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

March 16, 2010, 6PM

Black Belt Business Solutions & Training
by Ms. Christine Richards

Shanghai Noble House

5331 S Macadam 503-227-3136
Portland, Oregon 97239

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: $20, Non-members: $25

503-630-5570 with CC

An unprecedented training opportunity for an unbelievable price for business owners and sales professionals! A powerful new system of learning new business strategies on the cutting edge with fast paced & inspirational selling techniques. Consulting and coaching will kick start your business as you engage and keep customers using razor-sharp communications. Master new strategies and skills and build professional and personal relationships! RSVP REQUIRED: Maximum Space Allowance REMEMBER: Bring A Raffle, Pick a Raffle


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

March 16, 2010, 5:00PM

Travel Agents Trade Show

Pennisula Travel Show

1500 North Military Highway
Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Mapquest

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

Please register on line prior to the show date.

PENINSULA TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS, INC. provide a series of 5 minute round table presentations to small groups of 7 to 8 travel agents at a time. This unique format offers an excellent opportunity for vendors to educate and discuss with travel agents how best to present and sell their product to prospective travellers.


Birmingham
Darlene Allen, Director, DAllen6699@bellsouth.net, 205-786-4688

March 16, 2010, 6:00PM

Carnival Cruie Line
by Barbara Popwell

Red Lobster

1030 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, Alabama 35216

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For More Info:

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

Please join the Birmingham chapter for dinner to welcome Carnival Business Development Manager, Barbara Popwell.


Baltimore Maryland Chapter
Lorna Imperial, Director, baltimore@ossn.com, 410 370 3883

March 16, 2010, 9:45-11:45AM

2010 Business Opportunities Updates RCCL-for Travel Professionals
by Linda sampson- Maryland-BDM-Royal Carribean Cruise Lines

Westminster Maryland Panera

200 Clifton Blvd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

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For More Info:

Members: Free

March 10, 2010

Linda Sampson BDM-RCCL for Mid-Atlantic Sales Region will be presenting brand new updates to increase profitability for Travel Partners. Please come and learn more interactive live group meeting with Linda. See you there..... Lorna Imperial Phone for Further info:410 370 3883. email: baltimore@ossn.com RSVP is a must by March 10, 2010. Ample parking


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693

March 16, 2010, 6:00PM

TravelSafe
by Bonnie O'Neill

Old Country Buffet

551 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

Mapquest

For More Info:

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

Please email your RSVP to chicago-il@ossn.com

Find out the latest with TravelSafe Insurance. Learn how to protect your agency and your clients vacation.


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

March 16, 2010, 6:30PM

DISNEY
by Tammy Spa, BDM

Grappa Grille

1644 Country Club Plaza Drive
St. Charles, Missouri 63303

Mapquest

For More Info: www.aroundtheworldtravel.com

Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00 at Door

stcharlesmo@ossn.com

Space is limited at this location, rsvp asap to get a seat.


Baltimore
Lorna Imperial, Director, baltimore@ossn.com, 410 370 3883

March 17, 2010, 5:00PM

TRADESHOW & ROUNDTABLE PRESENTATIONS
by BY Peninsula TravelShow PresentationsInc

Marriot Fairview Park

311 Fairview Park Road
Falls Church, Virginia

Mapquest

For More Info: www.peninsulashows.com

Members: Free but must register on line

By March 10,2010 www.peninsulashows.com

PENINSULA TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS, INC. provide a series of 5 minute round table presentations to small groups of 7 to 8 travel agents at a time. This unique format offers an excellent opportunity for vendors to educate and discuss with travel agents how best to present and sell their product to prospective travellers.


Dallas Chapter
Lucy Warner, Director, dallas-tx@ossn.com, 214-418-7700

March 17, 2010, 6:30PM

Round Table - Day to Day Business
by Members

Spring Creek BBQ

12835 Preston Rd (Preston/LBJ)
Dallas, Texas 75254

Mapquest

For More Info: $8

Members: $8, Non-members: $10

RSVP by March 10


New Jersey / Philadelphia OSSN Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, New-jersey-chapter@ossn.com, 856-344-2990

March 18, 2010, 6:30PM

RCCL Training
by Danielle Fox, BDM for Royal Caribbean Cruiseline

Panera Bread

48 Centerton Road
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

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For More Info:

Members: free + cost of your meal, Non-members: $10 + cost of your meal

Call Hema @ 856-344-2990 or email new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com

Come and meet our local Royal Caribbean Business Development Manager, Danielle Fox. She will fill you in on all the great happenings at RCCL in 2010!


