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Behind the Scenes is the bi-annual newsletter published by FFMA.
Archived newsletters:
President's Corner | Annual Meeting Update | Annual Meeting Student Scholarship
Scholarship Program | Ops Meeting Update | Congratulations | Lobbyist Update New Members | On The Move | News from Around the State 2006 FFMA Sponsors | FFMA Board of Directors President's Corner The 2006 FFMA Annual Meeting in Palm Beach set a new record with approximately 150 attendees!
Kudos to Rick Hamilton, Program Chair, and his team
for the great agenda they put together. There are
numerous details that go into the planning of this Many thanks to Robert Freeman, Jeff Hartzog and their staff for hosting the recent Operations Seminar at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. It was another huge success with over 80 attendees who participated in an exciting program and networked with industry professionals. One of our goals this year is to increase membership and I trust that you will help me encourage those within the state who are not members to join us. Also, if you happen to have a number two person in your organization who has not become a member please support their professional growth through FFMA membership. By the way, in case you’re not aware of it, we do offer a discount for second and third members from the same venue.....a great incentive. We have partnered with the City of Tampa in a sustainability initiative to reduce waste and
encourage recycling. Please take the time to complete the “FFMA Venue Manager Survey” at their
Recycling Programs Web site at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=470862418275. It will only
take a few minutes and the results will be available to FFMA members who complete the survey as Lionel J. Dubay, FFMA Annual Meeting Update The 2006 FFMA Annual Meeting was held at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach from June 18 to
June 20, 2006. FFMA welcomed 63 facility managers from
around the state and conference sponsor members and
their representatives totaled 43. Forty members and
sponsors enjoyed golf at Atlantis Country Club with other
members enjoying a trip to the spa. We thank our many
sponsors for their contributions in making our annual So don't miss next year’s annual FFMA meeting being held
at the same wonderful location with the same great
conference rate of $149.50/night (single or double). The More detailed information will be forthcoming as plans develop so please check out our website at floridafacilities.com to get the latest updates. FFMA Annual Meeting Student ScholarshipThe FFMA Annual Meeting Student Scholarship was awarded to Charissa Matos. “I was Scholarship ProgramThe FFMA Scholarship Committee awarded four scholarships to students to attend the Operations Seminar on • Baily Hancock, University of Florida Congratulations to Baily, Chris, Lori and Jennifer and thank you for participating in our program. Members, please remember to encourage students who work in your facilities to apply for our other scholarship opportunities that are offered by our association. Information on these scholarships is available at the FFMA website at www.floridafacilities.com. FFMA Operations Meeting Update The Annual FFMA Operations Seminar was held on Wednesday, September 13, This year’s seminar focused on networking with peers. Opportunities for networking included the welcome breakfast, lunch, venue tours & happy hour. Catering was coordinated by Ruth Eckerd’s in-house catering Event Manager and provided wonderful tastes surrounded by Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Frank Lloyd Wright designed facility! The seminar was capped off with a participatory town hall and cocktail hour that was enjoyed by all. Congratulations!Isabelle Blainey, General Manager at the Harborview Center for Global Spectrum received her ten
year service award at the General Managers meeting held in San Antonio. She started at the Harborview
Center in 1996 as a part time sales manager and was director of sales by the end of 2000. The
facility offers 65,000 square feet of versatile and flexible space. Early 2001, she was director of
sales for the Pinellas Expo Center, a 125,000 square foot exhibit hall operated by Global Spectrum.
