5th Annual East Meets West Meeting: A Step Back In Time

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010
Take a step back in time and get to know the “other” coast. From Ormond Beach to St. Petersburg and all points in between, you will have the opportunity to indulge in the beauty of yesterday as we descend into historic downtown Lakeland, FL. The Terrace Hotel is Lakeland, Florida’s only full-service, luxury hotel, The Terrace Hotel has been beautifully restored, providing a glimpse into Lakeland’s own history. Considered by many to be the centerpiece of downtown Lakeland’s rebirth, the Terrace Hotel is home to exceptional comfort and exquisite.
We hope you can join us for the 5th Annual ABC-Florida East Meets West Meeting in Lakeland. This year’s meeting will be very different from those in the past. Our brunch meeting will be an opportunity to learn about the the new wedding trends for 2010!
 
 Registration:
$26.00 Early Bird Cost (for all Members Registered by February 15th)
 
$32.00 All Members (registered after 2/15/2010)
 
 $32.00 Non-Members & Guests
  
Brunch Menu:
Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Berries
 Mixed Field Green Salad w/ Selection of Dressings
 Scrambled Eggs
 Crisp Bacon Strips
 Country Link Sausage
 Terrace House Fries
 Chicken Piccata
 Caribbean Stuffed Pork Loin
 Select pastries, bagels, muffins and rolls
 Marmalade, Fruit Preserves, Honey, and Butter
 Fresh Florida Squeezed Orange, Grapefruit and Natural Fruit Juices
 Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated, and a Selection of Teas
  
Questions: 
Evelyn Duran  Email: sebyevelyn {at} gmail.com
Kerline Docteur Email: kerline {at} joiedevieevents.com
 
 

Medical Supply Drive Sponsored by Central FL ABC on 1/20/10

Posted: Monday, January 18th, 2010

In the wake of a 7.0 magnitude quake in Haiti, thousands have lent their monetary support in the relief efforts for Haiti.

Within our industry many of us have met or interacted with someone who is Haitian, of Haitian descent or ties to the Haitian community. We are asking for your support in an effort that will take place on Wednesday, 1/20/2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Lindsay and her staff at Room Service Rentals have donated their facility in Orlando as a drop off location for a Medical Supply Drive. The supplies will be collected, sorted and prepared for two flights leaving for Haiti on Saturday 1/23/2010. The 501c(3) organizations receiving the supplies are:
Clean the World (www.cleantheworld.org)
&
International Fire Fighters Assistance (www.ifarelief.org)
Both of these organizations have been sending supplies and medical personnel to Haiti over the last few days. They both have flights leaving over the weekend and your donation will be on ground by next week making a difference!

What will we need donated:
Pain Relievers/Meds (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve)
Children’s Tylenol
Baby Diapers
Baby Wipes
Ointments (Neosporin, antibacterial)
First Aid Crème
Peroxide
Rubbing Alcohol
Gauze
Band-Aids
Bandages
Sanitary Napkins
Toiletries
Medical Masks
Gloves
Bug Repellant
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter Bars
Crutches
Walkers
Braces
Antibacterial Soap
Sanitizing Gel
Alcohol wipes

Drop off location:
Room Service Rentals
2105 Viscount Row
Orlando, Florida 32809

Time: 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. If you are unable to drop off at that time, please give us a call to make arrangements for pick up.
A receipt will be provided for your donation. For more information, please contact Kerline Docteur 321-662-9125.

Your and participation is important and will show that the Hospitality stands in support of assisting the efforts of the relief for the victims of the earthquake. We also ask that you forward this information to all of your distribution lists, friends and colleagues. Thank you!

Wednesday, February 10 Association of Bridal Consultants Local Networking Group Meeting

Posted: Thursday, January 14th, 2010

When:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CT)

Where:
The Club at Hidden Creek
3070 PGA Blvd.
Navarre, FL 32566

Hosted By:
Association of Bridal Consultants Florida Panhandle Local Networking Group

The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,500 members in 27 countries on six continents.  The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members.  Some of our local members include Dave Johnson of A Perfect Wedding Guide, Ron Ralph of A DJ to Go, Stacy Green of Forever I Do Weddings, Jennifer Tarabick of RSVP Weddings & Rentals, Merri Ward of The Big Day Rentals, Penny Shenkel of Penny Shenkel Orchestras, Naomi Conner of The Angus Restaurant, Victoria Volpone of Carillon Weddings, and Stephanie Tate of Savoir-Faire Weddings.  Between the Panhandle of Florida and Lower Alabama, we are 40+ members strong!

