PT Barnum is credited for saying, "There's one born every minute!"

Check this out! I just received this in an email...Any of you ever get this SHLOCK?

Also...scroll down to the bottom and get ready to laugh at their FAQ info.

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I am pleased to announce that Jemstar Entertainment has been selected for the 2009 Best of Tampa Award in the Disc Jockey Service category by the US Commerce Association.

In recognition of your achievement, a 2009 Best of Tampa Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to Jemstar Entertainment by following the simple steps on the 2009 Best of Tampa Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to receive your award: https://www.us-ca.org/AHV-WUB-V7

Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of Jemstar Entertainment has been posted on our website. The USCA hereby grants Jemstar Entertainment a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.

An Award Code has been assigned to your company that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release.

Your Award Code is: HV-WUB-V7

Sincerely,

Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce Association

The intended recipient of this notification is the Marketing Director for Jemstar Entertainment. If you have received this email in error please forward it to the intended recipient. If you do not wish to receive further advertisements from Best of Tampa Award Program, please mail a written request to: us-ca.org, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20006 or simply click to opt-out.

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NOW...Check out this FAQ page!

Award Winner FAQ:

Do you have a phone number I can call and discuss my award?

We are happy to respond to any questions you have in writing. In order to remain neutral and maintain the integrity of our selection process, we are required by association by-laws to document any conversations with businesses that are under consideration for recognition or have been selected as winners.

How was I selected as a winner?

Selection as a 2009 Award Winner is determined by the marketing success of your company in your local community and business category. The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program uses information gathered internally in conjunction with third-party data as a part of its selection process.

Do I have to become a member to receive my award?

As an Award recipient, there is no requirement to join the USCA. We simply ask each award recipient to pay for the cost of their plaque. The revenue generated by the USCA through the Award Program helps to pay for operational support, marketing and partnership programs for local businesses across America.

How much does the plaque cost?

There are various plaques sizes and shipping options. Simply click on the link in the email you received and follow the instructions for pricing and to receive your award.

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Folks...PT Barnum is credited for saying, "There's one born every minute"

Well, I ain't one of them (THIS time!).

Let's Plan The Perfect Party Together!

You may still have yet to decide upon your wedding attire, register at a wedding gift registry, select bridesmaids, groomsmen, find attire for them, select a honeymoon destination, photographer, videographer, personal stationary, flowers, transportation, wedding cake, caterer, clergymen...(huff, puff, whew!)...
But all of that will mean absolutely nothing versus who you choose to to represent you to handle your entertainment
because 80% of the success of your wedding reception will come down to the entertainer you decide upon.

Think about it: Who would you blame if your wonderful day ends up being a DUD?...That's right: ME! The entertainment.

This is the task that I whole-heartedly accept...on a full-time basis.

Let's plan the perfect party together using your dreams and my professionalism as the foundation.
I allow you to celebrate with the assurance that your dreams are about to come true.

There will be no need to feel overwhelmed and stressed anymore.
Planning is easy. You'll have full control. You'll find my approach is actually calming;
I will clarify things while easing your concerns and answering your questions, no matter what they may be...no matter how many consultations it will take before you feel comfortable with what and how we plan.
You have permission to relax and experience the happiest day of your life.

As a proud member of the Association Of Bridal Consultants, the American Disc-Jockey Association and as a current Board member of the American Disc Jockey Association Tampa Bay Chapter (both requiring stringent ethical standards), not to mention over 25 years of solid wedding entertainment experience, you can rest assured that you will receive nothing but the finest in service, personalized attention, and enthusiastic expertise.

What Does It Take To Get Into The (DJ) Business?

Reginald Burney (Tampa Bay, FL) wrote on June 27, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.: "Please tell everyone who may be interested in becoming a dj what it takes to get into the business, what equipment is needed, etc..."

Ah! The excitement of becoming a "star", playing for the masses...

First of all, get OFF of being "equipment" oriented...That's the wrong direction to start...The correct "tree" to start barking up to is "Technique & Education" Do you think a doctor asks, "I want to be a physician...Where do a get a nice pair of forceps?" No...He begins by graduating High School and then looking for the best colleges.

The first thing you should do is educate yourself about technique and the industry; Go to www.adja.org to get started. Become a member of an approved DJ Association...Find an established DJ / Entertainer to allow you to train with him. You will likely not get paid, but the education will be FREE. When it is felt you are ready, you will be given opportunities to perform. You will know at that point whether you wish to pursue the vocation further, plus HOW to do so.

