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Weekly Bulletin 

Week of 
November 21, 2011

In This Issue
This Week's Event
Post Event - Summary
Upcoming Craft Talk - Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Onsites - Mark Your Calendar!
OXA Special Event: Get your tickets to the OXA Annual Christmas Celebration!
New Member Recommendation - Lannick Recruitment
Member Reclassification Requests - Power Diplays & Exhibits and Valpak Ottawa
Supporting Movember!
Member News
Reminder to all Members
This Week's Event

 

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 (5-8pm) 

Onsite Hosted by: Mike Charania of Jubilee Fine Jewellers

The location of this onsite is 1200 St. Laurent Blvd.

(St. Laurent Shopping Centre) 

 

 

Post Event - Summary

Valpak Ottawa

Classification: Discount Coupons

 

Adrian started his craft talk last week by advising members of Valpak's Mission Statement - to be the best advertising Vehicle our clients have done business with.  He then went on and talked to members about Valpak Ottawa's new Direct Response Solutions and how they can help to make not only Valpak advertising, but also all print and broadcasting ads more effective, powerful and evocative.

 

Adrian talked about how the Internet has changed the way people shop and how the vast majority of consumers consider the Internet a vital shopping tool.  He explained that although people continue to look for good deals and are exposed to print and broadcast ads much in the same ways they were 20 years ago, today they are shopping differently.  He advised that the phone is no longer the consumers preferred means of response.  Today, approximately 66% of people respond to an ad by going online before calling or visiting a store.  Adrian talked about the tremendous opportunity this presents businesses to engage customers in brand new ways.  Some of these ways include:

  • using QR codes that can be scanned with any Smartphone
  • using SMS texting codes which allow a consumer to simply text for more information or to receive a special offer
  • having online landing pages which are easily designed webpages geared to engage the consumer and capture information about what their needs are so the business can serve them better       

Adrian discussed these new additions to Valpak's online and print products and how they can dramatically increase responses and return on investments.  He also talked about how these new interaction methods can be measured and how leads can be captured to help businesses close more sales now and in the future.  He explained how this allows a business to better manage the sales process and automatically send appropriate responses by email or text and distribute leads within their company without lifting a finger.

 

Valpak also provides their clients the opportunity to log into their own personal dashboard and see real time data on how all their various Valpak print, radio and even televison campaigns are

performing.

 

Adrian advised that a good lead for Valpak Ottawa is any business owner who is READY, WILLING & ABLE to invest in their own business.

 

If you want to learn more about Valpak and the services they provide visit their website at www.valpak.com.  If you are ready to make your ads more compelling and dramatically increase the

return on your marketing dollars invested contact Adrian at (613) 608-4000 or his partner Glenn McLeish at (613) 868-4242 to discuss how Valpak Ottawa can work for you.

Upcoming Craft Talks - Mark Your Calendar!
 

Luncheon at the Rideau Tennis Club
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Thursday, December 1, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

Craft Talk Speaker: Dr. Kreisman 

Classification: Dentist

Menu: Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup, Southwest Steak and Apple Pie

 

Thursday, December 15, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

OXA Christmas Luncheon - This will be the last meeting of 2011. 

Menu: Christmas Buffet

 

Interested in doing a craft talk? Contact Jennifer to arrange a date.

 

Upcoming Onsites - Mark Your Calendar!
  

Wednesday, January 18, 2011 (5-8pm)

Onsite Hosted by: Todd and Lee Storm of KSL Construction

The location of this onsite is 2570 Edinburgh Place

  

Wednesday, February 22, 2011 (5-8pm) 

Onsite Hosted by: Paul Drouin of Raymond James

The location of this onsite is Paul's new office in the Chateau Laurier (address to be announced).

 

OXA Christmas Celebration - Only 3 weeks away!
 

Have you registered yet?  The Christmas party is in 3 weeks!  GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 (Doors open at 5pm) 

OXA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at Tudor Hall
The location will be: 3750 North Bowesville Road, Ottawa
Click here for more details and the registration form.
 
Don't miss out on showing your fellow OXA members and their guests what you have to offer!  Book your tradeshow booth early as spaces are limited! 
 

New Member Recommendation -

Lannick Recruitment

 

Lannick Recruitment under the classification of 'Staffing-Professional Recruitment' is being recommended by the Membership Committee.

 

Lannick Recruitment has been in business for 27 years in Toronto and 7 years in Ottawa.  They specialize in contract and permanent recruitment and placement of junior to senior professionals in the areas of finance, accounting, executive support and administration.  They have 16 employees in the Ottawa area and operate with a volume of over $5 million.  The primary representative would be Lee-Anne McDougall, a Senior Associate in Client Services and the alternate member would be Jolene Lawson, a Senior Associate.  Both Lee-Anne and Jolene have a sound understanding of OXA and will have good input into the organization.

 

Members have a period of 5 days to communicate their concerns or any objections to the Board of Directors. Please direct any inquiries to Thom Bourne.

 

Member Reclassification Requests -

Power Displays & Exhibits & Valpak Ottawa

 

The reclassification of Power Displays & Exhibits Inc. to 'Displays/Large Format Printing/Interior Signs' has been approved.

 

The reclassification of Valpak Ottawa to 'Direct Response Advertising' has been approved.

 

Showing Support for Movember
 
At last week's luncheon the female members in attendance showed support for their fellow OXA members who are participating in Movember by sporting Mo's of their own.
 
Ladies Movember 2011
 
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FELLAS! 
 
Member News

 

Happy Birthday to Peter Patafie!

 

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Naming Ceremony for Dr. Roland Armitage Hall:

 

The official naming ceremony of the Dr. Roland Armitage Hall will take place on December 9, 2011 from 2-4pm at the West Carleton Community Centre on Kinburn Side Road.  Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Eli El-Chantiry will be on hand. 

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Ottawa Senators Hockey Night:

 

Mike Kolberg has arranged for 30 tickets to the Friday, March 2nd Senators vs. Chicago Blackhawks hockey game. Tickets are in the ledge (includes sandwich & drink). Tickets for this OXA hosted event are available on a first come first serve basis. Contact Jennifer via email to reserve your tickets.
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If you have member news that you would like to share, please send an email to Jennifer Baker at info@oxa.org.  Deadline for submission is the end of day every Wednesday.

 

Reminder to All Members
 

Members are encouraged to bring along guests, potential members or clients to our weekly luncheons at the Rideau Tennis Club. There is no cost to the member for any potential member attending an OXA luncheon for the FIRST time.

 

Guests MUST be registered with the Executive Coordinator in advance of the meeting to ensure that we are prepared to properly greet them, feed them and also to ensure that there are no potential conflicts with current members.  Please notify Jennifer by email info@oxa.org or by telephone (613)749-5975 ext. 203, no later than end of day the Monday prior to the weekly luncheon.

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Mark Your Calendar
for 2011!


Wednesday, December 7: Annual Christmas Celebration

 

Click here to view the registration form  

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OXA's Code of Conduct 

 

For the benefit of all of our newest OXA members, it is useful to take the opportunity to review the OXA Code of Conduct from time to time.  Please take a minute to refresh or familiarize yourself with this week's highlighted code of conduct as noted on the OXA banner.    

  

 

 

Generate referrals and leads as often as possible to as many members as possible.  

 

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Executive Coordinators

 

Jennifer Baker &

Raymonde Lemire

c/o Documents Etcetera

Suite 200

435 St. Laurent Blvd

OTTAWA ON K1K 2Z8

 

email: info@oxa.org
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