Join Us at the Midwestern Regional!
by Melody Fee

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We bring our chapter members together regularly. All across the country, bringing members across the "boundaries" of their states, across the boundaries of their business models, to learn from one another AND to teach one another!

And, even though our next stop is in beautiful San Diego for the Home-Based Agent Show and the OSSN Western Regional events, there is also another OSSN Regional on the horizon for August 2008 in the heart of middle America! OSSN has a great number of chapters located in the heartland of the U.S.A., and we are excited to bring members together in a new and unique casino and spa property named Belterra Casino Resort and Spa!

Our host property, The NEW Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, is an oasis in the Indiana heartland and offers premier gaming and entertainment opportunities around every corner. Only a short drive from Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, and Indianapolis, the resort offers the very best amenities that include casino gaming, a luxurious spa, and world-class golf.

Belterra is also part of a special community located in Switzerland County with the charming focal point being Vevay, Ind. Vevay is a historic river town settled in 1802 by Swiss immigrants relocating from Vevey, Switzerland. The new settlers planted grapes, thus establishing the first commercial winery in the United States. Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana, where you can enjoy small-town charm and big-city excitement all rolled into one unforgettable trip!

Now, this region with its rolling hills, river towns, antique and specialty shops, state parks, historic sites, B&Bs, galleries, and cafés have all of the charm one can imagine along with a great "gaming" resort and spa property located "right up the road a piece!" You’ll find all of these amenities, along the Indiana Wine Trail in Southeast Indiana ! If you decide to attend the OSSN Midwestern Regional Forum, you may also want to kick back and enjoy a leisurely drive, stopping along the way to discover the quaint charm of the region and visit six artisan wineries!

But, during the OSSN Forum, you will also get the opportunity to meet with more than 10 very special OSSN Allied Supplier members who will address you during the trade show itself. These special suppliers will be hosting workshops, panel discussions, an evening reception, a mini trade floor, and more! You will even take part in the OSSN "town hall" meeting to discuss issues that are important to all of us! The final agenda is being completed in the next few weeks, but topics include the following:

• Selling Europe in 2008- In Spite of The Euro!
• Making Your Database REALLY Work For You!
• Insuring and Protecting Your Clients while Building BIG Profits!
• Developing Your "FREESTYLE" Cruise Business with NCL's New "2.0” ("You have got to "sea it" to believe it!)
• Special "Town Hall" OSSN Meeting Featuring ALL of YOUR Questions
• Working with the Big C's - Consolidators AND Consortiums!

Our opening reception is hosted by Norwegian Cruise Lines, ClientEase, Travel Insured, and Globus and Cosmos!

Join us at Belterra for the OSSN Midwestern Regional Forum. For room rates and booking instructions, go to the forum registration page. OSSN special room rates are only available through April 20, so do not delay. After that date, regular hotel rates will apply. For room reservations at Belterra, agents need to call Belterra Casino Resort and Spa at 866.235.8377 (866.BELTERRA) and refer to group ID # C84536 for appropriate discounted rates.

Melody Fee serves as vice president of the Outside Sales Support Network. She may be reached at info@ossn.com.

(Credit: OSSN)