Association of Bridal Consultants - NC Branch invites you to Creating A Creative Wedding ?
Nov 14, 2010, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, 4307 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27409
This seminar is great for someone interested in becoming a wedding planner or a bride themselves!
We'll cover all the aspects of creative - yet comfortable weddings, the topics we'll cover will be:
•Finding your brides' (or your own) wedding style •Making Guests Comfortable •Personal Touches •The Wedding Weekend •Destination Weddings •Travel for guests •Theme Weddings You'll see some really great photos of all of the above, learn how to bring out the style in a client (or yourself), create that style all the while keeping guests comfortable, adding both the bride AND THE GROOM in the wedding.
You'll also learn what it takes to plan a wedding weekend, destination wedding, and organize travel for guests.
Veronica Foster, the North Carolina State Coordinator for the Association of Bridal Consultants will be conducting this training session. To learn more about her and her business Behind The Scenes Inc, please go to http://behindthescenesinc.com
If you find that you cannot attend, but still want the materials please see the link above for materials only. Materials will be sent out the day after the seminar.
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Title: Secrets of How To Make Beats In Ableton Live with GForce Beats Creative Beat Making Tutorial
Learn the secrets to beat making with this new instruction video from producer Art G of GForce Beats. This beat making tutorial shows you in an easy step-by-step method how to make beats in Ableton Live recording just a simple tennis ball and implementing sounds from GForce Beats latest beats package release Mix Injections Club House Construction Kit.
Take advantage of ground breaking techniques that guide you making beats like the pros using just about anything around the house or studio. Making instrumental beats can be fun and easy with the right knowledge, tools and audio production skills. Here Art G shows the basics of instrumentals beats production, which covers simple craftsmanship of how to make your own beats. You can use the method of this beat tutorial for making beats of any kind including dj beat making, to make hip hop beats, to make rap beats, to make techno beats and so on.
This is the first of a coming series of beat making videos that will cover in greater detail techno tutorial tips, hip hop beat tutorial techniques, drum beat tutorial production and beat mixing tutorial skills.
For more information on instrumental beat making visit www.gforcebeats.com today.
Title: Hypnosis Session For Opening Up Your Creative Abilities, Eddini
This is a Hypnosis Session to help you tap into that awesome creative self, which as with your imagination, is in the subconscious mind. The more you listen to this recording the more and better and creating you WILL become. Enjoy and go create, Ed.
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Title: How-Tuesday: Favor Bags with Brooklyn Bride
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Vane Broussard of Brooklyn Bride Blog (and bklynpillow right here on Etsy) joins us to share this design she developed while planning her own wedding. Her frustration at the lack of modern and affordable wedding decor options led her to become very creative — and got her started blogging! She's been going full speed ever since.
The early bird catches the worm! Filene's Basement in Tysons Corner is having their huge bridal sale tomorrow, (Friday, April 4) at 8:00 am on the dot. Two thousand, that's right two THOUSAND designer gowns will be selling for $249 to $699. So if you're reading this at the time of posting. . .go to bed! You've got an early start tomorrow. Click here for more information.
Just this past Sunday we had a great training seminar Expanding Horizons: Re-Building and Remodeling your business. A lot of really good questions were brought up like: What happens to your business if something happens to you? And What happens if I can’t do a wedding…who is my back up? In answer to the latter of the questions one of our fantastic members thought that we should create a calling tree. I thought this was a fantastic idea.
What would you do if you got into an accident before a big event? What if something happened to a family member and you want to be with that family member instead? These are really tough answers! I know from personal experience my daughter was born on October 1st and I did a full 150 guest wedding on October 7th. It would have been nice to have someone qualified to call on to help – or even do it for me!
How this calling tree will work: 1st any member can call on the coordinator to help, but only consultant level members will be listed, all members will be listed top down in order of rank (Designation 1st and years as a member 2nd).
Example: Let’s say you break a leg and its 2 weeks before the event. You start at the top of the calling tree and explain your situation and see if that person is open and can or wants to help, if not then you move onto the next one, in addition the person that you just called is calling someone on your behalf. This way if you can’t call anyone someone is still calling the next folks on the list. Each person makes one call until someone says yes, I’ll do the wedding for her.
