,New Zealand...& Beyond! River & Sea Cruises, Small Groups...Hear all about it!
by Mr. Nigel Osborne, President, Virgin Vacations USA


, Massachusetts

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For More Info: www.virginvacations.com

The May 29th meeting with Virgin Vacations is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date this year. VIRGIN VACATIONS! Not your ordinary tour operator! Virgin Vacations! For vacations of a lifetime for your clients! Virgin Vacations! Offer a variety of vacation choices priced to accommodate all travelers and budgets! Virgin Vacations! An OSSN Member Supplier! Limited seating available, RSVP soon.


Georgia Chapter
Alisa Smith Heath, Director, georgia@ossn.com, 404-573-8353

May 30, 2013, 6:00PM

Maximizing Membership Benefits with OSSN
by Alisa Smith Heath, OSSN Georgia Chapter Director

Carrabba's Italian Grill

1887 Mt Zion Road
Morrow, Georgia 30260

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For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00/Guest Allowed to Attend Two Meetings

Please R.S.V.P. before May 30, 2013

OSSN Georgia Chapter is having its local Membership Meeting at Carrabba's Italian Grill for Chapter overview, Networking, Dinner and Drinks. Find out to be maximize and promote your travel business through OSSN. Be sure to bring a Guest. You won't want to miss this meeting. See you there!


Greater Philadelphia Area
Bev Chern, Director, philadelphia@ossn.com, 215-219-5400

May 30, 2013, 9:30AM

Learn the latest about Norwegian Cruise Lines
by Yenedi Perez, Business Development Specialist,

Radisson Hotel

1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill , Pennsylvania 17013

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For More Info:

Members: Free. Sponsored by our speaker

register to: http://www.cvent.com/d/3cq6dq

There's a lot of buzzing surrounding Norwegian Cruise Line so come out and find out the latest news. You must RSVP to me and register at: http://www.cvent.com/d/3cq6dq by May 24th. Feel free to bring other travel agents with you as long as they register also. No walk in. Please bring 2 business cards with you.


Hawaii
SKD Travel Hawaii, Director, hawaii-ossn@ossn.com, 808-685-4324

May 31, 2013, 8:30AM

Collette Vacations
by Kevin Kramich - Executive VP of Sales

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa

2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Waikiki, Hawaii 96813

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For More Info:

Members: $8.00 self park, Non-members: Members Only!

E-mail director by : May 17, 2013


Long Island
Josephine Emeli, Director, longisland@ossn.com, 1-631-273-6440

June 4, 2013, 07:00PM

A Presentation with Aruba Tourism Authority.
by Ann Andreas. A business development manager from Aruba Tourism Authority.

Bertucci's Restaurant.

358 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, New York 11788

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For More Info:

Members: $0:00, Non-members: $0:00

longisland@ossn.com

The OSSN Long Island Chapter Members are proud to present Aruba Tourism Authority during our June 4th, 2013 chapter meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening is Ann Andreas a BDM from Aruba Tourism Authority. Food and beverages will be serve, there will be raffle drawings and networking. Bring your business cards. Thank you.


Toledo, OH
Frances Smith, Director, toledo@ossn.com, 419-297-3626

June 4, 2013, 6:30 PM

GoGo Worldwide Vacations
by Julia Swanda

TBA


Toledo, Ohio

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For More Info:

Members: $0.00, Non-members: $0.00


North Central Ma & NH
Ellen Kettle, Director, ncentralma@ossn.com, 978-257-2795

June 5, 2013, 6-8PM

Vacations & Honeymoons To Costa Rica, Unique & Outstanding!
by Margerite DuBosque and Barbara Nelson

Angela's Coal Fired Pizza

361 Middlesex Rd
Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 01879

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For More Info:

Members: Free to Attend, Non-members: Free to Attend - Guests may attend 2 meetings

RSVP by Wed,May 29 - Limited Seating

Couples, Families and Groups!!!!!! Jump to a new world and discover the magic of Costa Rica! In the heart of the new world, a land of peace and love is the perfect scenery for the pursuit of happiness. Costa Rica, the happiest place in the world, will show you the secrets of happiness and love. A fantastic meeting is planned! Dinner hosted by Costa Rica Dream Adventures, an OSSN Member Supplier. Networking & Giveaways!