I invite you (and anyone interested in becoming a professional DJ) to attend a FREE meeting at our next ADJA of Tampa Bay "Get-Together" on July 21st.
Go to the following site for more info:
http://www.facebook.com/gr oup.php?gid=59214945479&re f=ts#/event.php?eid=946885 79757

Doesn't The Most Important Day Of Your Life Call For Doing It Right?

As a proud representative of the American Disc Jockey Association, I see great Disc Jockey / Entertainers doing the same thing as I do every day who seem to be doing excellent in their endeavors providing top-notch customer service to all their Brides & Grooms, and they also seem to be keeping their success level up to acceptable heights. This is fantastic news in this obviously less-than-preferable economy.

However, a trend has risen over the past few months that has many professionals disturbed, not for what it can do to their pockets, but to what effect decisions poorly made can affect a young woman's ultimate wonderful day in her life. A wedding is supposed to be a "Get it right the first time" once in a lifetime shot where there isn't supposed to be any "Mulligans"...Can't tee it up again and say, "Oh dang...Let me try that again!" ...NOPE! Sorry...It's done now...Wedding reception is over...Time to go home and be a dotting spouse.

No one is not quite sure where the nucleus of this trend is culminating from, but the practice of holding out to the last moment in hopes of getting a fine deal in Mobile DJ Entertainment (like some airlines allow you to wait at the gate for cancellations) is going to run it's course, but not before too many brides find out the hard way that they're falling into a trap that will be too late to repair once the videos and photography are prepared and done.

Most brides, young and just graduating college, may be believing the wrong sources who are trying to advise them on how to save a few bucks on their wedding. The problem is these "advisers" have obviously not witnessed the fallout (such as I have) after such decisions have been so poorly pre-investigated.

As an ADJA Chapter Board member, I'm seeing too many brides every week (the ones who muster up the courage to admit it) display their disappointment for allowing their receptions to become embarrassments by choosing somebody (or yes...some DEVICE) only because they were a warm body able to push buttons to play their favorite songs, but finding out later to their dismay that not all DJs are the same, not all are professional (because it's too easy right now to purchase cheap home-stereo equipment, illegally download free music and charge a fee lower than the market standard because they didn't know what it was, and/or because they were comfortable earning a lower income while ignoring the amount necessary to produce in order to professionally support their business). These same rookie "professionals" are also usually not aware of the time and care that is necessary to adequately help a bride prepare for her wonderful day.

Time-strapped Brides desperately constructing their wedding day want to believe when they're told that time with a DJ is not really needed before their wedding. Sure, it's been done many times successfully by very talented entertainers; Even I have occasionally whipped up perfect wedding reception performances with 20 minutes notice...but the likelihood is that the outcome will be something that will usually befall upon regret.

We're also hearing from too many guests of bridal events who have witnessed obviously poorly-made entertainment decisions..."Jeez, Jeff...They should have hired you!"

Unfortunately during the current climate, not everyone can afford to get that Lexus or Jaguar they've always wanted, but even I was sorry the first car I purchased as a teen was this 1984 Ford Escort that I got for under $5000, but didn't last more than two years before it popped its engine head. There are certain items in life that will continue to haunt you if you don't make the right decision about quality...And, unfortunately for those of some suffering from the current times, the correct decision, in reality, will usually end up not being the most preferable budget wise.

It's not easy to pass up a deal when one's trying to keep costs low for any kind of endeavor one may have, but a wedding is the kind of event that will remain in one's memory bank for the rest of one's life...Is it really worth it to skimp on price when it comes to hiring the individual who will be representing you to all your guests and family on the one day you most want to "get it right"?

I implore that people who are trying to piece together their own wedding reception not to take MY word for it, but to please seek out others who have completed their nuptial event experience...Let THEM tell you the best way to go. Take their advice, especially if they were quite satisfied with who (or what) they hired.

An even BETTER idea: Shell out for a PROFESSIONAL Wedding Planner/Coordinator...Sure, your wallet will sting for a bit...but no one...I repeat, NO ONE has EVER gone broke because of a wedding. Besides...Which will sting worse? Your pocketbook temporarily? OR...the memory (and/or video documentation) of some goofball getting all the names totally wrong during your Grand Introductions?