Hey EMA!

This is the last newsletter you’ll ever get from me. Sad, right? I think so. I appreciate you all for hanging in there with me this year. This newsletter is shorter than most because the year is winding down, but before your new secretary takes over, here are a few last bits of information for the semester that might be of interest to you. Especially check out the Area Entertainment Events section; Springfield has a lot going on!

Thanks for being great,
Sam

Upcoming EMA Events:
April 18 – (Present Leadership Team and Incoming Leadership Team Only) Binder Transitions. 5 pm, Glass 228.
April 27 – Officer Installation/End of the Year Party! 5 pm, Glass 230.

Congratulations to the Newly Elected Leadership Team! We are excited to see what next year has to bring. Here are the election results:
President: Shawn Younglove
Vice President: Kat Spellman
Secretary: Kelsey Wilke
Treasurer: Jason LoRusso
Marketing Chair: Jonathan Shearer
Tours & Speakers Chair: Cory Thomas
Service Chair: Jaclyn Carper
Fundraising Chair: Kelsey Maurer
Social Media Coordinator: Hannah Johnson

Tours & Speakers:
There is a possibility of a Dixie Stampede visit on Dead Day. Watch for details from Matt Perry.

Extra Credit Points:
If you are in Dr. R’s class, please check your points on Blackboard. Everything is updated now. Email me at samantha11@live.missouristate.edu if you see any discrepancies and we will get it taken care of. The deadline for point changes is Dead Day – after that I will make no additions or corrections to the extra credit points.

Breast Concert Ever!:
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Breast Concert Ever! The event was a huge success. A special shout out goes to Matt Long, who worked tirelessly to make the event happen. We don’t have an exact money count yet, but that information should be available soon. Thanks for helping to make the first ever EMA Signature Event a success!

Area Entertainment Happenings:
April 17-19 – Springfield Cardinals Homestand against the Midland Rockhounds
April 20 – Dierks Bently at the O’Reilly Family Events Center
April 29 (8 pm) & 30 (2 pm and 8 pm) – Spamalot the Monty Python Musical at HHPA
May 1 – Chuckle Fest at the Skinny Improv
April 30 – MSU Spring Dance Concert
May 7 & 8 – ArtsFest on Historic Walnut Street
May 12 – Brian Regan Live! at the Gillioz Theatre
May 19 – Third Eye Blind at the Gillioz Theatre

Chance for a Gift Card!
In order to have your name put in a drawing to win a gift card at our last meeting, e-mail me your awesome summer plans. I want to hear about cool internships your doing and great jobs in the entertainment field!

Important Upcoming Meetings – 5 p.m., Glass 226
April 13 – Elections – VERY IMPORTANT MEETING TO ATTEND
April 27 – Officer Installation

• Thinking of running for a position?
  If you have any questions about any leadership positions, please contact a member of the leadership team. We are more than happy to fill you in! We are accepting nominations up until the night of elections, so there is still plenty of time to make up your mind. Remember, Industry Rep positions are appointed – not elected.  Here are the nomination criteria:

–      Leader must be available for position all next year

• Mondays 5pm-6pm
• Wednesday EMA Meetings 4-6pm

–      Nominate someone else or yourself

• Accept or Decline

–      You can nominate until next meeting

• Via email to Walker5989@live.missouristate.edu

–      Detailed job descriptions online

Showboat Branson Bell Tour
The Tour is Sunday, April 3. You have already signed up with Matt if you are going. If you have any questions, talk to Matt Perry.  He promises it’s going to be extremely fun, and there is going to be fantastic food!

EMA Philanthropy Event
EMA will host The Breast Concert Ever at the Gillioz Theatre on Thursday, April 14th at 7:30. Tickets will be $9 and can be purchased on Paypal (EMA Facebook page), in the PSU during lunch time the week leading up to the show, or at the door that night.
3 bands will be performing (Berch, Cloud City, and Matt Nichols Band) and the first 400 people to the show will get a free event t-shirt!
It is incredibly important for all EMA members to attend this event, and bring friends! It’s going to be really fun and going toward a great cause – $5 of every ticket will go directly to St. John’s to aid in the purchase of a mammogram machine. AdTeam is putting on the event with us, and we’re going to need lots of help. It would be really embarrassing to have three bands come in and have no one in the seats! You get extra credit for Dr. R’s class as a bonus.

Relay for Life
Whitney and Kelsey have been working really hard on this, so please go to support them! It’s really easy and fun. If you come for 3 hours you will receive credit for attending a service event.

• When:  April 8-9 from 6pm-6am
• How to sign up:

1. Go to www.relayforlife.org/missouristatemo
2. Team Name: Entertainment Management Association
3. Registration: $10

Another Service Opportunity:
Rock ‘n Ribs BBQ Fest
When:  April 15-17^th
Contact Kelsey Walters if you want to sign up for a shift. Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend.

Scholarship
The Entertainment Management Association is now offering two scholarships. The application is REALLY easy, so all members who fit the criteria are encouraged to apply. Contact Whitney if you would like to apply. The due date is Monday, April 4, at 5 p.m. so apply quickly! Here is the info:
-Award: Two $250 scholarships toward tuition or textbooks only
Qualifications:
- A declared Entertainment Management Major with at least 2 semesters of undergraduate studies left
-A member in good standing of the Entertainment Management Association at time of application. (See EMA bylaws posted under Documents tab on Blackboard for current  criteria; typically, minimum requirements include attendance of 2 services, 2 fundraisers, 2 tours, and 2 meetings)
-Enrollment in 12 hours or more each semester
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
Complete an essay of no more than two paragraphs stating why applicant is deserving of scholarship- Deliver completed essay in a sealed envelope to the Dr. Philip Rothschild in GLASS 412.
** Note: Current Executive Leadership team are excluded from consideration for this scholarship

Chalking
April 11 & April 25 @ 6 p.m. – Meet on the south side of glass to help Corey out. It’s a lot easier with more people.

Area Events:
April 1 (7 p.m.) – Jacks Mannequin Concert at O’Reilly Center
April 1 (8 p.m.) & 2 (2 p.m. and 8 p.m.) – The Aluminum Show (Broadway) at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
April 1 (6-10 p.m.) – First Friday/Art Walk in Downtown Springfield
April 1 (6-10 p.m.) – Local Film Maker Review (shorts submitted by local filmmakers!) at the Gillioz
April 1-17 – Chicago the musical at Springfield Little Theatre. Call for dates, times and tickets. 869-1334.
April 8 (6:30 p.m.) – Missouri State Baseball vs. Wichita State at Hammons Field
April 9 (3:30 p.m.) – Missouri State Men’s Soccer vs. Crowder College
April 10 (12 p.m.) – Missouri State Softball vs. Creighton
April 13 (7:30 p.m.) – Public Affairs Speaker Barbara Pierce Bush at Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Hey EMA! Catch up on these important reminders and get involved! The semester is going to be over before we know it.