SE Michigan
Sonja Brandon, Director, annarbor@ossn.com, 734-972-8098

March 18, 2010, 6:30PM

Travel Safe Insurance & Globus Family of Brands
by Bonnie O'Neill and Julie Petschler

Hawthorne Valley Country Club

7300 N. Merriman Rd
Westland, Michigan 48185

Mapquest

For More Info: www.hawthornevalley.com/menu.php

Members: No Charge, Non-members: $10

RSVP by Monday, March 15, 2010

Please RSVP by Monday, March 15 as space is limited. No accommodations will be made for those who rsvp late. Members: Meeting FREE, lite refreshments provided by our sponsors. Non-members: $10.00 for meeting.


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

March 18, 2010, 6:30PM

Selling Travel Safe, OSSN, Endless Vacations & MORE!
by Dan Harbert

13 Coins Restaurant - Seattle

125 Boren Ave. N
Seatte, Washington 98109

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.


Foothills Chapter of OSSN
Cordially Yours Travel, Director, gwenduncan@inreach.com, 530-676-7430

March 22, 2010, 6:00PM

Do You Know that in California You Need a License to Sell Travel Insurance?
by Director Gwen Duncan

El Dorado Hills Event Center

3935 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, California 95762

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: FREE to members, , Non-members: 1st and 2nd meeting FREE $20 per guest after

rescueca@ossn.com

Refreshments will be served. Food brought into the meeting must be purchased to the Raley's. Come Join in the fun to Learn and to Network.


Austin OSSN
Rona Walton, Director, austin-tx@ossn.com, 512-524-3874

March 22, 2010, 6:30PM

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
by Chris Lee

IHOP

707 East Cesar Chavez
Austin, Texas 78701

Mapquest

For More Info: www.chinatourplus.com

Members: Cost of Meal, Non-members: $5 plus Cost of Meal

Please reserve your seat by March 19, 2010

Come discover the year of the Tiger with ChinaPlus Tours (www.chinaplustour.com) which is a located here in Texas. ChinaPlus Tours is a U.S. tour operator specializing in package tours to China. In addition to great commission to booking agents, they also offer free marketing assistance and excellent benefits.


Mid & Northern Michigan
Susan White, Director, Flint-MI@ossn.com, 810-732-9426

March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM

Collette Vacations
by Ed McKenna

Bishop International Airport

G-3425 W Bristol Rd
Flint, Michigan 48507

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: TBA, Non-members: TBA

RSVP by 3/12/10

THIS MEETING IS ON A MONDAY NIGHT! Hope to see you there.


Norhern Connecticut - Western Massachusetts
Ferne Anderson, Director, north-ct@ossn.com, 860-402-8367

March 23, 2010, 6:30PM

Tax Tips for Travel Professionals
by Ferne J Anderson

Warehouse Point Public Library

107 Main St.
East Windsor, Connecticut 06088

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For More Info:

Members: $0, Non-members: $0

RSVP to north-ct@ossn.com

Hi Everyone! It's that time again - - income tax filing time that is. Are you getting all the tax breaks available to you as travel professionals? Come join us for an H&R Block presentation on tax reporting for the self-employed travel professional. Whether or not you prepare your own income tax filing, you should have a good understanding of how the IRS Code affects you and your business. Bring the questions you always wanted to ask and we will do our best to accommodate you. This is open to all travel professionals, both OSSN members and non-members, so bring a friend. Anyone wishing to join OSSN that evening will receive a $25.00 discount. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Please plan on arriving on time as we will be starting promptly at 6:30 P.M.


