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Lehigh Valley PA OSSN Chapter
Elise Mock, Mock's Travel & Tours LLC, Director, elise@mockstravel.com, 610-797-7255

September 8, 2010, 6:30 PM - 9:00PM

How to "earn more $$" with Gogo WWV and tips on using their booking engine.
by Erin Gallagher, BDM Gogo WWV

Starlite Diner

Route 100
Fogelsville/Allentown, Pennsylvania

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For More Info:

Please RSVP to Elise by Tuesday Sept 7 2010

Wow! September snuck up on me... Our first Fall OSSN Chapter meeting is right around the corner next Wed. on Sept 8th. Please join us to learn how to get free sales leads, earn more $$, and on-line booking engine training with GogoWWV. Bring your laptop!!! Free wifi sign in provided.


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

September 8, 2010, 6:00PM

Resorts for your clients by Travel Impressions
by Bill Reedy BDM Travel Impressions

Panera Bread

Pine Tree Shops, 12071 Perry Highway,
Wexford, , Pennsylvania 15044

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For More Info:

Members: none

Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com


Rhode Island Chapter
Jamie Perrotti, Director, rhode-island@ossn.com , 401-714-8878

September 8, 2010, 6:00PM

Travel Bound One Stop Shopping While Rewarding Yourself too!
by Travel Bound

Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick

One Thurber Street (Jefferson Blvd)
Warwick , Rhode Island 02886 (401) 734-9600

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For More Info: www.booktravelbound.com

Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00

Credit Card required to register for meeting

Do you want to know more about a company that deals EXCLUSIVELY through Travel Agents? These rates are not available to the general public. Travel Bound knows the true meaning of Travel Partnership. They offer Hotels/Transfers/Sightseeing/Pre-Post Packages/Customized Ala Carte Groups worldwide. You can build your itinerary, post your payment, and print your documents in 4 EASY steps. Come and learn why you can make more money, your clients save more money, you are able to service 95% of their travel needs. Talk about 1 stop shopping!! Karen Amundsen, your business development manager will point out the profit potential, walk you through an itinerary planning session and tell you how to Reward Yourself as well!


Kansas City Chapter
Jodee Mufich, Director, jodee@kctnt.com, 913-492-3963

September 9, 2010, 11:30AM

Marketing with Collette Vacations
by Jordan Marx, business development manager

TBA - on the plaza


Kansas City, Missouri

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For More Info:

Members: cost of lunch, Non-members: cost of lunch

kc-chapter@ossn.com


San Diego
Lei Gonzalez, Director, san-diego@ossn.com, 619-495-6015

September 9, 2010, 6-8PM

Sandal's & Beaches Resort Updates
by Kym Tower - BDM

Seau's Restaurant

1640 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, California 92108-1534

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For More Info: www.sandals.com

Members: Free, Non-members: $5.00

RSVP to san-diego@ossn.com by September 6.

Come join us for food, fun and prizes at an informative meeting with Kym Towers as she gives us the most current updates with Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Don't forget to bring your business cards.


Bucks County, PA
Barbara Sodano, Director, BucksPA@OSSN.com, 215-750-6926

September 14, 2010, 6:30PM

TBA
by TBA

TBA


, Pennsylvania

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: TBA, Non-members: TBA


Baton Rouge/New Orleans
Ann Broussard, Director, Baton.Rouge.LA@ossn.com, 225-247-8686

September 14, 2010, 11:30AM

SITA Tours/Exotic Destinations
by Charlie Newton

ZEA's Restaurant/Towne Center

2380 Town Center Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

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

Members: Lunch Only

Ann Broussard @ Baton.Rouge.LA@OSSN.COM

Join Us for a Special OSSN Lunch Meeting as we meet/greet Charlie Newton with SITA TOURS..Expand your horizon and gain knowledge in learning more about Exotic Destinations and offer your clients a Trip of a Lifetime..


Indiana
Melisa L. Keiser, Director, indiana-ossn@ossn.com, 317-848-2990

September 15, 2010, 11:30AM

Lunch with TravelSafe Insurance & Sandals/Beaches Resorts
by Trish Hartlage & Bonnie O'Neill

Jameson Inn Carmel

10201 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280

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For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Please RSVP by Friday, Sept 10th, 2010

Join us as we welcome Bonnie O'Neill from TravelSafe Insurance who will share 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! Next, Trish Hartlage with be with us 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!