Important Upcoming Meetings
-March 30 – Officer Nominations
-April 13 – Officer Elections
-April 27 –Officer Installation
These meetings are very important to attend, and the future of EMA depends on it. Be thinking about if you would like a leadership position, and feel free to talk to any of the leaders about what they do.

EMA Philanthropy Event!
Our philanthropy event has been moved to Thursday, April 14, at the Gillioz Theatre. Due to some difficulties, the focus has changed a little bit. We are now sponsoring the event with the Missouri State Ad Team, who will be handling the promotion. The show will feature great area bands, and Matt Long will announce the lineup soon! All proceeds from the concert will go to St. John’s Hospital in order to buy a mammogram machine.
PLEASE come out and support this event. We are trying to develop a signature event we can do every year, and this won’t be possible without your help. Be sure to come to the upcoming meetings to get details.

Service
Relay for Life sign up: Registration now open at www.Relayforlife.org/misouristatemo
Team name is Entertainment Management Association
$10 per person
Date/Time: 6 pm, Friday, April 8 – 6 am, and Saturday, April 9.
REMEMBER:  There will be FREE FOOD and plenty of fun activities to keep us entertained all night!!  If you go for 3 hours, you will get credit for a service event.

Fundraising
- Thanks so much to everyone who came out to Bambinos! It was a success!
- Be looking for a Qdoba night in April!
-Be looking for information about the EMA Scholarship, coming out at the end of the semester.
-Any ideas for fall, email me at Whitney922@live.missouristate.edu

Tours & Speakers
Upcoming Event: Showboat Branson Belle
WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd
Meet at Glass Field @ 1:45
Cost $15 per person: includes cruise, meal, and show
Contact Matt at Perry33@live.missouristate.edu

Marketing
-If you would like to get texting announcements from EMA, email Cory at Cory149@live.missouristate.edu. He will then e-mail you back with the attachment to get Wiggio.
-The next Chalking Adventure is March 28^th at 6 p.m. PLEASE come to help. You get extra credit for Dr. R’s class, and it goes a lot faster if it’s more than just three leaders.

Blackboard
All points have been updated on Blackboard, as of Monday. (This doesn’t include Bambinos yet.) Log on to the grade book on EMA’s Blackboard site to be sure you are recorded as a paid member, if you in fact are one. Remember extra credit for Dr. R’s class is only available to those who are paid members. Email me with questions – samantha11@live.missouristate.edu.

EMA Mugs are in!
Contact a leader or Dr. R if you are interested. Dr. R has them in his office, so if you want to see what they look like please stop by! They are insulated and stainless steel, and are selling for $15 dollars. These are what we will give speakers as a gift for coming to our meetings, but we all have the opportunity to buy them too.

EMA Group Page
Please sign up for the EMA group on Facebook. You can do this by searching for the group. We are adding this page so you can get Facebook announcements from us via the messaging service. If Sara, our Social Media Coordinator, or Claire friend request you, accept them!

Need something to do?
Consider attending one of these events, with which one our EMA members are associated:
Bears Bringing Hope: Illuminating Japan Kickoff Concert featuring Berch, Melissa Harper, and Nathaniel Carroll
-Friday, March 18
-PSU Theatre
-FREE!
Bears Baseball games:
-Friday, March 18 – 6:30pm
-Saturday, March 19 – 2:00pm
-Sunday, Machr 20 – 1:00pm
Lady Bears Basketball Game:
-WNIT Tournament vs. Arkansas
-Sunday, March 20 @ 2:05 pm
-JQH Arena
The Aluminum Show:
-April 1 @ 8 pm, April 2 @ 2 pm & 8 pm
-Broadway Touring Show at Juanita K. Hammons Hall.
-Call 836-7678 or visit www.missouristatetix.com for tickets.
Jack’s Mannequin Concert:
-April 1 @ O’Reilly Family Events Center
-Sponsored by the Missouri State Student Activities Council
-Student tickets are $12.
-Doors open at 7 pm.
-Go to www.missouristate.edu/SAC for more information

Trivia Question:
As mentioned in Kyle Adams’ report at the last meeting, how many possible brackets are possible for the NCAA tournament with this year’s 68 teams? Email me the answer to have your name entered in a drawing for a gift card at the end of the semester!

Two-Week Calendar:
February 27 – 10 a.m., Lady Bears Basketball Fundraiser
February 28 – 6 p.m., Chalking (meet on the south side of Glass)
March 2 – 5 p.m., EMA Meeting
March 5-13 – SPRING BREAK

Dues are Due!
Because of the snow week and our missed meeting, we have extended the deadline for dues until March 3^rd. This is the day after a meeting, so you can be reminded one last time there. Please log on to the EMA Facebook page to pay via PayPal. Prices are as follows:
-Returning Members: $20 online, $23 by check or cash
-New Members: $35 online, $38 by check or cash (includes EMA polo)
Talk to Shawn if you have any questions!

New Webmaster
Please welcome our new Webmaster, Sara McKeehan! She will be filling the spot of Danielle Loyd, who received a Disney Internship. Look for Facebook and Twitter updates from Sara.

Service, Service, Service!
Please contact Kelsey Walters if you would like to participate in any of the following events, or if you have questions.
Relay for Life
EMA is having a team! The event takes place on the night of April 8^th and runs until morning on April 9^th. It is $10 per person, and there is no fee for cancer survivors. We are trying to raise $1,000 as an EMA team, and fundraising chair, Whitney Morelock, has already raised over $600! Registration for our team is now open, so go to www.Relayforlife.org/missouristatemo. Our team name is “Entertainment Management Association”.
Ozark Food Harvest
Tuesday, March 15th from 9 am – 12 pm
20 volunteers are needed to help distribute food to those in need to a Mobile Food Pantry.
Volunteer responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
-Set up & stock distribution stations from which clients will make their selections.
-Tear down boxes and clear trash as needed.
-Assist clients with donations as needed. This involves pushing cart to apartment and helping unload box.
-Variety of tasks, some will involve heavy lifting but not all
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is looking for volunteers to assist with the Bowl for Kids’ Sake on March 10, 12-13, and 26. Details are below.
-Thursday, March 10th: (5:00pm-10:00pm)
-Saturday, March 12: (8:30am-12:00pm), (12:00pm-3:30pm), (3:30pm-7:00pm)
-Sunday, March 13: (12:00pm-3:00pm), (3:00pm-6:00pm)
-Saturday, March 26: (11:00am-1:30pm), (1:30pm-4:00pm), (4:00pm-6:30pm)
Currently, there are three areas you may choose from:
1. Raffle: sell raffle tickets and Mardi Gras beads
2. Registration: Help check bowlers in as they arrive (must be comfortable with Excel)
3. Serve pizza, and pass out t-shirts

Fundraising
Lady Bears Pink Game Feb. 27
If you are working the game, please note arrival time has changed to 10 AM instead of noon.  Bambinos Fundraiser!!!!!
March 16, ALL DAY! This is the best kind of fundraiser – all you have to do is go and eat and say you are with EMA. Bambinos is being awesome, and isn’t going to make us all go during a certain time frame, so you can make it fit in your schedule. There is also a meeting that day, so a big group of us could go before or after. Bring your friends and keep your receipts to give Whitney.