San Jose
Lauren Liebert, Director, laurenliebert@mindspring.com, 650-906-6000

June 5, 2013, 5:30PM


by Multi-Supplier Event

Margie Wiedert's Home

14065 Arnerich Road
Los Gatos, California 5032

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For More Info:

Members: $20, Non-members: $30

Please RSVP to Lauren Liebert at San.Jose@ossn.com

Please mail your check made out to OSSN to 181 Ada Avenue, #32, Mountain View, CA 94043.


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

June 6, 2013, 6:00PM

Sandals & Beaches Family of Products
by Andrae Roberts-Dukes

DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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For More Info:

Members: Your meal, Non-members: $10 + your meal

Andrae will be visiting us a week after our CSS courses in Baton Rouge. So he will be here to answer ALL of your questions!


BlueRidge-VA
Mary June Williams, Director, cruisemj@shentel.net, 540-662-6279

June 6, 2013, 2:00PM

Webbing Networking of Business FaceBook Pages
by Jerry Hickman

Shared Knowledge Classroom

119 S Kent Street
Winchester VA 22601, Virginia 22601

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For More Info: hppt:www.sharedknowledgets.com

Members: Free - RSVP for Seat at Computer, Non-members: Can attend two times prior to joining

BlueRidge-VA@ossn.com

This computer based class is intended to help owners of Business Facebook Pages understand how to utilize the components of the page.


Southern Illinois
Denise Hangsleben, Director, belleville-il@ossn.com, 618-623-9760

June 6, 2013, 6:30PM

Ya'lla Tours (exotic Mediterranean) and Radisson Hotels in Aruba and St. Maarten

TGI Fridays

6910 North Illinois
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62221

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For More Info: Richard Davis and Laura Wold

belleville-il@ossn.com

These two are only in the area for a short time and may not be back, so please make the effort to come to this quickly scheduled meeting! It should be very interesting!


Richmond.Va
Stacey Blackward, Director, Richmond.Va@ Ossn.com, 804-518-0868

June 7, 2013, 11AM

Globus Family Of Brand
by Amy Cucina

Businessuites

3900 Westerre Parkway Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23233

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For More Info: www.globusfamilypartner.com

Members: Free, Non-members: $8.00

Richmond.Va@Ossn.com


Minneapolisa Twin Cities
Roberta MacDonald, Director, rmacdonald@fantasticruises.com, 952-842-9283

June 11, 2013, 1:00PM

Collette Vacations Lunch & Learn
by Kent VanRoekel

Sams Grill

5001 American Blvd W
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437

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For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Bloomington.MN@ossn.com

Come to learn about Collette's FREE transportation to airport w/their air packages AND their new partner - Royal Horticulture Society


Mesa/Phoenix AZ
Paula Goldsmith, Director, Phoenix@ossn.com, 480-588-6941

June 11, 2013, 10AM

Ya'lla Tours
by Faye Mann

Famous Dave's Restaurant Mesa Riverview

1011 North Dobson RD Mesa, AZ Mesa
Mesa, Arizona

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For More Info:

Members: supplier to host

Agent & Agency Information & DATE Of Meeting

Dear Agents: Mark your calendars for June 11th for Ya'lla Tours!! Ya'lla is an outstanding boutique tour operator, based in Portland, Oregon, and has been serving ONLY travel agents for 20 years. Ya'lla represents 6 exotic Mediterranean destinations - and CUBA! Cuba will be our main topic! More and more Americans are interested in visiting Cuba but there's a lot of confusion about how we can travel there legally. Faye Mann, local sales manager, will tell you all you need to know to make sure you and your clients are enlightened, and how easy it is to do it right. Also, she will touch on those 6 exotic Mediterranean countries - Greece, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, Jordan and Egypt! Don't miss this chance of learning some important information on a destination that is growing in Interest everyday!!! "ALL Attendees Bring Along 2 Business Cards For This Meeting." "RSVP What Is Needed:" Agent & Agency Information & DATE Of Meeting To: Phoenix@ossn.com Directions: Famous Dave's Restaurant 1011 North Dobson RD Mesa, AZ Mesa Riverview Shopping Area=SE Corner Of N. Dobson & 202. Near The Cracker Barrel & Bass Pro Shop) Bring your questions & network with other agents. Space Is Very Limited "You Must RSVP" See You Soon, Paula Goldsmith Mesa/Phoenix AZ Chapter Director 480-588-6941


