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Register Now for Educational Conference and Middy Awards

August 31, 2006
By Randie Adam

The Ohio Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus Annual Education Conference will be help September 20 and 21, 2006, in New Philadelphia. A registration form is available by clicking here. Cost is only $60 per person.

The Educational Conference is a forum for CVB executives and staffs to attend sessions focusing issues and challenges facing our industry.   In conjunction with the educational conference, the Middy Awards Luncheon will take place on Thurs., Sept. 21 at noon. The “Middy’s” recognize excellence in marketing programs among member bureaus of the OACVB, in categories such as brochures, print communications and electronic communication. Entries are judged by industry experts on objective, results, creativity and originality.  

A complete schedule of the Conference follows. Deadline for registration is Sept. 13.        

Wednesday, September 20, 2006  
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm OACVB Executive Committee Meeting (Committee chairs are welcome to attend)  
6:30 pm Winemaking at Silver Moon Winery            
The Tuscarawas County CVB has made special arrangements for a wine making event at Silver Moon Winery in downtown Dover. Registered delegates will be transported to the Winery where they will sample wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. Delegates will bottle two very special blends of wine and attach a special OACVB label to the bottle. This commemorative bottle will be yours to take home. 
7:30 Dinner (Members to pay on their own) 

Thursday, September 21, 2006  
10:00 am – 12:00 pm OACVB Board Meeting  
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Middy’s Awards Luncheon  
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm “Challenges and Opportunities facing CVBs”  - Sandi Talley, DMAI  
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm “Ohio’s Tourism Roundtable”
                            - Phil Craig, OACVB Executive Director            
                            - Marc McQuaid, OTA Executive Director            
                            - Amir Eylon, OH&LA Executive President            
                            - Geoff Hedrick, ORA Executive Director  
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Refreshment Break  
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm “Shirtsleeves” - Scott Dring, Moderator. Roll up your shirtsleeves and meet with your collegues in smaller groups to discuss hot issues and topics specific to your areas. The format is informal and conversational, so bring your experiences and challenges to the table for a lively discussion. This is valuable time to network with others who can become great resources in the future.  

Hotel Information:  
Schoenbrunn Inn & Suites
1186 West High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Tel: (330) 339-4334 or 800-929-7799
www.christopherhotels.com  
Room rate: $68.95 + tax (includes deluxe hot continental breakfast)  
Please note: all meetings and meals will be held at the Lewis Center, adjacent to the Schoenbrunn Inn & Suites.

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