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A fine place for a grill, a lake and a roomRecently Melissa and I had the chance to spend a night at MonteLago Village Resort. Located in Henderson, Nev. about 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, this is a one-of-a-kind golf and spa resort that is worth the short drive from McCarran Airport.
I don’t think there is any other spot in Las Vegas that offers the views and atmosphere as the patio area of Sonrisa Grill. There was a jazz concert down by the lake that added to the ambiance and created a very relaxing evening. Vincent Hernandez [CLICK HERE for photos of MonteLago Resort] To view this newsletter online, CLICK HERE ASSOCIATION NEWS • PEOPLE MAKING NEWS • NATIONAL NEWS • COLUMNS • |
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"Susan's leadership, passion, creativity, energy and commitment are unsurpassed in the profession. She is an icon in the industry and is held in such high regard by the ASAE & Center boards, association professionals and industry partners alike. Susan has been the heart and soul of The Center and will be sorely missed," said Mark Golden, CAE, chairman of The Center and executive director and CEO of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). "Susan is a visionary leader and innovator who has taken risks that have shaped the profession and we've all benefited as a result," said ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. "Susan's passion and strong belief in the importance, possibilities and contributions of associations have always been evident, and we thank her for her leadership at ASAE & The Center and in the larger global community." "Going forward, my work and career will continue to focus on leadership development, social responsibility, women's issues and contributions to the association and meetings industry, which are all my passions," Sarfati said. "My career over the years has been very fulfilling with more to come. I am proud of my many contributions, including being the founding CEO of The Center, leading the 13 seasons of the Nation's Capital Distinguished Speakers Series, building a high performance team, and most recently, launching the Global Summit on Social Responsibility and the association social responsibility movement. From now until my departure on August 31, I will direct my efforts toward moving the Summit outcomes to the next step. What I value most are the relationships I have built with volunteer leaders, members, and the incredibly talented staff whom I have had the honor of working with over the years." Prior to assuming her current role, Sarfati was the president and CEO of the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE) and the GWSAE Foundation for almost 13 years, and founded The Center for Association Leadership and the Marriott Learning Complex. She grew the society's budget by 300 percent and launched The Journal of Association Leadership, among many other accomplishments. [READ MORE] Association Executives Embark on Historic Journey at ASAE & The Center’s Global Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. — ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership hosted the first-ever Global Summit on Social Responsibility: Leveraging the Power of Associations for a New Magnitude of Leadership, April 30 to May 2, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the outskirts of Washington, DC. More than 400 association executives and industry partners convened at the host site, joined by an equal number of attendees who participated at one of the 19 connected sites around the world and online. "Today we are here to fulfill our vision," said ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. "Associations and nonprofit organizations represent nearly 300 million people around the world, from every profession, industry and cause imaginable. Think about the energy, the power we can harness by working together to do good for our communities and at the same time creating healthy organizations committed to social responsibility." Attendees embarked on a historic journey to craft an agenda for the association community and to make a commitment to social responsibility initiative commenced by ASAE & The Center, contributing to what might become largest global initiative undertaken by the association and nonprofit community. "This Global Summit on Social Responsibility surpassed all expectations," said Susan Sarfati, CAE, president and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership and executive vice president of ASAE. "The collaboration and global connection between attendees at the Gaylord National Resort, across the United States and the world is truly extraordinary. We have launched a movement in social responsibility and I think this is only the beginning of a grand initiative." The former prime minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair, welcomed Summit participants by video, followed by welcoming remarks from Graham; Sarfati; Thomas C. Dolan, Ph.D., FACHE, CAE, president and chief executive officer of the American College of Healthcare Executives and chairman of ASAE Board of Directors; and Mark J. Golden, CAE, executive director and chief executive officer of the National Court Reporters Association and chairman of the Center for Association Leadership Board of Directors. "It's time to step up our efforts," said Dolan. "Think of the impact that we could have on society if all of our members get more engaged and more involved in social responsibility. Together, we can leverage our members and stakeholders to make a difference in the world." This unprecedented three-day gathering of top professionals from widely diverse professional societies, trade associations and philanthropic organizations was guided by David Cooperrider, Ph.D., who developed the "appreciative inquiry" methodology that has been embraced successfully by the United Nations and many major companies. Property offers added convenience and at-home comfort to MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, has opened the 147-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel Las Vegas- Airport. The hotel is owned and managed by Western States Lodging.
