2008 tampa vendor packet
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Vendor Registration Packet I created for those exhibiting their products during the Soul Roll Invitational.TRANSCRIPT
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was a GetYourSk8On.com. On MLK Weekend 1999 the first group of 18 and older adults began
skating to old school, hip hop and R&B music. The skaters were from diverse backgrounds,
professions, races and ages. What they all had in common was their love of the roll and desire
to get their skate on whenever they could – they needed the Sunday Night Soul Roll to start their
week.
Over the years the session has grown from skating a few dozen regulars to nearly 400
enthusiasts. This is a celebration of accomplishment for a city not previously known for its roller
skating community until recent years.
In May of 2005 Letta came to United Skates looking for skating lessons. Letta was gearing up to
attend an adult skate party in Chicago. On the invitation of Phil Myers, (GetYourSk8On.com’s
co-founder) she promised she would attend the Chicago event where the 55 year old Myers (a
Korean American, Oil Engineer) said he skated with his brotha’s and sista’s! Not knowing what to
expect, she bought a pair of skates her first night in the rink. With only 8 weeks to learn how to
skate, she took lessons and became a session regular of the Sunday Night Soul Roll.
Upon returning to Tampa from the Chicago experience, Letta wanted to expose the culture of
traveling and skating to Tampa locals. It was love at first roll and has since vowed to promote
roller skating everywhere she went. There was also a strong desire to show other skaters across
the country HOW GREAT skating in Tampa had become and she wanted to showcase the
talent of her fellow session regulars. GetYourSk8On.com was born. This was the first website to
produce interactive news coverage by the use of video online. Traveling to more than 13 states
and 46 rinks in her first year, she just wanted to encourage adults to return to roller rinks and
experience this great American past-time all over again.
Letta volunteered to help in the organization of the annual MLK anniversary event which soon
became more than just a local weekend skate jam. Through her travels she promoted the City
of Tampa, its skaters and their home rink. Now known as the Soul Roll Invitational Skate Jam,
adults 21 and older travel from Michigan, California, London, Los Angles, New York and other
cities to attend the celebrated weekend.
Now in its 3rd year hosted by GetYourSk8On Entertainment, the party has a loyal following of
locals and skaters from across the US. This is a beautiful weekend in Tampa, FL and we hope
that you will be proud and excited to celebrate with us and come to GetYourSk8On!
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the skate year. We are so honored that you are interested or have decided to bring your fine
products to us in Tampa. We hope that this packet offers you background, travel tips and other
helpful information to get you and your merchandise here safely.
Upon your arrival at the Double Tree Guest Suites on Friday Jan 18th, you will be greeted with the
following:
• Event weekend rink access badges
• Maps to your venues and area attractions
• Updated schedules
• Any other information that might make your weekend successful and fun
Should any of you arrive BEFORE Friday January 18th, please let me know so that we might make
ourselves available to you for lunch, dinner or just to welcome you.
(L-R) Greg Smith of Bones Bearings and skate wheels has been a proud sponsor and vendor for 3 years. United
Skates of America is home of the regular Sunday Soul Roll in Tampa – our home rink, we skate here 9-12pm each
week. Ray Whitlock of Oakland, CA enjoys vendor mixer and our course a drink.
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Unique benefits have been negotiated for individuals flying to
Tampa for the Soul Roll Invitational Skate Jam on Airtran
Airways. Attendees and Travel Agents should call Airtran at
1-866-68-EVENT (1-866-683-8368) to obtain more information
about the following features with EVENT CODE – TPA011708
1. A 10% discount on the lowest available Airtran Airways fares.
2. Advance seat assignments at time of booking.
3. Confirmed upgrade to Business Class, when available, for passengers booking in the "B" and "Y" fare levels. A ONE-TIME waiver of Change Fee per reservation for any name or itinerary
change. (UNHEARD of HOOKUP)
4. Travel Agents and attendees MUST BOOK all Event Savers reservations directly with the Event
Savers Desk to receive the 10% discount. Reservations booked through a travel agent General
Data System or the Internet will NOT qualify for the 10% discount.
5. Attendees may travel three days prior to the event start date and three days after the event
close date if they wish to spend any additional time at the event location.
** We also have a discount code for CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, please email us if you'd like that
code and for booking instructions.**
CAR RENTAL
Once you land in Tampa, you need a great car at an affordable price.
For the second year we’ve made friends with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to pick
you up so you can ROLL. Take advantage of their SOUL ROLL WEEKEND
RATE of $72.00 for full and mid-sized cars. Make reservations ASAP as they
are only based on availability. Call Branch Rental Manager STEVE MON-
GOY at 813-282-1680 and mention the SOUL ROLL weekend rate. Of course all customers must meet our
regular requirements to rent and must have a valid driver’s license and
major credit card (debit cards are accepted for final payment only).