Secretary’s Report
Blackboard Clarification
Don’t freak out when you don’t see your points from last semester on Blackboard. I simply cleared it to start fresh this semester, so it doesn’t get confusing calculating extra credit for Dr. R’s class. Please check Blackboard regularly if you attend events to make sure everything is accurate. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me! Samantha11@live.missouristate.edu.
Calendar
In an effort to save paper, I am now just posting the monthly calendar on Blackboard for your viewing pleasure. Just go to the EMA page and click calendar on the left side-bar. There will be a list of semester events at meetings.
Got an event?
Please e-mail me if you are taking part or know of an event EMA members might be interested in. I will gladly put it in the newsletter! You can also let Claire know, and she will be more than happy to let you make the announcement at meeting.
Extra Credit Reminder
To get extra credit for Dr. R’s class, you MUST be a paid member by the cutoff date (March 3rd). If you filled out an application last semester, you do not have to fill out another this semester – just pay dues.
CVB Internship
I recently got an internship with the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. I will mainly be working on group tours and conventions coming into Springfield. The CVB will also be sending me to all the “tourist attractions” around Springfield, like Fantastic Caverns and Wilson’s Creek Battlefield. There are also some convention and tourism conferences I will have the opportunity to attend. Springfield is in a very interesting phase of tourism development right now, and if any of you have special interest in the CVB/Tourism segment of Entertainment Management, they told me they would take another intern. You really need to have a passion for this to enjoy it, so please only apply if you feel you would enjoy it and be an asset to the CVB team – not simply because you need an internship. E-mail me if you want contact information!

Marketing
Wiggio Texting
If you would like to get EMA meeting reminders via text message, get Cory your e-mail address and he will get you signed up.
Chalking
Please come out and help Cory chalk on Monday, March 14, ESPECIALLY if you are on the marketing committee. We really want to get the word out about EMA, but Cory can’t do it all by himself.  Chalkers always meet on the south side of Glass Hall at 6 p.m. the Monday before meetings.

**EMA Signature Event**
EMA now has a philanthropy! In support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, we will be putting on a concert. Matt Long, Music Industry Rep and manager of the band Berch, is coordinating the concert. We are going to need a lot of help with this, especially with marketing. More details will come soon, but here is the info. Mark your calendars NOW!
Featuring: Berch and Cloud City (more bands TBA)
Thursday, April 28th @ The Gillioz Theatre
Matt is holding a name contest for the event, so if you have any creative ideas, please shoot him an e-mail at Long5@live.missouristate.edu. The winner will get free admission to the concert.

Trivia Question
Email me with the correct answer to get your name in a drawing for a gift-card at the end of the semester.
I auditioned for British talent show “The X Factor” twice, winning the show in its fifth series in 2008. My mother is famous musically. My songs include a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, and “Bad Boys” featuring Flo Rida. Who am I?
a. Leona Lewis
b. Diana Vickers
c. Eoghan Quigg
d. Alexandra Burke

Snow, Snow, Go Away! We want to have EMA!
As I’m sure you all have noticed, inclement weather has canceled our last two EMA meetings. (Boo!) But not to fear – the weather is supposed to be great next week, and guess what? WE HAVE AN EMA MEETING! Here are the details: February 16 @ 5 p.m., Glass 230. We will be having a speaker, Kathy Vicat from O’Reilly Family Events Center (who we were supposed to have the last two weeks). She has been nice enough to reschedule with us THREE times, so please be there to make her trouble worth her while and learn a lot of valuable information.

Dues are due!
As a reminder, Shawn will be collecting dues at our February 16 meeting. In order to be considered a member in good standing and to get extra credit in Dr. R’s class, you must be paid by this time. Remember, dues can easily be paid via PayPal on the EMA Facebook page. There is a link to it from our Blackboard site, if you aren’t already an EMA “friend.” Dues are $20 for returning members and $35 for new members, if you pay online. If you choose to pay by check or cash, dues will be $23 and $38, respectively. Paying online makes the transaction process much smoother and helps us be environmentally friendly.

Points Clarification
If you access the Gradecenter on Blackboard, you will notice that all of last semester’s points have been cleared. This doesn’t mean you have lost credit for the events you attended – it just means the Gradecenter was getting hard to maneuver, and it was easier to start fresh with the recording. Don’t worry – we still know if you’ve participated. Please don’t hesitate to contact Samantha at samantha11@live.missouristate.edu if you have any specific questions.
For those in Dr. R’s classes, don’t forget to get 3 points for each meeting you attend, and 3 points for each outside EMA event you attend, and 1 point for chalking. Those points might be really helpful at the end of the semester, so take advantage of them.

Tours and Speakers
Due to events beyond our control, the Shrine Mosque tour has been postponed. Matt is working to reschedule it, as well as getting other tours and speakers in the works. A speaker from the Career Center will be coming to help us with resumes, and there will definitely be a trip this semester. If you have any ideas for speakers or potential tours we could take, please let Matt Perry know.

Upcoming Social
Thursday, February 17, we will be having a Trivia Night for EMA members in PSU. The event will take place at 5 p.m., in a room TBA. There will be lots of food and fun! (And I just want to warn you, I was the academic team captain in high school, so I’m looking for some good competition!) We encourage everyone to come out to the socials because they’re fun, and it’s a great time to get to know other EMA members on a not-so-formal-meeting type atmosphere. Don’t forget that it’s the relationships you make that will ultimately help you in your future career.

Chalking
Cory Thomas, our Marketing chair, chalks for our meetings on the Monday before every meeting. It goes a lot faster for him if he has help, and helps spread the word about EMA to those who haven’t been lucky enough to find EM as a major yet! Please consider coming out to help him with this. It doesn’t take long at all, and you get an extra point for Dr. R’s class. Cory meetings chalkers at 6 p.m. on the south side of Glass. The next chalking adventure will be Monday, February 14, at 6 p.m. You should have plenty of time to get your chalking done before your Valentine’s date!

Fundraising
Ovations is giving us ONE MORE CHANCE! We are volunteering in the Hiland Dairy/Starbucks stand at the Missouri State Lady Bears’ game on February 27.  Please contact Whitney Morelock if you are able to volunteer. We are also in the process of setting up at Bambino’s Night.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Philanthropy
Matt Long, our Music Industry Rep, is coordinating the first ever EMA Philanthropy Fundraiser Event. This event will be a concert put on by various (GOOD) local bands at the Gillioz Theatre.  The event will take place on Thursday, April 28. Mark your calendars now! Matt will have more details shortly, but for now we just need a NAME for the event. If you have any ideas, please email Matt at Long5@live.missouristate.edu. He will also be asking for suggestions at meeting.