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

March 23, 2010, 6:00PM

Barbados
by Leslie Percival

Red Lion Hotel

161 W. 600. S.
Salt Lake City, Utah

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For More Info: www.visitbarbados.org

Members: No charge, Non-members: $10.00

Please RSVP by Fri, March 19 to (801) 244-4515 or utah-chapter@ossn.com

Leslie will be here to tell us all about the beautiful island of Barbados! She will also have information about Costa Rica and Belize, cruising in the Mediterranean, wine tours and an air fare consolidator. Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided; additional food and beverage will be on your own.


Northern Virginia
Laura Pluta, Director, lpluta@yahoo.com, 703-980-6691

March 23, 2010, 6:00PM

Niche Markets and the U.S. Virgin Islands
by Tiffany Bertrand, Mid-Atlantic Sales

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 305
Washington, Washington DC 20001

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For More Info: www.visitusvi.com

Members: Free - RSVP Requested, Non-members: $10

Email with names of attendees

Please join OSSN at the offices of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. Tiffany Bertrand, Mid-Atlantic Sales will share with us some great tips on which islands are appropriate for different niche markets along with providing some great specials currently available. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided by our host. Agenda: 6pm - check-in 6:30pm - event starts We're looking forward to a great turnout with Northern Virginia, DC and some Maryland members and soon-to-be members too! Event room number: 385 Space is limited to 30 people Directions and Parking: The closest metro station is Union Station. Metered parking used to be available after 6pm, however because of DC’s new metered parking policies there is no longer a lot of street parking available. The office building does have an underground parking garage. The price is $10 for the evening. Note: The building has a security check-in processes. With member names who RSVP by Friday, March 19th at noon, we can have security sign you in before the event on Tuesday. If not, attendees will have to sign in with security upon arrival.


Memphis, N. MS & E. AR
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-560-6085

March 23, 2010, 6:00PM

Club Med, AMA Waterways,, Almond Resorts and Dollar/Thrifty rental car
by Ms. Kathy Brock

Tasty Buffet

Poplar Plaza at Poplar and Highland
Memphis, Tennessee 38111

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: dinner, Non-members: dinner & $10

memphis@ossn.com

You all know Kathy Brock, and see is coming to this meeting in March with her entire bag of tricks. She is bringing information on Club Med, AMA Waterways, Almond Resorts, and Dollar/Thrifty Car Rental. Kathy represents some great companies, and this is a great opportunity for you to learn about all of these at one time. This meeting will be a long one and it will be good, so make your plans today to attend. Patricia Bannister OSSN Memphis Director and Southeastern Regional Manager


NY-Lower Hudson Valley & Bronx
Diana Monaco, Director, croton-ny@ossn.com, 914-271-2944

March 23, 2010, 6:00PM

Disney Cruise Line and Adventures By Disney/Also-Business Networking Opportunities in your area
by Eva Garfield

Eldorado West Diner

460 S Broadway
Tarrytown, New York 10591

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: $10.00, Non-members: $15.00


Houston Texas
Jeff Grieder, Midwest Regional Manager, Director, houston-chapter@ossn.com, 832-875-4800

March 23, 2010, 12:00PM

Club Med
by Tracey Murray, Business Development Manager

Texas Land & Cattle

8015 West FM 1960
Houston, Texas 77070

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: FREE, Non-members: $20

Please send request for invitation to HoustonOSSN@aol.com.

Please take this opportunity to meet our District Sales Manager for Club Med, Tracey Murray. She is very excited to tell you how Club Med is now designed with family in mind and how to sell and market this great product to your clients. You will be pleasantly surprised at what Club Med has to offer. You will not want to miss this. Meal and beverages are at your own expense. Please bring your business cards.


Queens-Long Island
Monique Costable, Director, greatescapesbymarique@gmail.com, 516-826-4471

March 24, 2010, 6:30PM

Oasis of the Seas and other exciting RCCL news
by Bob Tolster, BDM Royal Caribbean

Bertucci's

795 Merrick Ave
Westbury, New York 11590

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: $15, Non-members: $15

Please RSVP by 3/17 If you cannot make it last minute pls call my cell 516-941-8122

Please join me in welcoming Bob Tolster to our chapter meeting. He will be filling us in on all the lastest news from RCCL. Prizes to be given away! Looking forward to seeing you all there!!