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Double Tree Guest Suites at Rocky Point is just
waiting on you! We hope you make time to vend and
not get lost
in the great weather and relaxing environment. Letta is
your point of contact should you need anything on-
site.
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Call the hotel directly should you need pre-shipping information and rules for holding your
freight prior to your arrival in Tampa and check in at the hotel.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS: 813-287-8585
RINK PHONE NUMBERS United Skates of America: 813-876-5826
Town & Country Skateworld: 813-884-7688
**NEW EVENT ADDED** Brunch & Skate Sunday morning 11am-1pm
EVENT STAFF
Saletta “Letta” Coleman
(SRI Coordinator)
727-564-3357
Milton “Maestro” Torrence
(Event Operations
Manager/ Vendor
Logistics) 727-657-3024
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leave home. These items are often difficult to find and NOT AVAILABLE from the hotel and rink.
This will save you a Wal-Mart run, so pack accordingly!
__ Extension cord(s)
__ Power Strip
__ Packing tape (for boxes and cables running near your table)
__ Scotch tape
__ Sharpie’s (permanent marker)
__ Scissors (TSA requires this be packed in CHECKED LUGGAGE)
__ Blank CDs (video/music/photo vendors)
__ Clothing hangers
__ Stands or other display
__ Envelopes, labels for mailing and shipping
__ A notepad for mailing list, collect email addresses from your customers!
__ Air bills if using FED EX, UPS, DHL services
__ Business cards, flyers or promotional material – so customers can find you later!
__ Batteries for your laptop, cameras, remotes or other technical needs
__ Cash box or waist pack (make change BEFORE you setup at hotel or rink)
Important Deadlines FRIDAY, November 16th – Email [email protected] to confirm your participation by
COMPLETING and RETURNING the form on the
next page by fax or mail.
FRIDAY, December 7th – Order online or by mail
your weekend event tickets (2 rink nights only)
to be mailed to you by January 1st. Tickets can
be placed in your arrival packets upon
request.
FRIDAY, January 5th – Please forward your
airline flight arrival information to Letta so that
you may be included in airport arrival
greetings. We greet flights from 8am – 3pm on
Friday Jan 18th. It’s our tradition and Letta gets
a kick out of it ☺ Look for the arrival signs that
welcome Soul Roll skaters!
YES - I am looking forward to participating as a Vendor
in Tampa!
Name: _________________________________ Product You Sell:_________________
Company Name: ________________________________________________________
Tagline or description you wished mentioned: _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________________
Fax: ___________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Does your set-up need any of the following? Please check YES or NO in your
response.
CONCESSION NEEDED YES NO Electrical / Power Early setup in rink Table Chairs (how many)
__ YES – I’d like to supply GetYourSk8On w/an item to place in welcome registration bags.
ITEMS MAY INCLUDE – sales sheet, flyers, product stickers, t-shirts, key chain, hand towel, whistle,
sports bottle, product discount coupon, promotional DVDs, product samples, lanyard, skate
laces, wrist bands, branded luggage tags or other trade show applicable give away.
(A minimum of 100 pieces are required for welcome bags given at hotel check-in – remainder
of items given away as door prizes throughout the event weekend).
___ No thanks, I do not have any promotional items to include in the bag this time.
MAILING CHECK, THIS FORM & LOGO INFORMATION:
Please mail $30 ($15 for 2 rink nights) and include this form no later than DECEMBER 7, 2007.
Email Letta for current return address information when you are ready.
Please provide your high resolution logo (new participants) in .jpeg or .png format ASAP.
EMAIL TO: [email protected]
Skaters from Los Angeles arrive at Tampa Airport in 2006
greeted w/signs made by local elementary school students.
Skaters from the Detroit, MI present Letta (front left)
with a native jacket from their club and pose for a family photo during the main event in 2007.
Rich & CBS News Reporter Sherry Ray pose after his
interview featuring the Learn to Rollerdance workshop.
Rich & his workshop students show off their Skub Bros.
t-shirts after class at United Skates.
Skaters from TX, CA, NJ & PA enjoy the Tampa Black
Heritage Festival Concerts.
Dustin Glebe (Riedell Skates) w/ Letta & Greg Smith
(Bones Bearings) at vendor reception.
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Bones Bearings (Skate One) – 2006,7,8
Riedell Skates – 2006,7,8
Skubs Bros. Skate Spinners – 2007,8
Graphics Tech of Tampa (banner printing) – 2006,7,8
Stadium Toyota Scion of Tampa – 2006,7,8
Tampa Bay DSL (live web cast)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Office Depot
United Skates
GYRO Skates
metroPCS
Cingular Wireless
DELL
Coke / Dasani
Starbucks
Sweet Bay
Publix
Key West Media
Breur Media
Rollerdance.com
KappaChris Productions
Vernon Touch Films
Skaters Choice Pro Shop
Creative Loafing Newspapers
CBS Affiliate WTSP 10
Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
Thanks for Your Support
www.getyoursk8on.com
www.myspace.com/getyourskateon