Central Florida West-Tampa/St. Pete

Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West :: September Luncheon Meeting

Posted: Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

When:
Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (ET)

Where:
Tampa Bay Watch
3000 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Hosted By:
ABC Central Florida West

abcflw@yahoo.com


Co-Directors
Tammy Waterman :: Special Moments :: 727-343-0800


Toni Tassoni :: Connie Duglin Linen :: 727-452-1834


Jamie Morton :: Swank Shindigs :: 813-494-6865


Staci Mandikas :: Unique Event Design :: 813-426-5280



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

Event Details:

 The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West Local Networking Group


invites you to discover why…


Green is Good.


Saving the world, one wedding at a time.


Guest Speaker will be Charity Plaster, PBC™


Charity specializes in Green & Destination Weddings & Events


www.acharmedevent.com



Please join us on September 23, 2010 from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm at the


 


Tampa Bay Watch


3000 Pinellas Bayway South


Tierra Verde, FL 33715


www.tampabaywatch.org


 


Keep checking back for more details to be announced!


   


Come mix, mingle and make new connections with Tampa Bay’s finest wedding and special event professionals! Bring plenty of business cards, because you won’t want to miss this opportunity!


 


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** Who likes free drinks? I do! **


When’s the last time you told someone that you attend ABC meetings? Better than that, when’s the last time you invited someone to attend an ABC meeting? Well now, for every guest you invite that attends an ABC CFW meeting, you will receive one brand spankin’ new ABC CFW BUCK {a $5.00 buck to be specific}.


These BUCKS can be used toward the admission to future meetings, or to purchase a drink at a future meeting! So if you invite 5 people? That’s $25 in BUCKS baby! This is open to both members & non-members!!


Sorry! Guest cannot be a family member {husband/wife/sister/niece’s estranged son’s son etc..} and cannot have attended an ABC meeting in the three months prior to the meeting you are inviting them to. So if you want credit for inviting someone to the SEPTEMBER meeting, they cannot have attended June, July or August meetings to be eligible! Questions? Ask us on the Central Florida West Facebook page!



** New “Members Only” Privileges **
All of these privileges apply ONLY to ABC CFW meeting attendees!
Express registration at monthly meetings!
Special “Members Only” name tags!
Special door prize drawings!
“About Me” presentations!
Contests with GREAT prizes!
Super Secret “Members Only” meetings!
Industry recognition!


** Why yes, darling, it is easy to become an ABC member! **
Whether you are a wedding planner, coordinator, consultant, designer, florist, photographer, graphic artist, baker, chocolatier, venue representative, caterer, jewelry designer, travel agent, hotel representative, officiant, hair & makeup artist, rental company, DJ, or even a person that makes little baby tuxedos for dogs…YOU can join the ABC!

ABC offers memberships to planners and to vendors, and yes, it is true, ABC members sometimes do get special little bonus treats like oh…an all inclusive trip to someplace lovely & exotic like Turks & Caicos for $399, AIRFARE INCLUDED!! Plus the whole “we’ve been around since 1955 and are the largest and most respected bridal association in the WORLD” thing kinda helps! As the esteemed Martha would say…”it’s a good thing”. :)

If you sign up for membership while in attendance at one of our lovely monthly meetings, we will waive the application fee! Just for you. Because you’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and gosh darn it, we like you a whole lot!

Fall (Not) Just for Novices Workshop Scheduled

Posted: Friday, July 9th, 2010
ABC-Florida Not Just for Novices Workshop

ABC-Florida Not Just for Novices Workshop

When: Event Date: Saturday, September 18,  2010   Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Western Florida – Sarasota-Venice
Location: Bentley’s Resort
Address: 1600 S. Tamiani Trl.
City State Zip: Osprey, FL
Web Link: www.abcflnovicefall2010.eventbrite.com
Email: eliseabcfl@aol.com

Have you taken the Professional Development Program but need some help getting started? Do you need to hone your skills in meeting with clients and closing the deal? Would you like to apprentice with a seasoned consultant? Then this workshop is for you Initial Consultation (practice) Closing the Deal (from lead to commitment) Pricing and contracts (bring what you’re using or plan to use) Apprenticeships, co-ops, bridal shows, advertising and marketing This six-hour workshop earns counts as one education point under the new membership point system. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, and materials. Area consultants and vendors may attend just the networking luncheon for a program to be determined.

