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 2010 Convention Information

 

Hotel Information
Travel Information
Important Convention Regulations
Vendors/Vendor Presentations
 

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Convention Information

Typical temperatures (Fahrenheit):

  High Low Average
March 70 47 58

 

Hotel Information

The Flamingo is and has been located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip since they started rolling dice in 1946. This self-contained casino and resort offers everything an adventurous vacationer could want; including a Wildlife Habitat and a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground. Set on the famous four corners of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, this hotel provides you with all the Las Vegas excitement with hospitality and service that’s second to none. The Flamingo is just steps away from the most popular hotels and shopping, and conveniently located near the Monorail which provides easy access to the entire Strip. There are also a handful of dining options onsite such as Margaritaville, Steakhouse46, Sin City Brewing Club, Hamada of Japan plus many more offsite!

 

 

Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-373-9855
www.flamingolasvegas.com
 

 

 

 

Registration for the Convention does not include hotel reservations. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special conference rate. They are available on a “first-come, first served” basis before February 15, 2010. Don’t delay; make your reservation today before it’s too late! Attendees will be charged for the first night room and tax charges for a no-show or cancelation that occurs within 72 hours of arrival. In the event a guest who has reserved a guestroom checks out prior to the reserved check out date, the Flamingo will add an early check-out fee of $50.00 plus tax to the final bill. To avoid this charge you will need to inform reservations at or before check in of any change in length of stay. Please support this event by only booking rooms at the host hotel.

 

Individual room reservations, cancellations and revisions can be made by calling:

 

888-373-9855
www.flamingolasvegas.com
Be sure to use group code “SFPC10”
for the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals to ensure our group rate of
$149.00 single/double occupancy (plus tax)

 

Hotel check-in time should not be anticipated until after 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. Valet parking is available at the hotel east entrance. Self-parking is available in the South Garage, located immediately east of the main entrance. Both are complimentary.

 

 

Travel Information

McCarran International Airport serves many airlines, most with direct flights. Check with your travel agent or carrier for rates soon, as this is a favorite travel time and it is spring break for many. Timely and inexpensive airport  transportation is available to and from the hotel by shuttle services from $6.50 plus gratuity each way, per person. To find a shuttle a service visit http://www.mccarran.com/03_shuttles_01.asp.  They are also located at the west side of the baggage claim at McCarran Airport, outside door exits 7-13. Taxi fare is approximately $26.00.

 

Roommate Requests

If you would like the SPCP to help you find a roommate for the Convention, you must fill out the Roommate Request Form and return it with your registration as soon as possible.  If you are registering online, please write in the notes that you need a roommate and what your check in and check out dates are, and whether you need smoking or non-smoking.  You may also call the main office with this information.  It is harder to find roommates as the convention nears, so please submit your request early. Remember February 1, 2010 is the deadline for the SPCP room rates – it is better to cancel a reservation if you find a roommate than to be without a room altogether!

 

Important Convention Regulations

No videotaping or flash photography is permitted during lectures. All cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set to vibrate; text messaging is not permitted. Computers cannot be on during lectures.

 

In consideration of our paid vendors, there is to be no sales or promotion of products or services outside the vendor room. No procedures of any kind may be conducted anywhere within the hotel before or during the convention dates.

 

A name badge is required for admittance to all functions. Loss of your badge will result in a $10.00 replacement charge. Please help us eliminate the embarrassment of having to remove non-paying friends or relatives accompanying you to the lectures. Badges will be checked.

 

An evaluation form is provided for each class. For attendees to obtain credit hours, the evaluation form needs to be turned in immediately after each class. If you arrive fifteen minutes late for a lecture or leave before a lecture is completed, you cannot receive continuing education credits for that particular lecture. Certificates will be mailed after the convention.

 

SPCP Booth

The SPCP runs a booth at every convention for products available exclusively to our members. Members may purchase items such as colorful client brochures, before and after care instructions, client history, and other pertinent forms. Various publications are available such as NEW EDITION Color book and Esthetic book, and the talk of the industry – the SPCP textbook by Marjorie Grimm – Permanent Cosmetics – The Foundation of Fundamental Applications.

 

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: A refund less a $50 processing fee will be made upon written request prior to February 19th, 2010. We appreciate your understanding that there cannot be any other exceptions as printing is paid for and food is ordered, etc.
Personal checks will NOT be accepted after February 27th, 2010 postmark.

For further information, call (847) 635-1330.

 

Convention Schedule
The SPCP Reserves the right to change the schedule.
 

 
Thursday, March 4, 2010
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Train the Trainer
   
Friday, March 5, 2010
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Train the Trainer
 
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Vendor Room Set Up
 
1:00 pm -  5:00 pm Bloodborne Pathogens Standards Class - New and Renewal
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David Vidra, LPN
A past recipient of the SPCP Industry Leader Award, David is currently the Health & Safety Advisor for the SPCP. He has also served on the SPCP Board of Directors and was part of the CPCP exam development committee. Having been involved in piercing for over twenty years, David founded Cleveland’s fi rst piercing studio, Body Work Productions. He is president of Health Educators, Inc., an international consultant, and is a leader in providing information and educational solutions for the modification and related industries.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration and Check-In
 
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vendor Room and Auction Preview
You have asked for more vendor room hours – take advantage of this special preview time to purchase products before the convention rush!

