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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.
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 this weekend.
Please review this email for latest convention details. |
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Convention Location
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
129 E. Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Transportation Options
Taxi or Shuttle are recommended. All charges are cash and are not included in the convention fee.
Taxi:
Located outside of Baggage Claim
Shuttle Information:
Bell Trans is an independent transportation service that is staged at the airport and transports guests to their designated hotel. They service most hotels and will be stopping at other hotels prior to the Golden Nugget. Cost between $8.00- $10.00
Private Transfers:
Ambassador Limousine Phone: 702 362-6200 |
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Convention Information
The convention will start Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 9AM and end Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1 PM.
Dress code is Business Casual
Costume Party is Monday Night; Be creative!
Bring Plenty of Business Cards
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Business Meeting
The Business Meeting will be Sunday Moring at 9:00 AM. We respectly request that all Voting NATE members attend.
- General Business Meeting
- By Law Changes Vote
- Budget & finances
- Elections
- The BANC
- Open Forum to discuss issues with NATE and the Barter Industry
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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
- Media Sales on barter
- 25 Ways to Win
- Hiring & Training your staff
- And many more - details soon
- Monday open board meeting in the afternoon
- Sessions end at 1PM on Tuesday
- Monday Night Costume Party
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Dress Code & Costume Party
The dress code for the convention will be business casual, please no shorts or T-Shirts.
There will be no formal events, instead we are having a costume party. We request that everyone participates, it will be a great time.
There will be prizes awarded for best costume, best company theme, and much more.
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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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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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