This workshop will offer an additional “hands on” opportunity for up to 6 participants on Sunday, September 19th representing ABC and Brides Against Breast Cancer at the Weddings of Venice Bridal Show.

An Opportunity to Attend Southeast Regional Conference

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Would you like to attend ABC-Florida Southeast Regional Meeting August 20-22 in St. Augustine?

ABC-Florida is sponsoring one registration to this meeting.  To qualify you must:

  1. Be an ABC member in good standing 
  2. Have attended at least one ABC-Florida Local Networking Group (LNG) meeting in 2010 prior to contest deadline
  3. Must have the availability to attend the entire conference.

If you meet these qualifications you will then submit an essay with a minimum of 150 words.  Topic:  Your opinion counts…Tell us what you like/dislike about The Association of Bridal Consultants Florida-Branch Local Networking Group meetings, and what you would suggest to improve the overall experience. 

Please submit your essay via email to lisa@elegantweddingsbylisa.com.  Deadline to submit is July 15, 2010.  The member with the winning essay will be notified before August 1st, 2010. 

*Please note the scholarship will include The opening cocktail reception, Saturday and Sunday educational sessions and Saturday night off site event.  Should you choose to stay at the host hotel this will be at your own expense.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.  Good luck!

Association of Bridal Consultants- Central Florida West- September Luncheon Meeting

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

When:
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM - Friday, September 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM (ET)

Where:
Tampa Bay Watch
3000 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Hosted By:
ABC Central Florida West

abcflw@yahoo.com


Co-Directors
Tammy Waterman-Special Moments-727-343-0800


Toni Tassoni- Connie Duglin Linen- 727-452-1834


Jamie Morton- Swank Shindigs- 813-494-6865


Staci Mandikas- Unique Event Design- 813-426-5280



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

Event Details:

Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West Local Networking Group   


   Invites you to join us for a Eco-friendly Lunch



Tampa Bay Watch


3000 Pinellas Bayway South


Tierra Verde, Fl 33715


www.tampabaywatch.org


September 23rd, 2010 from- 10:30am- 1:00pm


 


2 Great Educational Speakers- with a hands-on session


Great Door prizes



Menu: TBD


 



   Come mix, mingle, and make new connections with a variety of wedding and special event professionals! Bring plenty of business cards, because you won’t want to miss this opportunity.


Grow your business!


 


The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West brings this event to you.

The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,000 members in 26 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. Membership is open to all wedding-related vendors. As a member, you can benefit from a local and national networking system, educational programs, and more. Visit
http://www.bridalassn.com for more info.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 



** Who likes free drinks? I do! **
When’s the last time you told someone that you attend ABC meetings? Better than that, when’s the last time you invited someone to attend an ABC meeting? Starting with this Networking Mixer, for every guest you invite that actually ATTENDS an ABC CFW meeting, you will receive one brand spankin’ new ABC CFW BUCK {a $5.00 buck to be specific}. These BUCKS can be used toward the admission to future meetings, or to purchase a drink at a future meeting! So if you invite 5 people? That’s $25 in BUCKS baby! This is open to both members & non-members!! Sorry! Guest cannot be a family member {husband/wife/sister/niece’s estranged son’s son etc..} and cannot have attended an ABC meeting in the three months prior to the meeting you are inviting them to. So if you want credit for inviting someone to the JUNE meeting, they cannot have attended May, April or March meetings to be eligible! Questions? Ask on the CFW FB page!

** New “Members Only” Privileges **
All of these privileges apply ONLY to ABC CFW meeting attendees!
Express registration at monthly meetings!
Special “Members Only” name tags!
Special door prize drawings!
“About Me” presentations!
Contests with GREAT prizes!
Super Secret “Members Only” meetings!
Industry recognition!
More details to follow!


** Why yes, darling, it is easy to become an ABC member! **
Whether you are a wedding planner, coordinator, consultant, designer, florist, photographer, graphic artist, baker, chocolatier, venue representative, caterer, jewelry designer, travel agent, hotel representative, officiant, hair & makeup artist, rental company, DJ, or even a person that makes little baby tuxedos for dogs…YOU can join the ABC!