Knoxville
Mary Steiner, Director, Knoxville@ossn.com, 865-482-1450

March 25, 2010, 6PM

Travel Insurance and TravelSafe
by Sharon Broo

TBA

TBA
Knoxville, Tennessee

Mapquest

For More Info:

Knoxville@ossn.com

We will welcome our regional Business Development Manager from Travelsafe Insurance, Sharon Broo. She will address the many issues of travel insurance and tell us how to successfully protect our clients as well as ourselves through travel protection insurance. This is a meeting not to miss!


OSSN OKC Chapter
Pam Brown, Director, okc@ossn.com, 405-364-9005

March 25, 2010, 6:30PM

Planning for the New Year (re-scheduled from January)
by Pam Brown, OSSN OKC Director

Louie's Deli & Bar

3750 W. Robinson
Norman, Oklahoma 73072

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Please email invitation request to okc@ossn.com

Please join us as we discuss plans for our chapter for the upcoming year. Meals and beverages are at your own expense. Please bring a business card


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

March 25, 2010, 6PM

Travel the World in Comfort with Viking River Cruise Lines
by Sandra Marshall of Viking River Cruise Lines

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

702 Pearl Street
La Jolla , California 92037-5001

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: $10.00

Please rsvp to san-diego@ossn.com by Sat. March 20.

Please join us as Sandra updates us on Viking's Travel Destinations and promotions and why Viking is the leading River Cruise Lines in the World. Ossn Members: Free Non Members: $10 payable in cash at the door. This is a hosted meeting. A light dinner will be provided.


Delaware
Creative Travel Inc, Director, delaware@ossn.com, 302-658-2900

March 30, 2010, 4:30PM

Taking Back Your Sales - Beating the Internet and "gimmick" travel programs
by Bob Older

the Travel Center

3610 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, Delaware 19808

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: FREE, Non-members: FREE

Respond by 3/25/2010


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

March 31, 2010, 10:00AM

Holland America Line
by Laura Okonowski

Schlotzky's Restaurant

1140 N. Higley Rd., Ste. # 103
Mesa, Arizona 85205

Mapquest

For More Info:

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

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE E-MAILED. Your Agent/Agency Information, valid POLAR ID number, Date of Meeting. To phoenix@ossn.com

Dear Agents: Come out and meet Laura from Holland America Line to find out what is the newest and greatest part for her cruise line. Qualifying Criteria: If an agent would like to attend my training, they will need to be a registered agent selling travel out of an Arizona phone number. The agency must be set-up in POLAR and each agent attending must possess a valid POLAR ID number. This is a requirement by Holland America Line and one that I must enforce for training meetings to be conducted. This will allow for us to accurately track the bookings that are made by your members. If your members do not have an active POLAR ID #, one can be requested provided that the agent registers on-line at Travel Agent headquarters prior to the start of our meeting. If the agent is an outside agent for another office in Arizona, please have them specify so that I can link the appropriate agency to them. "RSVP"=ALL INFORMATION MUST BE E-MAILED. Your Agent/Agency Information, valid POLAR ID number, Date of Meeting. To phoenix@ossn.com Paula Goldsmith OSSN Mesa/Phoenix AZ Chapter Director 480-588-6941 or 602-323-7752 Location: Schlotzky's Restaurant-1140 N. Higley Rd., Ste. # 103-(Higley & Brown Intersection)-Mesa, AZ 85205-480-654-8000 Cost: Supplier to host


Southeastern, Ma
Smiles and Miles Travel, Director, ellenp1@comcast.net, 508-238-4088

April 6, 2010, 6:30PM

Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort,St Thomas
by Cyndi Miller Aird

Vinny T's

233 Elm Street
Dedham, Massachusetts 02026

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: None, Non-members: $10.00

Cyndi also represents other hotels.


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

April 6, 2010, 5:30 PM

Travel Trade Show
by Travel Trade Show

Mirabeau Park Hotel Spokane

N 1100 Sullivan Road
Spokane Valley, Washington 99037

Mapquest

For More Info:

Great friends, food, beverages and networking opportunity.