Global Spectrum was awarded the management contract for the Overland Park Convention Center in Blainey has been a member of FFMA for 2 years. Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with
more than 60 facilities throughout the United States and Canada, manages the Harborview Center,
in Clearwater Florida. The Philadelphia-based company is part of one of the world's largest sports
and entertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor, which also owns the Wachovia Center and Wachovia
Spectrum, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia 76ers of the National
Basketball Association, the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League, Flyers
Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks, Comcast SportsNet, a regional sports programming Legislative Updates from FFMA Lobbyist, Wayne Malaney, Esq.Summer is quite as far as legislation is concerned. I have had conversations with a House and Senate member to act as sponsors for FFMA's legislation during the '07 Session. However, until the general election in November, the members cannot file bills. Bills may be submitted to bill drafting by members without opposition. But, at this stage I have focused on incumbent members who have expressed an interest in handling your legislation. Those members have opposition but are expected to win handily. The legislation that is expected to be filed will be language to make permanent the In the meantime, I encourage you, as always to get to know your local legislative 2006 FFMA New MembersWelcome FFMA New Members! • Susan Martin, Manager of Recreational Sports, Ed Smith Stadium On The MoveOkeechobee County Agri-Civic Center Mazzalo has served in venue management for Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Games and as the general manager for the USF Sun Dome (Tampa, Florida) and the Florence (SC) Civic Center, among other management jobs in the public assembly facility industry. CONGRATS TO JOHN! News from Around the StateLive Nation to Buy House of Blues Live Nation says the acquisition will help it expand its presence in the growing midsize venue business and fill in geographic gaps in its existing amphitheater network. Los Angeles-based Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) owns, operates or has booking rights for 153 venues worldwide. HOB Entertainment is also based in Los Angeles. March Madness Comes to Miami: The event will be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena on March 19 and 21 (Thursday and March 2009 will be only the second time that Miami has hosted the NCAA Tournament, The Lakeland Center BankUnited Center Not to be outdone, another Hispanic television
network made themselves at home at the BankUnited Center Welcomes New Event Manager: Despite the challenge of relocating during the impending strike of Hurricane Ernesto in Global Spectrum General Manager Patrick L. McGrew added, "We are truly excited to ORLANDO CENTROPLEX: The organizational chart incorporates three new divisions under the umbrella of Orlando Centroplex. The divisions include TD Waterhouse Centre & Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre (Division 1), Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium & Tinker Field and (Division 2), Gardens, Galleries & Museums (Division 3), which includes Harry P. Leu Gardens, Mennello Museum of American Art and Public Art Program. Michael Thompson will oversee Division 1, Jon Dorman will oversee Division 2 and Robert Bowden to oversee Division 3. Division Managers will handle the operational aspects under the direction of Allen Johnson, Orlando Centroplex Director. The new organization focuses on the operational functions of the way we do business. These improvements also support the addition of Harry P. Leu Gardens and the Mennello Museum of American Art, which enhances the scope of our city’s cultural enrichment. "The Dream is Alive!" Mayor Dyer’s steadfast resolve to keep the arena in the thriving Downtown core paid off, as options
for an arena adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center were brought to a halt. A private developer
introduced a plan but talks have since ceased. "Shakira's Hips Don't Lie and Her Numbers Don't Either!" Wyclef Jean opened the show with his 30 minute set. He impressed fans with his guitar solo while picking his guitar behind his back and even with his teeth. After his solo, Wyclef assured his fans that he was a rapper first and foremost. Shakira opened the evening with “Estoy Aqui,” blended the performance with both Spanish and English songs and never looked back. She continued to amaze fans and engaged the crowd, as she played her pink, sequined guitar for “Don’t Bother” and later in the set played harmonica. Shakira’s show was no doubt a “rock” solid event! Stephen C. O'Connell Center The show was promoted
by Jon Stoll of
Fantasma Productions in Palm Beach, Florida. Garage rock band The Strokes opened the
concert and Petty’s long time friend Stevie Thomas Earl Petty was born in Gainesville on October 20, 1950. When he was eleven years
