Professional Development and Educational Outreach

Stay on the cutting edge of your profession by attending the Mississippi Cosmetology Association Continuing Education Seminar on August 2-4, 2008. Track the direction of new styles and cutting techniques enhanced by progressive texturing and coloring procedures. Classes are conducted by industry leaders and "behind the chair" technicians.

Tentative Agenda

Saturday, August 2nd

8:00-12:00 - Registration (Lobby)                 
Southern Miss and MCA
Imogene Franklin
Barbara Weaver

8:30-11 a.m. - MEC Pre-Education
Jewell Stewart Overview

Noon-12:30 p.m. - Participant Orientation
Donald Vaughn
Glenda Honeycutt

12:30-2 p.m. - Finishing Techniques
Rebecca Dobbins
Coordinator - Pam Stamper

2–4 p.m. - Prom and Wedding Designs - How to Teach Structure and Design to Your
Staff and Students
Gayle Lunsford*
Coordinator - Melissa Pace

4-5:30 p.m. - Male Trend Team Designs
Erica Bumpers
Coordinator - Bob Smith

5:30-7:30 p.m. - Long Hair Trend Cutting
Jewell Stewart
Coordinator - Kathy Tollison
All MEC Educators Table Monitors

**CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS**

Sunday, August 3rd

7:45- 8 a.m. - Devotional
Barbara Weaver

8-10 a.m. - How to Teach Your Staff and Students - Chemical Texturizing for
the Current Market
Karoline Finch
Doug McCoy*
Coordinator - Ann Sellers

10 a.m.-Noon - Chemical Update for Instructors and Professionals
Reba Roy*
Coordinator - Sue Beardon

Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch

1–3 p.m. - Wills and Trusts
Kathleen Fewell, Attorney
Coordinator - Donald Vaughn

3-5 p.m. - Hands-on Trend Color Techniques
Glenda Honeycutt
Pam Stamper
Coordinator - Doug McCoy

5-7 p.m. - Trend Ladies Mid-Length
Jewell Stewart
Coordinator - Janice Harris
All MEC Educators Table Monitors

**CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS**

Monday, August 4th

8-10 a.m. - Trend Ladies Short Design
Jewell Stewart
Coordinator - Phyllis Barnes
All MEC Educators Table Monitors

10 a.m.-Noon - Spa Day Services- Breakdown Classroom - Your Choice - Make-up
Techniques, Skin Care Update or Nail Design Update Pedicure Techniques
Debra Ballou
Karletta Lewis
Donna Head
Amanda Kindrick
Coordinator - Karoline Finch

Noon - Awarding of Certificates
Glenda Honeycutt
Donald Vaughn

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Registration Fees and Information

MCA Member Early Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155
MCA Member Regular or On-site Registration. . ... $180
Nonmember Early Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175
Nonmember Regular or On-site Registration. . . . ... $200
Student Early Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165
Student Regular or On-site Registration. . . . . . . .. . $190
MEC Educator (**See note.)

The “early registration” rate applies to registrations submitted with fee payment postmarked on or before July 18, 2008. Make checks payable to Southern Miss. Registrations are
accepted by mail or in person. Registrations by fax or phone also are accepted with payment by VISA or MasterCard only. MCA members must list their membership card number on
the registration form and show their card at check-in.

**NOTE for MEC educators: In order to receive free registration, an MEC educator must actively assist with the seminar all three days. Assistance options may include workshop
instruction, facilitation, questions and answers, hands-on assistance, and/or panel participation.

Payment is accepted by check, MasterCard or VISA. Purchase orders will be accepted, but payment in full is due September 8, 2008. Complete and return the registration form with remittance in one of the following four ways:

By mail
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach
118 College Drive #5136
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

By phone
(with VISA or MasterCard)
601.266.4186, Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST

By fax
(with VISA or MasterCard or copy of purchase order)
601.266.5839

In person
Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach
Registration Desk
International Center, fifth floor
Southern Miss, Hattiesburg campus
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST

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Refund Cancellation Policy

Refund requests must be made in writing to Southern Miss Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach (OPDEO). Refund requests postmarked on or
before July 18, 2008, will be refunded 100 percent, less a $50 processing fee. Refund requests postmarked after July 18, 2008, will not be processed, and no refund will be issued.
Upon receipt of a request, the university requires a period of four to six weeks to process an approved refund.

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Lodging Accommodations

Lodging reservations and payment must be made on an individual basis. A block of rooms has been designated at the Inn on the Hill for the Cosmetology Seminar. When making reservations, identify yourself with the seminar in order to receive the seminar rate.
Reservations should be made as soon as possible, but no later than the dates indicated.

Hotel                 Phone                Rate            Deadline
Inn on the Hill     601.599.2001     $69 + tax     July 2, 2008

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Location and Check-In

The seminar will take place August 2-4, 2008, at the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center (HLTCC) in Hattiesburg, Miss. The center is located at the intersection of
U.S. Highway 49 and Interstate 59. Preregistered participants should check in on August 2, 2008, from 10 a.m. until noon in the lobby of the center. On-site registration also will be available at this time. MCA education committee members should check in at 8 a.m. on August 2, 2008, in the lobby of the center. Visit the convention center Web site
at www.laketerrace.com.

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Additional Information

Supplies to Bring

Bring all of your working equipment, including towels, water bottle, comb, brush, clippers, shears, razor, thinning shears, foil, color bottle, mock coloring, formal styling equipment (pins, bands, hairnets, etc.), and a pen and notepad for taking notes. Also, bring a mannequin
and holder, or, if you prefer, purchase a mannequin for $25 and a holder for $2.50 at the seminar.

Upcoming MCA Events

Sunday, August 24, 2008
Northern District Trend Release, Tupelo, Miss. - MS
BancorpSouth Convention Center (Located at Main and Highway 45)

Sunday, September 7, 2008
Southern and Central District Trend Release, Clarion Hotel and Suites 5075
I-55 N, Jackson, Miss.

Sunday, November 1, 2008
Annual State Convention, Philadelphia, Miss. - Neshoba County Coliseum

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Workshop Details

Tentative Agenda

Registration Fees and Information

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Lodging Accommodations

Location and Check-In

Additional Information

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Mississippi Cosmetology Association Inc.
(MCA Inc.)

Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach
118 College Drive #5136, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Physical Address: International Center - Fifth Floor
Phone: 601.266.4186 Fax: 601.266.5839
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