The first meeting of 2008!!  Wow! Hopefully everyone had a nice holiday and a happy and safe new year. Our speaker will be James Hearn, Chief Marketing Officer of MARKETSTANCE. MARKETSTANCE is a marketing research and consulting firm located in Middletown who provides statistical data that supports our industry as well as consulting services tailored to the special needs of carriers.  Their website is www.marketstance.com  if you would like to look up information before the meeting.

Date:  1-18-08

Location: Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT.

Meal Choices: Pot Roast

                     Salmon with Citrus Butter

                     Soup and Chef salad

Dessert:  Cheesecake with blueberry compote

Registration:  11:30am

Meal:  12:15pm promptly

Business meeting to follow.

Cost:   $25 members

          $30 non-members

Please RSVP to Betty Sheehan no later than Tuesday, January 15, 2008 with our meal choice so that we can get an early head count for accommodations at the Hawthorne.

Remember our cancellation policy.  We try to hold our prices to a minimum for lunch and must pay for all confirmed meals.  We must ask for payment if you do not attend and your meal has been confirmed. The officers of CIMA appreciate your cooperation in this matter.