old he became inspired to be a musician when Elvis Presley was working on the film“Follow That Dream” in Ocala. In 1970 after a number of years playing local clubs in Gilligan's Island: The Musical Two of the original TV stars from Gilligan’s Island and The Brady Bunch, Dawn Wells (“Mary Ann”) and Barry Williams (“Greg Brady”) have signed on to appear in the South Florida world premiere production as Mrs. Howell (“Lovey”) and Mr. Howell (“The Millionaire), respectively. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of this exciting adventure and to embrace my new Gilligan’s Island family,” said Wells. “Natalie Schafer (the original “Lovey” Howell) will always remain in all our hearts as Lovey. Natalie was not only a cast mate, but a very special friend and I’m humbled to have been selected to honor her unique talent on stage.” Williams added, “as a very young man portraying Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch, I had the incredible opportunity to become part of the Sherwood Schwartz family of shows. I vividly remember the time Jim Backus (the original Thurston Howell III) made a special guest appearance on our show. His special sense of humor and professionalism has stayed with me to this day. I, too, am honored to play “Mr. Howell” in the upcoming world premiere of Gilligan’s Island – The Musical.” The original script, written by Schwartz, with help from son Lloyd, has been honed in workshops and several smaller theaters over the years. The creative team behind the musical is talented…and family. The lyrics and music (22 original songs) have been written by Schwartz’s daughter and son-in-law, Hope and Lawrence Juber. Hope has often worked with her father and brother on their TV shows, and Lawrence is the world-famous guitarist and composer who has scored many movies and was a member of Paul McCartney’s group, Wings. Gilligan’s Island is the most rerun TV show in history and was voted one the Top 50 shows of all-time by TV
Guide magazine. The original TV show ran from 1964-1967 and has spawned three TV movies, two cartoon series,
a reality series on TBS and has been the subject of more comedian’s jokes than the mother in-law. Its
theme song is better known than “The Star Spangled Banner.” It has been syndicated on more cable stations Schwartz believes that the classic elements of his Gilligan are very much like “Annie” and contain the same ingredients that made that American icon a timeless musical: classic characters that come together to change the world. The story of the eight-character “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” is simple. Beginning with the theme song (selected the #1 TV theme song of all time), these seven familiar characters are shipwrecked and try to get off the island. Natural disasters befall them…hurricanes, quicksand, etc…as they learn to get along and survive. But their biggest challenge is a U.F.O. and its Alien who monitors their behavior. By the end of the play, the castaways manage to defeat the extraterrestrial and save the entire planet while staying marooned. Interviews are available with Sherwood Schwartz, Dawn Wells, Barry Williams and Lawrence Juber. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Jay Kholos at (646) 320-3062 or Kevin Barrett (954) 344-5999. Coral Springs Center for the Arts is an intimate 1,471-seat theater located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Our web site is http://www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com Did You Know? - Raquel Welch auditioned for the role of Mary Ann. Jerry Van Dyke turned down the role of Gilligan. - Gilligan’s first name was never revealed in any of the TV episodes, movies or other projects. Gilligan’s Island: The Musical finally reveals Gilligan’s first name once and for all. - The original pilot concluded filming on November 22, 1963, the same day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. In some scenes, you can see the American flag sitting at half-mast. - The ship’s name, S.S. Minnow, was not named for the fish but rather for Newton Minow, head of the FCC in
1961. Minow was the one who called television “America’s vast wasteland”. Sherwood Schwartz did not care for 2006 FFMA SponsorsFFMA is extremely proud to have the support of our outstanding group of sponsors. Your generosity in supporting FFMA and incorporating leadership in the sports and entertainment industry is greatly appreciated! • Ticketmaster A very special thank you to Palm Beach County Convention Center and the Kravis Center
for their participation and support of FFMA in kind. Also, a special thanks to FFMA Board of DirectorsLionel J. Dubay, President Rick Hamilton, Vice President Mickey Farrell, Secretary/Treasurer Mary Bensel, Immediate Past President Dave Anderson, Member-at-Large Judy Joseph, Member-at-Large Rose Rundle, Member-at-Large Mike LaPan, Past President Roger Englert, Past President Allen Johnson, Past President Ron Spencer, Past President Cherie Worley, Executive Director, FFMA Wayne Malaney, P.A., Florida Lobbyist, FFMA |
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