Upcoming Area Events:
February 11: Valentine’s Day Massacre @ The Skinny Improv. 10 p.m. The Massacre at the Skinny Improv provides the audience with a new, positive, and funny perspective on the break up stories that they generously share. The performers take their break up stories and reenact them on stage, adding a special twist.  Tickets are $5.
February 11: First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Springfield
February 11-13: Big River @ Springfield Little Theatre. Friday at 7:30pm (February 11), Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm (February 13)
February 11-24: Musical of Musicals @ Craig Balcony Theatre.  Every day, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, February 10, 2011 – February 24, 2011 Except on: February 12, 2011, February 13, 2011, February 18, 2011, February 19, 2011, February 20, 2011. Call 836-7678 for tickets or stop by any MSU box office.
February 11-13: Beauty & the Beast Broadway Tour @ Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 836-7678 for ticket enquiries. Student rush tickets are available an hour before each performance.
February 15: MSU Men’s Basketball vs. Drake @ JQH Arena. 7:05 p.m.
February 16: Career Expo 2011 @ University Convention Center. 1 – 5 p.m. The Career Expo is an annual spring career fair that hosts as many as 140 local, regional, and national employers from a variety of industries (excluding education). This event is open to all students and alumni. Employers in attendance will be looking to fill full-time, part-time, and internship positions.
February 24: Montana Repertory Theatre presents BUS STOP @ Juanita K. 7:30 p.m. 836-7678 for tickets.

Trivia Question: What was the attendance at Superbowl XLV? How does this fit into the rankings for overall Superbowl attendance? Email me the correct answer to have your name put in a drawing for a gift card at the end of the year!

WELCOME BACK!!!
This semester is sure to be exciting, and we’re eager to get going. We’ve taken your thoughts into consideration, and already have many events planned for the semester. We appreciate your time and effort and hope EMA serves you well. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your EMA experience better. On behalf of the leadership team, have a fantastic semester!

Two-Week Calendar
Friday, January 21 – Qdoba Night from 6-10 PM to benefit Bears Backing Haiti. Pick up at voucher at the Office of Student Engagement before attending to get Service credit.
Tuesday, January 25 – NFL Combine Trip Info Meeting @ 5 p.m. Place TBA.
Wednesday, January 26 – Incredible Pizza Social @ 6PM. Look for more details in an email from Jillian.
Wednesday, February 2 – General Meeting, Glass 230 @ 5 p.m. Kathy Vicat, speaker.
Thursday, February 3 – Monday, February 7 – Superbowl Trip

Semester Meeting Dates
Get these dates in your calendars. We want to see you all there! All meetings will take place in Glass 230 at 5 p.m.

-February 2^nd
-February 16^th
-March 2^nd
-March 16^th
-March 30^th
-April 13^th
-April 27th

Chalking Adventures
Chalking will always take place the Monday before meetings. We really need to get the word out about EMA this semester. Cory Thomas will meet chalkers on the south side of glass at 6 p.m. Please do this to help EMA grow! (You get extra credit.) Dates are as follows:

-January 31^st
-February 14^th
-March 2^nd
-March 14^th
-March 28^th
-April 11^th
-April 27^th

Event Recap
Right before break, many students visited the O’Reilly Family Events Center at Drury University for a tour. Some items discussed were the load-in process, staffing, event capabilities, and pros and cons of the building. Over Winter Break, a number of students, along with friends and family, attended a St. Louis Blues game. EMA was given a “backstage” tour and met with the Director of Operations, who spoke about event preparation, game preparation, and his duties. The group was also able to meet with a group sales director, who is actually a Missouri State Entertainment Management graduate. We learned about her work in suites, managing groups, and customer relations. We encourage you to take part in tours like this in the future. As everyone probably knows by now, it’s all about networking!

Cancellation Policy
Last semester we had many problems with members signing up for events and then either 1) not showing up, or 2) cancelling at the last minute. We understand life happens and things come up, but when EMA cannot fulfill our expected duties our reputation is tarnished. What was once our greatest fundraiser, Ovations food service, is now becoming a last resort (and not by choice). In response, we are asking for notice 48 hours before an event if you find you cannot attend. Please notify the chairperson who headed the event. It is possible that the chairperson will ask you to find a replacement, so early notification is encouraged. Remember, one person’s actions reflect on the entire organization.

Position Openings
Ready to get involved with EMA or thinking of being on next year’s leadership team? Here’s your chance! Because our Social Media Coordinator and Sports Industry Representative both accepted exciting internships with Disney, those positions are now open. Please contact President Claire Walker or another officer if you are interested. (All leadership team contact information can be found on Blackboard.)

SOFAC Requirements
Occasionally, we will have trips for which you can get SOFAC funding from Missouri State. Usually the monies come in the form of a reimbursement after the trip is over. If you want to be eligible for SOFAC funding, please note that you must complete 2 SERVICE, 2 SOCIAL, 2 FUNDRAISING, and 2 TOURS/SPEAKERS during the semester. Completion of these eight requirements is also necessary to be considered a member in good standing.  Note – points for these do not roll over from semester to semester; however, you do have the entire semester to complete your requirements no matter when the trip takes place. You each have a grade book account on Blackboard, so please reference your points to know where you stand. Otherwise, feel free to contact Secretary Samantha Hogenson with questions. Take advantage of the opportunities we are providing to ensure you meet requirements.

Service Opportunities on the Radar
-Sertoma Chili Cook-off: February 19. More details to come at following meetings.
-Relay for Life: April 8-9. EMA is having a team! There is no size limit, so all can participate!

Fundraising
OVATIONS IS GIVING US ONE MORE CHANCE! We are signed up to work the Lady Bear’s Basketball Game on Sunday, February 27. Meeting time is 12 PM. We need six people to work, so please contact our new Fundraising Chair, Whitney Morelock, if interested.
Also, if you have any fundraising ideas we want to hear them! Whitney would like to get a better mix of events than we have had in the past, so we are open to any suggestions.

Tours & Speakers
Speaker – February 2^nd: Kathy Vicat, Event Coordinator at O’Reilly Family Events Center. Kathy will be speaking at our next EMA meeting, so please be in attendance so we can learn from her and give her a good audience. 5 p.m., Glass 250.
Tour – February 10^th: Shrine Mosque tour with Tom Morris, Facility Administrator. More details TBA

Spring Trip

NFL Combine Sports Management Worldwide Career Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana -February 24th-27^th
-Cost: $250.00 includes:
-Fritz Pollard Alliance Reception
-All SMWW conference sessions that include time for Q & A and networking
-Conference materials and badge
- Nightly activities to meet with industry professionals
-3 night stay at the Indianapolis Downtown Hyatt Regency
If interested in this trip, come to Matt’s Info Meeting on Tuesday, January 25, at 5 p.m. Place is TBA.

