Page 1 of 2 Southern California Chapter of the MRA August 2006 Monthly News Bulletin Meet & Greet in Sunny San Diego SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, September 21 st pm to 8pm Socialize with colleagues and business partners. Beverages and appetizers will be served while listening to live music outside on the patio! Check our website for more info – 94 th Aero Squadron 8885 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA (858) UPCOMING SOCAL CHAPTER EVENTS Welcome to all of our Newest Members James Latham- University of Texas at AustinMaryse Rebillot- Hewlett Packard Company NATIONAL MRA MRA's Fall Conference and Research Industry Forum Save the Date! MRA's Fall Conference and Research Industry Forum November 8-10, 2006 Sheraton Wild Horse Pass - Phoenix, AZ Register by 9/22 to receive the Early Bird Extra Value Pack. This is always an educational and fun event, so mark your calendars now! Hotel and conference registration and reservations available NOW. Visit MRA website for more information: KEEP READING FOR INFO ON THE HOLIDAY PARTY LOCATION!!!

Southern California Chapter of the MRA August 2006 Monthly News Bulletin Page 2 of 2 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY PRC CERTIFICATION VOLUNTEERING / HOSTING We are always looking for volunteers to help out on our committees – Education, Media, Program/Events, and Membership. If you are interested in volunteering and making our chapter even stronger, please contact Lorei Musselman at or via If you would like to host one of our regional educational events, please contact Ed Sugar (800) or Debby Schlesinger (323) President: Lynn Stalone, IHR Research Group President-Elect: Tony Blass, Field Dynamics Immediate Past President: Ginger Blazier, Directions In Research Treasurer: Susan Perl, Accent On Research Secretary: Ben Sheck, Taylor Research Director: Ed Sugar, Online Communications Director: Debby Schlesinger-Hellman, Schlesinger Associates Director: Carey Hansen, Trotta Associates Director: Lorei Musselman, LA Research Volunteers Chair: Michelle Reyes, Reyes Research THE LOCATION HAS BEEN REVEALED: NETWORKING, DANCING, DINNER AND FUN! Save the Date Tuesday, December 5 th, 2006 $65 Per Person Includes Parking Reserve a full table for your company and get a 10%discount. Sponsorship opportunities available. Hotel Bel Age 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA (866) DISCOUNTED Room Rates- $159 (Book now before rooms get sold out) SoCal MRA Annual Education Day – July 22 nd Mark Your Calendars!!!! Education Day will be held again at Los Angeles Valley College and we anticipate that this year’s event will be as successful as last year. We already have a line up of excellent speakers and topics – Wendy Kheel from Universal Studios, Charlie Schwartz from Intelligent Analytical Services, Amy Shields from Nichols Research, to name a few. Topics will be in the areas of statistics, privacy, qualitative research, Hispanic research. Just $49 for the day includes breakfast and lunch. Send 3 people and the 4th comes FREE!: Professional Research Certification contact hours will be earned for these sessions Stay Tuned - The detailed program and registration information will follow shortly. Please Carey Hansen at with any new and exciting news that you would like to announce! Promotions? New Arrivals? Tying the Knot? Anything Else? ANYTHING NEW AND EXCITING?? Grandfathering Deadline 2/28/07 is rapidly approaching! Apply for certification before the upcoming Fall Conference in Phoenix, AZ and get contact hours while at the conference. Applications located on MRA website. Contact Debby Schlesinger at for any information you may Your Current 2006 SOCAL Board of Directors