ABC Heartland Meeting & Expanding Horizons: Rehearsal to Reception Rx - Branson, MO

ABC Heartland Summer Regional Meeting

"Where Vacations Build Businesses"

August 7 through August 9, 2010

Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Conference Center

Branson, Missouri

http://www.chateauonthelakebranson.com

This event is open to ABC members and non-members.

Attendees will come away with marketing trends and wedding business ideas that may be used immediately in their businesses.

Saturday - August 7th

12 noon - Meet at Lamberts for Lunch - Optional (on your own)

4 pm - Hotel Check-in

Saturday Afternoon

Vacation Time (on your own)

Saturday Evening

8 pm - Informal Gathering - The Pajama Party in the Lounge

Talk business, family, etc. just a great time to chat and relax

Sunday - August 8th

7:30 - 8:00 - Registration

8:15 - 11:15 - Sandals Certification Training

10:00 - 10:15  Mid Morning Break

11:15- 12:15 - Progress on Social Media -Round Table Discussion

12:15- 1:00- Lunch - Provided

1:00 - 1:45 - Power Point Presentation Demonstation

1:45 - 2:15 - Hands on Workshops "How To's..."**

**Hands on Workshop Topics

• How to Tie a Bow Tie
• How to Pin a Boutonniere
• How to Bustle a Wedding Dress
• How to cut a Wedding Cake

2:15 - 2:30- Mid Afternoon Break

2:30- 3:00 - Bridal Show Tips & Booth Ideas

3:00 - 3:30 - Regional Wrap Up

3:30 -  CPR Training and Cerification - eligible for .5 points towards Education and  Professional Development.

Full Regional Conference Participation is required for 1 point towards Education and  Professional Development .

Sunday Evening

6:00 pm - Poolside Family Fun Night

For all other questions about the ABC Heartlands meeting, CPR class and Sunday Pool Party please contact Laura Mease, Kansas State Coordinator  at 913-631-3010 or via e-mail, lccbridal@aol.com.

Monday - August 9th

Expanding Horizons: Rehearsal to Reception Rx

The economy is tough so you've got to be more efficient than ever! This is the only ABC seminar scheduled for 2010 in the heartlands and is in conjunction with ABC Heartland Summer Meeting on Sunday, August 8th.  Take advantage of Member Early Bird "Combo" and get the best deal while earning 3 points in 2 days (and possibly more with CPR add-on.)

This “putting-it-all-together” seminar is for consultants and wedding vendors to share formulas for the timeline, rehearsal, setup, ceremony, and reception success. Improve your efficiency and effectiveness teaming with vendors.

This seminar earns two points for education and professional development. To enable full participation for all attendees, seminar is limited to 25 registrants.  

This seminar will be facilitated by Shay Feeman, MBC. For all other questions about the Expanding Horizons seminar, please contact Elise Enloe, Director of Education at EliseABCFL@aol.com or 407 977-9338.

Accommodations:

The ABC room block for this great vacation resort is for Mountainview double rooms for $139 per night August 7th and 8th based on availablility. Ask for the Association of Bridal Consultants Heartland discounted price . This does not include taxes and resort fees.

Rooms are going fast already so call for the Association of Bridal Consultants - Heartland rate ASAP - they will sell out. 

Chateau on the Lake

415 North State Highway 265
Branson, MO 65616
1-888-333-5253
417-334-1161

Directions: The resort offers complimentary shuttles from the new Branson Airport.

Branson Airport to Chateau - Follow Branson Creek Blvd. to Hwy 65. Turn left on US 65 South. Turn right onto Hwy 265. Turn right to stay on Hwy 265. Turn left onto Hwy 165/265. Entrance will be on the left - Welcome to the Chateau

Via GPS - Enter "N: 36 Degrees 36.60716 W: 93 Degrees 18.30811" into your Global Positioning System. This will lead you to our front driveway.

From Springfield, MO Airport - Drive south on Airport Blvd to Highway 266. Turn Left onto Highway 266. Go about 1 mile to I-44. Continue on I-44 E to US-65. Bear right on ramp at exit 82A to US-65 S. Continue on US-65 S for 37 miles. Bear right on ramp at exit 465 W, Ozark Mountain Highroad. Turn right and continue on highway 465 for 7 miles. Exit Highway 76 (last exit 465 ends). Turn left at light, highway 76 west and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left at next light onto highway 265 east. Follow 265 east for about 5 miles, hotel located on right side of Highway.

From Kansas City, MO - Take Highway 71 South to Harrisonville. Take Highway 7 (turn left) East to Clinton. Take Highway 13 South to Springfield. Take Interstate 44 East to Highway 65 South, then follow the instructions above from Springfield.

From St. Louis, MO - Take Interstate 44 West to Springfield, then follow the instructions listed above from Springfield.

From Little Rock, AR - Take Interstate 40 North to Conway. Take Highway 65 North to Highway 265 and turn left. After three quarters of a mile, turn right to stay on Highway 265. In 3 miles, highway 265 will turn left. After crossing the dam, the third left will be the entrance to Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center.

From Tulsa, OK - Take Interstate 44 East to Springfield, MO, then follow the instructions above from Springfield. From Bentonville, AR - Take Highway 62 East to Berryville. Take Highway 21/221 North from Berryville to Highway 86. Turn left, going north on Highway 65. Take Highway 65 North to Highway 265 and turn left. After three quarters of a mile, turn right to stay on Highway 265. In 3 miles, Highway 265 will turn left. After crossing the dam, the third left will be the entrance to Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center.

Payment and Cancellations:
Cancellations more than 10 days before seminar may be transferred to another ABC member or ABC seminar or refunded less a $25 administrative fee.  Cancellations/no-shows less than 10 days before the seminar cannot be refunded as we have ordered materials and given a guaranteed attendance. 

If paying by check, check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be received prior to the seminar.  Checks should be made to: Association of Bridal Consultants - Education Department, 660 Neile Ct., Oviedo, FL 32765.  No-shows will be invoiced.