ABC offers memberships to planners and to vendors, and yes, it is true, ABC members sometimes do get special little bonus treats like oh…an all inclusive trip to someplace lovely & exotic like Turks & Caicos for $399, AIRFARE INCLUDED!! Plus the whole “we’ve been around since 1955 and are the largest and most respected bridal association in the WORLD” thing kinda helps! As the esteemed Martha would say…”it’s a good thing”. :)

If you sign up for membership while in attendance at one of our lovely monthly meetings, we will waive the application fee! Just for you. Because you’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and gosh darn it, we like you a whole lot!

Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West – July After Hours Networking Mixer

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

When:
Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)

Where:
Suncoast Ballroom Dance Studio
7500 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771

Hosted By:
ABC Central Florida West

abcflw@yahoo.com


Co-Directors
Tammy Waterman-Special Moments-727-343-0800


Toni Tassoni- Connie Duglin Linen- 727-452-1834


Jamie Morton- Swank Shindigs- 813-494-6865


Staci Mandikas- Unique Event Design- 813-426-5280



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

Event Details:

Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West Local Networking Group   


   Invites you to join us for our July After-hours Networking Mixer


 



Monte Carlo Night

 

at the

 

Suncoast Ballroom Dance Studio

7500 Ulmerton Rd.

Largo, FL 33771

727-535-1893


 

Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

 

There will be a ballroom dancing presentation and lesson from Tom Stango and the owners of Suncoast Ballroom Dance Studio.

 

                                                                Tom Stango

813-767-3236

                                                          www.tomstango.com

 



 


Menu – TBD 


 


** Who likes free drinks? I do! **
When’s the last time you told someone that you attend ABC meetings? Better than that, when’s the last time you invited someone to attend an ABC meeting? Starting with this Networking Mixer, for every guest you invite that actually ATTENDS an ABC CFW meeting, you will receive one brand spankin’ new ABC CFW BUCK {a $5.00 buck to be specific}. These BUCKS can be used toward the admission to future meetings, or to purchase a drink at a future meeting! So if you invite 5 people? That’s $25 in BUCKS baby! This is open to both members & non-members!! Sorry! Guest cannot be a family member {husband/wife/sister/niece’s estranged son’s son etc..} and cannot have attended an ABC meeting in the three months prior to the meeting you are inviting them to. So if you want credit for inviting someone to the JUNE meeting, they cannot have attended May, April or March meetings to be eligible! Questions? Ask on the CFW FB page!

** New “Members Only” Privileges **
All of these privileges apply ONLY to ABC CFW meeting attendees!
Express registration at monthly meetings!
Special “Members Only” name tags!
Special door prize drawings!
“About Me” presentations!
Contests with GREAT prizes!
Super Secret “Members Only” meetings!
Industry recognition!
More details to follow!


** Why yes, darling, it is easy to become an ABC member! **
Whether you are a wedding planner, coordinator, consultant, designer, florist, photographer, graphic artist, baker, chocolatier, venue representative, caterer, jewelry designer, travel agent, hotel representative, officiant, hair & makeup artist, rental company, DJ, or even a person that makes little baby tuxedos for dogs…YOU can join the ABC!

ABC offers memberships to planners and to vendors, and yes, it is true, ABC members sometimes do get special little bonus treats like oh…an all inclusive trip to someplace lovely & exotic like Turks & Caicos for $399, AIRFARE INCLUDED!! Plus the whole “we’ve been around since 1955 and are the largest and most respected bridal association in the WORLD” thing kinda helps! As the esteemed Martha would say…”it’s a good thing”. :)

If you sign up for membership while in attendance at one of our lovely monthly meetings, we will waive the application fee! Just for you. Because you’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and gosh darn it, we like you a whole lot!


 





   Come mix, mingle, and make new connections with a variety of wedding and special event professionals! Bring plenty of business cards, because you won’t want to miss this opportunity.


Grow your business!


 


The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West brings this event to you.


For More information on all of the Association of Bridal Consultants Florida Activities Visit:


www.ABC-Florida.com

The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,000 members in 26 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. Membership is open to all wedding-related vendors. As a member, you can benefit from a local and national networking system, educational programs, and more. Visit
http://www.bridalassn.com for more info.


 


 


 


 


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