Memphis, NE AR, & NW MS
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-288-9052

June 11, 2013, 6:30PM

various
by YOU ARE

Family Buffet


Hernando, MS, Tennessee

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For More Info:

Members: dinner, Non-members: dinner

memphis@ossn.com

YOU R THE STAR at this OSSN meeting. This will be our annual share and care meeting for 2013. You can bring brochures, business cards, or paperwork that you have created that has helped you in your business in 2012 and 2013. Maybe a supplier has really done a great job helping you with your business or a particular client, maybe a supplier has not helped you at all, no matter how hard you tried to get help, maybe you are a great creator and you create documents, invoices, etc. that you want to share with everyone. This is not the meeting where you want to be shy What are you doing that you haven't done before? Who helped you? I will have a screen and projector at the meeting if you want to bring a short pp presentation. This is the meeting where you as the agent is the star. This is your chapter too. We will also talk about what you want to hear about the second half of the year as we will not have meetings in July or August. The only way this will be a great meeting is if you play along. You don't have to say a lot, but remember to let me know who or what you are speaking about so we don't have duplicates. If you don't participate, you have to listen to me for an hour or so. I have a lot to say. Always. See you all there with notepads and pens. Let's learn from each other at this meeting which is always a favorite of everyone.


Charlotte NC
Latesha Smith, Director, charlotte@ossn.com, 800-422-0776

June 12, 2013, 2:00PM

Royal Caribbean
by Peggy Linkwell

Panera Bread

8034 Concord Mills Blvd
Concord, North Carolina 28027

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For More Info:

Please RSVP by via email

Come hear this presentation on new business opportunities that you can build on with this supplier. Coffee and light dessert will be offered on behalf of the supplier.


Southeastern Michigan
Richard H Dixon, Director, southeastern.mi@ossn.com, 734-461-0762

June 12, 2013, 6:30PM

Sandals& Beeches Resort
by Stacy Reisterer

HAMPTON INN

20600 Haggerty Rd
Northfield

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For More Info: www.sandals.com

, Non-members: 10.00


Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, (435) 647-0612

June 12, 2013, 6:00PM

Down Under Answers
by Jan Hauer, Sales Manager

TBD


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For More Info: www.duatravel.com

Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00

Please RSVP by Mon, June10 to utah-chapter@ossn.com or (801) 244-4515


Pittsburgh
Jean Russ, Director, Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com, 724-443-0990

June 12, 2013, 6:00PM

G Adventures
by Lucas Bialecki, BDM

Panera Bread

20111 Route 19, #2 in back next to Joann's
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066

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For More Info:

Members: none, Non-members: $10.00 cash

Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com


Daytona Area
Myrtis Rimassa , Director, ormondbeach@ossn.com, 386-233-3515

June 12, 2013, 6:30PM

Ntaba Tours - Experience Africa
by Robin Mountain-Owner Ntaba Tours/Safaris

The Patio Grill-Sanford

2900 S Orlando Dr
Sanford, Florida 32773

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For More Info: www.ntabatours.com

Members: Cost of Dinner, Non-members: Cost of Dinner

Please RSVP by OSSN Invite or to Myrtis Rimassa (386-233-3515) no later than Friday, June 7, 2013 to ensure a place at the table!

Join the Daytona and Orlando Chapters as we welcome Robin Mountain of Ntaba Tours/Safaris! We will be meeting at the Patio Grill in Sanford (2900 S Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL 32773 (407) 322-3000) at 06:30pm (dinner) on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Dinner is at your own cost off the menu. Robin will be sharing his expertise on the amazing destination---AFRICA!!! He provides one stop planning for all your cients looking for an "experience of a lifetime." Ntaba Tours does not send you to Africa---they take you there! Please do not miss this unique opportunity to learn more about this fascinating destination. Ask your questions, enjoy the social atmosphere and fellowship with other OSSN members! Seating is limited. Please r.s.v.p. to Myrtis or Carole no later than Monday, June 10th to ensure your spot at this exciting event!


Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
Vincent Yeck, CTA, DS, ACC, Director, palmbeach@ossn.com, 561-601-4208

June 13, 2013, 12:00PM

The African Experience of Ntaba Tours
by Robin Mountain

Dean Anthony's Pizzeria

357 N Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, Florida

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For More Info: http://ntabatours.com/

Members: Free - Includes Pizza Lunch, Non-members: Free - Includes Pizza Lunch

OSSN Invite or palmbeach@ossn.com

Ntaba Tours specializes in providing you a complete Southern and East African adventure with first class wildlife safaris, incredible cultural experiences and luxurious accommodations! Come learn all about this exciting destination from Robin Mountain and Ntaba Tours while enjoying a delicious pizza lunch!!!


Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Arnold Velazquez, Director, Miami-FL@OSSN.com, 305-556-0739

June 13, 2013, 6:30PM

The African Experience of Ntaba Tours
by Robin Mountain

Hotel Indigo Miami Lakes

7601 Miami Lakes Drive
Miami, Florida 33014

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For More Info: http://www.hotelindigo.com/h/d/in/1/en/hotel/miain?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/in/1/en/hotelsearchresults

RSVP to Miami-FL@OSSN.com by June 7, 2013

Come join us for our next chapter meeting. Fun, Food and Networking... You will also have the opportunity to see Hotel Indigo.


Southern Illinois
Denise Hangsleben, Director, belleville-il@ossn.com, 618-623-9760

June 13, 2013, 6:30PM

Fun get-together for any agents in the area that wish to join us, talk travel, share stories, and enjoy the Jamaican atmosphere of this new bar.
by All

Jamaican Bambooze

21936 Dove Lane
Carlyle, Illinois 62231

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For More Info: www.ossn.com

Members: Drinks and food at each person's expense

belleville-il@ossn.com

We will offer rides to those wanting it. Give me a buzz at 618-623-9760 or e-mail at the RSVP above.


Bradenton/Ft. Myers
Ron Getman, ECC, Director, sarasota@ossn.com, 941-725-4500

June 14, 2013, AM

NTABA TOURS
by Robin or Stella Mountain Owners Ntaba Tours

Friday, June 14th Noon Lunch in Ft. Myers and Supper in Bradenton--Same Date

Ft. Myers-Colonial Country Club for Lunch ------- with supper at Bradenton-Tara Golf and Country Club
Ft. Myers and Bradenton, Florida 34203

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For More Info: http://ntabatours.com/photos/?album=2&gallery=12#

Members: dutch treat, Non-members: dutch treat

PLEASE RSVP to Sarasota@ossn.com

On Friday, June 14th we will have two meetings with Mr. Robin Mountain, the owner of Ntaba Tours. Our first meeting will be at Noon in Ft. Myers at the Colonial County Club, 9181 Independence Way, Ft. Myers. 33913 Our second meeting will be at 6:00 pm in Bradenton at the Tara Golf and Country Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton, Fl. 34203. Ntaba Tours specializes in Africa destinations with tours in Kenya, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. Not only do they do sightseeing tours, they will also take your clients on Safari. I look forward to seeing you at our lunch meeting in Ft. Myers or our dinner meeting in Bradenton. Join us and bring a guest.


Tampa Bay
Kira Solomon, Director, Tampa@ossn.com, 908-472-5936

June 17, 2013, 6:00PM

Ntaba Tours/Safaris
by Robin Mountain

Total Wine & More in St. Petersburg, FL

4880 Park St N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709

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For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tampa-Bay-Travel-Professionals-OSSN/359271297449467

Members: FREE, Non-members: FREE

RSVP by email to Tampa@ossn.com

Africa. The name itself conjures up images of animals in the wild and beautiful untamed forests.  There is also much more to Africa, and especially South Africa.  An “Out of Africa” tour with Ntaba Tours is truly an unforgettable, first class experience.  While on tour, your clients will be personally guided by Robin or Stella Mountain, co-owners of Ntaba and native South Africans.       Join us for on next meeting with Robin Mountain himself, to learn how our Ntaba will give our clients a tour of South Africa like no other, leaving them changed and having incredible memories to carry with them forever.   **Stick around after the meeting for a complimentary private wine tasting for our group!