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

April 7, 2010, 6:00PM

Travel Impressions-What they can do for your business!
by Heather Hendrix, District Sales Manager

Tara Golf And Country Club

6602 Drewrys Bluff
Bradenton, Florida 34203

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: $10 Full Meal including drink, and tip., Non-members: $20 Full Meal including drink and tip.

sarasota@ossn.com

This meeting will allow travel agents to fully understand the destinations offered by Travel Impressions and give each personal time with our local business development manager.


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

April 7, 2010, 6:00PM

Sandal's latest updates
by Maurizia Stock

Panera Bread Wexford

12071 Perry Highway
Wexford, , Pennsylvania 15090

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Hosted by Sandal's

Please RSVP the director

This location is 2 miles south of the Pa turnpike exit on Rt 19 in Pine Tree Center, entrance is across from Sheetz and next to Northway Church.


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

April 7, 2010, 5:45 PM

Travel Trade Show

Red Lion Hotel

1415 Fifth Ave
Seattle, Washington 98101

Mapquest

For More Info:

, Non-members: 0

great friends, food, beverages and networking opportunity


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

April 8, 2010, 6:00PM

Travel Impressions-What it can do for you and your business!!
by Heather Hendrix, Business Development Manager - FL

Colonial Country Club

9181 Independence Way
Ft. Myers, Florida 33913

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Order off menu-Drawing for some meals to be paid, Non-members: Order off menu

RSVP to sarasota@ossn.com

Heather will conduct a drawing to pay for a certain number of members meals up to her authorized limit for the event. Yours could be free!!


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

April 10, 2010, 10:00AM

Business Development - Setting Goals
by Jane Grant, Chapter Director

Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn

14 Great Falls Plaza
Auburn, Maine 04240

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: free; breakfast optional, Non-members: free; breakfast optional

Please e-mail Jane at maine-chapter@ossn.com

Join us for more networking as we watch our chapter grow! April's meeting will focus on business coaching and setting business goals.


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

April 12, 2010, 7:00PM

Legal Issues For Travel Agents and Independent Contractors
by Laurence D. Gore, P.A.

Dean Anthony's Pizzeria

357 N. Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, Florida 33463

Mapquest

For More Info: www.laurencegore.com

Members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense, Non-members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense

palmbeach@ossn.com or OSSN Chapter Evite

Please join us on Monday, April 12th, 2010 for a pizza dinner as we explore the topic of Legal Issues for Travel Agents and Independent Contractors. In today’s business world, it is important to be aware of the legal ramifications of owning and operating a business such as travel and what important information one might need to protect both the clients and ourselves in the travel industry. Laurence D. Gore, P.A., who has been extensively involved in travel and tourism law and has written numerous articles and publications on the subject will be in attendance and provide a presentation and Q&A session during this meeting with subject matter dealing with: • Legal Structure and Responsibility of your Agency • Travel and Tourism Law • Protecting the Client and the Agency • Among others… So please join us as we discuss these and other OSSN topics in a casual Italian Eatery atmosphere We look forward to seeing you!


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

April 14, 2010, 11:30AM

Holland America Cruise Line
by John Leake

Jameson Inn Carmel

10201 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Please RSVP by Friday, April 9th, 2010

Join us for lunch as John Leake, our Holland America representative, discusses what is new with HAL in 2010. Learn about new marketing and agent tools available online. Discover how to make more revenue by selling groups.


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693

April 20, 2010, 6:00PM

TBA
by TBA

Old Country Buffet

551 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

Mapquest

For More Info:

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

RSVP your attendance to chicago-il@ossn.com


Canton Akron Ohio
Dixie McCully, Director, cantono-akron@ossn.com, 330-837-9544

April 20, 2010, 10:00AM

Collette Vacations
by Dawn Emerson

Buehlers Marketplace

7138 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, Ohio 44718

Mapquest

For More Info: www,collettevacations.com

Members: $5.00, Non-members: $6.00

email or call by April 16th.

Please join us for this informative get together. Coffee and donuts and lots of networking. Bring your ideas and business cards. This is a Bring an Agent Friend Day.


