WE WEDDING & EVENTS FAIR

Zapphaire Events, 0mega Events, JW Events and APPOEM (Association of Professional Party Organizers and Event Managers in Nigeria)

present

the first and biggest collaboration of Wedding and Events fair EVER!!!

WE Wedding & Events Fair@ TBS Ground - Feb 25 to 26, 2011

"150 Events Vendors"

Time: 12noon till 6pm

Call for more information and details to participate in Bridal Fashion Show, Comedy, Live Music. On 08034452586 or 08034153636

LGOS EVENT PLANNERS EXPO (LEPE 2010)

LAGOS EVENT PLANNERS’ EXPO

(LEPE 2010)

VENUE: Exhibition Hall, Eko Fm

DATE:    Thurs 25^th – Saturday 27^th November 2010

TIME:      9AM – 6PM daily

Target – Planners and all event vendors

The exhibition will provide an ideal opportunity to network and showcase your business to the public.

Seminar/workshop

Theme:            Professionalism and Event Management

Venue:            EKO Fm seminar room

Time:              11am – 1pm

Facilitators:    Funke Obruthe (Zapphaire Events)

                        Temitope Amodu (Tsoule Events)

                        Ademilola Raji (Quail Florists)

Benefits:

• Direct interface with large number of customers/audience
• Marketing your products/services directly to your target audience
• An avenue to network and seal business transactions
• Distributiong your company profile/catalogue for referrals

For all enquiries:

Kikelomo – 07041006636, 08023356676

Rosemary – 08025776695

Adaobi - 08037834740

Some of our photos

Appoemn

Finally!!!!! After lots of meeting and lunches, we proudly introduce ..........

APPOEMN - Association of Professional Party Planners and Event Managers of Nigeria.
Please note the associate is still a work in progress and we will get better every day.

How do you join APPOEMN? Who can join APPOEMN?

Who can join APPOEMN?

ANYONE

You can join APPOEMN as Events planner/Manager or Party Planner/Manager who owns and runs a registered company or has worked for a registered company for over 3 years(Full Membership)

You can join APPOEMN as an Associate Member, this means you work for a registered company or you are training with a registered company.

How do I join APPOEMN?

From Monday, 11th October 2010 pick up your resgistration form from any of the two locations listed below. Forms are N5,000

DEADLINE TO REGISTER - 30th December 2010
Further details of required documents provided on the form.

The Omega Place (Omega Events) - 2b Saka Jojo, off Idejo Victoria Island Lagos
Zapphaire Events (Yaba Office) - 371 Borno Way off Herbert Macaulay Street, Alagomeji, Yaba

For further information, please call -08034452586

Some Membership Benefits

Membership Benefits

Members enjoy the following benefits:

·      Membership of Nigeria’s first and only most exclusive and highly selective wedding and event association.

·      Full company details listed in the Members' Directory.

·      Free use of the association logo and trade marks in company literature.

·      Direct hyperlink from the Members' Directory to each Member’s own website.

·      Referrals from prospective clients via the Association's website and advertisements.

·      Support, advice and assistance on industry related matters.

·      Advertorial space allocated on the association website.

·      Profit sharing

·      The use of association stickers

·      Association Certificate for your wall.

·      Participation in National Events/Annual conference.

·      Participation in Annual Fair/Ball

·      Workshops

·      Trainings

APPOEMN Annual Events

Annual Association Events:

1.   Annual Awards/Ball for industry – Rewarding excellence, Encouragement, Awareness, Publicity, Recognition, Strategic Alliance, Networking

2.   Annual Bridal Show – Publicity, Awareness, Education, Fundraising, Profit, Networking

3.   Annual Directory - Publicity, Awareness, Education, Fundraising, Profit, Publicity - Awareness, Education

4.   Annual Charity Event – Social Responsibility, Publicity, Awareness, Education, Fundraising, Profit, Publicity - Awareness, Education

Mission/Reason for APPOEM

Mission:

The Mission of the association is to educate, advance and promote the events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries. The association also aims to give security, piece of mind to the client that our event planners are certified, monitored and accredited by the association to provide excellent service.

Reason for APPOEM:

1.   To demand professional and ethical standards in order to inspire client confidence and enhance the reputation and interests of its Members.

2.   Affiliation with local and international bodies provides education and idea exchanges. Membership keeps you on top of industry trends through educational programs such as seminars and annual events.

3.   Involvement means building relationships with other professionals from your region and beyond. The exchange that takes place grows your business contacts, as well as your potential client base, and/or provides you with employment opportunities

4.   Protect the public against fraud and unfair practices, and promote all practices which bring respect and credit to the profession

5.   Strive to cooperate with colleagues, suppliers, employees, employers and all persons supervised, in order to provide the highest quality service at every level.

6.   Support, advice and assistance on industry related matters

APPOEMN Officials

APPOEM Officials

Now – December 2012

President                                    Omolara Akinosho

Vice-President                            Funke Bucknor-Obruthe

Secretary                                     Kemi Remi-Dairo

Treasurer                                    Funbi Akinosoye

Public Relations Director           Gbemisola Adenekan

Education Director                     Jibola Ponnle

Events/Creative Director            Yewande Onabiyi

Logistics/Hospitality                   Funke Aloba

Association Admin                     Jumoke Abudu

 Board of Directors/Matrons

 Yewande Zaccheus

 Ronke Bajowa

*Next Election 26.12.2012

APPOEM Code of Ethics

APPOEM Code of Ethics

In order to maintain high standards in the Nigerian Event Planning industry, as well as providing reassurance to clients and potential clients, it is advisable for all to follow a voluntary code of conduct as listed below:

Each member of the APPOEM association shall agree to adhere to the following:

·      Promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the profession of the special events industry while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.

·      Strive for excellence in all aspects of our profession by performing consistently at or above acceptable industry standards.

·      Use only legal and ethical means in all industry negotiations and activities.

·      Protect the public against fraud and unfair practices, and promote all practices which bring respect and credit to the profession.

·      Provide truthful and accurate information with respect to the performance of duties. Use a written contract clearly stating all charges, services, products, performance expectations and other essential information.

·      Honour agreements with customers, clients, suppliers and services

·      Maintain industry accepted standards of safety and sanitation.

·      Commit to increase professional growth and knowledge, to attend educational programs and to personally contribute expertise to meetings and journals.

·      Strive to cooperate with colleagues, suppliers, employees, employers and all persons supervised, in order to provide the highest quality service at every level.

·      Respond to all enquiries within 48 hours

·      Respect client confidentiality

·      Disclose all suppliers that you have a vested interest in

·      Always pass discounts onto the client

·      Never give client details to any third party unless for the sole purpose of the event being undertaken

·      Respect copyright of all planners, coordinators and related suppliers

·      Represent each client fairly and honestly

Abiding by the APPOEM voluntary code of conduct will ensure that your business and the association will maintain a good reputation, resulting in recommendations from both event planners and past clients.