The NorCal, Midwest and SouthEast chapters of the Exhibit Designers and Producers Association have upcoming charity events in the next few weeks, and in Las Vegas, an educational seminar is being presented on July 31 by Las Vegas Territory, which was created in 1983 by the Nevada Commission on Tourism, in conjunction with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors’ Authority to assist in promoting the non-gaming and outlying tourism entities, as well as scenic attractions, outdoor recreation, and events throughout the region.
“The Art of the Tradeshow” for all involved in sales, marketing and business development will be presented July 31, 3-5 p.m. at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 3400 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169. Nevada’s leading tourism and tradeshow expert panel, consisting of Meg McDaniel, LVCVA senior manager of extended destinations; Michael Printy, LV Territory director of tradeshows; Sylvia Welsh, Travel Nevada sales manager with moderator Veronica Bonazza, sales manager for the Terry Fator show; will discuss planning, people, presence, promotion, production and post event results. Tickets are $15 (cash only) and includes the program, parking, wine and light appetizers and networking. RSVP by July 19 to hospitality@lasvegasterritory.com. For more info, contact Jani Jason at (702) 202-2545.
The 16th annual Midwest EDPA Chicago Randy Charity Golf Outing will be held July 29 at Seven Bridges Golf Course, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517. All proceeds will go to benefit the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic charity. For more info, visit https://chicagorandygolf.wixsite.com/home or to register, visit https://edpamidwest.123signup.com/event/registration/rtyyx
All registered golfers will get a golf cart & dinner reception (Cash bar). All proceeds to benefit the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic (RSMGC). Shot Gun start (Best Ball Tournament Format) will begin at noon followed by a dinner reception with raffle prizes.
The annual NorCal EDPA Golf Scramble & Poker Tournament will be held August 1 at Crystal Springs Golf Course, just minutes from SFO at 6650 Golf Course Drive, Burlingame, Calif. With its spectacular views of Crystal Springs Reservoir, Crystal Springs Golf Course offers a unique experience in San Francisco golf. Designed by British architect Herbert Fowler, this San Francisco golf course lies majestically within a 32,000-acre wildlife refuge, offering panoramic views of the 20-mile-long Crystal Springs Reservoir, an abundance of wildlife and a challenging, championship-caliber course. The classic 6,515 yard, 18-hole, par 72 layout meanders along the natural contours of the valley and offers a challenge to any level golfer looking for the best that San Francisco golf has to offer.
Registration & continental breakfast will be at 9-10 a.m.; tee time is 10:30 a.m.; poker time is at 2 p.m. and BBQ dinner and awards will be at 4 p.m. Golf with delicious BBQ buffet dinner & dessert is $165; BBQ buffet dinner, dessert, poker, networking is $75 and BBQ buffet dinner, dessert, networking (no poker) is $50. Sponsorships are available and can be ordered online at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egaluyl221129ac1&llr=uwyks7zab. Club rental request and preferred twosome/foursome requests are due by July 25. Contests will include closest-to-the-pin on designated Par 3s, Men’s and women’s longest drive contest on holes 7 and 18 and longest putt made on hole 18. A limited number of mulligans (2) are available (online) per player. Tickets for fantastic raffle prizes can also be ordered online. Send golf requests to Chris at mr.cclark@gmail.com and for more info, email melinda@exhibitorservice.com
The EDPA SouthEast chapter invites everyone to “Get Out of the Gutter…for a good cause,” on August 22 at their 13th annual team bowling event to help support the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic. Held at Bowlmor Lanes (formerly 300 Atlanta), 2175 Savoy St., Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, bowling will start at 5 p.m. sharp and bowlers are encouraged to arrive at 4 p.m. for sign-in. Price is $65 per person and includes bowling, shoes and light appetizers. Sponsorships, corporate and group packages are available and there will be a cash bar. For more info or to sign up online, visit https://southeastedpa.123signup.com/event/registration/rjdgb. For more info, contact Sandra Braun at sbraun@nthdegree.com or call (404) 296-5282.
