Riptide

May 17, 2010

Leads:

41 Inside Leads
18 Outside Leads
4 Speed Leads

Attendance:

69 Firms are currently members of Long Beach Execs
53 Firms were present at today’s meeting

Next Meeting:

Date: Monday, May 24, 2010
Location: The Grand
Program Company: Administration - General Membership
Program Member:

Book Signing:

Business: Lynn A. Fasnacht, DDS
Address: 319 Redondo
City: LB, CA 90814
When: Monday, May 10 – Monday, May 24
Jackpot: 200.00

Member Focus Talk

Pat Ellington
Incredible Journey
5318 E. 2nd St., #314, LB
Phone: 562-439-1629
Email: pat@incrediblejourney.net
Website: http://www.incrediblejourney.net

Pat is a Travel Consultant with Incredible Journey, a travel agency specializing in creating unique and personalized travel arrangements for their clients. Pat's specific areas of expertise are warm weather destinations, though she also has experience with arranging general travel all over the world for her clients. Pat holds Luxury and Master Cruise Counselor credentials and is a destination specialist for Hawaii, Kauai and Tahiti.

Pat has been extremely active in the Long Beach community since leaving her career with the government in 1997. In addition to working as a Travel Consultant, Pat currently serves on the Board of Directors for the EALB and Harbour Area Halfway Houses and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Long Beach Grand Cru, the annual fundraiser for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. In the past, Pat has served in several capacities on the Women's Council Board of Directors for the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, including serving as President for the 2001-2002 Board.

Pat holds an AA Degree from LBCC, A Bachelors Degree from CSULB and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from CSULB. Pat lives in Belmont Shore with her husband, Jim, a retired LB Police Sergeant. All four of her children attended Long Beach schools and reside in the local area.

Incredible Journey is a full service travel agency and they work with top quality vendors for world travel. In addition to vacation packages, they have an impressive inventory of privately owned beach front and ocean view homes, cottages, and condominimus as well as fabulous resort and cruise packages - something to please the most discriminating traveler.

It today's world, the internet is a powerful resource. However, nothing can replace the intimate knowledge their consultants possess. Their travel consultants understand the value of your time and are available at hours which are convenient to you. No matter where you travel, you can be assured of customer support contact seven days a week.

Ten Reasons to use a Travel Agent:

- Best Value for Your Travel Dollar

- Maximum Choice

- Convenient One-Stop Shopping

- Customer Advocate

- Expert Guidance

- Personalized Service

- Professional Advice

- Time Savings

- Trust

- Unbiased Information

The goal for Incredible Journey it to make your dream vacation an Incredible Journey.

For vacation planning, contact Pat Ellington, Travel Consultant.

Announcements

FIRST MEMBERSHIP POSTING

Member: Choura Events

4101 E. Willow St.

Long Beach, CA 90815

562-882-6856

Executive Rep: Jim Choura

Classification: Event Planning/Services

Any objections to the above posting must be in writing to the Association Office by Monday, May 31, 2010.

MEMBERSHIP

Jim Choura and El Dorado Country Club and Event Center will be put into Abeyance for a period of 30 days beginning May 1, 2010 as they reapply for Membership in the EALB under a new Classification.

2010/2011 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

John Berg - Transcom Services

Melissa Bolinger - Room Stylists in a Day

Brad Davis - Glenn E. Thomas Dodge

Ray Lasher - Lasher's Restaurant

Dave McMahon - The McMahon Group

Dan Schoepf - Instant Signs & Banners

Kellie Shelton - Knightling, Inc.

2010/2011 BUSINESS PROMOTION COMMITTEE

Bret Holloway - F&M Bank (Golf Tournament & Dinner Afterwards)

Ray Lasher - Lasher's Restaurant (Golf Tournament & Dinner Afterwards)

Kelly Williams - Kelly Williams Insurance (Golf Tournament & Dinner Afterwards)

Ed Sanchez - Window Restoration and Repair

Sharon Butterfield - California Hardwood Floors

ADVERTISMENTS

Kauai Condo For Rent - 2 bed.-2 bath. Deluxe waterfront condo poipu beach-special exec. rates - call Jim Nesmith 562 -900-2230

Coast Tickets "Great Prices on Sting Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl and Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine. Call Felicia at 562-595-6510 for details."