The Austin IFMA Newsletter
January Highlights
by Mary Duke

SAYING GOODBYE TO 2003

IFMA Austin celebrated their holiday bash at Esther's Follies on December 5. For those of you who missed the party, well, it was a hoot and a holler! We all mingled in the banquet room while eating a delicious meal, then we were escorted to the main theatre. The ensemble of actors did a wonderful job doing satire on current events and political figures (Saturday Night Live style) while interacting (picking on unsuspecting victims) with the audience. The magician was absolutely hysterical while performing his creative genius with his sidekick. We recommend you visit with them - you won't be sorry.

After it was all said and done, the event was a wonderful way to say goodbye to 2003 . . . and look forward to a successful 2004.

2004 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Spring is around the corner so now is the time to sign up for the golf tournament  teams. Our tournament is a very worthwhile endeavor. We hope that your company may also want to sponsor one of our meetings. We are planning to have sponsorship meetings quarterly - details to follow. .

This years sponsored charity will be Austin Children's Shelter

COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED!!!!!!!

This years' IFMA golf tournament will be held, Monday, April 12 again at The Hills of Lakeway. We are beginning the work of obtaining sponsors,  soliciting team participation and much more. The 2003 event was a big success and we hope that the 2004 will surpass those successes.

To get things into gear, we are soliciting volunteers to head up committees responsible for the functions required to put this event in motion. Please read the committee positions listed below and respond by return email with your particular category of committee.

Charles Dixon and Steve Crisman plan to make these committees as pain free as possible. We both will help on ALL of the committees and promise to NOT have monthly written reports or any such extra work. Contact Charles Dixon at cdixon@cbrichardellis.com or Steve at Stephen.crisman@flooring.dupont.com.

· SPONSORS Responsible for identifying and securing financial sponsors for assisting with the underwriting of the tournament and its events.

TEAMS With assistance from the Publicity Committee secures teams of golfers for participating in the event. This involves telephone and personal contacts with potential player(s), and corporate supporters.

PRIZES Decides on various prizes to be awarded to winning teams and special golf skills (Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, etc). Also solicits contributions (financial and in-kind) to provide prize awards and Raffle Prizes.

TROPHIES Responsible for securing trophies for winning teams.

VOLUNTEERS Organizes, recruits, and directs volunteers for various volunteer assignments before, during and after tournament.

PUBLICITY Supports several other committees by providing publicity support for securing sponsors, teams, and overall publicity. Activities may include: website development, press releases, email announcements, etc.

SIGNS Supports the tournament by identifying needed signage to recognize sponsors, provide information to golfers, and general publicity of event. Works closely with other committees.

GOODIE BAGS Responsible for the recruitment of golf and business related items that will be provided to golfers participating in the Tournament. The items are stuffed in bags before the event.

FM Opening

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                              Contact Julie Sheaffer

KELLY QUINNEY

MARY DUKE

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