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| National Association of Trade Exchanges Newsletter |
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| 25th Annual Convention Update |
August 28, 2009 |
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Don't Gamble on your future... attend the NATE convention
Expand Your Barter Horizons
Maximize your trade exchanges potential
Motivate your brokers & Sales staff
Increase your management effectiveness and profitability |
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Contact Us
NATE has a new phone number and web site. The association has been unable to retrieve our original number and web site. We continue to work on recovering NATE's property.
Phone:
(617) 763-3311
Web:
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Greetings!
NATE's 25th anniversary annual convention will be at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. The convention is open to all owners and brokers. We have close to 20 confirmed members attending. We expect over 30 exchanges to participate. Visit www.natebarter.com
Matching BANC Funds ends on
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Convention Attendance
Thank you to all the members who have already registered.
The attendance so far is exceeding the turnout for the 2007 & 2008 annual NATE conventions.
Join us as we unite to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The best is yet to come!
Registered Attendes
Alamo Barter
New England Trade
Exchange Enterprises
NCE St. Louis
American Exchange Network
We Trade Network
Southern Barter Exchange
Barter Depot
Barter Business Exchange
IMS
Business Trade Exchange
TradeAmerican Card
Crescent City Trade
Executive One Alaska
Tradefirst
The Barter Company
NCE Long Island
Metro Trade
American Commerce Exchange
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Convention Registration
Register Today - Matching BANC Funds offer
expires 8/31/09
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Convention Information
You are cordially invited to the 25th annual convention of the National Association of Trade Exchanges.
The convention will start Sunday, October 25, 2009 and end Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1 PM.
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What's Included
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday Night Accommodations, including room taxes
- Registration fees for all seminars & events
- Sunday: Owners Only Brunch, Sunday Cocktail Party (VIP open Bar) & Dinner for all attendees
- Monday: Full Breakfast, Lunch, and Cocktail Party (VIP open Bar), Dinner & Costume Party
- Tuesday: Full breakfast
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The following is an outline of events. Specific details about sessions will be announced soon.
Sunday
Business Owners Meeting - All owners should attend (9 AM 1 1PM)
- General Business Meeting
- By Law Changes Vote
- Budget & finances
- Elections
- The BANC
- Open Forum to discuss issues with NATE and the Barter Industry
Afternoon General Session - Owners & Brokers
Monday & Tuesday
Owners & Brokers Sessions
- Recession and today's Economy
- What's new in technology
- Twitter & Facebook & networking Sites
- Broker Calling Members & Brokering Trades
- Employee Training - Broker - Sales Manuals
- Hiring & Traing your staff
- And many more - details soon
- Tuesday open board meeting in the AM
- Sessions end at 1PM on Tuesday
- Monday Night Costiume Party
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Bylaw Proposed Changes
Notice of bylaw changes at annual convention. Bylaw changes require a 2/3 member vote.
The board of Directors are recommending all members approve the proposed changes. A copy of the changes can be found at www.natebarter.com
If you have questions please call NATE at (617) 763-3311
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Pricing
NATE Members: $495.00 cash - No Trade Fees
Non members: $695.00 cash
Spouse Fee: $200.00 cash - Includes Sunday & Monday night Cocktail Party and Dinner.
Convention Discounts: Receive a $150.00 discount when 2 convention registrants share a room. This discount may be applied to multiple rooms.
Reserve by August 31, 2009 and receive BANC rebate in the total amount of your convention fees.*
Over $7,000.00 in BANC Dollars have been rebated to early registrants. Program ends August 31, 2009 |
ABOUT GOLDEN NUGGET LAS VEGAS
 Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award consecutively since 1977, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations. The Golden Nugget offers more than 1,900 deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and table games, race and sports book, and poker room; nightly entertainment; world-class restaurants; luxury spa and salon; and The Tank, a year-round outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000-gallon shark aquarium and new H20 poolside lounge. Since 2005, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas has made more than $170 million in upgrades, renovations and expansions. http://www.goldennugget.com/home.asp
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We are planning a great convention to celebrate NATE's 25th anniversary. There will be informative sessions, networking opportunities, and of course a lot of fun.
Thank you for supporting NATE.
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Sincerely,
Gary Oshry, Rachel Taylor, Karen Welch, Mary Nove, & Ric Zampatti
National Association of Trade Exchanges |
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The Fine Print |
Reserve by August 31, 2009 and receive a BANC rebate in the amount of your convention fees.*
* Available only to NATE BANC members, Must be current in fees to NATE & BANC, maximum if $2,500 BANC rebate per NATE member. Not valid for associate members or 1st time NATE members who joined after January 1, 2009.
No Refunds after September 15, 2009; Maximum 2 people per room
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