NJ / Philadelphia OSSN Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com, 856-344-2990

April 22, 2010, 6:30PM

Collette Vacations
by Eduardo Cartaya, District Sales Manager

Panera Bread

48 Centerton Road
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Mapquest

For More Info: www.collettevacations.com

Members: Cost of your meal, Non-members: Cost of your meal +$10

Hema @856-344-2990 or email new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com


Knoxville
Mary Steiner, Director, Knoxville@ossn.com, 865-482-1450

April 22, 2010, 6PM

TBA

TBA


Knoxville, Tennessee

Mapquest

For More Info:

Knoxville@ossn.com

Save this date and plan to attend the OSSN Knoxville chapter meeting this evening. Check back later to see what our agenda will be for this meeting!


Memphis, N. MS & E. AR
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-560-6085

April 27, 2010, 6:00PM

What You Don't Know About Travel Safe Insurance
by Sandra Broo

Tasty Buffet

Poplar Plaza, corner of Poplar and Highland
Memphis, Tennessee 38111

Mapquest

For More Info: www.travelsafe.com

Members: dinner, Non-members: $10 plus dinner

memphis@ossn.com

The date on this meeting has changed. Sharon Broo with Travel Safe had to change it due to scheduling conflicts. Please note the new date. Think you know everything there is to know about Travel Safe Insurance? I thought I did, and man, was I wrong. There are some great new things with Travel Safe. We all know that we can sell Travel Safe on our own, or through OSSN. We all know we can make more money by booking their products online. Do you know all of their products or just the one product that "YOU" sell? Come to this meeting and find out about "ALL" the products that you have available through Travel Safe, and meet Sandra Broo, your new Travel Safe Representative.


Greenville, SC OSSN
Linda Isbell, Director, greenville-sc@ossn.com, 864-346-8060

April 27, 2010, 6:00PM

Ireland
by Margaret Forton of CIE Tours

Olive Garden

2695 Laurens Road
Greenville, South Carolina

Mapquest

For More Info: www.cietours.com

Members: Free to members; cost of meal, Non-members: $10 + cost of meal

greenville-sc@ossn.com by 4/20/2010

Margaret is a dynamic speaker and has a passion for Ireland. Having visited Ireland many times, Margaret is an expert on this destination. Even if you know Ireland and/or have traveled there, Margaret will surely bring lots of new insight to the Emerald Isle. Come join us for a wonderful evening of learning and networking.


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

May 13, 2010, 6:00PM

Sandals & Beaches Resorts and TravelSafe Insurance
by Trish Hartlage & Bonnie O'Neill

Jameson Inn Carmel

10201 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

Please RSVP by Friday, May 8th, 2010

Join us as we welcome Trish Hartlage to discuss new property updates at Beaches and Sandals Resorts. You will learn about promotions available in 2010 and about the new Sandals Emerald Bay Bahamas all-butler location! In addition, Bonnie O'Neill from TravelSafe Insurance will be another guest host who will share with us why we should choose TravelSafe Insurance for our clients! Learn about the easy to use online features at TravelSafe and about the timesaving TravelSafe Concierge Services!


Cincinnati Chapter
Melody Gaskins, Director, ultimatejourneys@roadrunner.com, 513-752-0723

May 18, 2010, 6:30PM

US Virgin Island Department of Tourism
by Andy Wartenburg- Midwest Regional Manager

Blue Goose Sports Cafe

11060 Reading Road
Sharonville, Ohio 45241

Mapquest

For More Info:

cincinnati@ossn.com

This will be a very informative presentation on the US Virgin Islands. Hope everyone can attend this presentation. Thank you!


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693

May 18, 2010, 6:00PM

Sandals
by Kate Heath, Business Development Manager

Old Country Buffet

551 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

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For More Info:

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

Please RSVP your attendance to chicago-il@ossn.com

Join us and get the latest updates on Sandals Resorts.