Connecticut
Bill Potuchek, Director, Director, ct-chapter@ossn.com, 860-887-6481

September 15, 2010, 11:45AM

Benefits of Travel Insurance
by Isaac Cymrot, New England Sales Director - Travel Insured

Cinzano's Restaurant

1920 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield,, Connecticut 06825

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For More Info:

Members: Free - $ 10 will be charged for no shows, Non-members: $10 to attend - $15 for no shows

ct-director by 12 September

Isaac Cymrot of Travel Insured will be reviewing the importance of Travel Insurance and the benefits of working with Travel Insured (one of the two endorsed travel insurance providers) for OSSN members. Learn how the flight delays and weather problems of this past year created problems for those who did not have insurance. Learn about the difference between available policies and which include commission protection. Time will also be provided for member networking and a discussion of the upcomming National Home Based Conference in Miami.


DC/MD
Lori Wright, Director, wheaton-md@ossn.com, 202-256-6031

September 15, 2010, 6:30PM

Working and Increasing Your Commissions with Royal Caribbean
by Linda Sampson, BDM, Mid-Atlantic Region

Hughes United Methodist Church

10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902

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

Members: $12.50 non-refundable, Non-members: $12.50 non-refundable

Please RSVP by August 20, 2010.

Hello DC/MD -- Linda Sampson of Royal Caribbean will be our featured supplier on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Linda will be going over Cruising Power, how to create your own brochures, flyers, banners, and add ship pictures to your website. Linda will also be going over Royal Caribbean's repositioning schedule, ships up for drydock, itinerary changes, changes with their Crown & Anchor program, and upcoming ship inspections. Please don't miss the opportunity to increase your knowledge and increase your commissions with Royal Caribbean. Dinner will be served. Kindly forward your non-refundable check in the amount of $12.50 when you RSVP to Lori Wright, P.O. Box 2344, Wheaton, Maryland 20902. If you prefer the convenience of Paypal, my e-mail associated with PayPal is lwright@iTravelTT.com. When entering the church, please enter the "church office" entry. There will also be OSSN banner signs leading the way.


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

September 16, 2010, 6:30PM

Royal Caribbean
by Mary Woody of Royal Caribbean

Lottawatta Creek


Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208

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For More Info:

Members: FREE, Non-members: FREE

Belleville-IL@ossn.com


Knoxville TN
Mary Steiner, Director, knoxville@ossn.com, 865-481-0586

September 16, 2010, 6:00PM


by TBA

TBA


Knoxville, Tennessee

Mapquest

For More Info:

Please keep this date open and plan to join us!


Central Texas OSSN Chapter
Brenda o'Leary, Director, olearytravel@gmail.com, 254-662-9292

September 16, 2010, 6:30PM

NEST and "Have You Updated Your Toolbox?"
by Kathy Humen, Director New Business Development

Panera Bread

2516 W. Loop 340
Waco, Texas 76711

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For More Info:

Members: None, Non-members: None

Please RSVP to central-tx@ossn.com by September 14, 2010

Please join us for this informative meeting to learn about NEST and how to update your toolbox to better manage your business.


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151

September 21, 2010, 6:00PM


by TBA

Old Country Buffet

551 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: cost of meal, Non-members: cost of meal

RSVP to chicago-il@ossn.com


Richmond/Norfolk
John Grygalonis MCC, Director, jgrygalonis@cox.net, 757-303-5733

September 21, 2010, 6:00PM

OSSN and Royal Caribbean updates
by Anthony R. Meloro, ACC

Mirabella's Italian Restaurant

207 Bypass Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188

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For More Info: http://www.mirabellasgrille.net/

Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00 at the door. This amount will be deducted from the membership fee if you join at this meeting.

Please reply by Sept.10th.

Please join us as BDM Anthony Meloro presents updated information on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and the new affiliation with Universal Studio. This dinner meeting will be hosted by Royal Caribbean. As always I will need 10 chapter members to attend.


