Dear Adventures Members,
Hard to believe this is the last issue of the year for our Explorer newsletter. But we still have important events before we say goodbye to 2009. Our major fundraiser, "Night at the Races" is on November 6, 2009. Bring your family, friends, co-workers and enjoy a fun-filled evening. See more details below. Our December Holiday Luncheon will also be election day for new board members. We are searching for candidates and hope you will consider running for office to add your input and ideas to keep our organization growing. Enjoy the remaining days of our beautiful Fall Foliage.
Mark Winchell - President |
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- October 6th was our Annual Meeting, held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Melinda Huntley, director of Lake Erie Coastal Ohio, spoke to us on Legislative Advocacy.
- November 7th is our Night at the Races fundraiser at Northfield Park, which will take the place of our regular meeting. See fundraising article for details.
- On December 1st, our holiday meeting will be held at the Blue Canyon Restaurant where our scholarship award will be presented to a deserving area student along with elections for new board members.
- Our January 5th meeting is scheduled at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. Save your "not quite right" holiday gifts for a fun filled White Elephant raffle. More details will be advised closer to the date.
Please contact Mary Lane if you are interested in hosting a meeting or if you have a program idea or speaker. |
| Fundraising - Kerry Woloszynek & Mary Randall |
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- Saturday, November 7th at Northfield Park
- Gates open at 6pm. Racing begins at 7pm
- $25 per person-includes parking, dinner, program, non-alcoholic beverages
- Sponsorship Packages still available!
- RSVP to info@adventuresinnortheastohio.com by October 28th!
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| Promotions - Tiffany Gerber & Tonja Marshall |
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MAP:
We are reproducing the 'Adventures' map/brochure and updating the piece to reflect the brand identity of the organization. The piece will include those counties with current members and an Ohio map with the region highlighted will be added. Information for listings will be taken directly from membership forms. Listings will be limited to those who pay membership by January 31. This is a membership benefit so there is no charge for listings!
GROUP TOUR PROFILE SHEETS:
The Group Tour Profile Sheets provided by members will be added to the website and made available for downloading very soon. Thank you to all who provided their information!
RACK CARD:
The discount rack cards have been printed and are being distributed now! They will also be inserted and/or distributed with the new maps. The purpose of the Rack Cards is to promote the new 'Adventures' brand and also to drive traffic to our website.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED:
Tonja and Tiffany, the Committee co-chairs would like to thank Ally Bussey and Mick Canter for a being a part of the committee! They are always looking for more members to help with the promotion pieces and look forward to input from members as well! Please contact Tonja, tonja.marshall@profootballhof.com or Tiffany, tgerber@ohiotimelessadventures.com to join the committee or with any questions or comments.
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| 2010 Sales Mission - Ally Bussey & Kathy Toth |
- We will retain the one day format with mini-tradeshow and luncheon.
- Target markets being considereed are: Pittsburgh, Buffalo or Detroit
- Suggested dates are: March 9, 10, or 11th
- Transportation and location are being researched
- Final details and cost will be presented at the December meeting.
If you are interested in more information on the 2010 Sales Mission or want to "reserve your spot", please contact Ally or Kathy. | |
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Sincerely,
Kathy Toth, Secretary
Adventures in Northeast Ohio |
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Member Spotlight |
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Doubletree Hotel Cleveland/Lakeside
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, the Doubletree Cleveland Downtown has everything for the Cleveland traveler. Guests are greeted with a warm Doubletree cookie and enjoy luxury accommodations with our "Sweet Dreams" bedding package. A heated indoor pool and whirlpool rejuvenates any tourist after a long day. Satisfy any appetite with American Cuisine in Stadium 3 Bar & Grille and enjoy gourmet coffee in our Starbucks CoffeehouseŽ. Guests can enjoy complimentary internet, business center, and fitness center. So whether you are here to Rock! or cheer one of our sports teams on the Doubletree Cleveland Downtown is the place to stay! For more info, call 216-928-3221. |
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Oberlin Inn
The Oberlin Inn is located on the beautiful Oberlin College campus in downtown Oberlin. We are an ideal hotel for the business, leisure, weddings, reunions, and academic community traveling to Oberlin, Ohio. For information or reservations call 440-775-1111 or visit our website at www.oberlininn.com |
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Lisa Kusner |
Elections - Board of Directors
Adventures in Northeast Ohio is looking for some new candidates to run for the Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for a seat on the board, please contact Lisa Kusner: lkusner@simon.com. Please include a short paragraph of why you are interested in serving on the board and some brief information about your responsibilities at your place of employment. The information you provide will be included on the ballot and distributed to the membership. Please respond by Friday October 30, 2009.
If you have any question , please feel free to contact me.
Scholarship
Help - We are looking for members to review scholarship applications the week of November 16th. If you are interested and would like to get involved, please contact Lisa Kusner: lkusner@simon.com or (330) 562-2001. |
| Membership - Amy Rutledge |
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As you prepare your 2010 budget, don't forget to include membership dues for Adventures in Northeast Ohio. Accomplishments for 2009 are:
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Successful Sales Mission to Detroit
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New Cooperative Advertising Campaign
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Breakfast sponsorship at Heartland Travel Showcase
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New Profile Book on our website, numerous networking opportunities and more.
In 2010, a new marketing Map will be created. To be included, you must be a paid member, so be sure to send in your dues when the invoice arrives.
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