This summary of Sponsor Programs was distributed at the 2007 annual conference.  Download it here in PDF. 

# 1 Today – Update your profile in ABC Member Database ( www.BridalAssn.com )

• Keep your full name, address, e-mail, contact info current.
• Best offers are made by e-mail, and via ABC Dialogue sent to database address

# 2 Use the Expanded Sandals ABC Honeymoon Program

• Call 1-877-Sandals (1-877-726-3257) provide ABC Program Code # 06-1061513
• Or have your bride click on the Sandals link on your website
• To put a link on your website, go to www.bridalassn.com
  • Click on Members Only, Scroll Down, Click on “Sandals Links”
  • Links earn for you while you sleep (former client anniversary mailings, do too)
• Or contact Ms. Kim Sardo: kimsma@earthlink.net or 1-978-281-1119
• New, ridiculously high, 12% sponsor fee on ABC Sandals Honeymoon Program
• Also, phenomenal discounts for ABC members, after each client travels
• Same “free-trip” incentives also remain in place (in addition to your sponsor fee)
  (9 in a year = full week free) (5 in a year = four-day long weekend free)

# 3 ABC Member Health Insurance Program

• First contact must initiate via link on ABC Website (www.bridalassn.com)
• Click on Individual and Family (*unless 3 or more employees, then click Small Bus.)
• Enter your basic profile and desired coverage / obtain your price quote
• This information is private / not revealed to ABC / just for medical underwriters
• Only after initial price quote, may contact and discuss with ABC Health Plan One service desk at ( 1-877-567-5267 ) but generate website quote before calling.

# 4 ABC Ask Me / American Express / Travel Impressions Program

• Worldwide Honeymoon Program – ( for other than Sandals properties )
• Over 1,800 hotels and destinations to offer your brides
• A destination to please every client – Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, South America and more !
• Go to www.askmeaboutdestinationweddings.com ( and click ABC icon )
  or e-mail: Ms. Sarai Cairo at: scairo@askmeaboutdestinationweddings.com
  or call: Sarai at ABC Ask Me Service Desk – Miami (1-305-662-5898)
• Also, register with Sarai for ABC training, and book trips yourself
• For ABC client travel (land) – ABC Members earn 10% sponsor fee on client travel
• For ABC Family & Friends – ABC members earn 10% (equates to a 10% land discount !) on ABC family and friends personal travel. Must be booked by current ABC member.

# 5 ABC Blue Tulip Program – Wedding Invitation and event-related stationery program

• Crane & Co including Kate Spade, and William Arthur – including Vera Wang items
• Contact Ms. Beth Vogel at bvogel@bluetulip.com
• Primarily Northeast locations: CT, MA, NJ, NY, PA, VA
• Current 20% Promotional Fee to ABC Members

# 6 ABC WeddingChannel / Advertising to Brides

• khenning@theknot.com (Kristi Henning)
• (also ABC Member 15% – 25% savings on WeddingChannel Store – see ABC Dialogue)

# 7 ABC Liability Insurance Program – General and/or Professional (Errors and Omissions)

• For General Liability Coverage, Initiate via ABC website (www.bridalassn.com),
  left column “Benefits of Membership”, click “Insurance”, print one-page overview, then fill out and submit “Request for Quote” (to SGG)
• For Professional Liability (E&O) or other questions, e-mail Mr. John O’Brien
  JohnO@SGGinsurance.com or 1-732-751-2900 x 170

# 8 Passports – Good idea to have a current passport / in today’s world of destination weddings

• Apply early, BEFORE your bride calls (expedited service $127, regular service just $67)
• To apply for passport, go to: www.travel.state.gov (or 1-877-487-2778 )

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Also Coming Soon . . . ABC Ask Me . . .
Watch for ABC “Out-of-Town Wedding Guest” – Domestic Hotel Room Program
Under development – Expected Release to Members 3rd Quarter 2008.
To be announced via ABC Dialogue.

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Hope this summary sheet helps. Have Fun ! Nov. ‘07 Orlando / dw.