July 2009 General Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Barry Altmark as he welcomed both members and guests.

Barry introduced the board (Vice President - Vann Cook - CAM Video Productions, Treasurer - Natalie Pilato Andrews – Kathy G, and Secretary - Rachael Grammer – Two Hearts Weddings and Events (absent), and himself).

Barry acknowledged and thanked Kathy G & Co for sponsoring the June meeting. He also thanked JAMM Entertainment for providing the audio/video equipment. He then recognized Dallas Teague Snider for her email etiquette presentation.

Barry then thanked I Do, I Do! Weddings and Lillie’s Flowers for hosting the July meeting.

Old Business

Minutes - Barry asked if any one needed to hear the minutes from last month’s meeting and reminded everyone they are posted on the AWEP blog.

Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show – Barry reminded the members that AWEP is signed up for a booth at the PWG bridal show on August 2nd. Everyone’s materials they wish to have placed on the table were due at tonight’s meeting.

New Business

Membership certificates have been prepared for the 2009 AWEP members. They will be available at the conclusion of tonight's meeting. Please make sure to pick yours up.

The new AWEP member directories are available. Make sure you pick yours up tonight. These will be handed out to the brides at the PWG bridal show on August 2nd.

Barry informed the members there were short shifts available for members to work the AWEP booth at the PWG show and to see him about volunteering their time.


Barry’s Deep Thought – “Preparation”

Know where you are going before you go there. If need be, get a GPS. Don’t show up 1 hour late and look like a fool. Bring all of your materials and equipment with you – prepare a checklist if need be, but always come to a job prepared.

The August meeting is being finalized. The September meeting will be hosted by Catering by LaNetta, the October meeting will be hosted by The Club, and the November meeting will be hosted by Birmingham Marriott (officer elections). There is no December meeting.

Barry thanked everyone for coming again and asked all to stay and network more.

July 2009 meeting at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

The deadline to RSVP for the July AWEP meeting is by 12pm (noon) Friday, July 17th. If you have already responded and have received a reply back from me, then I have you down and there is no need to respond to this email. If you did not receive a reply from me, then I did not get your RSVP.

Important
The deadline to turn in materials you want on the AWEP table at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show is at the next AWEP meeting – Tuesday, July 21st. Please note – only one card or flyer is acceptable. Do not bring multiple materials - only one will be allowed and the others will be discarded.

Thanks!

Rachael Grammer
Two Hearts Weddings and Events
(205) 936-0362

Alabama Wedding and Event Professionals - July Meeting Notice

Meeting Reminders

Remember to forward this notice onto any other members of your organization that should receive the meeting information.

Please note new meeting fees and RSVP policy below.

Meeting Information
The next AWEP meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 5:30pm. It is imperative we receive your RSVP by Friday, July 17th at 12:00pm. To RSVP, please reply to this email and include the number of people attending, name(s) of person(s) attending along with the company name. If you are bringing any guests, please include their name and company name if applicable.

- The cost of the meal is $10.00 per person.

- The cost for those who do not RSVP by the Friday (noon) prior to the meeting but show to the actual meeting will be $15.00.

- Those who RSVP, but do not attend the meeting, will be responsible to pay $10.00 to cover AWEP catering expenses and will be billed accordingly.

I Do, I Do! Weddings and Lillie’s Flowers will be our hosts this month and the meeting will take place at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – Oxmoor Valley. They are located at: 100 Sunbelt Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211.

There is no speaker for this meeting. We will be networking only.