Charlotte
Renee Avnger, Director, charlotte@ossn.com, 704-719-9620

September 22, 2010, 7:00PM

Sandals Resort/ TravelSafe Insurance
by Joy Fogarty / Sharon Broo

Golden Corral

7701 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

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

Members: Dinner, Non-members: $ 5.00 & Dinner

RSVP to Charlotte@ossn.com by Sept.1,2010. There will be a $10.00 charge for No Show Members & Non members


New Orleans
Ann Broussard, Director, Baton.Rouge.LA@OSSN.COM, 225-247-8686

September 23, 2010, 6PM

Sandals & Beaches Resort Updates
by Andre-Roberts Dukes

Brick Oven Cafe

2805 Williams Blvd
Kenner, Louisiana 70062

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For More Info: www.sandals.com

Members: Dinner Only, Non-members: $10.00 plus dinner

Baton.Rouge.LA.@OSSN.COM

Join us for our OSSN meeting in New Orleans. Our Speaker will be a representative from Sandals. At this meeting Sandals will share information on their product.


NY-Northern Westchester, Rockland & Putnam
Diana Travel & Tours, Director, croton-ny@ossn.com, 914-271-2944

September 23, 2010, 6:00PM

The new ship 'Marina' plus the rest of the fleet
by Thierry Vuolo - Oceania Cruises

'At The Reef' Restaurant

92 Roa Hook Rd, Rte 9 at Annsville Circle
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567

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For More Info:

Members: $10.00, Non-members: $15.00

croton-ny@ossn.com

This is a new location for our Chapter. Come try the cuisine and interact with your fellow agents. In addition to Thierry Vuolo, we will have Brian Drew from Information Technology Group who will speak about maintaining your computer,customer database and website so you can concentrate on the important tasks of booking and selling travel. Dinner & soft drinks will be served, and there will be a raffle, so bring business cards. You have to be there to win!


Houston Texas
Jeff Grieder, Midwest Regional Manager, Director, HoustonOSSN@aol.com, 832-875-4800

September 23, 2010, 12:00PM

Travel Impressions
by Louisa Benton, BDM

Joe's Crab Shack

12400 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas 77034

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For More Info:

Members: FREE, Non-members: $20

Please send request for invitation to HoustonOSSN@aol.com

OSSN Houston is happy to welcome back Louisa Benton from the Travel Impressions. Travel Impressions has taken approximately six million vacationers all over the world. Offering leisure vacation packages to 150 destinations and over 2,100 resorts and hotels worldwide. Take this opportunity to find out why Travel Impressions was named Travel Weekly Readers’ choice as “Best Tour Operator, Sales and Service” five years in a row! Meals and beverages are at your own expense. Please bring your business cards.


Lafayette
Geri Simpson, Director, geri@nolacaribeconnection.com, 504-909-1318

September 24, 2010, 6:00PM

Sandals & Beaches Product Updates
by Andre Roberts-Dukes, BDM

Days Inn & Suites Meeting Room

5761 I-49 S, Service Rd.
Opelousas, , Louisiana 70570

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: -0-, Non-members: -0-

louisiana@ossn.com


OSSN Home Based Travel Forum
Trade Show, Director, ossn@tampabay.rr.com, 941-322-9700

September 27, 2010, AM


by Panels, Trade Floor, Seminars

Trade Show and Conference

Hyatt
Miami, Florida

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For More Info: http://east.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/

Members: $40, Non-members: $60

(510) 290-2886

As a home based seller of travel, our show has been designed with you specifically in mind. Over the course of three days, we will offer you certified training courses, continuing education classes, timely panel discussions and informative seminars. As we convene the best and the brightest together under one roof in Miami at the Hyatt Regency, you'll be given the opportunity to sharpen your selling skills, broaden your marketing capabilities, enhance your profitability, and expand your self-confidence and knowledge to operate effectively and efficiently in a highly-competitive market.


San Diego
Lei Gonzalez, Director, san-diego@ossn.com, 619-495-6015

September 30, 2010, 5:30 - 8:00PM

Buck Wilson Travel Trade Show

The Lord Hornblower Ship

Port of San Diego - North Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101

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For More Info: http://www.travel-shows.com

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Register at http://www.travel-shows.com

Exclusively for Professional Travel Arrangers. We have assembled a wonderful group of suppliers. In addition to your familiar tour operators & cruise lines; we also have domestic and international resorts & hotels, CVBs, foreign tourist boards, car rentals, airlines and tourist attractions among the exhibitors. And companies offering services that make your job easier and more profitable. Discount for new OSSN Membership at the Show. Expired Memberships can be renewed at the Show.


