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!

Please Join Us for:
ABC’s Miami/So. Florida’s LNG Oktoberfest Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. 
Advance Admission:
$10.00 Members  -  $15.00 Non-Members
(mini meal stations – buffet)
Admission on day of Event:
$15.00 Members  -  $20.00 Non-Members
For further information, and to RSVP,  please contact:
Maria Diaz: cadibridal@att.net
Martha Garcia: MGarcia@ATreasuredMomentByMartha.com
Guest Speaker:  Ana Cruz

NH Krystal Puerto Vallarta is proud to extend a cordial invitation to ALL ABC MEMBERS to participate in a  FAMILIARIZATION TRIP
TO BEAUTIFUL PUERTO VALLARTA
on September 13-17, 2009
Click here to download details and registration form.
Questions? Contact:
Nora Martínez, Director of Wedding Groups, USA & Canada
NH HOTELES, Houston Tx Sales Office
9801 Westheimer, Suite 302
Houston, TX 77042
Toll 1-800-232-9860 ext 2
Tel. +(713) 952-7791
Cell. +(281) 726-7606
Fax: +(713) 952-6694
n.martinez@nh-hotels.com
www.nh-hoteles.com

Ride the Waves to Success

Join Us While We Ride the Waves to Success
To register, visit http://2009abcfloridastatemeeting.eventbrite.com
Topics include:
Internet Marketing – Blogging, Social Networking & Emails that Work – the how to, importance of, & why do it. – Dawn Roth, Business Consultant. Staying in the dark is marketing suicide.
Vendor Relationships – You’re only as good as your weakest vendor – why creating & maintaining good relationships are so important” – Lori Patterson, ABC, with various vendors. Don’t get caught with no place to turn! Learn the importance of and how to …
Ethics – Good Business and Wedding Day Dymanics – Dr. Margarita Gurri, Licensed Psychologist. Difficult Bride? Difficult Family? Hard to work with vendor?
Proposals & Presentations – “What to Bring, What to Show, How to Sell” – Elisa Del Gardio, CSEP, PBC. Bring your marketing materials, portfolio, laptop. This will be an exciting roundtable discussion between planners and vendors of all experience levels.
Effective Networking – Building Referral Relationships That Work – Duard Harding. The importance of networking, building relationships and not just socializing.
Pricing and Contracts: I’ll show you mine, if you show me yours – Lori Patterson, ABC and Carmen Mesa, PBC with special message from Mary Dann. Be sure to bring your contract, open your minds, listen to Mary Dann, and we will talk about pricing!!
Once you have registered, we will email you a seminar sign up sheet to set your schedule for the weekend!
Optional Off-site Dinner Cruise, Cast Away the Day Champagne Sunset Cruise, Sail away with us! Limited to 35 on board, Saturday, August 8, 7:00 pm-9:00
Call 1-800-Hilton (445-8667) or 954-414-2643 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm and be sure to mention Group Code ABR to get the $112 room rate.