Jacksonville, FL
Phyllis Evenson, CTC, Director, jacksonville-chapter@ossn.com, 904-213- 8664

June 18, 2013, 11:30 AM

Africa Tours
by Robin Mountain

Tapestry Park Jacksonville, FL

9840 TAPESTRY PARK CIRCLE
Jacksonville, Florida 32246

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For More Info: http://ntabatours.com

Members: Lunch, Non-members: Lunch

jacksonville-chapter@ossn.com

Ntaba Tours specializes in providing you a complete Southern and East African adventure with first class wildlife safaris, incredible cultural experiences and luxurious accommodations!


Dallas
Rosaline C. Tench, Director, Dallas@ossn.com, 214-693-5181

June 19, 2013, 5:30PM

Viking River Cruises
by Carolyn Szekeres

Spring –Creek Barbeque

3939 West Emporium Circle
Mesquite, Texas 75150-6513

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For More Info:

Members: $5.00, Non-members: $5.00

Dallas@ossn.com


Buffalo
Dorothylee Akin, Director, dakin@thesavvysuitcase.com, 716-923-3433

June 19, 2013, 7:30AM

Sandals Certification Workshop
by Sandals

Hilton Garden Inn

4201 Genesee Street
Buffalo, New York 14225

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For More Info:

Members: $25.00, Non-members: $25.00

Please call 716-923-3433 if you wish to attend and further registration instructions. Seating is limited

For your convenience you can choose between this date or the Rochester location date. I will be at both.


Buffalo
Dorothylee AKin, Director, dakin@thesavvysuitcase.com, 716-923-3433

June 20, 2013, 7:30AM

Sandals Certification Workshop
by Sandals

Doubletree by HIlton

1111 Jefferson Road
Rochester, New York 14623

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For More Info:

Members: $25.00, Non-members: $25.00

Please call 716-923-3433 if you wish to attend and further registration instructions. Seating is limited


Greater Philadelphia Area
Beverly Chern, Director, philadelphia@ossn.com, 215-219-5400

June 20, 2013, 6PM

Training on Holland America Lines and Seabourn.
by Beth Widhson, Business Development Manager, Holland America Lines and Seabourn

Bertucci's Restaurant

500 W. Germantown Pike at the Plymouth Meeting Mall
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462

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For More Info:

Members: Food will be sponsored by our speaker, Non-members: $10

Must RSVP by 6/16/13 since your meal will be sponsored by our speaker

Beth will also be teaching us "How to develop group business" while training on both Holland America Lines and Seabourn. Find out what's new for Alaska this year in addition to Europe and world wide destinations. Please bring 2 cards with you. No walks in.


Southern NJ Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, NJ-South@ossn.com, 856-344-2990

June 26, 2013, 6:30PM

Travel Bound
by Cindy Shubin, Business Development Manager

Red Hot & Blue (restaurant at Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill)

2175 Marlton Pike W
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002

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For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: $10

Hema @856-344-2990 or email NJ-South@ossn.com


Oregon
Pamela (PJ) Ott, Director, oregon@ossn.com, 503-630-5570

July 9, 2013, 5:30PM

Palace Resorts: Live in Awe with All-Inclusive Luxury
by Tonya Harrison, Business Development Manager

Chevy's Fresh Mex

12520 SE 93rd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97015

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For More Info:

Members: $10, Non-members: $15

oregon@ossn.com


Pittsburgh
Jean Russ, Director, Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com, 724-443-0990

July 10, 2013, 6:00PM

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
by Walter Nadratowski

Panera Cranberry Township

20111 Route 19 in back shopping center
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066

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For More Info:

Members: your meal, Non-members: $10.00

Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com

Join us to learn all about the Unique Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Product.What makes this the Boutique River Cruise Line?


Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, 435-647-0612

July 11, 2013, 6:00PM

Pleasant Holidays
by Nicole Hunter, Business Development Manager


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For More Info: www.pleasantagent.com

Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00

Please RSVP by Mon, July 8 to utah-chapter@ossn.com or (801) 244-4515


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

July 11, 2013, 6:00PM


DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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For More Info:


Chicago
Jennifer Brown, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 248-231-1657

July 16, 2013, 6:00PM

U.S.V.I.
by Andy Wartenberg

TBA


, Illinois

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For More Info:

Members: TBD, Non-members: TBD

Please RSVP your attendance by Tuesday, July 9, 2013


Southern NJ Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, NJ-South@ossn.com, 856-344-2990

July 17, 2013, 6:30PM

Intrepid Vacations
by Brian John, VP of Sales & Marketing

Red Hot & Blue (restaurant at Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill)

2175 Marlton Pike W
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002

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For More Info:

, Non-members: $10

Hema @856-344-2990 or email NJ-South@ossn.com


Mesa/Phoenix AZ
Paula Goldsmith, Director, Phoenix@ossn.com, 480-588-6941

July 18, 2013, 10AM

Costa Rica Dream Adventures
by Claudia Aina Director of Sales

Famous Dave's Restaurant

Famous Dave's Restaurant 1011 North Dobson RD Mesa, AZ
Mesa, Arizona

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For More Info:

Members: Supplier to Host

Agent & Agency Information & DATE Of Meeting

Dear Agents: Costa Rica Dream Adventures has been in business for over 15 years and is based out of Atlanta, Georgia. We also have a great team in Costa Rica for hands on support with 24/7 service for all the clients in Costa Rica. We are a unique, single destination tour management company. We customize tours for individuals, couples, family vacations, weddings, anniversaries, groups, corporate and incentive travel. Costa Rica Dream Adventures has developed very close relations and can offer pricing to any property, from small boutiques to large resorts, unlike many other tour operators who are limited in their selection to hotels. Our itineraries are fully customized to the client and are very organized and detailed so the traveler knows just what to expect when visiting Costa Rica. We can customize itineraries from individuals to groups up to 800 people. We will be giving away 3 days/2 nights at the Tamarindo Diria in Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica with transfers to and from the Liberia airport for 2 people. Claudia Aina Director of Sales RSVP What Is Needed: Agent & Agency Information & DATE Of Meeting To: Phoenix@ossn.com (Directions: Famous Dave's Restaurant 1011 North Dobson RD Mesa, AZ Mesa Riverview Shopping Area=SE Corner Of N. Dobson & 202. Near The Cracker Barrel & Bass Pro Shop) Bring your questions & network with other agents. "Space Is Very Limited" "You Must RSVP" See You Soon, Paula Goldsmith Mesa/Phoenix AZ Chapter Director 480-588-6941 Cost: Supplier to Host


Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
Vincent Yeck, CTA, DS, ACC, Director, palmbeach@ossn.com, 561-601-4208

July 18, 2013, 12:00PM

Occidental Hotels and Resorts
by Richard Rodriguez

Dean Anthony's Pizzeria

357 N Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, Florida

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For More Info: http://www.occidentalhotels.com/

Members: Free - Includes Pizza Lunch, Non-members: Free - Includes Pizza Lunch

OSSN Invite or palmbeach@ossn.com

Come join us for a delicious pizza lunch as we welcome Richard Rodriguez from Occidental Hotels and Resorts as he presents the destinations, accommodations and benefits of booking your clients with Occidental. Hope to see you there!


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

August 1, 2013, 6:00PM

Collette Vacations
by Chase Bryan

DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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Members: Your meal, Non-members: $10 + your meal

Chase Bryan, DSM for Collette Vacations in Louisiana and Mississippi, will be coming to present at the August 1st meeting for OSSN. Chase specializes in working with agents on escorted groups, as well as events and promotions to help generate retail bookings for escorted travel. For this meeting, Chase will be sharing some key tools we can utilize with him to generate bookings both on the group side and the retail side (individuals). Never done any group escorted business? No problem! Chase will share with you how he can help you start to earn more revenue with escorted travel! Rather than just an informative meeting, if you could bring the following, we will be doing a fun exercise to actually help make you money while at the presentation! Please bring the names and addresses of 5 past escorted passengers, group passengers, or high end cruise passengers. This is key to Chase’s presentation. These names are for you only and will not be shared with Chase, but are necessary for the exercise we will be doing. Please be sure to have their names and addresses with you as this will help you make money!