San Jose / Bay Area
Anita Pagliasso, Director, westernregion@ossn.com, 408-531-9228

October 5, 2010, 5:30PM

Don't Just Survive...Learn How to THRIVE as a Home-Based Travel Agent
by OSSN President, Gary Fee and OSSN Western Regional Mgr. Anita Pagliasso

Sonoma Chicken Coop - Orchard Room

200 E. Campbell Ave
Campbell, California 95008

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For More Info: http://www.sonomachicken.com/Stores/Campbell

Members: Dinner on your own - Range from $7.99 to $10.99 Per Person, Non-members: Dinner on your own - Range from $7.99 to $10.99 Per Person

Due to the popularity of this presentation and limited space, RSVP with cell # is mandatory

Don’t just survive! Learn how to THRIVE as a Home-Based Agent. Presented by Gary Fee and Anita Pagliasso. Agents will come away from this comprehensive seminar with the necessary tools to pump up their business from flat-line to prosperity. Learn fun and innovative marketing skills; pros and cons of taking a business home; 30 Second Marketing; how to build a sales force of 30 for under $500 per year; what’s new regarding supplier acceptance of ID codes; effective CRM tools for home-based agents; business management skills and much more. To reserve your seat, please register upstairs in the Orchard Room before ordering you dinner. RSVP Mandatory.


Indiana
Melisa Keiser, Director, ossn-indiana@ossn.com, 317-848-2990

October 6, 2010, 6:00pmPM

Travel Bound
by Guy Prudden, Business Development Manager

Jameson Inn

10201 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280

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For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Contact Melisa Keiser at 317.848.2990 or via e-mail at ossn-indiana@ossn.com.

Join our guest host, Guy Prudden, CTC & Business Development Manager for Travel Bound and learn about booking hotels, excursions, transfers and much more for your custom FIT clients not only in Europe, but all over the world!


OSSN SoCal Chapters (IE, LA, OC and SD)
Paula Mitchell Manning with Mary Ann Mari and Lei Gonzales, Director, lax@ossn.com, 323-445-3026

October 6, 2010, 6:30PM

IMAGINE: High Flying Acts, South East Asian Cuisine and OSSN President, Gary Fee -- all under one EXCITING roof!
by Gary Fee and Aberdeen Tours, Lloyd Coleman

The Seafood Cove

9211 Bolsa Avenue
Westminster, California 92683-5568

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For More Info: www.seafoodcove.com

Members: FREE, Non-members: Non-OSSN Travel Agents or OSSN Member Guest: $10

ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED. To RSVP email: lax@ossn.com

Thanks to our sponsoring vendor Aberdeen Tours you'll experience our "A MOON FESTIVAL’S NIGHT DREAM: A Cultural Taste of Taiwan and Beyond" This AMAZING event offers a cultural presentation of tourism to Taiwan and SE Asia. Our "A MOON FESTIVAL’S NIGHT DREAM: A Cultural Taste of Taiwan and Beyond" will take place across the street from the BIGGEST Asian Mall in the US "ASIAN GARDEN MALL" http://www.asiangardenmall.com/index.htm ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED: OSSN Members may bring one guest for only ($10) to this exciting event. Seating is limited so RSVP ASAP! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, Oct. 6th at The Seafood Cove All Travel Agents are required to bring (5) business cards


Maine
Jane Grant, Director, maine-chapter@ossn.com, 888-222-6846

October 12, 2010, 6:00PM

Travel Insured Intl's Isaac Cymrot talks about Travel Insurance
by Isaac Cymrot - Travel Insured

TBD

TBD
, Maine

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: TBD, Non-members: TBD

Please RSVP to Jane Grant at maine-chapter@ossn.com


Bucks County, PA
Barbara Sodano, Director, BucksPA@ossn.com, 215-750-6926

October 12, 2010, 6:30PM

The Globus Family of Brands
by Doug Brown

TBA


, Pennsylvania

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: your meal, Non-members: your meal plus $5.00

BucksPA@OSSN.com

Meeting location will be available after. July 13th's meeting please check back then. Thank you.


Daytona/Orlando Area
Myrtis Rimassa and Carole Conway, Director, ormondbeach@ossn.com, 386-233-3515

October 13, 2010, 01:30PM

TravelSafe
by Carlos Cividanes

Golden Corral

897 West Town Parkway
Altamonte Springs (407) 788-2700 , Florida 32714

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Lunch, Non-members: Lunch

R.S.V.P. to (ormondbeach@ossn.com or 386-233-3515) no later than Friday, October 8, to ensure seating

Join Daytona and Orlando Chapters as they try not to forget that only TravelSafe, offers your clients Hurricane Warning as a covered reason for trip cancellation. Make sure your clients don't cheat themselves with limited Supplier programs by taking the professional step of offering them TravelSafe's comprehensive coverage.