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

May 18, 2010, 6:30PM

Viking River Cruises
by Nick Davis, BDM

Syberg's

2430 Old Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, , Missouri 63043

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For More Info: www.aroundtheworldtravel.com

Members: Member FREE Dinner and Drinks on yoru own, Non-members: $10.00 at door Dinner and Drinks on your own

contact Linda at stcharlesmo@ossn.com

This meeting is special because Viking River Cruises does not do many meetings of our kind. So is you want to sell river cruises, this would be your meeting. We need 15 rsvps to this meeting. That is what is required at this restaurant.


Memphis, N. MS & E. AR
Patricia Bannister, Director, memphis@ossn.com, 662-560-6085

May 18, 2010, 6:00 PM

Carnival Cruise Lines
by Tracie Mosley

Tasty Buffet

Poplar Plaza, NW corner of Poplar and Highland
Memphis, Tennessee 38111

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For More Info: www.bookccl.com

Members: dinner, Non-members: dinner & $10

memphis@ossn.com

Join Tracie Mosley and OSSN for Tracie's yearly meeting with the Memphis Chapter. There are many changes with Carnival in our home ports of Mobile, New Orleans and Galveston both in itineraries and ships, so come to this meeting and find out about all of the changes. Half the year will be over and it will be time for you to talk with Tracie about you and Carnival and how to prosper your business with Carnival in the second half of 2010. Let's make 2010 our best year ever and attend as many OSSN meetings as possible in 2010. I hope to see you all there.


NJ / Philadelphia OSSN Chapter
Hema Khan, Director, new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com, 856-344-2990

May 19, 2010, 6:30PM

Learn what is new with HAL
by Beth Widhson, BDM for Holland America Cruiseline

Panera Bread

48 Centerton Road
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

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For More Info:

Members: Cost of your meal, Non-members: Cost of your meal +$10

Hema @856-344-2990 or email new-jersey-chapter@ossn.com


Baltimore Maryland Chapter
Lorna Imperial, Director, baltimore@ossn.com, 443-263-0018 or 410 370 3883

May 24, 2010, 9:00AM

OSSN HOMEBASED TRAVEL AGENT SHOW & FORUM
by Industry Leaders

Town & Country Resort & Convention Center


San Diego, California

Mapquest

For More Info: www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/register.aspx

www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/register.aspx OSSN's 20th Year Celebration! It's your inaugural 3-day OSSN event, impressive array of seminars & panelists, leading travel industry keynote speakers, activities designed to enhance your sales skills, Niche Cruise Marketing training, top domestic & international suppliers, CLIA accredited training, build professional & personal relationships, attend the OSSN host reception,entrally located to all major San Diego attractions. Early Bird Registration Fee: $40 for OSSN. Will you join me in San Diego? Register today and I'll see you at the show! Your Baltimore Chapter Director -Lorna Imperial


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

May 24, 2010, AM

Home Based Travel Agent Show
by Over 200 travel industry leaders

OSSN Home BasedTravel Agent Show & Forum

Town & Country Resort & Convention Center
San Diego, California

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For More Info:

Members: $40 OSSN Early Bird

www.homebasedtravelagentforum.com/register.aspx

OSSN's 20th Year Celebration! It's your inaugural 3-day OSSN event, impressive array of seminars & panelists, leading travel industry keynote speakers, activities designed to enhance your sales skills, Niche Cruise Marketing training, more than 200 industry top domestic & international suppliers, CLIA accredited training, build professional & personal relationships, attend the OSSN host reception,entrally located to all major San Diego attractions. Early Bird Registration Fee: $40 for OSSN. Will you join me in San Diego? Register today and I'll see you at the show! Your Oregon Director, PJ Ott


St Louis Area
Linda M Shipp,CTC, MCC, DS, Director, shipplinda@sbcglobal.net, 314-374-6910

June 15, 2010, 6:30PM

Sandals and Beach Resorts
by Abigail Ujhelyl, BDM

Syberg's

2430 Old Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights,, Missouri 63043

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For More Info: www.aroundtheworldtravel.com

Members: Free to Members, Dinner and Drinks on your own, Non-members: $10.00 at the door Dinner and Drinks on your own.

stcharlesmo@ossn.com

This is a great opportunity to speak with Abby. We are lucky to get her to come and present at one of our meetings. If you want to learn about Sandals and be on their list of agents, you Must attend this meeting.


