Event Schedule for all meetings:
6:30-7:00pm: Networking
7:00-7:20pm: Introductions & WPC Business
7:20-8:00pm: Member Spotlight and Speaker
8:00-8:15pm: In the News
8:15-8:30pm: Networking
2012 Meetings:
January February March April May June July August September October November December
January 2012 Meeting
Thursday, January 12
New Albany Country Club
1 Club Lane, New Albany, OH

Nestled in the heart of the New Albany Community, boasting the splendor yet graceful elegance of a Georgian Manor, New Albany Country Club is grand, yet warm and inviting. Private Rooms have been designed to accommodate from 2 to 200 guests, the brick paved Terrace and lush green lawn as many as 500 guests. Whether planning a grand affair, the vital corporate function or casual gathering - we invite you to experience our Team of exceptional event specialists who will bring to life all the essential details of your special occasion. The Club's award winning Culinary team will ensure the pampering of your guests, while our exemplary service team will tailor fit each event to your most intricate detail. New Albany Country Club Catering is not simply an Event, but an Experience. "Exceptional Service, Exquisite Food, Extraordinary Events."
Please be our guest and join us to kick of the new year with NETWORKING!!! New Albany Country Club is hosting the meeting at their beautiful facility and providing a MEAL and Signature Drink!
Our Spotlight Speaker is Christen Schneider owner of Solitary Pearl
We have pulled together a great panel of speakers for you that will be discussing tips and trends of bridal shows and how to make the work for you!
Ashley Curl & Crystie O'Neil from
Columbus Bride: The Show
Joe Guagenti from
Platinum Wedding Resources Show
&
Amrta Kenner from
The Wedding Experience
February 2012 Meeting
Thursday, February 9
Quest Business and Conference Center
8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH

Quest Business and Conference Center is a premier, state of the art meeting facility for banquets, training, symposiums, conventions, break out sessions, or special events, located in Columbus, Ohio.Their customer service driven staff will assist with every aspect of the event planning process.
Please join us for our February meeting with speaker Jim Davis-Hicks "Thirst for more: passion, purpose, profit, productivity". Also attending as our spotlight speaker, Alicia Legins from Eventfully Yours. Catering provided by Laura's Catering, LLC
March 2012 Meeting
Thursday, March 8
Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus
2700 Corporate Exchange Dr. Columbus, OH
Appetizers and Complimentary Beer& Wine will be served
March's Meeting Lineup:
Facility:
Your wedding should be the most important, memorable day of your life, and with Embassy Suites Columbus it will be. We offer both elegant surroundings as well as a sincere and friendly staff. We hope to make your wedding as pleasant to plan, as it is to attend.
Our modern Asian-inspired Atrium is a beautiful backdrop for an elegant Hors D'oeuvres reception for your guests prior to entering the ballroom for your grand entrance. Our smaller ballroom is perfect for rehearsal dinners and smaller intimate weddings.
We will work with you throughout the entire planning process. From the over-night guest accommodations to the post wedding brunch, our goal is to "WOW" you.
Speaker:
Kristin Kern is the President and CEO of Kernacopia, Ltd. A full-service marketing group, her company specializes in providing creative solutions for a variety of businesses and non-profit organizations. Abundant Creative Solutions
Spotlight Speaker:
ColumbusBrideandGroom.com is an online local wedding resource for couples planning their wedding in Columbus and its surrounding cities. The new and improved website includes many new tools helping couples find their perfect vendors. From a new shopping page, search tools, local events list, resource tabs and a bride's club filled with fun ideas and inspiration, they have created easy access for couples looking for a planning remedy.
ColumbusBrideandGroom.com's goal is to become the top resource for couples with the most up to date information and list of vendors in Columbus featuring just
local vendors without the clutter of ads and out of state vendors. With over 5 years and running they are advancing towards this goal and continuing to mold ColumbusBrideandGroom into the best website for not just couples but for vendors as well.
Mark your calendars for our next meeting taking place: Thursday, April 12th at
The Big Room
April 2012 Meeting
Thursday, April 12th
The Big Room Events
1036 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43206
Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm
Appetizers and Complimentary Beer & Wine will be served
Please RSVP by Monday, April 9th via phone: 614-717-7526 OR email: lauren@aboveweddings.com
First Meeting: $10.00
Non Member: $25.00
Members: FREE
April's Meeting Lineup:
Facility:
"The Big Room is an entertainment venue that can be used for parties, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, educational training and more. The newly renovated room is comfortable with up to 200 people. The contemporary retro feel provides a warm upscale back drop for any occasion. Individuals are allowed the ability to bring in their own caterer and beverages."
For more information check out our website at: www.BigRoomEvents.com and on Facebook, “Big Room Events”
For questions and details please contact:
Wendy Vaughan at (614) 449-9612
email at wendy@bigroomevents.com
Speaker:
Empowered Wealth Network-Crystal Gifford
Topic: "Planning Dream Weddings, Living Dream Lifestyles!"
Dr. Crystal D. Gifford, CFP® is known as The Wealth Doctor for her extensive expertise and spot on remedies for healthy financial living and worry-free wealth. Helping clients to maximize the impact of their success through financial development and efficient resource planning for over 15 years, Dr. Gifford brings the difficult and often taboo topic of finances to clients in an understandable, applicable manner. Her clients have said that she has a unique ability to help them see their own strengths, which gives them the courage to create grand visions for their lives. Together with Crystal, they craft a plan to manifest those dreams into reality. Her indisputable talents to authentically see the silver lining in clients’ circumstances has brought clients to study with Dr. Gifford from all over the world. It has often been said Dr. Gifford has an “optimism that brightens even the darkest of rooms.” Her philosophy is that money management should be fun and uplifting, and her approach supports this philosophy. For those of you seeking to boost cash flow and create a guilt-free, sustainable life of luxury in a comfortable, safe space, Dr. Gifford has the tools you need to harness the power of your prosperity.
Spotlight Speaker:

Undercover Tents & Party Supplies
Advantage of Undercover is a one stop shop party rental company. Offering tents, tables, chairs and more. Between Gary and i we have over 30 yrs of combined experience in the tent/party business.
For more information please contact:
(740) 304-1083 or email: gary@undrcvrtents.com
Mark your calendars for our next meeting taking place: Thursday, May 10th at Camelot Cellars Winery
May 2012 Meeting
Thursday May 10th
Camelot Cellars Winery
Directions to Camelot Cellars
All Occasions Catering will be providing complimentary Hors d'oeuvres
and ice breakers to get to know your fellow
industry professionals.
to the essence of an authentic winery. The interior reflects a vintage
modern feel with Tuscan & French accents and expresses the
Camelot's foundation that 'wine is art'. Be Sociable, Share!
All Occasions Catering is a full service catering company that delivers a fabulous
menu off-site, but also has a venue just north of Delaware, Ohio to accommodate
any kind of gathering including weddings, graduation parties,anniversaries,
reunions, business meetings, baby showers, bridal showers, and much more!
With fantastic cuisine and a variety of menu options including a full hog roast
carved on site, All Occasions can make the menu at your event the food they all will
be talking about for years!