"Located only two miles from McCarran International Airport, this newly built hotel demonstrates the brand's continued foray into the airport market, and we are excited to offer this property as an attractive lodging option to those visiting the Las Vegas area," said Jennifer Johnson, General Manager. "This project further shows the brand's interest in tapping into a variety of markets and we are eager to be part of Homewood's continued growth and development." The Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas address is 230 Hidden Well Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. The hotel is conveniently located near many local tourist attractions including the dazzling Las Vegas strip. Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 225 hotels open with approximately 140 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at each hotel an on-site Suite Shopâ convenience store, exercise facility and guest laundry at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast and a Welcome Home reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery shopping service and a complete business center at most locations. For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com, and to learn about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com. Exhibit Floor “Studio” and conference sessions to focus on IPTV ARLINGTON, Va. — NXTcomm will highlight its IPTV offerings with an exhibit floor IPTV studio and expanded conference sessions, providing attendees with a hands-on experience featuring converging technologies and the latest concepts and IPTV equipment. NXTcomm replaces SUPERCOMM and is the one event delivering the ecosystem of network-enabled voice, video and data. The NXTcomm08 exhibit and conference comes to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 16-19 and will co-locate with InfoComm08, the leading audiovisual business-to-business marketplace.
"IPTV was the most requested keyword selection on the NXTcomm web site in 2007, giving further credibility to the dominance NXTcomm holds within the IPTV community in 2008," NXTcomm Executive Director Wayne Crawford said. "In fact, NXTcomm buyer summaries showed more than 3,600 NXTcomm visitors identifying IPTV as their product interest of choice at the event. At NXTcomm08, exhibitors will be able to learn first hand how IPTV continues to transform traditional telecoms from market dominators into simply other competitors trying to grab a piece of the IPTV pie." In addition to a focus on IPTV, NXTcomm08 will feature keynotes by Survivor Producer Mark Burnett, AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall L. Stephenson, Sun Microsystems Chairman and Co-Founder Scott McNealy, Verizon Chief Operating Officer Denny Strigl, Sprint Nextel President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Hesse and CableLab's President, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Richard Green and Telstra Chief Executive Officer Solomon Trujillo. NXTcomm08 is expected to draw thousands of communications professionals from more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. NXTcomm08 will feature more than 500 exhibitors occupying 200,000 net square feet of exhibit space as well as 100 keynote addresses, sessions and conference events and coverage by over 450 press and analysts. LAS VEGAS — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) kicks off its 2008 World Safety Conference & Exposition, June 2-5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, with one-day preconference sessions spotlighting emergency evacuation issues. Safety for People with Disabilities
Using NFPA's recently released "Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities" and its "Personal Emergency Evacuation Planning Checklist," Fraser will emphasize the importance of planning by sharing five general categories of disabilities and four elements of evacuation that occupants of public buildings need. Craig Schroll, CSP, president of FIRECON, an East Earl, Pa.-based organization that helps clients prevent, plan for and control emergencies, will explain why businesses need well-developed and regularly practiced emergency evacuation and relocation plans during his session from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation" will spotlight human behavior during emergencies, various regulatory issues, and how to determine risk potential, evaluate building features, and make decisions during emergencies. Fire, natural disasters, hazardous material releases and workplace violence are some of the reasons why an organization needs a well-developed and regularly practiced emergency evacuation and relocation plan. Schroll will use case studies and individual and group exercises to provide critical information for developing or improving an organization's response to emergency situations. LAS VEGAS — Freeman has been able to recycle many of the construction materials from the massive three-story Terex exhibit at the recent CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008. The exhibit, a temporary "office building" constructed outdoors at the show, was built with engineering and certification oversight normally reserved for permanent structures. The round building included 20, 000 sq. ft. of offices and served as working space for over 300 Terex staff members during the show. The framework to support such an enormous structure required thousands of pounds of steel, sourced from four different mills. After the exhibit was dismantled, 255,000 pounds of steel, or 127.5 tons, were picked up for salvage by a metal recycler. In addition, some 250 