Chicago
Jennifer Brown & Maria Ramirez-Gregg, Director, chicago-il@ossn.com, 773-836-7151 or 630-907-2693

June 15, 2010, 6:00PM

Shore Trips
by Barry & Julie Karp

Old Country Buffet

551 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, Illinois 60148

Mapquest

For More Info:

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

Please RSVP your attendance to chicago-il@ossn.com

Barry & Julie will show how to add to your bottom line selling shore excursions.


Knoxville
Mary Steiner, Director, Knoxville@ossn.com, 865-482-1450

June 24, 2010, 6PM


by TBA

TBA


Knoxville, Tennessee

Mapquest

For More Info:

Knoxville@ossn.com

Save this date and plan to attend the OSSN Knoxville chapter meeting this evening. Check back later to see what our agenda will be for this meeting!


OSSN Louisiana Chapters
Ann Broussard/ Geri Simpson, Director, Baton.Rouge.LA@ossn.com, 225-247-8686

July 13, 2010, 6PM

Social Media Networking
by Denise Vogel

Drusilla's Seafood Restuarant

3482 Drusilla Lane
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

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For More Info: Http://www.clickmouseblog.com

Members: Member Cost of Dinner Only, Non-members: $10.00 plus cost of Dinner

RSVP to Ann Broussard @ Baton.Rouge.LA@OSSN.COM/$15.00 no show fee and $15.00 fee for cancellation

OSSN Louisiana Chapters will meet for Cyberspace in July as Denise Vogel of Click of the Mouse conducts a presentation on how to utilize Face Book for your Travel Business.


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

July 14, 2010, 12:00PM

Sandals Resorts and Properties: What They Offer and Why You Should Sell Them!
by Cynthia Bresseau, Senior Business Development Manager – SE/SW Florida & Louisiana, Unique Vacations – Worldwide Representative of Sandals Resorts / Beaches Resorts

Dean Anthony's Pizzeria

357 N. Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, Florida 33436

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For More Info: www.sandals.com

Members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense, Non-members: Free - Pizza Provided!!! Drinks at own expense

palmbeach @ossn.com or e-vite

Please join us in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 for our next OSSN Chapter Meeting as we welcome Cynthia Bresseau, Senior Business Development Manager – SE/SW Florida & Louisiana, Unique Vacations – Worldwide Representative of Sandals Resorts / Beaches Resorts! Come learn about the highlights and updates for all the brands under the Sandals Resorts Umbrella, including: • Sandals Resorts exclusively for romantically involved couples • Beaches Resorts for everyone, focusing on families • The Royal Plantation Collection, for your discerning clientele • Grand Pineapple Beach, the moderate brand. Sandals Resorts is an operator of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and part of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts and The Royal Plantation Collection. Sandals Resorts has a total of 14 couples-only properties, including eight in Jamaica, three in St. Lucia, one in Antigua and two in Bahamas. Come learn about this popular and exciting supplier and their destinations! Other topics include upcoming presentations, future meetings and locations will be discussed in a casual Italian Eatery atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you! Dean Anthony's Pizzeria is located next to The Sports Authority on the west side of Congress Ave, just north of Boynton Beach Blvd!


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

November 10, 2010, 6:00PM

US Virgin Islands
by Andrew Wartenberg, USVI Dept of Tourism

TBA

TBA
Indianapolis, Indiana

Mapquest

For More Info:

Members: Free, Non-members: Free

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


Chat Room Events

OSSN Members can talk live online with suppliers and other industry professionals by visiting the OSSN Members Only Chat Room section located: http://www.ossn.com/secure/education/chat/index.asp

OSSN will E-mail all active members for each scheduled Chat Night Event. OSSN Members who missed any past Chat Night Event may also visit the OSSN Chat area to retrieve past events from the archived chat library.

PENINSULA TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS, INC.

We provide a series of 5 minute round table presentations to small groups of 7 to 8 travel agents at a time. This unique format offers an excellent opportunity for vendors to educate and discuss with travel agents how best to present and sell their product to prospective travelers.

Please review our schedule as we may have a show in your city. See page: http://www.peninsulashows.com

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