Of course if we work your wedding for you, you’ll need to compensate them for doing so. An agreement will have to be discussed and payment arrangements and pricing made. If you are unable to do that, then the calling list coordinator would be responsible for getting the information needed and arranging an agreement with a spouse, family member, business partner etc.
Of course we are going to need to tweak this tree idea before its implemented. Any feedback? Anyone interested in being on the calling tree?
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Title: Denizen Kane - Untitled Track (Calling Card)
Underground legend in Chicago. Known from "Typical Cats" and "I Was Born With Two Tongues". Mad beat by Universe Neo. Please support the artists and buy their music if you like it. Peace y'all.
Title: Darkwater - Tallest Tree
Artist(s): Darkwater Song(s): Tallest Tree Album: Calling The Earth To Witness Genre: Progressive Power Metal Year: 2007
If you enjoy these songs, please look up more of the band and buy their music!
How Mentoring an Intern Can Help You and the Industry Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:20 AM PDT
Providing college students or working class people with real world insight and experience often is valued greater than classroom practices by the student. By Kevin Cohee
Investing in an intern creates an opportunity for a student to become acquainted with the practical challenges of event planning while helping the professional planner hone his or her time and management skills. This dual partnership gives the intern a foundation to take into his/her career and the planner is rewarded by contributing to a new event planner’s level of professionalism.
When considering an internship candidate, I look for areas of skill that will complement those already established within our company. The current generation is entrenched in varied skills, expectations and values. Relying on an intern to show us a new thing or two can really solidify the relationship, instill trust and better the entire team.
Your company’s Internet presence will attract potential interns, but posting our openings within regional universities has produced our best results. Guidance counselors of past interns have also been a great resource. We’ve found college seniors to be the most ideal candidates. Their level of maturity is greater, they have a broader work/volunteer background and their schedules are more flexible to fit within our unpredictable needs. Working with Communication majors, Marketing and Public Relations and Recreation and Tourism Administration majors have all been rewarding for us.
HOW TO HIRE AN INTERN
Detailed communication is vital from the job posting to the interview process. Selecting a detail oriented person will make for a greater partnership experience. Defining the terms of pay, hours, transportation, attire, meals and breaks all need to be met.
1. Evaluate their first contact. I immediately check for spelling and grammar. Next, is it addressed to someone at your company or blind? This may indicate they did not research your website for a contact.
If they pass this first step, request a compelling cover letter detailing why they want to enter this field. This will demonstrate their level of desire and maturity.
2. Request a professional resume. I suggest they highlight any event or volunteer work they’ve accomplished. This may help define interview questions.
3. Require an essay. We ask for a 500 word essay depicting your “Ideal event without budget restraints.” This exercise quickly allows us to determine their writing skills, level of creativity, industry perspective and worldliness.
4. Check their references.
5. Engage interns the same as a salaried employee. Have them complete a formal application and be sure to get their SS# and emergency contact. Verify their driver’s license for date of birth. If they are under 21, review the ABC law regarding alcohol rules. Provide the intern with a copy of company policies and guidelines. Review workplace expectations. Determine their hours; those worked in the office are equal to their college credits, offsetting classroom hours. Do An Event budgets pay to the intern for hours worked at each actual event.
6. Define their goals. Discuss your company’s expectations. Ask the intern for input on what they want out of this experience and incorporate it. I have the intern take notes during this process. It reinforces the points, inspires other questions and alleviates any future confusion.
DEFINING THE INTERN'S ROLE
Take your mentoring role seriously. It may seem faster and easier to do it yourself, but your investment in the time it takes to explain each assignment should only happen once. Delegating can create fear, but this is a skill that makes us better managers and ultimately saves us time.
1. Validate college credits by assigning a specific project to your intern. Have them take notes as you establish the specific tasks, timelines and expectations of this project. Involve them in as many as possible, other varied projects during their internship.
2. Get Organized. Have them create an independent binder specific to their assignment as well as an active electronic folder, organizing files, contacts, checklists and research. We place a shortcut on the desktop.
3. Have them keep their own timecard. This tool is handy in timely reviews and may be required by the college. Do An Event has them line item the task along with time spent. Be sure to keep it in the office at all times.
