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1. his plants at the end of the show and distributes some of his catalogs but then needs to ship home the remainder of the catalogs and display props This exhibitor will pay freight handling to Five Star for the remaining catalogs tables chairs etc that are to be shipped out The minimum freight handling fee for MANTS 2015 will be 100 To expedite move out exhibitors who do have out bound shipping are asked to fill out the required freight handling forms from the Five Star service manual Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their freight handling forms and pay in advance to receive the most cost savings Registering and paying for freight handling in advance of the show is a cost savings over ordering and or declaring your freight needs onsite Our manual pricing policy and deadlines e For items and services ordered and paid by September 5 2014 take a 15 early bird discount from the published pre tax prices e For items and services ordered and paid between September 6 and November 21 2014 pay the fees published in this manual e For items and services ordered and paid after November 21 2014 add 20 to the pre tax fees published in this manual 10 C Hired Trucks Common Carriers Independent Truck Lines UPS FedEx etc used for Move in and Move out 1 4 There will be freight handling charges for any common carrier or non exhibitor owned vehicle that stages through the dock for all non plant material Exhibitors shou2. Five Star Convention Decorating must be provided with set up packing and shipping instructions in advance of the event for this order to be complete Representatives Name Exhibiting Company Name Install Date of Persons Start Time Total Approximate Hours Dismantle Date of Persons Start Time Total Approximate Hours Rates Straight Time 165 00 per man hour effective Monday thru Friday 8 00am to 4 00pm Overtime 245 00 per man hour effective weekdays before 8 00am after 4 00 pm and all weekends amp holidays Double Time 310 00 per man hour effective after 8 hours of work on all weekends and holidays ORDER SUMMARY Straight Time Hours x 165 00 TOTAL Overtime Hours x 245 00 TOTAL Double Time Hours x 310 00 TOTAL GRAND TOTAL COMPANY NAME BOOTH FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax FREIGHT POLICY amp REVIEW This policy has been approved by MANTS In an effort to service our customers with consistency and provide a valued service we ask that you read and become familiar with the Freight Policy for the show This explanation should assist you in determining which freight option best fits your needs Advance or Show Site Services It will also explain the complimentary forklift service that is provided by MANTS should that be the only service you require If you have any questions or need further assistance please drop me an email or call me at y
3. booth space partial orders will not be accepted Square Footage X 2 75 per square foot TOTAL ORDER SUMMARY GRAND TOTAL COMPANY NAME BOOTH FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax DISPLAY LABOR ORDER FORM ADVANCE PRICING DEADLINE 11 21 14 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 ONLY ORDERS SUBMITTED WITH FULL PAYMENT BY THE ABOVE REFERENCED DEADLINE WILL BE GUARANTEED FOR SERVICE Option A Start time can be guaranteed only in those instances when labor is requested for the start of the workday 8 00 am It is critical that a representative check in at the service desk to pick up the labor orders and sign the staff in and out with our personnel A two hour per person minimum is applicable to all orders A two hour minimum is applicable to all orders placed but not picked up or to those orders cancelled within 24 hours of the request date All work is performed under the supervision of the exhibitor s representative only Representatives Name Exhibiting Company Name Install Date of Persons Start Time Total Approximate Hours Dismantle Date of Persons Start Time Total Approximate Hours Option B All work is performed under the direction of Five Start Convention Decorating personnel Our fee for this service is 30 of the total labor bill or a minimum fee of 70 00 whichever is greater A two hour per person minimum is applicable to all orders
4. help you if you should order any services from outside contractors This is a large event and other service contractors will solicit their services without our knowledge We look forward to seeing each of you at the show in January and want to make it a pleasant experience Truly Mary Ann Schestag Email maryann fivestarcd org FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax WELCOME TO THE MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 Dear Exhibitor Five Star Convention Decorating Inc is pleased to be the Official Service Contractor for the 2015 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Our purpose To serve you from start to finish throughout the planning production and dismantle of the event Our goal To assist you in making this event a successful and pleasant experience Our payment policy All pre orders must be submitted with full payment to qualify for advance pricing All show site orders or changes must be paid in full at show site We accept American Express Visa MasterCard company checks and cash Changed or cancelled orders are subject to a 50 service charge A service charge of 75 00 will be assessed for all returned checks and no credits can be issued for any services after the close of the show It is your responsibility to bring any disputes or questions to our attention during the show through the Exhibitor Service Desk The desk is located in Hall D here we can ad
5. to the booth e Disappearances of materials before same are picked up for loading out of the booth subsequent to the show All Bills of Lading or shipping instructions covering shipments which are furnished to Five Star Convention Decorating will be checked at the time of actual loading and corrections made where discrepancies exist e Loss delay or damage due to strikes lockouts or work stoppages of any kind or to any causes beyond its control Five Star Convention Decorating shall not be liable to any extent whatsoever for any actual potential or assumed loss of profits of revenues or for any collateral costs which may result from any loss or damage to an exhibitor s materials which may make it impossible or impractical to exhibit same The liability of Five Star Convention Decorating is limited to 25 per pound per article with a maximum of 50 00 per item and a maximum of 1 000 00 per shipment while the materials equipment is being handled or is in temporary storage The consignment or delivery of a shipment to Five Star Convention Decorating by an exhibitor or by any shipper on behalf of an exhibitor are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this bulletin 16
