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Water Balls Come Under Attack
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On March 31, 2011 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a consumer alert warning of "deadly danger with water walking balls". With the popularity of these devices skyrocketing over the past year, this announcement has left rental operators, insurance providers and manufacturers looking for answers. It is important to note that Insurance providers are taking this warning very seriously and advise operators to contact their insurance provider to determine whether there will be any changes to coverage. The EPA will continue to follow the issue and keep you posted as it develops. We'd like to hear your thoughts - join the conversation here.--------------------- |
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EPA MEMBERS SAVE BIG ON INSURANCE
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Still need insurance? EPA members get up to 10% off their premiums - just for being a member!
The Event Planners Association is excited and proud to announce Fun Pro, the nation's leading insurance provider to the amusement and event industries, has been chosen to serve as the EPA's official insurance provider.
The Event Planners Association strongly recommends its members carry liability insurance as a means of protection and is working with Fun Pro to make coverage and membership affordable to all.
By mutual endorsement, Fun Pro is offering EPA Executive Membership to all insureds at a reduced rate and will provide members a 5% discount on their insurance premium. Since the EPA offers online amusement safety training, an additional 5% discount is also applicable.
These extraordinary offers are available to new and renewing members. Additionally, Fun Pro has just announced a rate reduction on many of their covered risks.
About Fun Pro
Using only "A" rated carriers, Fun Pro by THOMCO provides business owners throughout the U.S. the liability protection they need. Fun Pro offers a knowledgeable, professional staff, low minimum premiums, premium financing, on-line certificates, 24 hour claims reporting and peace of mind.
Click here to get a free quote.
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Quote of the Month
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"A winner is someone who recognizes his talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals."
- Larry Bird
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Greetings!
BIG NEWS! Chapters have launched! With people "lined-up" and waiting for local chapters, throughout the world, we sent out the very first chapter applications last week! After months of research and putting the pieces in place all systems are GO!
Why Join or Form a Local Chapter?
- The connection between professionals in the same industry provides one of the greatest resources for professional and personal development.
- Chapters bring educational opportunities closer to home.
- Local chapters provide excellent opportunities for referrals.
- Chapters provide a fantastic public resource for reliable, ethical and competent event professionals.
- Chapters create mentoring, intern and philanthropic opportunities.
- Trade association membership provides credibility among the public and your peers.
- Bottom Line - local chapters help you build your business!
Those are just a few of the reasons local chapters are important. Are you interested in starting a chapter in your area? Simply reply to this email with the best way to reach you and we'll get a packet full of details off to you.
If you don't know how we got here, let me give you a quick run down. The EPA started as a service provider to the amusement and event production industries. Our core expertise in legal matters, liability insurance and marketing has since expanded into the networking and education arenas - by popular request. Our goal is to provide you with the foundational elements necessary for success. We want you to have the tools and support you need to build your company.
While we have lots more coming down the way for you, we really want to know what YOU want. We want to make sure you get exactly what you need. Hit reply to tell us - we truly want to hear from you!
I hope you enjoy this edition of the EPA Advocate. No matter what part of the event world you occupy there is something for you here. Be sure to connect with us through the EPA communities:   and  .
I look forward to hearing from you!
My best to you... Kim Kim Sullivan Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Event Planners Association ksullivan@eventplannersassociation.com www.eventplannersassociation.com
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DID YOU KNOW?
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The EPA - WedLock - WeddingWire Connection
- EPA has contributed multiple articles to WedLock magazine. While WedLock specializes in teaching wedding professionals how to market their business, the information really is useful for any type of business.
- WedLock was just named the "New Educational Partner of WeddingWire" and they chose the EPA article that inspired the video below as one of two premiere submissions! Very exciting stuff!
FOR ALL BUSINESS TYPES: Join us as we "Demystify Marketing" ... | | WedLock TV - Episode One - Featuring the EPA |
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
| Are You Planning Golf Tournaments?
The Hole-in-One Clearing House has been formed for the purpose of offering low cost hole-in-one prize packages to golf tournaments nationwide.
It's our desire to help charity events especially, but our services are also available to fraternal organizations, corporations, schools, alumni groups, chambers of commerce and golf course sponsored events.
Contact the Hole-in-One Clearing House for more information. EPA members get a 5% discount - use promo code: EPA.
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DO YOUR CLIENTS WANT LIVE MUSIC AT THEIR WEDDING?
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Is Live Music Too Much Trouble?
by Anne Roos
Sometimes your clients want live music and entertainment at their wedding or event, but do you prefer to book a DJ or have them go with the iPod stereo? Are musicians too much trouble to hire? Is it difficult to find just the right musician? Are you concerned about their professionalism?
Don't give up! Here are some great reasons to consider live music and entertainment for your clients' weddings, parties, and corporate events:
· If your client has a tight budget and doesn't think live music is affordable, think again. In my research, many musicians will work for just one hour, if that's all that's needed (especially soloists and small ensembles). Soloists and small ensembles can be less expensive than professional DJs, too. And there's no special equipment to rent because musicians usually come with their own sound equipment. But the best part: Musicians that "need the gig" may also be in a position to bargain with you, especially in this economy.
· Great entertainers can make split-second decisions on the fly. They know how to read the crowd, from knowing when to wind down "Here Comes the Bride" when the bride gets to the alter, to knowing just the right songs to keep the party going at the reception. It's not like playing canned music on an iPod and suddenly truncating a song midway through or running out of song before the flower girls make it to the altar. Musicians can scan the room and quickly determine just what is needed.
· Live entertainment creates a memorable experience. If you ask couples what they most remember years after their weddings, they always remember the entertainment. When you fit musicians into the theme of a wedding or an event, they become something fun to listen to and watch. And they'll make you, the event planner, look like you saved the day by coming up with the idea to hire live entertainment for the festivities. Unlike canned music, great live musicians can make you look good.
Okay, so you're sold on having live music, but how do you go about hiring just the right musicians? Does the client know what kinds of music they want? Start with a discussion about their music likes (and dislikes). The basic rule of thumb is to remind your client to select the music that they love. It's the music they heard on their first date or the music that reminds them of special occasions. It's the music they choose to listen to on their car radios or on their iPods at the gym. Then, look at how their favorite music fits into their wedding or event theme.
Click here to learn six exciting ways to use live music to match a theme.
About the Author: Anne Roos has been playing the Celtic harp at weddings for nearly 30 years. She regularly appears on radio and television programs and is active in many wedding organizations. Roos' special Celtic wedding music album, Haste to the Wedding, is popular among couples looking for romantic music to accompany their wedding festivities. Musicians interested in performing at weddings will want to check out Anne's book The Musician's Guide to Brides, also available from Hal Leonard Books. She lives in South Lake Tahoe, CA For more information, visit her website.
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