4. Review often. Explain the industry terms like drayage, RFP, pipe and drape and even how to measure for linens. Interns don’t want to disappoint, so they often won’t ask many questions, be sure to communicate frequently. We try to prepare a daily task list and review it with them when they first arrive. Bi-monthly recap meetings are vital.
5. Share the inspiration. We offer our interns free access to our trade magazines, videos, vendor files and binders. We encourage them to research websites for inspiration. Most exciting for them is being invited and introduced at industry functions. This interaction provides a real life experience with professionals and instills confidence quickly.
6. Practice patience. Mentoring an intern takes time and in this deadline crazy industry, it feels like there is never enough. It’s a myth that interns are free labor! Only ask them to do what you would do. Share openly. In addition to industry lessons, life lessons are as valuable.
WHAT TO DO AT THE END OF THE INTERNSHIP
Like the seasons, your intern must move on. Before they exit, take time to evaluate the overall experience together. These following suggestions can be very insightful.
1. Review and measure initial goals.
2. Review and discuss strengths and weaknesses of their finalized assigned project.
3. Evaluate your management skills. The intern may offer a fresh perspective compared to your other salaried staff.
4. Utilize the time-sheet to compile a list of tasks accomplished.
5. Ask them to highlight the experience they have gained with your company.
6. Ask them to provide a testimonial for your records.
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Title: Why Hire a Grant Intern?
http://4Grants.Net/mentoring.htm | Grant interns provide an inexpensive, yet valuable alternative to higher charging grant writing and fundraising experts. Now, charities (like churches, boys and girls clubs, and museums) and nonprofit institutions (like a school, university or hospital) hire interns to save money and make them money. Interns are supervised and mentored by experienced professionals, so 501.c.3 agencies get even more. In this video, award-winning author and educator Phil Johncock, himself an experienced grant writer, shows you the reasons why you should hire an intern to meet your funding needs, as well as what's involved and how to get started. This the only "paid internship" program of its kind in the world!
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Title: Finally Falling - Victoria Justice (MUSIC VIDEO + DOWNLOAD!)
isnt Victorious like the new Hannah Montana???
its got music, humour, and a popular main character!!!
AHHH!!!! i love her :)
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this isnt the ACTUAL real video, i think the actual real video would be the one in the TV show,
but, you know,
this is pretty cool too :D
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dmzmjqjgwnn
[BTW: the dload doesnt have Robby saying "I deserve it!" or any other talking. :D]
5 FACTZ:
--IM SO OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG!!!
--it's kindof sad how Beck only has like 2 words in the song lol
if i was writing the song, id give him moar lines!!!
--Victoria Justice is an AMAZING singer!!! even if her voice is fixed it still ROX!!
--i was kindof hoping to find the ACTUAL REAL mv, but i dont think anyone has
the episode yet. :(((
--if you don't watch Victorious then u r a LOSER!!!!
(no jkjkjk i love you all lol)
Title: brambleclaw and hawkfrost feel like monster (warriorsAMV)
disclaimer:ido not claim the audio or own it!!!!
time taken on vid:
6 hours and 30 mins approx
*few* finally got this done, worked really hard on this one so tell me what you think ^^
cats in this video:
tigerclaw
hawkfrost
brambleclaw
firestar
redtail
ravenpaw
ashfur
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Do I need to tell you again? I am a dork for all things weddings. So naturally one of my favorite parts of the planning process is selecting place cards and arranging the seating. Think I'm joking? I do place cards for everything, if more than three people are coming over for dinner, you can bet I'm telling them where to sit. It might sound prety OCD, but the truth is I think it puts people at ease.
Of course, I've been to plenty of weddings and been disappointed with where I was seated. Adorable place cards can only get you so far. You, the bride and groom, have to do the work and really think about where to seat everybody. . .and it's harder than you might think!
The most important step is to put aside some serious time to tackle the task, and focus. What groups of people are truly going to have the most fun together, including the new Mr. & Mrs? Maybe your college BFF is the first one to have a baby. . .that doesn't necessarily mean you should put her at the parents-only table. Or perhaps your co-worker is no longer bringing her boyfriend post-break-up? Come on, she's not really going to be happy at a thrown together-table of singletons who don't know one another.
