OSSN E-Agent Newsletter

Chapter Chats

Melody-Gaskins - the OSSN Chapter Director of Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky

Melody-Gaskins has been appointed the OSSN Chapter Director of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Melody is a graduate of Tri-State Travel School in Cincinnati and has been a travel agent for 9 years. Since her graduation she has continued studies through The Travel Institute and CLIA. Melody currently holds CTA, DS and ACC endorsements. Currently Melody is working on her CTC and will soon start the MCC training program.. Melody has worked in a storefront agency for 6 years and then left to become an independent agent about 3 years ago. In September of 2004 she started her own agency. Melody says, "I am very excited about my new adventure with my own travel business and working with OSSN as a director for the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area." Melody may be contacted at: cincinnati@ossn.com.

Portland OSSN Chapter Meeting

January 26, 2005 OSSN Portland held a meeting with Happy Vacations, ASTON Resorts & Hotels, Passport Online.

From American Travel Bureau, Lori Thrasher on the right
BDK Travel, Barbara Kaplon on the left

OSSN San Jose and East Bay Chapter Meets At Foothill College

Anita Balamane, OSSN Western Regional Manager asks Richard Forster to talk about the destination specialists programs offered by the travel department at Foothill College. 35 San Jose South Bay and East Bay members were in attendance for this chapter meeting held on February 2, 2005. The featured presentation, which showcased the wonders of China, was made by OSSN Allied Supplier, Global Tours.