Committee
Committee assignments roll over from last semester. If you are unhappy with the committee on which you serve, please fill out a new committee sheet at the next meeting. Those who are new and filled out committee sheets at the last meeting have been assigned a committee. You should be receiving an email from your committee head soon.

Blackboard – It’s Important to YOU!
Most questions asked of the leadership team can be answered with reference to Blackboard. We are always happy to answer your questions, but if you need immediate answers Blackboard will be your fastest option. From Blackboard you can reference leader contact information, a monthly calendar, documents, meeting PowerPoints, announcements, our constitution, by-laws, and point information.

Job Opportunity
Two house manager positions have opened at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. House managers work the front of house operations during all shows at the Hall. Hours aren’t fixed – house managers work when there is a show. This may be 6 shows per house manager one month or 11 the next. Working in one of these positions is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and network. Pick up an application at the administrative front desk at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Hiring will preferably take place before the end of January, so new house managers can be trained during the Broadway tour of Beauty and the Beast. Because we’ve had many house managers graduating and have a few graduations coming, freshman and sophomores are preferred, but all students are encouraged to apply. On a personal note, it helps to have a passion for or interest in theatre to fill this position. Please contact me, Samantha Hogenson, if you have questions.

Wiggio
Want to be reminded of EMA meetings via text? That’s now a possibility. Please contact marketing chair Cory Thomas if you would like to have this service.

Dues!
It’s that time again, and dues are due! In order to receive extra credit and be a member in good standing, dues must be paid by the February 16 meeting. You are also ineligible to go on trips if you are not a paid member. Dues go toward tours, speakers, activities, food, etc. New members also get an EMA polo included in the price. Prices are as follows:

-Returning Members- $20 via PayPal, link on Facebook ($23 via check/cash)
-New Members- $35 via PayPal, ($38 via check/cash)

Contact Shawn with questions or special circumstances.

MEISA Conference (Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association)
-April 1 and 2 in LA.
-Staying at the Sheraton Universal Hotel
-Register on MEIEA.org

• If not a MEISA member, talk to Kat and she will put you in contact with the MEISA group at Missouri State
• Features:  Rodney Jerkins, 8-time Grammy Award Winning Producer/Songwriter,
• Topics: Representing Talent in the 21st Century

–     “A conversation with Reps and Artists”

–     Creative Elements for Music in Audio/Visual Media

Newsletter Submissions
I want the newsletter to interest YOU! The newsletter is sent out bi-weekly on Fridays. If you have upcoming events or know of something going on in Springfield that you think EMA members would like and/or benefit from, feel free to submit information for me to include. My email address is samantha11@live.missouristate.edu.

Trivia Question!
Email me the correct answer to this question, and be put in a drawing for a gift card at the end of the semester:
Which NBA arena has the highest capacity? Name the city, arena name, and team that plays there.

Upcoming EMA Events:

LAST FUNDRAISER:

Ovations Concessions (Starbucks/Hiland Dairy Stand)

Saturday, December 4th

Check-in at 5pm

Volunteers are still needed! Please contact Christina Thompson if you can volunteer. (Remember, if you still need SOFAC funding, this is a great option!)

Thank-you to all who have volunteered this semester! You have represented EMA well.

COOL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:
Shinedown Concert this Saturday, December 4

–     7:00PM – 10:30PM

–     Gillioz Theatre

–     Volunteer as an usher, ticket taker, etc.

–     E-mail or call Vance Hall if interested (an EM member who works at the Gillioz):

c. 417-880-1012
e. Vance123@live.missouristate.edu

TOURS & SPEAKERS:
Speaker- JANUARY 19th!

-          Lance Kettering, Springfield Sports Commission

-          PLEASE BE AT THIS MEETING SO HE HAS A GOOD AUDIENCE!

Blues Game and Scottrade Center Tour

-          Monday, December 20

-          Price: $19

-          Matt will contact you with times and plans for the day soon! Get excited!

Regional Trip – Nashville, TN

-          WHEN: February 18-20

-          Grand Ole Opry

-          Blackbird Studios

-          Sony BMG

-          Bridgestone Arena

-          LP Field

-          Keep this in mind for a Spring Semester tour!

Dr. R’s 12^th Annual Christmas Party!
Each year, Dr. R is kind enough to open his home to EMA members for his Christmas party! You should have all gotten his RSVP email. Please take the time to respond to that so his family can plan accordingly. In case you missed his email, this is the link to the survey so he can get a headcount: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/emaxmasparty. See the below listed information.

-         Monday, December 6

-         5:00pm- 7:30pm

-         Eat at 5:30pm

-         White Elephant at 6:30pm (this can be either a goofy gift or something $5 or less)

BUSINESS CARDS:
Take advantage of this opportunity if possible!!! EMA business cards are a great networking tool, especially if you’re going on any of the trips. Visit www.emabusinesscards.com and type in the password “happybusiness” to order yours today. These can be a great help to you. You never know who you might meet or where you might meet them!

Congratulations to Jaclyn Carper and Amy Hargrove, who had perfect EMA attendance this semester, and to Mary Perrini, Bart Johnson, and Katie Annis, who only missed one meeting.  Also, congratulations to Mindy Ellingsworth, who won the $10 Starbucks Gift Card for responding to newsletter trivia. We appreciate your dedication! Thank you!

Member Profiles:
Name: Nicole Benedict
Hometown: Wright City, MO
Year in School: Senior
What do you want to do in the Entertainment Industry?: I am excited that there are so many opportunities in this industry, so as of right now, I am keeping my options open. Ultimately, I would like to work in the hotel/resort industry as an event planner. Specifically, I would love to plan weddings!
A worthwhile EM experience you have had: There are so many to choose from, but I would have to say that one that really was beneficial for me was taking Dr. Goss’s MGT 412 class. It was a hands-on experience that gave me a taste of what it is really like to work in the industry. I got such an adrenaline rush from this experience, and I know that I am entering the right industry!
Interesting fact: I really enjoy decorating, especially around this time of year.

Name: Stephanie Federer
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Year in School: Junior
What do you want to do in the Entertainment Industry?: I want to be a Wedding Planner or Travel Agent.
A worthwhile EM experience you have had: I worked for company and helped plan a fundraiser/concert for a fundraiser.
Interesting fact: I have traveled to over 13 different countries.

EMA Positions Open:
We are looking for ambitious EMA members to fill the positions of Fundraising Chair and Sports Industry Representative for next semester’s Leadership Team. Please contact Claire Walker if you are interested in either of these positions or would like more information. Christina has accepted a job related to EM, and Christa has been selected for the Disney Internship. Congratulations to both, and you will be missed!

