October 2018 35 President’s Message President: Stephanie Harris Vice President: Nancy Provda Secretary: Karen Anderson Treasurer: Susan Burris Board Chairperson: Ute Wegmann Directors: Lynn Anthony Peggy Finnegan Jeff Gutmann Lora Jachimowicz Stuart Marcher Mary Minser Varsha Panagos Gabriela Shultz Executive Director: Mary T. Taft Fashion Market Northern California® P.O. Box 41188 San Jose, CA 95160 Ph.: 415-328-1221 Fax: 888-350-1486 fashionmarketnorcal@gmail.com www.fashionmarketnorcal.com FMNC BOARD October 2018 A warm welcome to all Retailers and Exhibitors. It’s the last show of 2018, thank you for your support throughout the year and we look forward to seeing you in 2019. To help you remember our show dates, we will be giving away our much-loved calendar of fashion images at check in. We are excited to announce that we have secured ALL 5 shows in 2019 at the San Mateo Marriott. Please book your rooms to ensure you get our group rate. FMNC continues to offer: ~ Complimentary continental breakfast from 9 to 10am for everyone. ~ A sponsored lunch for buyers. ~ Afternoon cookies, snacks, lemon-aid, ice tea and coffee for everyone. ~ REIMBURSED PARKING on Monday and Tuesday for buyers who arrive by 10am. ~ Sip and Shop……Monday night from 4 to 7pm with complimentary wine, beer and champagne for the retailers. Please utilize our website: http://fashionmarketnorcal.com/ . We strive to make this site easy for you. Questions? Our website has the answers. Mary Taft our Executive Director has been on this job learning, growing and excelling this year. Great job Mary, I think it is safe to say you are LOVED! I wish you all a successful market. Happy holidays, Stephanie Harris President, GGAA/FMNC stephanieharrisfmnc@gmail.com ®