    
Saturday, March 6, 2010

8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
 
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration and Check-In
 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Silent Auction Open
 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendor Room Open
 
10:00 am - 5:00 pm SPCP Product Sales Booth Open
 
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Tools for Success - Build a promotional PowerPoint Presentation
 

Technology plays an integral role in the way we conduct business today. Many technicians have gone beyond the waiting room binders of before and after pictures and use digital photo frames to display their work. Others choose to sit with their perspective clients with a laptop presentation during the consultation so that they may be able to have one on one interaction. Building creative, eye-catching presentations is easier than one might think. Hector Guisa presented this concept at the Fall Conference and everyone wanted to start on theirs right away!

 

We are excited to have him host this expanded workshop. Groups will be divided into round tables and you will create a workable presentation. There will even be prizes awarded to the table with the best display! To take full advantage of this workshop, you will need a laptop with MS Office software that includes PowerPoint. Have examples of your before and after pictures, maybe some photos of your studio, yourself, etc., pre-loaded in an accessible folder. Only a limited amount of attendees are able to register without a laptop to partner up with others so be sure to register early as this is basically a hands on workshop.
 

 
 

Hector Guisa, CPCP
Hector has been in the Permanent Make-Up industry since 1996. He has been invited as a speaker to several Esthetical Medicine, Beauty and Permanent Make-Up International Conferences in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and the USA. He has translated several books and articles about this industry. Hector is the CEO of the Micropigmentation Research & Training Institute in Mexico City and is the SPCP Delegate for Mexico. He is well recognized as our IT expert by those who attend SPCP events.
 

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break
 
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Vendor Presentations
Starting times promptly at 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00
 
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Reunion: A celebration of Twenty Years of Excellence
Cash Bar Reception and Live Auction

We encourage everyone to participate in this special event. Meet those who have played an important role in the progress of the SPCP and our industry. This is certainly an historic event you cannot miss. You won’t believe some of their stories! Robin Hays and her dynamite team will return to host the Annual Auction so we can all walk away with special treasures. We are excited about what Johnny McCarty has planned for us this year once again! A local photographer will also be on hand to capture the evening of friends together.
 
Sunday, March 7, 2010
8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
 
9:00 am - 6:00 pm SPCP Booth Open
 
8:50 am - 9:00 am General Seating
 
9:00 am - 9:30 am Official Welcome and Announcements
 
9:30 am - 10:30 am Stiletto Heels and Aging Attorneys - Sample Claims and How to Minimize Problems

Hear the latest horror stories about claims as well as the most amusing cases that are coming up in these interesting economic times. Learn how to set your business up to best avoid liability claims and how to determine who will be problem clients. No matter how long you have been doing permanent cosmetic work, there are new situations and issues to consider.
 
 
 

Susan Preston
Susan is President of her insurance agency, Professional Program Insurance Brokerage in Novato, CA. She has provided insurance to the permanent cosmetic industry for nearly 20 years and has worked with governing bodies when they sought input on industry regulations. In 1990 Preston co-founded the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals. In 1993 she was President of SPCP then as Chairman of the Board she worked with the board on industry standards. Her articles on liability and marketing issues appear in national publications and websites.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Silent but Mighty - A study of the Manual Method

Let’s take a trip via tattooing without power, but through movement and finesse of the hand. A broad look at using manual devices with different configurations to tattoo brows, eyes, lips and areolas will be presented. This presentation is loaded with many pictures of procedures and technique tips along with video of an actual procedure being performed. Learn how to get work to stick and last with minimal touch ups. Learn troubleshooting steps to maximize techniques and efficiency for beautiful long lasting procedures.
 
 
 
Jane Adler, CPCP
Jane has been performing safe and natural looking cosmetic tattooing since 1994 via the manual method in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a former SPCP trainer member and still offers bloodborne pathogens training to local tattoo artists. Jane has written numerous articles dedicated to permanent cosmetics and has a passion for all aspects of the tattooing. She is soon to be featured in a tattoo publication. Jane has a vast knowledge of tools, color theory, client management and design.
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Vendor Room Open - Final Day
 
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
 
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Cosmetic Procedures: Current Medical Technologies

Dr. Zimmerman will present an update on current, in-offi ce, cosmetic technologies covering topics that include laser liposuction, fractional laser resurfacing, and bundling technologies for optimal outcomes. He will provide a bit of basic science and a review of rational use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Dr. Zimmerman will discuss how permanent cosmetics may affect, or be affected by these procedures. Other topics will address issues that permanent cosmetic professionals may face such as Vitiligo.
 
