Upcoming September Meeting!

You are cordially invited to the September 2010 Nuptial Essentials Association of Wedding Professionals (NEAWP) Austin Chapter meeting. School has begun and my vacation has ended! I am looking forward to a fantastic meeting in September. I regret the tardiness of this invite, but as you all know the meetings happen the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month and I am sure you have it already penciled in your calendar. I missed you all in August! I would like to thank your outstanding board for taking on this meeting so effortlessly. Let’s get ready to work!

YOUR SPACE
Welcome to the Omni Hotel Austin! NEAWP extends their gratitude to Leah Pitre for hosting our meeting. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a magnificently appointed luxury hotel that surrounds you with comfort and style. With the heart of the thriving downtown business center at your doorstep, you'll be just steps away from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol.  The 6th Street Entertainment District is walking distance from the hotel. Omni Hotels was named as one of the best companies to work for in Texas in an annual program created by the Texas Association of Business, the Texas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management and the Best Companies Group.

YOUR EVENTS
8.25.10: Wedding Planners Only Inaugural Meeting contact amy@neawp.org
8.25.10: NACE Eat the Heat contact delores@premierepartycentral.com
8.31.10: August Book Club Meeting contact amanda@neawp.org
8.31.10: August Mentor Meeting contact barbara@neawp.org
9.15.10: NEAWP Event Games contact amy@neawp.org
11.7.10: Susan G Komen Austin Race for the Cure contact amanda@neawp.org
1.9.11: Diamond Domain Bridal Soiree contact rita@austinweddingday.com

YOUR SPONSOR
Thank you to Eric Hegwer of Eric Hegwer Photography. Come learn about the photographer who has mastered Hebrew, rock climbed for years, is a biochemist AND actually know who Phish is. Visit Eric at www.erichegwer.com.

YOUR NOTES
2010 Olympics: Teams are still needed! The cost is $25.00 per person. We have changed the requirements for the minimum number of participants per team. The minimum is 4! Locate your event colleagues and form a team! Event details and registration is atwww.neawp.org!

September is MEMBERSHIP DRIVE month!! If you would like to join or need to renew your membership, the current membership drive is $150.00 ($100.00 off the original dues!). This membership drive ends on September 30,2010.

Still need an NEAWP business nametag?  If you would like a professional name tag for the meetings, bring $7.00 cash or $7.50 online to the meeting. The next order will be placed on October 15, 2010. All name tags must be paid for prior to being ordered. Look at a sample in our newsletter online.

YOUR THEME
Neediness- Seeking encouragement and support from others and appreciating being aided when in need

YOUR PROGRAM
YOU! Come and find out what we are up to this month!
                                                         
YOUR CHARITY
NEAWP is continuing our support of the Austin Humane Society. They still need our help! The following items are needed:

Treats & Rawhide chews for dogs

Canned cat and dog food

³KONG² Type toys for dogs

Gently used Towels

Bath mats & blankets

 Newspaper

 Gently used or new pet collars

 Pet shampoo

Dog  and Cat treats

They are also accepting monetary donations for to spay and neuter animals in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.  $1200 will spay or neuter 40 animals!

Please bring your donation to our next meeting.

YOUR POLICIES

1.     The 2010 meeting fees are $30.00 per meeting for current NEAWP members. Payments received after the deadline or at the door will be assessed a $5.00 fee.

2.     Guests are always welcome. They need to be added to your RSVP list and you will receive the reservation confirmation. The 2010 guest meeting fees are $50.00 per non member.

3.     If you show up to the meeting without a reservation confirmation, the cost will be $35.00 per current NEAWP member and $55.00 per guest.

4.     You can pay with any major credit card via PayPal on our website by simply going to www.associationofweddingprofessionals.com/ca_meeting.com then click the meeting you would like to attend. All PayPal payments must be received by Monday August 30, 2010 at 12:00pm. All checks must be made payable to: NEAWP.  Any payments received after the deadline or at the door, will be assessed a $5.00 fee.  The 2010 NSF fee for checks is $50.00.

5.     To ensure your reservation at the meeting, RSVP to amy@nuptialessentials.com. You will receive a confirmation reservation email. Bring a copy of your confirmation email  to the check in table the day of the meeting. If your RSVP changes after August 30, 2010 at 12:00pm you will be charged the full meeting amount.

Our meeting will be kept within the time allotted so you can get back to making lots of money!

Now go plan beautiful events!
Amy Mader, PWC
President