Member Surveys:
If you missed meeting this week, please feel free to e-mail Claire Walker (claire5989@live.missouristate.edu) or Samantha Hogenson (samantha11@live.missouristate.edu) with comments about how to make the EMA meetings more beneficial. This organization is for you, and we would love your ideas of how to make it better!

Upcoming Community Events
December 3 – Berch (band managed by our own Matt Long!) and X-50 (campaign for organ donors)        *Christmas themed concert this Friday
*Nathan P Murphy’s
*10:00 p.m.
*$5 Admission
*Partnering with the MSU Marketing department
December 3 – MEISA Acoustic Series Show #2
*Potter’s House on Friday at 8:30 featuring Modern Epic
*$1 Hot Chocolate special during the show.
December 3-5 – WinterFest at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
*Friday 5-10p.m.; Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
-Art work from over 40 artists. Get your Christmas shopping done!
-Local performers
*White Christmas Performances by the MSU Theatre & Dance Department
-Friday, 8pm; Saturday 2pm & 8pm; Sunday 2pm
-Call the MSU box office for ticket information – 836-7678
December 4 – “A Christmas Carol” – a satirical staged reading of the holiday classic
*Saturday, December 4, 2010 (7:30PM)
*Location: The Skinny Improv
*General Admission: $12 / Student and Seniors: $10
*For more information call: 417-831-LAFF.
December 3-December 12 – The Secret Garden
-Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM
-Vandivort Center, downtown Springfield
December 11 – 2010 Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade- “Cruisin’ Christmas”
*1:00PM
*Location: Downtown Springfield
*The Urban Districts Alliance is pleased to present the Annual Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade – “Cruisin’ Christmas.” Join thousands of holiday revelers as Christmas come to town on part of Historic Route 66!  With over 75 floats, 10 marching bands and of coursen Santa himself, you won’t want to miss this Springfield tradition.

Thank you all for a fantastic semester. We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting next semester – January 19, 5 p.m., GLASS 230! **Note the room change.

Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 6

Two-Week Calendar
November 23: MSU Basketball Game Concession Fundraiser @ 6 p.m.
November 29: Chalking. Meet on the south side of Glass @ 5 p.m.
December 1: EMA Meeting. Glass 108 @ 5 p.m.
December 4: MSU Basketball Game Concession Fundraiser @ 5 p.m.

Dr. R’s Holiday Party!
The EMA semester would not be complete without Dr. R’s holiday party. He will be hosting all EM students who would like to attend at his home on Monday, December 6, from 5-7:30 p.m. There will be food, a white-elephant gift exchange, games, and great company. There will be more details and directions coming from Dr. R soon.

Tours/Speakers
Matt is currently planning some great tours/speakers.  Contact him if you have any tour/speaker ideas or want information about any of the following events:
-O’Reilly Family Events Center
WHERE: O’Reilly Family Events Center
WHEN: December 1^st @ 6:30 (right after our normal meeting)
WHY: Because it’s going to be LEGIT!
Contact Matt Perry ASAP if you would like to go on this tour.
-Blues Game & Scottrade Center Tour
WHERE: Scottrade Center
WHEN: Over Winter Break – Specific game information to come
WHY: To network with members of the Blues staff and watch the Blues!
-Speaker- JANRUARY 19^th! (For Sure)
Lance Kettering, Springfield Sports Commission

Business Cards
If you still would like personalized EMA business cards, check out this website: www.emabusinesscards.com. The password is “happybusiness.”

Fundraising
Thank you to those who volunteered for the Legacy Soccer Game! We have a few upcoming fundraising events still this semester. Utilize these opportunities, especially if you want SOFAC funding for future trips!

Ovations Concessions

-Tuesday, November 23rd

-check-in at 6pm

-Need more volunteers!

FINAL FUNDRAISER!

Ovations Concessions

-Saturday, Dec. 4th

-check-in at 5pm

-Need more volunteers!

Service Initiative
EMA now has a philanthropy! We will be supporting Boys and Girls Club of Springfield.  Hopefully this will be something that enables us to interact with the kids.  If you are in need of service hours, you may sign up next semester to be an after school buddy for an hour a week. We are also going to hold a large kickoff philanthropy event in February. Matt Long, our Music Rep, is planning this, so it is sure to be a success! Stay posted for future updates.
If you are still in need of service hours this semester, Kelsey is offering an easy way to make your mark. If you bring three articles of clothing (if in a pair, only counts as 1) or five cans of food, you can get a service hour.  You can get up to two service hours for this clothing/food drive.

December 1 Meeting:
EMA is going to be in the holiday spirit for our last meeting of the semester. We will be having an ugly sweater contest, so bring out your best!
There will also be a cookie decorating contest (and then we will all benefit).  More info will come from Jillian before the meeting.

Living Our Legacy Soccer Game:
Thank you to everyone who came out to support MSU at the Legacy Soccer Game.  Many of our EM majors are in the class that planned the event, and it was a great success. The students were able to achieve an attendance that was second highest of all MSU Soccer games in history. Dr. Goss and his students really appreciate your great response!

Member Profile:
Name: Mindy Ellingsworth
Year in School: Senior (well…after this semester!)
Plans after graduation: Would like to transfer to Drury for MBA program
Dream job in Entertainment Management: Would love a position with Live Nation!
Advice to other EM Students: We’ve all heard it before but….start building relationships NOW! Whether it’s with fellow EM majors, professors, or professionals in the industry. Oh, and do everything you can to build your resume. Get involved in as many things as you can, on & off campus!
Something unique about you:  Um…that’s tough! I once went to LA to watch a taping of Seinfeld! Only increased my desire to get into the EM industry!

Spotlight Entertainment Events in the Springfield Area:
-November 19-December 31: Springfield Festival of Lights
Web site:  http://www.itsalldowntown.com
Contact Information:  417-831-6200
Location: Downtown Springfield –   – Springfield
Admission:  Varies; many are free. Description: A six-week holiday celebration with activities ranging from musical performers and shopping to free fun for kids and adults. Kicks off the Saturday before Thanksgiving and ends by bringing in the New Year at First Night Springfield.
November 22: MSU Men’s Basketball vs. Pepperdine. 7:05 p.m. @ JQH Arena.
November 23: MSU Men’s Basketball vs. Pacific. 7:05 p.m. @ JQH Arena.
November 24: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Event Time:   8am
Web site:  http://www.parkboard.org
Contact Information:  417-837-5817
Location: Downtown Springfield – 635 E. St. Louis St. – Springfield
Admission:  Early Bird Admission: $20 adults; $15 kids 12 and younger (includes T-shirt) Description: Join the flock of over 6,500 runners for the largest Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk in Missouri. Proceeds benefit the Developmental Center of the Ozarks and the Park Board’s scholarship fund.-December 3: The Gillioz Theatre is proud to present the Comedian, Actor, and Songwriter Jeff Daniels  at 8:00PM. Call 417-863-9491 or buy tickets at www.gillioz.org. $20 Tickets are available now.
-December 3-5:  WinterFest @ Juanita K. Hammons Hall. The Hall is open from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will be artists from all over the Midwest region, holiday performers, and three performances of Missouri State University Theatre & Dance’s White Christmas (8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday). Come do your Christmas shopping and get in the Christmas spirit!
-December 4: The Gillioz is proud to present Shinedown: Anything and Everything Acoustic Tour at 8:00PM. Featuring Special Guest Will Hoge.  TICKETS ON SALE NOW.  Call 417-863-9491 for tickets or visit www.gillioz.org.