  Edward Zimmerman, MD
Dr. Z received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and as a resident, introduced the first outpatient CO2 laser to Western PA. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery; member of the International Society of Laser Surgery; member of both the American and European Academies of Cosmetic Surgery and the American College of Phlebology. He has received the prestigious Award for Academic Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery Education from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Z is currently serving as the President of the American Board of Laser Surgery. He received the “Best of Las Vegas” award for Cosmetic Surgery for 2009 and was elected a Lifetime member of the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry. For over a decade, Dr. Z has cared for the cosmetic needs of the people of Las Vegas. His current faculty appointments include Touro University School of Osteopathic Medicine and the National Procedures Institute.
 
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Special Event
Permanent Cosmetic Pigments - What We Think You Should Know


Never before has such a presentation taken place in this industry. Debra Guastella, CPCP will host this two-hour intense study by first presenting a PowerPoint prepared by the esteemed panel of pigment manufacturers, which includes Elizabeth Finch-Howell, CPCP, Mary Jane Haake, CPCP, Alexis Lawson, Pat Shibley-Gauthier, CPCP, and Darlene Story. The presentation will then open up to lively discussion and an open question and answer forum.
 
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm Last chance at the vendor room
 
Monday, March 8, 2010
8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
 
8:00 am - 12:00 pm SPCP Booth Open
 
8:50 am - 9:00 am General Seating
 
9:00 am - 9:15 am Announcements
 
9:15 am - 10:30 am The Colors of Our Personalities

In addition to running her successful restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, Lana lectures around the world on “Lana’s Top Ten Tips to Success” and the “Colors of our Personalities”. She will combine these fabulous presentations to provide us with her personal tips  to success and how to determine our client’s “color”, giving us the tools to know who we are working on and what a personality color will determine. We welcome her back for this popular presentation.
 
 
 
Lana Duke

Lana Duke, the founder of Duke Advertising, is responsible for one of the most famous advertising campaigns in history, when 26 years ago she introduced the “sizzling steak on a plate” television ads for the world famous Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse restaurants. Now, as owner of four high-volume restaurants and many other businesses, and as a dynamic international speaker on business and motivation topics, she is putting her experience to work to assist other entrepreneurs.
 
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Full Lip Color with a Single Needle.  Really.

Val’s expertise comes from her early beginnings, starting her cosmetic tattoo career in 1985 performing procedures for six years with a single needle in a bamboo stick. It was a natural progression to move to a rotary machine to continue single needle work doing pointillism, giving the same clean implant of color. Many believe this technique could not/should not be done, however, Val will demonstrate her successful technique that has withstood the test of time – tattoo techniques from the past brought to the present.
 
 
 
Val Glover Hovan

Val is a renowned industry pioneer in Australia since 1985. Her past experience in sales, marketing, advertising and public relations gave her the business skills many years ago when she trained as a beauty therapist, electrologist and make up artist, to build a very successful and prominent beauty business. As director of Hovan’s Group Australia, Val has been a familiar face in the SPCP Convention vendor room for many years. Treating thousands of clients, she is known for her beautiful work using the single needle.
 
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Annual Members Meeting & Luncheon
 
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Tweeting by Day, Wall Writing by Night - The Impact of Social Media

Find out why a website or banner ad may not be enough in today’s internet marketing plan. Discover how social media is rapidly gaining popularity and how it can positively affect your business. Learn about the most popular networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as some that you may not yet have heard about. In just a few hours you can be on your way to getting noticed by a huge population of potential clients – and the best part of all, it’s free.
 
 
 
Kathleen Ciampi, CPCP

Kate has been in the permanent cosmetics industry since 1991 and owns a tattoo studio, Perfection Dermagraphics, in a Chicago suburb. As a specialty trainer and consultant, she teaches advanced full lip classes on a regular basis worldwide. She has a background in nursing as a cardiology department administrator. Kate served on the SPCP Board of Directors from 1994-1998 as President and Secretary. She later served as Convention and Trainer Coordinator, and currently serves the SPCP as the Executive Director.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Panel of Experts
Jane Adler, CPCP, and Kate Ciampi, CPCP, and Val Glover - Hovan

We are providing a final opportunity to hear what our fine panel has to say about your pressing questions and concerns. These industry veterans together represent an amazing SIXTY years of experience.
 
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Raffle - Hosted by the Board of Directors
 
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm Farewell Get-Together - Cash Bar
   
 
 

 

 

Vendors
Beau Institute
Cosmetic Tattoo Australia
Crysalis Clinic
Derma International
Dermal Source
Face and Body Professionals
Health Educators and Dermology
Mei-Cha, International
Micropigmentation Centre
Nouveau Contour
Perfection Dermagraphics
Professional Program Insurance Brokerage
RPS - NIPC
SofTap
TapTat Daddio
Tattoo Terminal
WakeUp With Makeup/LI Pigments
 

 

 

   
   

 

 

  


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