OSSN Calendar of Events
Minneapolis Twin Cities
Roberta MacDonald, Director, Bloomington.MN@ossn.com, 952-842-9283
Mini-Trad Show
by VariousTrade Show Exhibitors
5601 W 78th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
For More Info: www.Travel-shows.com
Members: FREE, Non-members: Freewww.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
RE-NEWED CUBA TRAVEL!!
by Maria DiRocco, Central Holidays
680 Route 3 West
Clifton, New Jersey 07012
For More Info: http://www.centralholidays.com/
Members: $0, Non-members: $10Please 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
Dinner and Drinks
1524 Lafyette Parway
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Members: N/A, Non-members: N/A
North Central Ma, NH & VT
Ellen Kettle, Director, ncentralma@ossn.com, 978-257-2795
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
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
Maximizing Membership Benefits with OSSN
by Alisa Smith Heath, OSSN Georgia Chapter Director
1887 Mt Zion Road
Morrow, Georgia 30260
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
Learn the latest about Norwegian Cruise Lines
by Yenedi Perez, Business Development Specialist,
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill , Pennsylvania 17013
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
Collette Vacations
by Kevin Kramich - Executive VP of Sales
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Waikiki, Hawaii 96813
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
A Presentation with Aruba Tourism Authority.
by Ann Andreas. A business development manager from Aruba Tourism Authority.
358 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
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
GoGo Worldwide Vacations
by Julia Swanda
Toledo, Ohio
Members: $0.00, Non-members: $0.00
North Central Ma & NH
Ellen Kettle, Director, ncentralma@ossn.com, 978-257-2795
Vacations & Honeymoons To Costa Rica, Unique & Outstanding!
by Margerite DuBosque and Barbara Nelson
361 Middlesex Rd
Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 01879
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
by Multi-Supplier Event
14065 Arnerich Road
Los Gatos, California 5032
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
Sandals & Beaches Family of Products
by Andrae Roberts-Dukes
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
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
Webbing Networking of Business FaceBook Pages
by Jerry Hickman
119 S Kent Street
Winchester VA 22601, Virginia 22601
For More Info: hppt:www.sharedknowledgets.com
Members: Free - RSVP for Seat at Computer, Non-members: Can attend two times prior to joiningBlueRidge-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
Ya'lla Tours (exotic Mediterranean) and Radisson Hotels in Aruba and St. Maarten
6910 North Illinois
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62221
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
Globus Family Of Brand
by Amy Cucina
3900 Westerre Parkway Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23233
For More Info: www.globusfamilypartner.com
Members: Free, Non-members: $8.00Richmond.Va@Ossn.com
Minneapolisa Twin Cities
Roberta MacDonald, Director, rmacdonald@fantasticruises.com, 952-842-9283
Collette Vacations Lunch & Learn
by Kent VanRoekel
5001 American Blvd W
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
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
Ya'lla Tours
by Faye Mann
1011 North Dobson RD Mesa, AZ Mesa
Mesa, Arizona
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
various
by YOU ARE
Hernando, MS, Tennessee
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
Royal Caribbean
by Peggy Linkwell
8034 Concord Mills Blvd
Concord, North Carolina 28027
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
Sandals& Beeches Resort
by Stacy Reisterer
20600 Haggerty Rd
Northfield
For More Info: www.sandals.com
, Non-members: 10.00Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, (435) 647-0612
Down Under Answers
by Jan Hauer, Sales Manager
For More Info: www.duatravel.com
Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00Please RSVP by Mon, June10 to utah-chapter@ossn.com or (801) 244-4515
Pittsburgh
Jean Russ, Director, Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com, 724-443-0990
G Adventures
by Lucas Bialecki, BDM
20111 Route 19, #2 in back next to Joann's
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
Members: none, Non-members: $10.00 cash
Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com
Daytona Area
Myrtis Rimassa , Director, ormondbeach@ossn.com, 386-233-3515
Ntaba Tours - Experience Africa
by Robin Mountain-Owner Ntaba Tours/Safaris
2900 S Orlando Dr
Sanford, Florida 32773
For More Info: www.ntabatours.com
Members: Cost of Dinner, Non-members: Cost of DinnerPlease 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
The African Experience of Ntaba Tours
by Robin Mountain
357 N Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, Florida
For More Info: http://ntabatours.com/
Members: Free - Includes Pizza Lunch, Non-members: Free - Includes Pizza LunchOSSN 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
The African Experience of Ntaba Tours
by Robin Mountain
7601 Miami Lakes Drive
Miami, Florida 33014
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
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
21936 Dove Lane
Carlyle, Illinois 62231
For More Info: www.ossn.com
Members: Drinks and food at each person's expensebelleville-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
NTABA TOURS
by Robin or Stella Mountain Owners Ntaba Tours
Ft. Myers-Colonial Country Club for Lunch ------- with supper at Bradenton-Tara Golf and Country Club
Ft. Myers and Bradenton, Florida 34203
For More Info: http://ntabatours.com/photos/?album=2&gallery=12#
Members: dutch treat, Non-members: dutch treatPLEASE 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
Ntaba Tours/Safaris
by Robin Mountain
4880 Park St N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tampa-Bay-Travel-Professionals-OSSN/359271297449467
Members: FREE, Non-members: FREERSVP 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
Africa Tours
by Robin Mountain
9840 TAPESTRY PARK CIRCLE
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
For More Info: http://ntabatours.com
Members: Lunch, Non-members: Lunchjacksonville-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
Viking River Cruises
by Carolyn Szekeres
3939 West Emporium Circle
Mesquite, Texas 75150-6513
Members: $5.00, Non-members: $5.00
Dallas@ossn.com
Buffalo
Dorothylee Akin, Director, dakin@thesavvysuitcase.com, 716-923-3433
Sandals Certification Workshop
by Sandals
4201 Genesee Street
Buffalo, New York 14225
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
Sandals Certification Workshop
by Sandals
1111 Jefferson Road
Rochester, New York 14623
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
Training on Holland America Lines and Seabourn.