Southern NJ Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, NJ-South@ossn.com, 856-344-2990

August 11, 2013, 2:00PM

Summer Pool Party

OSSN Member's House

110 Kings Highway
Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08033

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Members: Free...bring an appetizer or dessert, Non-members: Free...bring an appetizer or dessert

Hema @856-344-2990 or email NJ-South@ossn.com

All OSSN family members welcomed ...........bring your bathing suit and a towel!!


Indiana OSSN Chapter
Melisa Keiser, Director, indianapolis@ossn.com, 317-848-2990

August 14, 2013, 5:30PM

Vacation Express
by Barbara Tautkus

Athens on 86th

2284 86th Street W
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260

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Members: No Charge, Non-members: No Charge

Please contact Melisa Keiser at 317.848.2990 or via e-mail at indianapolis@ossn.com to join us.

Please join us as we welcome Barbara Tautkus with Vacation Express as our guest host for the August 2013 Indiana Chapter OSSN Meeting. We look forward to hearing all that is new with Vacation Express!


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

September 5, 2013, 6PM


DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, (435) 647-0612

September 5, 2013, 6:00PM

Palace Resorts
by Ginny Singer, Business Development Manager

TBD


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Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00

Please RSVP by Mon, Sep 2 to utah-chapter@ossn.com or (801) 244-4515


Southeastern,Ma
Ellen Paderson, Director, seaston-ma@ossn.com, 508-238-4088

September 23, 2013, 6:00PM

Aruba
by Katy Kennedy

Chateau Restaurant

404 Providence Highway ,Rt .1 .
Norwood, Massachusetts 02062

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For More Info: www.aruba.com

Members: none, Non-members: $10.00

Dinner will be served


San Francisco -East Bay
Juliet Vercelli, Director, sanfrancisco-eastbay@ossn.com, 707-747-6176

September 24, 2013, 6:00 PM

Step up your Sales with the latest Promotions for 2014
by Karen Wong

Walnut Creek Library-Las Trampas Conference Room

1644 Broadway
Walnut Creek, California 94510

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For More Info: http://globusandcosmos.com/united_states.htm

Members: $10.00-Dinner , Non-members: $10.00 open to non-members after September 19, 2013

cc guarantee required

Step ahead of the competition with the latest promotions and offers from Globus Family of Brands. Start filling your 2014 pipeline of $$$ now. Karen Wong from Globus is back with continuing education to make your group business bigger and better than ever! Bring your questions and work closely with Karen to learn what is new for Globus and your business. Share your progress, tweak the your Globus strategy, start your New Year planning now!


BlueRidge-VA
Mary June Williams, Director, blueridge-va@ossn.com, 540-662-6279

September 26, 2013, 12:00PM

Travel Bound:Everywhere on Earth
by Debbie Spatola, BDM

Alpha Voyages Travel Agency

133 Premier Place
Winchester, Virginia 22602

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For More Info: http://www.booktravelbound.com

Members: $10 Members and Non-Members to cover Lunch, Non-members: Non-members may attend twice prior to joining

RSVP to blueridge-va@ossn.com

Travel Bound is your answer to Flexible Travel for your FIT clients. Hotel rooms are pretty much everywhere except in the Caribbean. Ever use Travel Bound for your US Clients. Travel Bound is known for the world with hotel, transfers and sighseeing prebooked events. We welcome Travel Bound's second visit to our chapter.