Title: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Love Seat with lyrics
Heii. :]
First: I don't own the song or the picture.
Another vid I made, and again with a song of the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The song's called Love Seat. :]
Lyrics:
My love's like an arm chair
It's inclined to recline and sweep you off of your feet
My structure is perfect
There's no flaw in design
A decent buy for you
There's no rest for a luxury
There's no rest for me
Her eyes are watering
I said we're better off this way
Things change
It's happening everyday
He'll come and take my place and show you things that I just couldn't face
We'll sit and sing a song of what we did wrong.
Now that I'm used up and my arms start to fade
You can pay to upgrade or you can replace me
Finalize my demise
A new surprise for you
There's no rest for a luxury
There's no rest for me
Her eyes are watering
I said we're better off this way
Things change
It's happening everyday
He'll come and take my place and show you things that I just couldn't face
We'll sit and sing a song of what we did wrong.
Don't tell me the worst is over now
Don't tell me what I can see with my eyes
Don't tell me the worst is over now
Bend my will again then mend it straight
Her eyes are watering
I said we're better off this way
Things change
It's happening everyday
He'll come and take my place and show you things that I just couldn't face
We'll sit and sing a song of what we did wrong.
And maybe I'll regret you
And maybe I'll regret you
And maybe I'll regret you
It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind
And maybe I'll regret you
And maybe I'll regret you
And maybe I'll regret you
It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind
Don't forget to join the Association of Bridal Consultants!
The Association of Bridal Consultants is a fantastic organization in many different ways. I currently act as State Coordinator and its my duty to provide networking opportunities and educational opportunities for members. Our corporate website is http://www.bridalassn.com/ and lists international meetings and country wide meetings and educational seminars. For North Carolina we also have our own state website http://www.ncweddingpros.com/ where we list some of our members along with all of the professional events and different bride events we have coming up. I am in the process of updating those two pages and hopefully will have the completed by the end of June.
One of the main portions of membership is the need to have at least 6 hours of education each year in order to renew your membership. If you don't get those 6 hours (it can of course be college credits, other event seminars, etc) the member is not allowed to renew for the current year - until those hours are completed.
The Association does not "certify" wedding planners or other wedding professionals - what we do is have each person earn trademark designations through education and experience. This way someone who has never planned or worked a wedding before cannot call themselves "certified".
We have many different networking opportunities available for you please visit http://www.ncweddingpros.com/ and click on professional events for more information!
Not a wedding planner? You have even better benefits! Try marketing your business on local, national and international levels! Market to other wedding professionals and earn education and experience related trademarked designations! Visit http://www.bridalassn.com/ for more information.
Also feel free to reply back with questions or if you would like more information! Veronica Foster, ABC TM North Carolina State Coordinator
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Here is a sample from Alphabet Circus by Rock 'N Learn. Join Alphabet Al on an action-packed ABC learning adventure! Children love the excitement of visiting the circus where they enjoy the musical game of finding words that start with each letter of the alphabet. These alphabet learning songs for each letter—along with animated circus excitement—create a highly-entertaining alphabet learning experience.
So, come one, come all to Alphabet Al's exciting alphabet circus! There's plenty of clowning around as children learn to recognize letters A to Z and practice naming words that begin with each letter. Attention-grabbing acrobats, elephants, dancing dogs, and other amazing circus performers keep preschoolers or kindergartners entertained and help build vocabulary. Rock N Learn Alphabet Circus is sure to be a favorite with your child. Includes bonus material on printing letters and numbers.
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"Learning can be fun for you kids - especially if you sneak it in under the disguise of a circus movie. I was really impressed by how much my 3 year old actually retained from the Alphabet Circus from Rock 'N Learn. After only watching it once, I caught him walking around saying 'Ah, ah, ah, is for apple.' The cute video uses circus images and other objects to show kids what sounds letters make, and they smartly make little rhymes and songs that will stick in their head and yours. My son requests this video frequently, and I feel a little less guilty about letting him watch tv because he is truly learning."—Melissa Touchton NowWhatBaby.blogspot.com
"This video will take your child on an exciting trip to the circus while learning the alphabet. Narrated by Alphabet Al, your child can watch acrobats, meet crazy clowns, dancing dogs and explore the circus world. Children will enjoy this video as they practice naming letters that begin words. Colorful action and fun sounds will hold their attention and keep them engaged in learning."— Dr. Toy 10 Best Audio/Video
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Miles sings the alphabet with monsters.