Next Semester’s Meetings:
Go ahead and put these dates in your planners so you’re sure not to miss out! All meetings, unless announced as otherwise, will be located in GLASS 230 at 5 p.m. Invite your friends!

January 19
February 2
February 16
March 2
March 16
March 30
April 13
April 27

Newsletter Trivia:
Email me your answer at Samantha11@live.missouristate.edu for a chance to be put into the gift card drawing at the end of the semester!

The first department store to hold a Thanksgiving Day parade was (It was a non-commercial event):
a) Montgomery Wards
b) J.C. Penney’s
C) Gimbel’s
D) Macy’s
E) None of the above.
**I’ll give you another entry if you tell me the city and year.

Two Week Calendar

Saturday, November 6:  Living Our Legacy Soccer Game @ Plaster Sports Complex.  The game begins at 7 p.m., but we will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Claire Walker’s house to go over together for a social.  If you are working the event for a fundraiser, please meet Christina at Plaster by 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 7: BassPro Outdoor Fitness Festival, 7:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Monday, November 15: Chalking, 5 p.m. Meet on the south side of Glass Hall.
Wednesday, November 17: EMA Meeting, 5 p.m. in Glass 108

***Note:  The Chipotle Night originally schedule on the calendar will be moved to a different night.  Date TBA.

EMA Fundraisers

Thanks to all who have already volunteered and represented EMA!  Ovations has mentioned our group has been great to work with each time!

Legacy Soccer Game

-Saturday, Nov. 6th

-For signed up volunteers (check-in at 5pm check your email for details)

*come out and support game and earn service points – be at Claire’s @ 6pm!

Bears Basketball

-Tuesday, Nov. 23rd

-check-in at 6pm

-need more volunteers!

Bears Basketball

-Saturday, Dec. 4th

-check-in at 5pm

-need more volunteers!

If interested in volunteering for a fundraiser please contact Christina Thompson at Christina2597@live.missouristate.edu or 660-424-0776.

November Service Opportunity
In case anyone is still in town over Thanksgiving, give thanks in the form of giving back!  Springfield holds a race called “Turkey Trot,” and EMA members can volunteer to help out. An overview is listed below, and please contact Kelsey Walters at Kelsey635@live.missouristate.edu for details.

Turkey Trot

-Wednesday, November 24^th, 7am – 8pm. 2 Shifts: 7-1:30 pm and 1-8 pm
-Thursday, November 25^th. 5am-11am

T-Shirts

If you are planning to order a new EMA t-shirt, please pay on Facebook (via PayPal) by our next meeting, November 17^th. If you have any questions or want to see the t-shirt design, please contact Christa Perry at Christa09@live.missouristate.edu. The shirts are $10.

Business Cards
Please visit www.EMAbusinesscards.com to order your personalized business cards! These are great for networking events. The password on the website is “happybusiness.” There are multiple amounts you can order to tailor the order to fit your needs.

Reminder About Trips
We know you all want to experience the fun and exciting trips of EMA! However, do keep in mind that if you plan to go on trips like Superbowl and Pollstar with the organization, you must participate in other EMA activities as well (like fundraising, service activities, socials, etc.) If there are a limited number of people we can take, those positions will be filled with members who have attended the most events and been most active in EMA.  You MUST be a paid member to go on any long-term EMA trips as well. Thank you!

Member Profile

Name: Nicole Clement
Year in School: Senior–woooohoo!
What did you do last summer?: I was one of two Marketing/PR Interns at the St. Charles Convention Center. The other intern was Bryan Kennedy, also an EM major.
What do you hope to do with your Entertainment Management degree?:  I’m still trying to finalize what exactly I want to do. But ideally, I would love to be a Special Events Planner or Director of Special Events at a prestigious venue.
What advice do you have for others regarding EM through your experiences?:  Don’t rule out anything. Keep all of your options open and make connections and network. I am still amazed at how true the statement “it’s not what you know but who you know” is.

IAVM Professional Members Open Doors for IAVM Student Members from Region III

Missouri State University Student Members of IAVM were doing more than talking about entertainment management when they recently toured several venues in San Diego. Brad Gessner, General Manager of the San Diego Convention Center, spent time with students discussing some of the types of events that go on at their venue.  During their visit, the center was hosting the American Society of Anesthesiologists Convention and they were fortunate enough to witness a live load-in and set-up of the annual educational meeting hosting thousands of anesthesiologist from across the world. The San Diego CC has over one million square feet of meeting space; all of it was being used for the current convention.

Other venues toured were the Balboa Theatre, San Diego State’s Viejas Arena, and Petco Park. Each venue had a unique piece of San Diego history that was incorporated in the venue. The experiences and knowledge the students obtained were brought back and shared with members of the Entertainment Management Association – affiliated with a student chapter of IAVM.

TWO-WEEK CALENDAR

Saturday, October 25: 9 am – Homecoming Parade; 1 p.m. – Football Game vs. Western Illinois
Wednesday, October 27: 5 pm – Pumpkin Carving Social (Place TBA)
Saturday, October 30: 8 am – 12 pm & 12 pm – 5 pm (two shifts) – Service Event, Breast Fest
Monday, November 1: 5 pm – Chalking Adventure for EMA Advertising (Meet on south side of Glass)
Tuesday, November 2: ALL DAY – T-Shirt Tuesday.  If you have an EMA shirt, wear it!
Wednesday, November 3: 5 pm – EMA Meeting
Saturday, November 6: 7 pm  – Legacy Soccer Game (See below – Many of our students helped market this event, so please come support them!)
Sunday, November 7: 7:50 – 11:50 am – Outdoor Fitness Festival

LIVING OUR LEGACY: Missouri State Men’s Soccer

Bears vs. SIU Edwardsville

Saturday, November 6

Plaster Sports Complex • 7 p.m.

Free Admission* For:

·   MSU Students, Faculty, Staff

·   Active Military & Veterans

·   Students in 8^th Grade or Lower

·   High School Athletes Via Pass List

* With Proper Valid Identification

All others $5

$1 of each ticket sold supports Ozarks Honor Flight

First 400 Fans

Receive a Free T-Shirt

Compliments of Verizon Wireless

Be there EARLY as we honor

Our Army ROTC, Military, & Veterans!

Prizes! Post-Game Autographs!
Interactive Attractions!

