2009 Annual Conference, Palm Spring, CA May 2009
HSMG is proud to again have Corporate Member, Lebermuth Company, member since 1998, wholesale supplier of fragrances and essential oils, as a Platinum Sponsor at the upcoming in Denver, CO Conference. In 1908, Lebermuth Company was founded by a farmer named Morris Brown and his family. They traded in farm produce until they discovered the …
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2009 HSMG Palm Springs Conference Video The HSMG Annual Conference is an excellent source of information about soapmaking, and a great place to network with other soapmakers and vendors. The Conference is open to both members and non-members. The 2009 Annual Conference of The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild was held on May 12-14 at The Miramonte …
HSMG is pleased to be holding it’s 2010 Conference in beautiful Denver, Colorado. It It will be at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center, April 30 – May 2, 2010. Come help us celebrate our 13th Annual Conference! Conference attendance is open to members and non-members of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc. The registration fee includes …
Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:15 – 8:15 am Certification Testing 7:30 – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast & Morning Announcements 8:30 – 10:00 am Temperature in Soapmaking Kevin Dunn, Phd – Chemistry Professor Color With Confidence Lori Nova – The Nova Studio 10:00 – 10:30 am Break – Raffle Drawings – Vendors Open 10:30 – 12:00 …
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:30 – 8:00 am Annual Meeting Registration (Members) 8:00 – 10:00 am Annual Meeting & Breakfast (Members) 8:30 – 10:00 am Breakfast (Non-Members) HSMG Product and General Liability Coverage Daryl Stafford -Stratus Insurance 10:00 – 10:30 pm Break – Raffle Drawings – Vendors Open 10:30 – 12:00 noon Making the Leap …
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:30 – 8:30 am Registration (con’t) Continental Breakfast 8:15 – 9:00 am Marie Gale, HSMG – Welcome and orientation 9:00 – 10:30 am Keynote Address Erin Brockovich 10:30 – 11:00 am Break – Raffle Drawings – Vendors Open 11:00 – 12:30 pm The Media is You! Donna Maria Coles Johnson – …
Conference team really pulled together and ready and organized was able to enjoy the beautiful Miramonte. Attendees are arriving hourly and soaking up the warm temperatures and beautiful views. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. The Guild retail merchandise table is set up with beautiful clothing items, soap jewelry and books. The raffle table holds over …
Let’s thank them by giving our support!
Keynote – Erin Brockovich The keynote speaker for the 2009 Annual Conference will be well-known speaker, environmentalist and award-winner, Erin Brockovich. The story of Erin’s investigation, legal triumph and personal issues were dramatized in the hit movie “Erin Brockovich.” Released in March 2000 by Universal Studios, it starred Julia Roberts as Erin and Albert Finney …
Leigh, LaShonda and Christine Balch are at the Miramonte Resort, preparing for the Conference. Leigh shot a brief video – take a look!
The Conference we’ve been looking forward to is finally here! Conference Chair, Leigh O’Donnell, (also HSMG Vice President) is already at beautiful Palm Spring Resort, The Miramonte Resort and Spa, hard at work to organize the many details that bring three days of a Soapmaker’s paradise together. The Board of Directors and ground crew volunteers …
Advanced Certification April 16, 2009 — Advanced (Level 2) Certification Testing will be available at the 2009 Conference and by Proctor testing starting June 1st. The Advanced (Level 2) Terms and Definitions along with Soap Evaluation forms for CP Advanced (Level 2) and MP Advanced (Level 2) are now available in the Member Area of …
Since 1908, The Lebermuth Company, Inc. has been your family owned wholesale direct source for custom fragrances, pure essential oils and decorative botanicals. Their customer focused dedication and service along with their high quality ingredients allow you to create quality products and successfully build your brand. Please visit them at their booth during the upcoming …
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A special “thank you” to our upcoming Conference Sponsors. The 2009 Conference will be held in Palm Springs, California, May 12 – 14, 2009. www.soapguild.org •· Diamond •· o Essential Wholesale •· Platinum •· o Columbus Foods / Soaper’s Choice •· o The Lebermuth Company •· o Stratus Insurance •· Gold •· o Brambleberry •· …
This year Stratus Insurance generously offered two full scholarships to the 2009 Annual Conference. I am pleased to announce our winners – Susan Houlihan of Alpenglow Skin Care and Holly Mulhaupt of Texas Natural Supply!
As you may know, The Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild is celebrating our 12th Annual Conference in Palm Springs, California on May 12 – 14, 2009! It will be at the extraordinary and beautiful destination, Miramonte Resort and Spa . Here are more details about the Miramonte to help you get even more excited.
As you have noticed on this blog, February is our month for a Membership Drive and the benefits to you could not be better!It’s “Double Bubble” month. For each new member that you refer to join the Guild you’ll receive ‘double bubbles’ for your use in the HSMG merchandise section of our website. The member who …
2009 Conference Scholarships Stratus Insurance is generously offering two scholarships to the 2009 Annual Conference! The scholarships will cover Conference registration, 4 nights hotel stay at the Miramonte Resort and Spa and $500 in cash for travel and other expenses. Scholarship Based on Need One scholarship will be based on need. Applicants must fill out …
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Don’t miss out on the registration discounts available now for the 2009 Conference in Palm Springs, CA. These special Early-Bird rates will expire in February. The 2009 Conference is a perfect way to jump-start your business, get valuable information, talk to experts and other soapmakers and just reaffirm your love of the craft. The Miramonte …
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February is Annual Membership Drive Month, with double Golden Soap Bubbles awarded for all referrals who sign up. The person who gets the most Golden Soap Bubbles will be awarded a full conference scholarship courtesy of Stratus Insurance! You can now submit referrals and view the status of all your referrals online in the …