Register for this event now at :
http://abcpanhandlefeb2010-rss.eventbrite.com

Event Details:

The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) will be having a local networking group meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 10:30 am-12:30 pm at The Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre, FL.  The cost of the meeting includes lunch. We are limiting this meeting to 85 attendees.
ABC is open to caterers, florists, wedding consultants, musicians, DJs, photographers - you name it!  For those who have not been before, we normally have 80+ people in attendance!  ABC has been hosting networking meetings in the Panhandle of Florida since November 2008.

 

Our speaker will be, Renee Grannis, Master Bridal Consultant and ABC Director of Ethics and Compliance.
Registration:  Everyone that registers will receive a confirmation Email Monday, February 8.

We will have free copies of Get Married, The Knot, Weddings Unveiled, and Southern Weddings Magazines at the meeting as well!

About the Speaker:  Renee Grannis has been in the wedding industry since 1970. She formed a one-stop shop and operated out of Alabama, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Maryland. By the mid ’80s, she had eight consultants and 28 vendors working for her. She joined the Association of Bridal Consultants in 1985 and became the Association’s Education Director in 1988 and held that position until 2007. She has also been a state coordinator for Virginia and Texas. She is currently the Association’s Director of Ethics and Compliance and is now forming partnerships across the country for educational aspects in the industry.

 
Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Membership:   We are encouraging wedding consultants/professionals in the area to join.  We want to build a strong network in the area to pass business to back and forth.  There are are annual dues of $195 for wedding vendors and $185 for novice wedding consultants and $265 for wedding consultants (this membership level is based on your educational credits and experience).  Please contact me if you need a membership application.

Please spread the word to all your friends!  Everyone is welcome!

Central FL East January Luncheon: Getting Organized for your 2009 Tax Filing

Posted: Monday, January 11th, 2010

Lago Baldwin Park Restaurant

We are extremely excited to announce the details of our January Luncheon!

The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida East Local Networking Group’s (ABC CFL East LNG) January Luncheon will be held at the Lago Restaurant in Baldwin Park.

Lago Restaurant is nestled along Lake Baldwin. The restaurant creates neo-classic cuisine in a world class European kitchen. After the presentation tours will be given to preview the space and how it can be utilized for your next event.

Address: 4979 New Broad St Orlando, FL 32814

Phone: (407) 331-5246

Web: http://www.lagobaldwinpark.com

 
Topic: Getting Organized for your 2009 Tax Filing

As we prepare our financials and returns for 2009 we will learn about new laws, credits and incentives available to small business owners. We will also learn steps to take for the 2010 fiscal year.

Speaker: Peter J. Nieves, CPA, MBA

Our featured speaker is Peter J. Nieves, CPA. Mr. Nieves’ work experience spans over twenty five years, including experience covering a variety of public accounting, government and industry experience, most recently, as a Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and as Senior Tax Auditor with the State of Florida. Mr. Nieves is President of an Accounting firm that provides servies to small businesses, corporations and individuals.

JANUARY MEETING DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010

Time: 11:15 Registration. Luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM

Menu: This will be the lunch menu, however you will order your selection at the luncheon.

1st Course Offerings:

Caesar Salad- tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with grilled flatbread & shaved parmigiano

Mixed Field Greens- red onion, cheery tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette

Soup of the Day

 

Entrée Choice:

Parpadelle – with roast chicken, wild mushroom & a garlic cream sauce

Cappellini- with olive oil, garlic, artichoke hearts, roasted tomato, chili flakes, parsley and pecorino

Romano Linguine – with littleneck clams, olive oil, garlic, or tomato sauce

Veal Cutlet Milanese- sliced tomato, arugula, red onion and shaved parmesan cheese

Mahi-Mahi –sautéed with sliced onion, garlic, and cherry tomatoes

Dessert:

Tiramisu

 Registration on EventBrite: Click Here—> http://abccfleastjanuary2010.eventbrite.com/

Parking: Complimentary self-parking

Fee: Members: $26

Guests: $33

Tickets will be available through 01/25/2010 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at CentralFLEastABC@yahoo.com contact one of your Central FL East Co-Directors:
Elisa Delgardio (407)896-1476
Kerline Docteur (407) 296-4008
Evelyn Duran
Victoria Buus

Northwest LNG Meeting- January 24, 2010

Posted: Friday, January 8th, 2010

The Northwest LNG cordially invites all to join us for our first LNG of the new year!

Date: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Location: Homewood Suites Tallahassee, 2987 Apalachee Parkway

Time: 5:00pm

Topic: Heather Canada of  First Coast Weddings and Events, Inc, will present her highly acclaimed “Business Administration for Creative Types” workshop.  

Most creative types, which include a majority of wedding professionals, become overwhelmed with bookkeeping, budgeting, marketing, and other business management tasks. Learn the tools to create a system to run your business more efficiently so that you have time for what is really important – your clients. 

Cost: $10 per guest

RSVP: Contact Danette Saylor at 850-212-0438 or info@goldengatherings.net to confirm your attendance.

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