TRIP FUNDING Reminder:
Please keep in mind that if you would like to get funding from Missouri State or EMA to go on any trips with EMA (like Superbowl or Pollstar), you need to follow these guidelines as listed in the EMA By-Laws:
i. Any member who attends regular meetings (at least TWO meetings), TWO fundraising activities, TWO service projects and TWO tours will be considered a “member in good standing”
ii.  Each “member in good standing” will be eligible for EMA funding for special activities, including SOFAC and EMA-designated funds for tours, trips, etc.
iii.  A member may donate $10 to EMA to fulfill a missing requirement; up to two will be accepted.
iv.  It is expressly understood, as stated in the EMA policies and procedures manual, that each officer must provide one designated activity per month.

Conferences/Associations to keep in mind:

International Crowd Management Conference (contact Kyle Adams for information at adams515@live.missouristate.edu)
-Kansas City, MO
-November 7-10, 2010
- Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Featuring:
Bob DuPuy – COO MLB
Pyro regulations and safety procedures
Disney training session – guest services management (Nov 9)
Tour of Sprint Center

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo 2010
www.iaapa.org à contact Cory Thomas for more information (cory149@live.missouristate.edu)
-November 15-19, Orlando, FL
Expo Highlights:
* Tickets still available for Thursday night event at The Wizarding World of  Harry Potter. Pre-event tour sold out.
* Institute for Attractions Managers offers in-depth industry training.
Deadlines: Advanced Registration due by 11/4

AIMS Amusement Industry Manufactures and Suppliers, International Safety Seminar
www.aimsintl.org à contact Cory Thomas for more information
-November 13-18, Orlando, FL
The annual AIMS International Safety Seminar is a comprehensive safety-training  experience for individuals responsible for the care and safety of  the amusement industry’s guests.  The seminar is world-renowned for its diverse curriculum and the quality of its volunteer instructors; classes are guided by today’s top industry professionals.

Attendees build tailored course curricula that best suit their needs and the needs of  their employers.  Precious safety information is carried home and shared with colleagues and co-workers back on the job.  Attendees also build long-lasting relationships with instructors and their counterparts across the globe.  This invaluable networking opportunity enables the exchange of information between people performing the same functions at distant locations.

The AIMS Safety Seminar has both sit-down and hands-on classes that will surely round  any individual’s experience. This valued participation is a requisite for all professionals in the amusement industry.

MEMBER PROFILES:

Meet Katie Annis!

Year in school: Senior   
What did you do last summer?: I interned at 12 Bar Productions and worked at Six Flags
What are your future plans with Entertainment Management?: Possibly Venue Management, Artist Management or University Activities Director. I’m open to many opportunities.
Do you have any advice to give from past entertainment experiences?: It doesn’t matter who you know but who knows you.

Meet Bart Johnson!

Year in school:  Junior
What did you do last summer?: I worked as a maintenance person for a company back home.  I did an assortment of things, mainly keeping the campus looking good, power washing houses and restriping the parking lots, but also attended to work orders with my coworkers.
What are your future plans with Entertainment Management?: I want to go into venue management and ideally manage the Sprint Center in Kansas City.  That’s where I’m from and I love the area.  But first I definitely want to travel the country and gain experience and knowledge in the field.

GET READY TO RAISE SOME FUNDS!
Please contact Christina Thompson if you would like to work the following events.  They are a lot of fun, you get to know other members, and you get SOFAC funding points!
Ovations Concessions

• Bears Football Game
  • Saturday, October 30
  • volunteers still needed
  • check-in @ 12pm
• Legacy Soccer Game
  • Saturday, November 6
  • need 6 volunteers
  • check-in @ 5pm
• Bears Basketball Games
  • TBA next meeting pending Ovations

TOURS/SPEAKERS to broaden your horizons
Lance Kettering from the Springfield Sports Commission will be at our meeting to speak on either November 3 or 17.  We need to have great attendance at these meetings to make it worth his while and show him our support.  This is a great networking opportunity!

MSU Haunted Tour
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, October 27, 2010 & October 29, 2010
Plaster Student Union, Robert W. 2nd Floor
Plaster Student Union, Robert W. 2nd Floor
Event Details:
Presenting the 3rd Annual Haunted Tour hosted by the MSU Folklore Club just in time for Halloween! We will be conducting tours across Missouri State University campus led by a Tour Guide and a Cloaked Lantern-Bearer who will entertain you with all the spooky, funny and interesting stories passed down about the campus over generations by students and faculty. This includes ghost stories, local legends, strange or spooky happenings, trivia and historical facts. We even talk about surrounding areas like the Landers’ Theatre and Phelps Grove Park. These stories were collected from the MSU Archives, interviews with students and faculty and painstaking research. We also have live-actors playing ghosts or characters from local legends to retell some of the stories.
This is a family-friendly event guaranteed to entertain and maybe even scare a little. Every year we add more stories and characters, so you can expect a great time.  The tour lasts approximately 40-45 minutes and travels from the Student Union as far as Meyer Library and then back.  For more information please email FolkloreClub@MissouriState.edu
Admission Cost:  $4.00 per person, $10.00 per group of 3-4 people, Children ages 12 and under are FREE. Pre-purchase tickets Oct. 18-22 at a table in front of Siceluff near the PSU. You can also purchase tickets on the night of the event in the PSU at a table on the 2nd Floor in front of the Game Store.

Trip opportunities:
Superbowl – contact Jillian Otis for details (otis202@live.missouristate.edu)
Pollstar – contact Kat Spellman for details (spellman921@live.missouristate.edu)

UPCOMING MSU ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS:
Saturday, October 23: MSU Volleyball vs. Indiana State @ 6 pm
Sunday, October 24: MSU Field Hockey vs. Miami (Ohio), Plaster @ 12 pm; SAC Presents Get Him to the Greek, PSU Theater @ 9 pm
Tuesday, October 26:  Houston Ballet, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (HHPA) @ 10:00 am & 7:30 pm; Men’s Soccer vs. Memphis, Plaster @ 7 pm
Thursday, October 28:  MSU Jazz Bands Concert, HHPA @7:30 pm; Women’s Soccer vs. Evansville, Plaster @ 7 pm
Friday, October 29: Field Hockey vs. Ohio, Plaster @ 1 pm; Volleyball vs. Wichita State, HSC @ 7 pm; Jason Aldean, JQH Arena @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 30: Football vs. Southern Illinois, Plaster @ 2 pm; Men’s Soccer vs. Bradly, Plaster @ 7 pm; Jazz Spooktacular, HHPA @ 8 pm
Monday, November 1: Midsummer Night’s Dream, HHPA @ 10 am & 7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 2: MSU Symphony Concert, HHPA @ 7 pm
Friday, November 5: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, JQH Arena @ 8 pm
Sunday, November 7: Veterans Concert, HHPA @ 4 pm