Dear FBBI Members, Your
board had a terrific meeting in April and excitement is growing for our
upcoming Annual Conference, September 21 - 23, 2008. A beautiful postcard
will be mailed this week to more than 3,000 potential attendees,
innkeepers who are both members and potential members of FBBI, asking
"Are you thriving or just surviving?" In today's challenging economy we
are really delighted to be offering such a comprehensive offering of
topics presented by an elite group of marketing professionals. Their
ideas will help every attendee grow their business through new
marketing channels. Following is a list of some of the scheduled
presenters and presentation topics.
Scheduled Presenters Berkley Young, Young Strategies, Inc. Pattie Crow & Sandy Soule, BedandBreakfast.com
Mary Hughes, Inns Magazine Jeff Logan, InsideOut Solutions Rick Wolf & Peter Scherman, The BNB Team
Conference Presentations "Develop a Signature B&B" "Web Sites that Work" "Empty Beds = Empty Wallets: Pump Up Your Sales" "Reviews: Use It or Lose It!" "Packaging Primer: From Proposals to Weddings and Anniversaries" "Inn Branding, Market Position and the I Guest" "A How-To Guide for Conducting Research on Your Guests" "Incorporating the Latest Technology Trends into your B&B" A
10% discount for early booking is available to anyone who books before
July 1, 2008. So go on-line now and "INVITE A NEIGHBOR!" FBBI Members
are encouraged to invite their Inn & Bed and Breakfast neighbors
from their community to join in the fun and learning that will take
place at our
annual conference. To reserve space at the conference, please visit
www.florida-inns.com and click on the link to the conference page, where registration can be done on-line or forms also may be printed out and mailed in. Sincerely,
Pattie DetwilerPresident, Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns |
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| Green Inn Tip of the Month |
Have you considered investing in organic linens? Today, beautiful towels, sheets and other linens are made from 100% certified organic resources. Many people believe that organic linens are much softer and longer wearing than regular cotton linens. This is a unique way to position your inn and if you wash them with organic and natural cleaners, you can give guests another green idea that they can re-create at home. Be sure to promote this unique "green" commitment in you literature and on your website.
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Recipe of the Month BLUEBERRY STRUESSEL MUFFIN
¼ cup butter, softened
1/2cup sugar 
1 egg beaten
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flower
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon of salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 - 1/2 Cups fresh
or frozen Dole blueberries
STREUSEL:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup cold butter
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and
sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine flour,
baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla. Fold in blueberries.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds
full. In a small bowl, combine the
sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over
muffins. Bake at 375* for 25-30 minutes
or until toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Yield: 1 dozen.
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FBBI
has received a request for "pet friendly" accommodations from Fido
Friendly Magazine for an upcoming article. Please forward any specific
pet information, special pet packages, guidelines and details about
your property's pet program to Alisa S. Bennett, Publicist, alisa@bennettcontractinginc.com. If you have questions please call Alisa at (941) 809-2578. DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION is May 28, 2008.
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2008 FBBI Conference |
September 21-22
Are you Thriving, or just Surviving? Marketing is
the Key to Success! Don't miss out on our 2008 FBBI Conference held at
the enchanting Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales. Amazing speakers are
flying in from all over the map to educate in the art of marketing to
your consumer. For more information
click here!
With the economy on a downward slope, and panic consuming potential customers, can you afford not to attend?
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"HUMOR"
YOU MIGHT BE AN INNKEEPER......
If it's been six months since you opened a new roll of toilet paper or bar of soap for youself!
______________ Cleaning Tip of the Month:
2 Solutions for removing stains and odors
1. Stanley Degreaser Concentrate. This product works great on all linens, especially restaurant napkins and tableclothes; removing the grease stains and the nasty grease smell that is picked up just being around foods and cooking. It is available from your local Stanley representative. Just google on-line to locate your representative.
2. If you keep buttermilk and baking soda on your shelves just make a paste of the two products and apply on any stain. Let set before washing. This combination works especially well on wine and blood.
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Great Innkeeper uses for WD-40 (The basic ingredient is FISH OIL!!!)
1. Protects silver from tarnishing
2. Gives floors that "just waxed" sheen without making it slippery
3. Removes lipstick stains
4. Loosens stubborn zippers
More great uses next month
Thanks,
Dee Hinshaw
3rd Generation
Co-owner Chalet Suzanne
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Advertising Opportunities
are now available on our Website and our Monthly Newsletter
for more information!
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Gift Certificates are
Now Redeemable at:
FBBI
106 S. 4th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
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LLC
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Direct: 570-595-2120
E-Mail: ccnllc@gmail.com
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