We had a good November meeting with Pioneer Rep, Paul Stocker present giving us updates on the new balloons & products out and those coming out soon.  He showed us one of Robbie Furman's creations to use in our business marketing and we all got samples.  THANK YOU Paul for coming and  bringing your give-aways!

Paul also brought some products by Artistic Party Essentials to use in centerpiece creations.  Various sizes of tubing and bases (mirrored or clear plastic).  Worth checking into!

Updates from the September Annual Meeting were:
- Scholarship winner(s) 1st name, Lise O'Connell, 2nd name Sandy Hartzell and 3rd name, Wendy Farenwald.
- Rumor has it that Tammy Smith will have an arrangement featured in an upcoming Images.
- CONGRATULATIONS to Jeanne Greb & Tammy Smith for receiving their CBA status at Ballooniversity this summer!

We're looking for possible seminar presenters for next year; any suggestions contact President Sandy Hartzell at (410) 456-3019 or email SEHartzell@verizon.net.

Mark your calendars for next year's meetings March 14, May 9, Annual Dinner September 12 and November 14.

November Chapter Meeting on 8th

The next Chapter meeting will be Thursday, Nov 8th at the Cherry Hill Conference Center.  Paul Stocker, Pioneer Rep for NE, will attend to give us an update from Pioneer and what's new in the industry.  President Sandy Hartzell will also give some ideas for candy decor.

Don't miss it...Jeanne will be bringing snacks & refreshments!

Use 72001 for the Gate Code....see you then!

MAQBN Annual Dinner, September 19th

It's that time again for our Annual Dinner.  Wednesday, September 19th after the E&R Seminar with Jan Iiams, we'll be going off to The Grill at Waterford in Midlothian near E&R Sales.  Directions below.  We have a little business to attend...picking this year's Scholarship Winner!  So hope everyone will make it after the seminar.  Please let Wendy Farenwald know if you are attending at celebrate@balloonaffairs.com or 301 698-9895...

The Grill at Waterford

804-763-0555

13548 Waterford Place

Midlothian, VA 23112

Directions from E&R:

Turn right onto Old Hundred Road. Go 1.9 miles (you will go through a traffic circle – stay straight) to a stoplight. Go straight through the stoplight (road changes name to Charter Colony Parkway ) and take the first right onto Waterford Lake Drive . There is a shopping center on your right, take the first right onto Waterford Place which leads you into the parking lot of the shopping center. The Grill at Waterford is in front of you (next to Twisted Tomato which is on the corner).

When leaving the restaurant, it is very easy to get on Powhite Parkway which leads to I-95, and Rt. 288 which will get most people home easily.

For more info on Jan Iiams Seminar go to http://ersales.cameoez.com/images/New_Seminar.pdf.  Early Bird price ends September 4th!