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

October 13, 2010, 6:00PM

Updates with Holland
by Holland America Cruise Line BDM Larry Garnet

Panera Bread Wexford

Pine Tree Center, 12071 Perry Highway,
Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: none

Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com


Baton Rouge/New Orleans
Ann Broussard, Director, Baton.Rouge.LA.@ossn.com, 225-247-8686

October 14, 2010, 6:00PM

The Voyager of the Seas/Selling Groups on RCCL
by Mark Stoneham BDM

Drusilla's Restaurant

3482 Drusilla Lane
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

Mapquest

For More Info: www.royalcaribbean.com

Members: Dinner Only, Non-members: $10.00 Plus Cost for Dinner

Please RSVP To Ann Broussard

For this meeting please bring any questions that you have regarding The Voyager of the Seas and selling groups on RCCL.


St. Louis Area
Linda M Shipp, CTC, MCC, DS`, Director, stcharlesmo@ossn.com, 314-374-6910

October 19, 2010, 6:30PM

Ya'lla Tours USA
by Rich Davis, BDM

Syberg's

2430 Old Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Meeting FREE - Dinner & Drinks on your own, Non-members: Meeting $10.00 - Dinner & Drinks on your own

stcharlesmo@ossn.com

Rich will be educating us about the lands of Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Morocco and Cuba. In Hebrew and Arabic Ya'lla means LET'GO!


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151

October 19, 2010, 6:30PM


by TBA

Old Country Buffet

551 E. Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

Mapquest

For More Info:

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

chicago-il@ossn.com


Mesa/Phoenix AZ
Paula Goldsmith, Director, Paulastravelagency@yahoo.com, 602-323-7752

October 20, 2010, 10AM

Utell Hotels & Resorts
by Jessica Davis

Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant

1011 North Dobson RD
Mesa, Arizona

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Supplier to host, Non-members: Supplier to host

PLEASE E-MAIL, Your Agent/Agency Information "And" Date of Meeting. To phoenix@ossn.com

"You Must Be Confirmed For This Meeting. DO NOT JUST SHOW UP." Dear Agents: North American Account Manager, Jessica Davis, will be there to present on behalf of Utell Hotels & Resorts. Please bring your business cards and questions. Lunch will follow the meeting, provided by Utell. RSVP: What Is Needed, PLEASE E-MAIL, Your Agent/Agency Information "And" Date of Meeting. To phoenix@ossn.com Paula Goldsmith OSSN Mesa/Phoenix AZ Chapter Director 480-588-6941 or 602-323-7752 (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)


Bucks County, PA
Barbara Sodano, Director, BucksPA@OSSN.com, 215-750-6926

November 9, 2010, 6:30PM

Disney
by Jack Sharp

TBA


, Pennsylvania

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: The cost of your meal, Non-members: The cost of your meal plus $5.00

BucksPA@OSSN.com


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

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

RSVP by Friday, Nov 5, 2010 to reserve your space!


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

November 10, 2010, 6:00PM

What is new with Carnival
by Gwen Mamula, DSM Carnival Cruise Line

Panera Bread Wexford,

The Pine Tree Shops, 12071 Perry Highway,
Wexford, , Pennsylvania 15090

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: none

Pittsburgh-Pa@Ossn.Com


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

November 11, 2010, 6:30 PM

Accounting, bookkeeping and taxes
by Carl Lurk, CPA

TGI Fridays

6910 North Illinois
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: FREE! Appetizers provided

Belleville-IL@ossn.com

Please join us! Become informed on tax updates. Have your questions answered about your books and taxes. No one ever knows all they need to know about preparing for taxes!


St Louis Area
Linda M Shipp, CTC, MCC, DS, Director, stcharlesmo@ossn.com, 314-374-6910

November 16, 2010, 630PM

TravelSafe Insurance
by Bonnie O'Neill, BDM

Syberg's

2430 Old Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, , Missouri 63043

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Dinner your cost, Non-members: Dinner your cost plus $10.00 at door

stcharlesmo@ossn.com

Bonnie O'Neill of TravelSafe will explain how to book travel insurance. She will bring us up-to-date on her product. Bring an agent who joins and you will receive a FREE gift.


