The May Event is a unique opportunity to utilize the resources of the Shoe Industry’s
strongest Independent Retailers & Vendors.
The MAY EVENT creates and strengthens Partnerships:
Whether it is Retail/Retail, Retail/Vendor or Vendor/Vendor….
We can all learn something from each other.

That is what is done at the MAY EVENT; “NETWORKING” together.
There are Speakers, Workshops, Round Tables and Panels involving Retailers, Sales Reps and
Vendor Executives. The May Event offers many different ways to
share and disseminate information.

This is all done in a beautiful resort setting. The annual Golf Tournament and Service Day,
take place on the first morning. The seminar portion begins that afternoon with an amazing
Keynote Speaker followed by Networking and Orders. The evening starts with a
Cocktail Party, Banquet Dinner and Golf Awards.
The following day is for interaction through Panels where attendees hear from our industry’s
strongest and most knowledgeable and/or Workshops where attendees brainstorm together
on issues facing the industry today, another Cocktail Party, Banquet Dinner and more networking.
The last day finishes off this amazing event with another
Dynamic Speaker.

Vendors have the opportunity to display their shoes throughout the entire three days, giving
Retailers a chance to look at the lines in a very relaxed atmosphere. Not only can they look at
the shoes, but many Vendors offer a minimum 5% discount on any orders left
during this three day event.

So whether you are in Retail or in Wholesale, a Sales Rep or an Executive….
The May Event has something for you!!

One Industry…One Goal…One Place.
USRA MAY EVENT
1994-2010

Over 17 years of Believing & Building
“Partnerships”

Please note date change: May 4-6 are the correct dates.

COMING SOON..........
One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

The MAY EVENT

The USRA presents an Industry Production
OPENING May 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills – Palm Desert, CA

$395!!

If paid by December 31, 2009

Sign up early to insure space availability
Form & payment must be received by December 31, 2009
$100 price Increase after 12/31/09

Your Retail Package includes:
The opportunity to network with some of the industry’s strongest
Independent Retailers & Vendors.

Day One

Golf Tournament with Cart & Lunch shotgun start 7am
Seminars + Workshops + Networking with Retailers & Vendors
Hosted Cocktail Party + Banquet Dinner + Evening Entertainment
Deluxe Accommodations – 1 Room Night 1

Day Two

Continental Breakfast + Lunch + Banquet Dinner
Seminars + Workshops + Networking with Retailers & Vendors
Hosted Cocktail Party + Evening Entertainment
Deluxe Accommodations – 1 Room Night 2

Day Three

Continental Breakfast
Seminars + Networking with Retailers & Vendors
CPED Points for the entire Event

Ask about special rates for early arrival
Contact the USRA Office for further info.

Please note Change in Dates – The correct dates are now May 4-6 2010

There's No Business Like Shoe Business……
There’s No People Like Shoe People!!

COMING SOON..........
One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

The MAY EVENT

The USRA presents an Industry Production
OPENING May 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills – Palm Desert, CA

WHAT DO RETAILERS GET AT THE MAY EVENT????

• Deluxe accommodations (single occupancy) Tues/Wed nights at an amazing resort, Tues Golf Tournament, Tues/Wed dinners, Tues/Wed Cocktail Parties, Wed lunch, Wed/Thurs Continental Breakfast, All Seminars, Workshops & Entertainment
  
  
• Learn from knowledgeable & exciting Speakers
  
  
• Learn from leading Industry Executives
  
  
• Utilize the resources of the Shoe Industry’s strongest Independent Retailers & Vendors.
  
  
• The Chance to:
  • Connect with Unfamiliar Retailers
  • Network with Retailers
  • Network with other Vendors
    
    
• CPED’s have the opportunity to earn continuing education points
  
  
• A place to brainstorm, share ideas, problem solve and offer support & guidance to one another. It is a place where all walls are dropped and we become one industry all working together for a common cause -- keeping the Independent Shoe Retailer alive and growing.
  
  
• Look at lines in a relaxed atmosphere
  
  
• Receive Discounts* & SAVE $$$ on orders given at the 3 day Event

                  *With participating Vendors
  

• The opportunity to meet new & interesting people
  
  
• A Special Connection with Vendors - There is a special connection, a loyalty, made at this Event.  Retailers have the opportunity to see many Vendors they may not see at the shows and vice-versa.  Due to the unique environment of the May Event, attendees find themselves doing business without even realizing it. 
  
  
• Instead of just attending a Business Meeting, the May Event has become a group of friends getting together to discuss business

Selling shoes is not the focus of the Event, it is a bonus!

If you’ve never personally attended this Event, you MUST attend this year. The May Event is a very unique and beneficial Event. It is the only one like it within the shoe industry. Until you have actually attended this amazing Event, you cannot understand the incredible benefits it has to offer. The networking and connections made there cannot be compared -- It is an Event not to be missed!!

MAY EVENT SPONSORS HAVE INCLUDED :

A Non-Profit Organization
         Dedicated to serving Independent Shoe Retailers nationwide

 YES !!  COUNT US IN !!
MAY EVENT 2010
MAY 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills in Palm Desert, CA

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One Industry….One Goal….One Place
THE USRA MAY EVENT