Chapter Chats

Lehigh Valley

Elise Mock (the director of the OSSN Lehigh Valley Chapter) shares this photo from her group's recent holiday meeting. Many OSSN chapters around the country took advantage of the year-end holidays to gather, share ideas, and wind up their 2008 activities!

(Credit: Elise Mock)

San Antonio

The OSSN San Antonio Chapter bid farewell to its director, Brenda O'Leary, during a special holiday gathering on Dec. 9. Almost two dozen agents turned out for the farewell dinner. Brenda is heading to Waco, where she'll launch the OSSN Central Texas Chapter!

Jeff Grieder (OSSN's Midwest Regional Manager) presented a special award to Brenda for her commitment and service as the OSSN director in San Antonio.

Shown here are (l to r) Nannette Gwaltney (the event host), Janie Cadena (the new OSSN San Antonio director), Jeff, Brenda, and Shannon Lipscomb (the Central Texas BDM for Carnival Cruise Lines).

(Credits: Jeff Grieder, Brenda O'Leary)

Mesa Phoenix

The OSSN Mesa Phoenix Chapter met at the home of Helen Wirschem in Phoenix on Dec. 7 for its holiday party. Paula Goldsmith (the chapter's director) welcomed Judy Berry of J. Yang Tours to share her company's 2009 programs with the group, as the agents enjoyed the festivities.

(Credit: Paula Goldsmith)

Sarasota/Ft. Myers

Ron Getman - the director of the OSSN Sarasota/Ft. Myers Chapter - held its year-end meeting on Dec. 4 at the Colonial Country Club in Ft. Myers. The group enjoyed a great dinner in one of the club's private dining rooms and shared ideas on 2009 marketing and advertising issues and tax questions, among other topics.

Dotty Tarbox (Viking River Cruises) presented an award to Marianne Shervin during the meeting for her outstanding sales with the cruise line in 2008.

(Credits: Ron Getman)

Richmond Norfolk

The OSSN Richmond Norfolk Chapter organized a year-end networking meeting for its agents on Dec. 2 at Carini Italian Restaurant in Richmond, Va. John Grygalonis (the chapter's director) reports that these OSSN members shared deas about their businesses, as well as ideas for upcoming chapter meetings.

(Credit: John Grygalonis)