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Mid South Sign Association, Stuck in the 70’sELVIS DAVIS GOLF CLASSIC: Robert Trent Jones “Fighting Joe”
Thursday, July 17th 1:00 pm Shotgun Start
'May The Force Be With You' as you play the Fighting Joe Golf Course named after General Wheeler. Minutes from the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, it will challenge players of all levels from amateur to PGA pro. Box lunches will be provided. Golf awards will be presented during exhibit hours Friday. Individuals wishing to participate, please contact MSSA’s own Jedi Master, Elvis Davis (901) 335-8473 or elvisdavis@comcast.net. Please see registration form - Cost $95.
MUSCLE SHOALS MUSIC TOUR
Thursday, July 17th 1:30 pm
Explore Alabama's rich music history by visiting 3614 Jackson Highway Recording Studio and The Alabama Music Hall of Fame. 3614 Jackson Highway Recording Studio is the original site of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the home of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section also known as the "Swampers". The Alabama Music Hall of Fame has it all: the blues, rock and roll, country, gospel and jazz, and features Alabamians who changed the course of music history. Get down with exhibits from local recording studios famous for cranking out hit after hit for music greats like The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Percy Sledge. See registration form - Cost $20.
MSSA EARLY BIRD RECEPTION
Thursday, July 17th 6:00 pm
Time to break out those bell bottoms and tie-dyed t-shirts. Get out your pet rock and your mood ring. It's time to relive the groovy 1970s. MSSA President and The Man, David Watson requests the honor of your presence during this year’s welcome reception. Munchies will include fondue, Jiffy Pop Popcorn and Tang. Open to registrants
MSSA SCHOLARSHIP HOLD’EM POKER CHALLENGE / RAFFLE TICKETS
Thursday July 17th 8:30 pm
Jive Talkin’ will occur during MSSA’s third Hold’em Poker Challenge. Funds raised will benefit the Steve Metheny Scholarship fund which helps MSSA’s kids go to college. This event will be a “shootout” format with the winners from each individual table moving forward to the final table and the prize round. The winner from each table will be awarded the poker chip set from that table provided by Arlon with graphics provided by Miratec Systems. In addition to the poker chip sets, the winners in the final round will receive merchandise prizes for First, Second, and Third Place. Your participation could help generate enough money for at least two scholarships… Upon Request, all registered players will receive a copy of the Hold’em Poker Rules. Players must be pre-registered for the convention. Please see registration form - Cost $75.
Only 100 tickets are available for the Scholarship Raffle which raises additional funds for the Steve Metheny Scholarship Foundation. The raffle drawing will be held after MSSA’s Membership Luncheon during auction on Saturday. The owner of every tenth ticket pulled will receive their $100 back until the 100th ticket pulled, which will be worth $2,000! At the conclusion of the raffle, one last ticket will be drawn from all “non-winning” tickets for a consolation prize of $300.
To purchase raffle tickets prior to convention, see registration form or e-mail Mandy Wisner at southernsigns@bellsouth.net or call (601) 445-5564 with your name, company, the number of tickets you would like to purchase, and credit card information. All remaining tickets will be sold onsite. Cost $100 per ticket.
EXHIBITORS’ RECEPTION and SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Friday, July 18th 5:00 – 7:30 pm
The spotlight will be on exhibitors, product manufacturers and suppliers, as they co-host the Exhibitors’ Reception. This is an excellent opportunity to visit with exhibitors in addition to meeting with old friends and making new friends. You will come away with the feeling of We Are Family. “The Steve Metheny Scholarship Foundation” will present the scholarship awards to this year’s recipients, who will want to (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty. Open to registrants.
“RETRO” EXHBITORS’ TRADE SHOW
Friday, July 18th 5:00 – 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 19th 9:00 – 11:30 am
Can you dig it by seeing the latest and greatest in the sign industry? Hustle on over and view nearly 60 “table top” exhibits displaying the latest in products and services developed for the sign industry. Open to registrants.
“THE STEVE METHENY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION”
SCHOLARSHIP SILENT AUCTION
Friday, July 18th 5:00 – 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 19th 9:00 – 11:30 am
Boogie down as cool auction items are offered during the silent auction. Scholarship funds are obtained through the items sold during both auctions. One advantage awarded to MSSA members, their employees and the entrepreneurs of the future is the opportunity for achievement of higher education. Beginning at 5:00 pm, silent auction items will be available for your inspection and bidding. Bidding will continue until 7:00 pm, resume Saturday morning 9:00 am and close promptly at 11:30am. 'looo-king Gooood Open to registrants.
MSSA LUNCHEON / SCHOLARSHIP LIVE AUCTION & RAFFLE
Saturday, July 19th 12:00 pm
Come and get the skinny on MSSA during its Annual Business Membership Luncheon. Swearing in of new officers along with important and vital matters will be openly discussed. Your dedication and service will be a valuable asset to MSSA’s future. Sign Design Contest Awards will be presented, allowing a couple of sign companies to utter Dyn-o-Mite. Open to registrants.
MSSA Members “Come Together” as they create “Memories” for employees or dependant children of employees of MSSA member firms by providing higher education financial awards. Sixty-Seven $1,500 scholarships were awarded in 2007. Attendees are responsible for donating and bidding on items for auction. Please contact Steve Metheny, The Channel Letter Company, steve@tclcinc.com, (205) 591-1234 or Labon Tatum, Reece Supply Co., labon@reecesupply.com, (404) 512-8772 or Mid South Sign Association (901) 452-6444 prior to June 30th concerning items you would like to donate.
The Scholarship Auction and Raffle Drawing will held after the business luncheon with Richard Clifton as auctioneer. Open to registrants.
GET DOWN AND FUNKY “70’s GROOVIN PARTY”
Saturday, July 19th 6:00 pm
Men, remove the plastic cover from your powder blue or lime green leisure suits and satin jackets! Foxy ladies, set your hair just like Farrah Fawcett's and be escorted by your man to MSSA Groovin Party Saturday evening. A disk jockey will be spinning favorite 70’s tunes; dance and costume contests are planned. Dinner will be served. Tickets see registration form, Cost $45.
Good night, John-boy