OSSN SoCal Chapters
Paula Mitchell Manning, Mary Ann Mari & Lei Gonzalez, Director, lax@ossn.com, 323-445-3026

September 30, 2013, 8AM

OSSN SoCal @ The Queen Mary “Business Tune-Up 2013”

The Queen Mary

1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, California 90802

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Members: OSSN Travel Agents: $10, Non-members: Non-Member Travel Agents: $35 / Non-Travel Agents: $50

Advance RSVP Requred by July 31st -- After: Rates will increase -- email: lax@ossn.com

OSSN SoCal @ The Queen Mary “Business Tune-Up 2013” In the intimate and luxurious setting of the Queen Mary, “Business Tune-Up 2013” was designed so that OSSN Allied Suppliers can offer trainings to expose our travel agent attendees to new revenue sources (i.e. How to Sell Charters, Meeting & Incentives, Building Group Business, etc.) The event also includes a Social Media Workshop conducted by Monica Poling¸ Online Editor at TravelAge West Magazine and Private Supplier Meeting Opportunities. Your Admission Includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Supplier Training, Trade Show, Private Meetings, Post Event Networking Party with Hosted Hors d'oeuvres, No Host Bar, featuring entertainment by Doo Wop sensation “The Mighty Echoes” and mini massages by Genuine HoBo Bodi-Sense International.


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

October 3, 2013, 6:00PM


DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, 435-647-0612

October 9, 2013, 6:00PM

MLT Vacations
by Tammy Heitsman, BDM


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For More Info: www.worldagentdirect.com

Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00

Please RSVP by Friday, October 4


Indiana OSSN Chapter
Melisa Keiser, Director, indianapolis@ossn.com, 317-848-2990

October 15, 2013, 9:30AM

Funjet Vacations & Blue Sky Hawaii
by Chris Calhoun

Le Peep Restaurant Fashion Mall Commons located across from Keystone at the Crossing

8487 Union Chapel Road #240
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240

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Members: No Charge (food/bev on your own), Non-members: No Charge (food/bev on your own)

Please contact Melisa Keiser at 317.848.2990 or via e-mail at indianapolis@ossn.com to join us.

Please join us as we welcome Chris Calhoun from Funjet Vacations & Blue Sky Hawaii as our guest host. Chris will be updating us on what is new with Funjet and going over Blue Sky Hawaii's offerings. We look forward to seeing you there.


Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, 435-647-0612

November 4, 2013, 5:30PM

Mini-Trade Show & Reception

TBA


Salt Lake City, Utah

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Save the date! Buck Wilson's Travel Trade Show will stop in Salt Lake City again this year. Several of our top travel vendors will be here along with a training program and reception.


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

November 7, 2013, 6:00PM


DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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Indiana OSSN Chapter
Melisa Keiser, Director, indianapolis@ossn.com, 317-848-2990

November 12, 2013, 10:00AM

Ya'lla Tours
by Rich Davis

Le Peep Restaurant Fashion Mall Commons located across from Keystone at the Crossing

8487 Union Chapel Road #240
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240

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Members: No Charge, Non-members: No Charge

Please contact Melisa Keiser at 317.848.2990 or via e-mail at indianapolis@ossn.com to join us.

Please join us to welcome Rich Davis, BDM for Ya'lla Tours as he treats us to breakfast and an update on all Ya'lla Tours has to offer!


Southern Illinois
Denise Hangsleben, Director, belleville-il@ossn.com, 618-623-9760

November 14, 2013, 6:30PM

Collette Vacations
by Lora Carlton

TBD


, Illinois

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For More Info: http://www.collettevacations.com/agent_login.cfm

belleville-il@ossn.com

Lora always does a very nice meeting! Bring names and addresses of those to whom you would like to mail brochures, including garden club leaders, European River Cruise lovers, Hawaii and Alaska cruise lovers for example. Enjoyable meeting!


Baton Rouge Chapter of OSSN
Robin Beard, Director, baton.rouge@ossn.com, 225-766-7132

December 5, 2013, 6:00PM


DeAngelo's Casual Italian Dining

7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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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

BUCK WILSON MINI TRAVEL-SHOWS IN YOUR AREA

Our programs are designed to be educational and are intended exclusively for professional travel arrangers--Travel Agents, Event & Meeting Planners, Group Tour Arrangers and Incentive Travel Coordinators. Those that are currently selling travel to others. Please, no guests or children. See page:
http://www.travel-shows.com/OSSN.html

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