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It's the weirdest thing. I am a warm-weather person through and through. As August draws to a close I start to physically dread Autumn and Winter. My wardrobe is in denial for a while - seriously, I don't wear socks for the longest time. And then. . .something just clicks. The leaves change and fall, there's a chill in the air and the upcoming holidays just woo me. Right now I am pretty much smitten with the seasons and I'm loving all the adorable winter wedding details that are out there. Like these adorable Mini-Holiday Brownie Pops from beau-coup! Adorable right? I love using beau-coup for favors and wedding gifts, they have great products and are just lovely to work with. Which is why I am thrilled to announce that beau-coup is giving away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky bon mariage reader! So what do you have to do to win? Here's the scoop. . .leave a comment below and tell me your favorite winter wedding detail. The winner will be selected at random, (but I love this stuff so if merely for the purpose of sharing you want to send me actual pictures, feel free to do so at bonmariagedc@gmail.com). Comments must be left by midnight eastern standard time on Friday, November 21st and the winner will be announced Friday evening. Good luck!
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Title: UNBELIEVABLE!!~~ merci beaucoup!
The Wonder Girls being hilarious while in the waiting room at the Radio Station. Yenny is a Paris woman. Sohee says Merci Beaucoup. Wait until the end to see Yubin's cuteness.
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Title: Poor James and the Swamp Crows "OBAMA, NO MERCI BEAUCOUP"
Poor James Statement :
I am an oddity I admit, a guy with a life long love of music, art and literature, living in the sticks in a little cabin (built with my own hands) with my girlfriend, her two horses, three dogs, three cats, plus the occassional stray who drops by for brunch, and yet... I am a right-wing conservative.
How can this be you ask? Quite simply, I have a built in, infallible bull-shit detector (gift from my dear ol' Dad.) I keep my feet planted firmly on the ground and observe what works for our country, and that is conservative ideals: hard work, personal responsibility, small government, fiscal restraint, honor, and duty to family and country. I also see what weakens our country: heavy taxation and redistribution, entitlements for non-producers, disdain for America and an increasingly flexible sense of right and wrong.
Granted, as a songwriter, I have many lib associates whose wacky socialist views I endure, but I'll be damned if I'll have them anywhere near government or policy making.
America did not exude from the ethereal herbal vapors of some drug inspired utopian manifesto, but was built purposefully upon solid ground by brilliant, brave, sober, God-fearing conservatives.
About this song Obama No Merci Beaucoup. You may recall a month or so ago Mr. Obama bemoaning the dearth of mulit-lingual Americans whom, when traveling abroad, could but manage to mutter a paltry "merci beaucoup" (thankyou very much.) Hence the song title Obama No Merci Beaucoup (Obama, no thankyou very much.)
If I were rich I would flood the media with independent anti-Obama ads. If I were a Hollywood actor I would defy those lame-brains and expose Mr. Obama's socialist nature before God and David Letterman. But alas, I am but a poor songwriter living in the sticks. We do what we can.
I think you will find Obama No Merci Beaucoup hard hitting but fair. There are no cheap-shots. The lyrics are based on actual statements he has made, actions he has taken, and his published agenda. Pass it on to your conservative friends to rally them and any libs you may know to throw them off their game a bit. Download it, burn copies if you like, learn it and sing it. If we succeed in securing Mr Obama's defeat in November, we'll dance to it.
Your most humble servant,
Poor James
James Earl 8/29/08
He never met a tax he didnt like.
Hes got crazy friends like Rev. Wright.
Hed rather give away the farm than fight.
No merci beaucoup.
Obama, no merci beaucoup,
Obama, no merci beaucoup,
Obama, no merci beaucoup,
No merci beaucoup.
He thinks oil should be against the law.
He runs down America.
Hes ashamed of his own Grandma.
No merci beaucoup.
Hey you good people that work all day,
hes got plans to dock your pay,
and let his unemployed voters go and ___ it away,
No merci beaucoup.
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