by Beth Widhson, Business Development Manager, Holland America Lines and Seabourn
500 W. Germantown Pike at the Plymouth Meeting Mall
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462
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
Travel Bound
by Cindy Shubin, Business Development Manager
2175 Marlton Pike W
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
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
Palace Resorts: Live in Awe with All-Inclusive Luxury
by Tonya Harrison, Business Development Manager
12520 SE 93rd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97015
Members: $10, Non-members: $15
oregon@ossn.com
Pittsburgh
Jean Russ, Director, Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com, 724-443-0990
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
by Walter Nadratowski
20111 Route 19 in back shopping center
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
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
Pleasant Holidays
by Nicole Hunter, Business Development Manager
For More Info: www.pleasantagent.com
Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00Please 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
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Chicago
Jennifer Brown, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 248-231-1657
U.S.V.I.
by Andy Wartenberg
, Illinois
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
Intrepid Vacations
by Brian John, VP of Sales & Marketing
2175 Marlton Pike W
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
, 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
Costa Rica Dream Adventures
by Claudia Aina Director of Sales
Famous Dave's Restaurant 1011 North Dobson RD Mesa, AZ
Mesa, Arizona
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
Occidental Hotels and Resorts
by Richard Rodriguez
357 N Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, Florida
For More Info: http://www.occidentalhotels.com/
Members: Free - Includes Pizza Lunch, Non-members: Free - Includes Pizza LunchOSSN 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
Collette Vacations
by Chase Bryan
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
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
Summer Pool Party
110 Kings Highway
Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08033
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
Vacation Express
by Barbara Tautkus
2284 86th Street W
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260
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
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, (435) 647-0612
Palace Resorts
by Ginny Singer, Business Development Manager
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
Aruba
by Katy Kennedy
404 Providence Highway ,Rt .1 .
Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
For More Info: www.aruba.com
Members: none, Non-members: $10.00Dinner will be served
San Francisco -East Bay
Juliet Vercelli, Director, sanfrancisco-eastbay@ossn.com, 707-747-6176
Step up your Sales with the latest Promotions for 2014
by Karen Wong
1644 Broadway
Walnut Creek, California 94510
For More Info: http://globusandcosmos.com/united_states.htm
Members: $10.00-Dinner , Non-members: $10.00 open to non-members after September 19, 2013cc 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
Travel Bound:Everywhere on Earth
by Debbie Spatola, BDM
133 Premier Place
Winchester, Virginia 22602
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 joiningRSVP 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
OSSN SoCal @ The Queen Mary “Business Tune-Up 2013”
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, California 90802
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
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Utah Chapter
Lisa A. Maddux, CTC, Director, utah-chapter@ossn.com, 435-647-0612
MLT Vacations
by Tammy Heitsman, BDM
For More Info: www.worldagentdirect.com
Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10.00Please RSVP by Friday, October 4
Indiana OSSN Chapter
Melisa Keiser, Director, indianapolis@ossn.com, 317-848-2990
Funjet Vacations & Blue Sky Hawaii
by Chris Calhoun
8487 Union Chapel Road #240
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
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
Mini-Trade Show & Reception
Salt Lake City, Utah
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
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Indiana OSSN Chapter
Melisa Keiser, Director, indianapolis@ossn.com, 317-848-2990
Ya'lla Tours
by Rich Davis
8487 Union Chapel Road #240
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
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
Collette Vacations
by Lora Carlton
, Illinois
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
7970 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
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