Checker Newsletter

Fab Shop Dinner

As you know, the Fab Shop Dinner is the kick-off to Spring Quilt Market.  It always is scheduled the night before school houses – and is a sneak peak at what to expect at Market.

This year, the dinner will be held at the Marriott Downtown – right by the convention center.

There is still time to sign up at:  http://www.fabshopnet.com/registration-orderform.asp#Membership-Dinner

Now, I know that you all go to this dinner to socialize and share ideas with fellow shop owners all over the country.  The prizes are just a bonus – but oh, what a bonus!  Everyone receives a door prize valued at a minimum of $50 retail and has an opportunity to win additional prizes — including a $1,500.00 credit memo from Checker!  Where else do you go – and get more in prizes than the price of admission!

Checker will be sharing advances in technology – including the Checker App and Checker You.  Join us at:

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:00pm

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: 1-816-421-6800

Second Floor, Marriott Tower: Basie Ballroom A

School Houses

Checker is sponsoring twelve school houses on Thursday, May 17.  These events are all about education and sharing ways to increase sales in your shop.  Check out this line-up:

10:40 – 10:55    Kathy Brown

Fat Quarter Quickies + Ruler = Sold Out Classes

11:00 – 11:30   Jean Ann Wright

Successful Demos = Increased Sales of Tools and Gadgets

11:35 – 12:05    Rita Fishel

Turn those Specialty Rulers into Maximum Sales

12:10 – 12:40    Karen Montgomery

Bottom Line Customer Service

12:45 – 1:15    Karla Alexander & Swirly Girls Design

What’s New with Circles???

1:20 – 1:50    Roseann Kermes & Swirly Girls Design

Get Rich Quick

1:55 – 2:10    Pam & Nicky Lintott

A New Pattern Line by the Creators of the Jelly Roll Book Series

2:15 – 2:30    Janice Pope

Jiffy Binding for All Your Customers

2:35 – 3:05    Janice Pope

Boost Add-On and Peripheral Sales

3:10 – 3:40    Checker Distributors

Time is Money – Save Time with the Latest Technology

3:45 – 4:15    Checker Distributors

Five – 5 Minute Demos that will Increase Sales and Inspire Classes

Featuring:  Karen Hellaby; In the Patches; Fiskars; Steady Betty; and Oliso Irons

4:20 – 4:50    Erin Underwood

Innovative Techniques Create Fan-Tastic Fan Work!

Come join us!  We are in the same room ALL day – so come for the day, learn from the best in the industry, and be eligible for prizes at every event!