Meeting Minutes:
Friday, February 16, 2007
Volume 14; Issue 7

  

Table of Contents

Committee Reports

Membership Report
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No report.

Social Report
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Dave Spiess passed around the signup sheet for the Bodyworlds/Rembrandt social event scheduled on February 24th.  Some details still need to be worked.  More information to follow.

Bodyworlds 3 Exhibit at the Arizona Science Center
Minimum group number:  20
Rate:  $16.50 per adult
Children over 12:  $12.00
Tour dates:  January 26, 2007 - May 28, 2007
Website:  http://www.azscience.org

The Rembrandt rates are $18 for adults and $8 for children.

Speaker Coordinator Report
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Next week's speaker is Jeff Sobkoviak.

Treasurer Report

One member still owes first quarter dues.  Second quarter dues will be billed in 2 weeks.

Leads Report

53-10, 07-13, 26-13, 26-34, 18-10, 13-50, 13-07, 49-14, 20-25, 29-28, 40-41, 12-46, 12-18, 12-10, 10-32, 46-10, 31-04.

This week's leads focus...

  • Lisa Wolfe
  • Mike Whalen
  • Carole Weishaar

Notable Mentions

Board Elections...
Board nomination speeches (in a "Man on the Street" format) and elections were held today.  Barbara Kollman was absent which made her a shoe in to win one seat on the board.  Robert Busch suggested that he would only bring radical antagonism to the board but endorsed Barbara's nomination.  Greg Stewart offered to add seasoning and spice.  Apparently that is just what the group needed.  They gave him the second open seat.  Congratulations to Greg and Barbara for being elected to the board.  An even bigger congratulations to Robert Busch for narrowly escaping!

Question of the Day 

Joe Zingale wants to know...
How do you advertise job openings?
Use http://craigslist.org/.  It is the site used by the younger generation for everything.  Listings are free.  It really works.  But make sure to keep it updated.

Fred Vandervort wants to know...
 Dex Online or the Yellow Pages?
Dex Online is the most used listing in the Phoenix market by a landslide.  And it only costs $100/month - A lot cheaper than the Yellow Pages.

Main Speaker 




Carole Weishaar
10+ year member

Member since April 1998


TRAVEL

Access Travel Services • FT Phoenix
Unique destinations for the discerning traveler
6991 East Camelback Road, Suite D-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: (480) 632-5460 • FAX: (480) 558-4863
E-mail: carole.weishaar@frosch.com • E-mail: accesstravel.frosch@cox.net • Website: www.froschvacations.com

Cruise and tour specialist • personalized travel planning for individuals and groups • international travel specialist • travel insurance • worldwide golf vacations • wedding & honeymoon planning • visa assistance • worldwide rail journeys.

Signature Travel Network

Carole Weishaar was today's main speaker along with guest Kathleen Francois of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

Her Background
Carole has been a member of MABE for 9 years.  Like other members that have been involved with other groups, she found that none have the dynamics of MABE.

Carole is old!!!  Between her and her husband they have six children and six grandchildren with one on the way.  As many of you know, the one on the way is coming from Guatemala but, unfortunately, the adoption is tied up in paperwork.

Carole is a 12-year cancer survivor.  She started a cancer foundation that is getting to the point where they need to hire an Executive Director.

Her Career
Carole is an independent agent with TrvlPros (a partnership of full-service travel agents). You may also notice "A Branch of Carefree Travel of Scottsdale Inc." in her signature line.  This is her host agent. 

Her background is in corporate America.  She got into travel for fun.  She also enjoys the profit.

Her Guest
Kathleen Francois of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines came as a guest of Carole's.  She began by bragging about Carole's recent accomplishment.  Thousands of agents were nominated to receive the prestigious honor of being named godmother to RCCL's new ship, Liberty of the Sea.  Carole was chosen as one of the top ten. 

Kathleen went on to discuss incentive business travel.  Businesses have found that offering a trip on a cruise as a reward for service motivates employees.  They become happier and produce more.

Many businesses are now having meetings or private cocktail parties on ships.  Unlike hotels, the fees are all inclusive (equipment, room, etc).  There are no hidden costs. 

Your business or association can book a block of cabins or the entire ship.  It creates a memorable experience.

Gift certificates are now available for cruise travel. 

 
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