Hi, Somehow I received a brochure on Affordable Meetings. It is free and they let me register. I was impressed by the speakers listed and the subjects. I think it would be educational for those of us planning seminars for our societies. So I invite you to look at what they are offering. Liz Stookesberry Myers Los Alamitos, CA Thank you for registering to attend HSMAI's Affordable Meetings® West , June 14 - 15. The show takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center, where you'll discover how valuable HSMAI's Affordable Meetings is to meeting planners from organizations of every type and size. Some helpful information and highlights of the show follow: EXPOSITION The exposition, open from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm both days of the show, is where you can contract for the right meeting sites, products and services. For a full listing of exhibitors, click here. You will receive $10 worth of coupons each day of the show with which to buy lunch from the food concessions on the exposition floor. The lunches are sponsored by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), along with a contribution from the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS There are 21 outstanding seminars and six workshops, covering a wide range of topics, from which to choose, As a reminder: seminar hours count toward the CMP certification or re-certification. Seminars begin each day at 9 am. For a full listing of all seminars, click here. PRIZES Don't miss your chance to be one of the lucky winner of three jetBlue Airways tickets and Amex gift cards. In addition, two fortunate people will walk away with $1,000 and two more will pocket $2,000. Prize drawings are at 1:00 PM and 4:15 PM on Wednesday and at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Thursday. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Affordable Meetings West, ten attendees also will win special prizes. Those drawing take place at the end of the general session on Wednesday afternoon. To see a complete schedule of events, click here. NETWORKING No matter what your handicap, you'll enjoy the game as you network in the sun with many of your industry friends at HSMAI's Orange County Chapter's Annual Golf Tournament-1:00 pm- Tuesday, June 13th, 2006 For further information or to register go to: http://www.hsmaioc.org/ HOTEL &TRAVEL For Unbeatable Savings on Hotel and Airline Rates, contact Travel Planners by Calling (800) 221-3531 or Click here to make your reservation Questions? Please contact Customer Service at 800-272-7469. This event will be well worth your time or visit the Affordable Meeting Web site at www.affordable_meetings.com. Special Thanks to our Invaluable Show Sponsors and Promotional Partners To view the entire list click here See You in Long Beach! The Affordable Meetings Team