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151

November 16, 2010, 6:30PM


by TBA

Old Country Buffet

551 E. Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

Mapquest

For More Info:

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

chicago-il@ossn.com


Ft. Myers/Sarasota
Ron Getman, Director, ron@getmantravel.com, 941-725-4500

November 20, 2010, 6:00PM

TBA
by TBA

Tara Golf and Country Club

6602 Drewerys Bluff
Bradenton, Florida 34203

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: $18, Non-members: $18

RSVP to sarasota@ossn.com

Meal is salad, main course with veggie, beverage, dessert, tax and tip included.


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

December 6, 2010, TBAPM


by China Plus Tours

TBA ST Johns Town Center


Jacksonville, Florida

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Dinner, Non-members: Dinner

jacksonville-chapter@ossn.com


Sarasota/Ft. Myers
Ron Getman, ECC, Director, ron@getmantravel.com, 941-725-4500

December 7, 2010, 6:00 PM

Tours to China
by China Plus Tours

Tara Golf And Country Club

6602 Drewry's Bluff
Bradenton, Florida 34203

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: $18 for full supper meal, Non-members: $18 for full supper meal

sarasota@ossn.com

Supper meal at the country club will be main course, veggies, salad, dessert, coffee or tea. Price includes the tip and tax.


Daytona/Orlando Area
Myrtis Rimassa and Carole Conway, Director, ormondbeach@ossn.com, 386-233-3515

December 8, 2010, TBAPM

China Plus Tours

by Chris and Ping Lee

TBA
Altamonte Springs, Florida

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Dinner, Non-members: Dinner

R.S.V.P. to (ormondbeach@ossn.com or 386-233-3515) no later than Friday, December 3, to ensure seating

Join both the Daytona Beach and Orlando area OSSN Chapters as we welcome China Plus Tours in an informative event that brings the mysterious culture and history of China. This will be an enlightening meeting with plenty of educational focus and information presented by Chris and Ping Lee. This meeting is scheduled and details of date, time and location will be posted here as they develop!


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

December 9, 2010, 6:30 PM

Christmas Party!

TGI Fridays

6910 North Illinois
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208

Mapquest

For More Info:

belleville-IL@ossn.com


Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast/Miami-Broward
Vince Yeck, CTA, DS and Dolores Samms MCC, Director, palmbeach@ossn.com, 561-601-4208

December 9, 2010, AM

China Plus Tours
by Chris and Ping Lee

TBD

TBD
, Florida

Mapquest

For More Info: www.chinaplustour.com

TBD

Join both the Miami-Broward area OSSN chapter with the Palm Beach County and Treasure chapter as we welcome China Plus Tours in an informative event that brings together the best of South Florida with the mysterious culture and history of China. This will be an enlightening meeting with plenty of educational focus and information presented by Chris and Ping Lee. This meeting is scheduled and details of date, time and location will be posted here as they develop!


OSSN SoCal Chapters (IE, LA, OC and SD)
Paula Mitchell Manning with Mary Ann Mari and Lei Gonzales, Director, lax@ossn.com, 323-445-3026

January 25, 2011, 9AM

"Hands-On/On-Line Training Day Event
by Dr. Marc Mancini, CLIA Course, Vendor Online Training & Trade Show

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

49500 Seminole Dr.
Cabazon, California 92230

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Early-Bird Special (by 12/1/10) OSSN / CLIA: $20.00, Non-members: Early-Bird Special (by 12/1/10) Non-OSSN or CLIA $25

Post Early Bird Special Rate: $30 ALL and At The Door Rate for ALL $35

OSSN Southern California’s award-winning OSSN @ Morongo “Hands-On/On-Line” Training Day Event scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa offers many exciting features like Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marc Mancini, CLIA Course for Credit, Vendor On-Line Training, Trade Show, Luncheon, Post Event Networking Gathering with Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Dorian Harewood. Dorian will sharing his STRICTLY BLACK JACK method of WINNING without Counting as the Post Event Networking Gathering entertainment. Post Event includes a light meal.


Seattle, Washington
Michael Schrobat, Director, michael@cetctravel.com, 206-264-1270

March 18, 2011, 6:30PM

RESCHEDULING Selling Travel Safe, OSSN, Endless Vacations & MORE!


Seatte, Washington

Mapquest

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.


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

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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