tons of gravel from the site will be used for paving and pathway landscaping in local desert areas. Conference rooms within the building were fabricated from 1,200 linear feet of hard-wall system panels that have been returned to Freeman's rental inventory. Last, approximately 27,000 square feet of carpet was returned to Freeman's rental inventory for re-use, and eventually will be recycled into drainage pipe for septic systems once it is no longer of a quality that can be used at events. This innovative program Freeman initiated in 2006 has prevented some 35 million square feet of carpet from reaching landfills in less than two years. "We are pleased to support clients like Terex that want to 'go green' on a very large scale," said Mark Wilkinson, VP fabrication at Freeman. "Finding sources to handle this type of special recycling requires creativity and passion, but our success furthers Freeman's ongoing commitment to environmentally responsible practices within the trade show industry." COMPANY NEWS
The new Web site engages visitors in dialogue about their messages, goals and challenges. Beginning with the question "What's your story?" The website explains Bowman Design Group's unique approach, presents the company's portfolio and highlights its ongoing efforts to educate the public and corporations about climate change and sustainability. "Our intention is to encourage direct contact and foster one-to-one conversation," said Ray Kuhar, creative director for Bowman Design Group. The site also includes upgrades and enhancements requested by clients including larger images and customer testimonials. Clients have database access to past and current projects. Bowman Design Group client Lynda Law says the new web site reflects how Bowman Design Group is unique and gives a good understanding of what they do. "They are not a cookie-cutter operation-they focus on the individual needs of each client. They really listen and get the details right," says Law, who is marketing manager at Domino Specialty Ingredients. INTERNATIONAL NEWS CHICAGO — At the recent staging of interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2008, 2,744 exhibitors from 60 countries presented innovations in machinery for the production of packaging, confectionery and bakery goods as well as packaging materials to 179,000 visitors from 121 nations. In the event's fifty-year history rarely has the mood in the halls been as positive, the contacts generated by the companies as abundant and the volume of orders placed as high.
A total of 69 percent of the interpack 2008 exhibitors were from countries other than Germany, with Italy, the Netherlands, France and Great Britain as the leading foreign exhibitor nations. From the U.S., 93 companies took part, 35 of which displayed their products within the successful U.S. Pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America. Exhibitors praised the international mix of the visitors and their extensive decision-making authority: 65 percent of the attendees were experts with decisions-making authority and the proportion of visitors attending from outside of Germany increased to 62 percent. The majority of the visitors arrived from European countries (62 percent) but visitors from Asian nations (20 percent) and the Indian subcontinent in particular also formed a large contingent. Visitors from South and Central America also made their presence felt. Erhard Rustler, President of interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2008, confirmed the positive atmosphere among the exhibitors: "Throughout the show we have heard nothing but positive reports from the companies. In particular, the deals sealed are more than gratifying. These will contribute to the industry's further robust development and stem equally from the segments machinery, process technologies and packaging." Rustler also pointed out the significant growth in interest in complete lines and process technologies. The first-time inclusion of stand-alone solutions for packaging production in the list of exhibits was also very well received by the trade visitors. According to a survey, 97 percent of the visitors gave interpack 2008 top marks. "We have been able to utilize the upbeat mood in the run-up to the event and thus provide a basis for closing business deals. This proves that our concept is right on target for the market. What better validation could you ask for than satisfied customers," said Wilhelm Niedergöker, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf. Dates set for Tekno/Tube Arabia 2009 CHICAGO — Tekno/Tube Arabia, 9th International Trade Fair for Industrial Machinery, Metalworking, Machine Tools, Dies/Molds, Tubes/Pipes Industry, will be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Center in the United Arab Emirates from January 11 – 14, 2009. The event will be jointly organized by Al Fajer Information & Service and Messe Düsseldorf and will have the support of the International Tube Association (ITA) and the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). Tekno/Tube Arabia 2009 is the only specialized and established trade fair for these industries in the Middle East and offers a perfect platform for manufacturers to enter this lucrative market. Dubai’s strategic location gives access to a large regional untapped market with a population of over 1.6 billion – covering the Middle East to the Subcontinent and from North Africa to the Caspian region. More than 200 exhibitors from around the world are expected to showcase the latest technologies and products at Tekno/Tube Arabia 2009 in the following exhibit categories: metallurgical plants and rolling mills, foundry machinery, wire manufacturing and finishing machinery, fastener and spring making technology, welding equipment, thermo-process technology, sheet metal technology and products, aluminum and non-ferrous metals, surface treatment and used machinery as well as raw material, tubes and accessories, tube and pipe manufacturing machinery and pipeline and OCTG technology. The visitors at Tekno/Tube Arabia 2009 will be suppliers, manufacturers, processors, buyers, R & D engineers and production engineers from these industries: iron and steel, metal and metalworking, tube, wire and cable, welding, molding, industrial machinery and machine tools as well as building, construction and automotive supply. ArabPlast 2009, 9th Arab International Plastics & Rubber Industry Trade Show, will be held concurrently with Tekno/Tube Arabia 2009. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at Tekno/Tube Arabia 2009 or ArabPlast 2009, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com. Or visit the web site http://www.mdna.com
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"We're finally prepared to leverage this unique, incredible physical location, where we straddle two of the most dynamic exhibit centers on earth — the Las Vegas Convention Center to our immediate east on the adjacent property and the Sands Expo & Convention Center on the adjacent property to the south," Wynn said. To help ease transportation concerns, both hotels will be integrated with the new convention space, and free underground trams will transport guests between the hotels and surrounding exhibit facilities. "This meeting and convention space will resemble no other meeting and convention space anywhere else on earth," Wynn says. "It will be very glamorous and will also offer our clients an environment that has heretofore been unavailable. We're going to flex a little Las Vegas muscle with the convention business." Wynn unveiled the plans during the company's first-quarter earnings conference call on May 1. The project's commencement date has not yet been announced. PEOPLE IN FREIGHT NEWS
Mayflower’s Masters Club is a reward and recognition program for agency sales representatives for exceptional sales achievement during the past year in five business segment categories — corporate account household goods, residential household goods, special products (includes special commodities, trade shows, and electronics), international, and total revenue. This year, 105 Mayflower agency sales representatives qualified for the Masters Club. Within the Masters Club, a “best of the best” group, the Inner Circle, was created to honor the top salespeople in each of the five business segments.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — After more than 25 years as a leader and outspoken advocate for the association management profession and for life-long learning, Susan Sarfati, CAE, founding president and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership and executive vice president of ASAE, advised the Board of Directors of The Center that she will leave the organizations, effective August 31, 2008.
Homewood Suites offers developers a competitive edge in the typically low-amenity focused, low-service oriented airport market through brand-wide initiatives to better the product. Though Homewood Suites are designed for guests staying five or more nights, the suites are also ideal for short stays and families who need to feel more at home while they are traveling.
Exhibitors including RGB Networks, IneoQuest, BitBand Technologies, Cisco Systems and Ericsson/Tandberg TV will highlight their offerings in the IPTV/Content Studio Product Pavilion in the South Hall, Lower Level.
Led by NFPA's instructor Allan Fraser, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, "Emergency Evacuation for People with Disabilities" will explore how people with disabilities become aware of building emergencies, how they react to potentially catastrophic events, special features or systems necessary to assist during emergencies, and planning and operational characteristics needed to provide "equal access."
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The exhibitors at the largest edition of interpack to date reported closing very good deals that exceeded the already optimistic expectations before the show and generated many promising contacts which indicate a lucrative post-show business. As a result, 97 percent of the participating companies plan to exhibit at the next interpack staging.
LAS VEGAS — Stephen Wynn, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts, Limited, revealed plans to build a more than 1.6 million-square-foot meeting and convention space on the company's golf course property in Las Vegas. Plans for the property include adding two new hotels with approximately 2,600 rooms each, expanding the property's room count to 10,000.
ST. LOUIS — Jeff Felten, Metcalf Moving & Storage, Rochester, Minn., was honored with Mayflower Transit’s Masters Club Inner Circle Award at 
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PITTSBURGH — Sara Fritz was recently promoted to National sales director of VisitPittsburgh.
MANCHESTER VILLAGE, Vt. — Equinox, the Vermont Resort, announces the appointment of Jeffrey Russell as its new executive chef. Prior to joining Equinox, Russell was Executive Chef at the Grand American Hotel, Salt Lake City's only 5 Diamond Hotel. While at the Grand American Hotel, Russell managed a staff of 85 culinary team members, oversaw all menus for the hotel, and developed new menu concepts.