6. 015 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 Service Includes Receipt of shipments at show site during published move in days and hours only Delivery to booth Crate storage Delivery of crates after show Delivery of crates to designated vehicles under our supervision Service Does Not Include e Labor necessary for un skidding un crating or more then a one time spot Label each crate or package as follows Five Star Convention Decorating Inc Baltimore Convention Center 1 West Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland 21201 FOR Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show 2015 Booth Company Name Shipments must be prepaid collect shipments will be refused Rates 75 00 per 100 lbs 150 00 minimum charge for round trip service handling One way charges may be applicable 100 00 minimum REMITTANCE Weight of pounds x 75 00 round off to nearest 100 Total Amount Due COMPANY NAME BOOTH 13 FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax FREIGHT SERVICE 3 HOURLY FORKLIFT MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 This service is applicable to shipments arriving on exhibitor owned vehicles All materials crates boxes and cases should be clearly marked with exhibitor name and booth numbers This service is performed on a first come basis Please see pages 9 11 of this manual Freight Service Policy it is possible that not ALL of your shipment is handle
7. CUR A 20 LATE FEE PAYMENT POLICY All orders must be accompanied by full payment either by check or credit card as indicated below If your company is shipping any freight materials directly to this event or to our advance storage warehouse you must complete the credit card authorization form below RECAP SHEET BOOTH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM CEILING SIGN AND OR BANNER ORDER FORM DAILY BOOTH CLEANING ORDER FORM FREIGHT SERVICE ORDER FORM ADVANCE SHIPMENTS SHOW SITE SHIPMENTS TOTAL AMOUNT DUE I 1A A je KF VISA MASTERCARD OR AMERICAN EXPRESS ONLY Card Holder Name please print Authorized Signature Card Number Expiration Date Billing Street Address Billing Zip code for this account Customer Security Code Email Address for receipt of order COMPANY NAME Booth REPRESENTATIVE S NAME Phone FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax BOOTH ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM ADVANCE PRICING DEADLINE 11 21 14 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 Included in Booth Cost 8 draped backdrop 3 1 2 draped side rail one wastebasket and a 1 line 7 x 44 booth identification sign A 20 late fee will be applied to orders received after the above referenced deadline Quantity Item Advance Price each Total Folding Chair 33 00 Upholstered Chair 49 00 Counter Stool w back 85 00 4 Undrap
8. FiVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 0606 410 239 1452 fax Five Star Convention Decorating and MANTS are continuing their efforts to avoid costly mailings and contribute to the green request by our customers The Show Manual for decorating services for MANTS 2015 is now available through the Five Star Convention Decorating website There are many important order forms and dates in the decorator s Show Manual please review them and if you have any questions call or send an email for further assistance Contact information is found within the packet Please note show management s exhibitors packet including information about hotels badge registration move in and move out etc will be posted on the MANTS website www mants com in mid September In addition exhibitors will be able to directly order utilities electrical internet water from the Baltimore Convention Center s website in mid September To access the MANTS decorating order forms please visit www fivestarcd org Once on the site select Manuals tab then go the Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show to find your Show Manual You will find the standard decorating manual for show services and the ABF Trade Show Freight Service flier Once again Five Star is offering the Early Bird Discount to all vendors allowing for extra savings on show costs Last year over 25 of our vendors took advantage of this sp
9. att Street or Charles Street lobby entrances not via convention center security Hand carry does not include the use of nursery carts dollies or other tools to assist in transportation of the display materials This is truly a category for an exhibitor who has a small pop up type display who can carry or roll the exhibit case on to and off of the show floor If you need to ship your display from MANTS after the show you will be subject to the policy below Please read part B B Exhibitor s Company Owned Truck used for Move in and Move out 1 There will be no freight charges incurred for any product handling for company owned or personally owned vehicles that drive on to the show floor or stage via the dock unless that exhibitor has items that require shipping at the end of the show Company owned vehicles do include U Haul etc For exhibitors that incur out bound shipping there will be a freight handling fee from the decorator in addition to any shipping costs you incur The decorator will charge a minimum fee of 100 or 50 00 per 100 pounds for this one way freight handling service Some examples of who will incur this type of charge include a An exhibitor who hand carries or brings in his display in his own personal vehicle but then needs to ship that display to another show b An exhibitor who arrives at MANTS is his company truck which contains plants catalogs display props such as tables and chairs etc This exhibitor sells
10. d on a complimentary basis All vehicles will be required to check in at the staging lot where your driver will be dispatched to the facility as space allows Please follow staging lot instructions as printed in your Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Instructions which will arrive under separate cover from show management The lot is located at Sharp and West Streets LOT H at Camden Yards Stadium EVERYONE MUST REPORT TO THIS STAGING LOT FOR BOTH MOVE IN AND MOVE OUT RATES Small forklift capacity up to 5 000 will be provided free of charge compliments of Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Management and Five Star Convention Decorating Service will include the lift and an operator Please review the Freight Policy on pages 9 11 to see if this complimentary forklift applies to your circumstances Hourly Forklift this is a minimum fee and is applicable to the move in and move out each way it is not an inclusive fee for roundtrip service 0 0c cece ee eee 225 00 per hour NOTE Un skidding or un crating of machinery may require additional labor at your expense 14 FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax FREIGHT TRACKING FORM MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 The following information should be completed and returned to Five Star Convention Decorating as soon as it becomes available to your firm This information will allow us to help you or your show
11. dress any issues Disputes over services or rentals will not be considered after the close of the show Prices for freight handling has not increased over last year s prices Our pricing policy and deadlines e For items and services ordered and paid by September 5 2014 take a 15 early bird discount from the published pre tax prices e For items and services ordered and paid between September 6 and November 21 2014 pay the fees published in this manual e Foritems and services ordered and paid after November 21 2014 add 20 to the pre tax fees published in this manual Five Star Convention Decorating Inc will provide an on site Exhibitor Service Desk located in Hall D if you should need assistance with placing changing or verifying an order for your booth requirements Please visit us at this location and we will be happy to assist you Please feel free to contact us at any time with any questions you may have regarding your specific booth requirements Have A Great Show Best Regards Mary Ann Schestag Email maryann fivestarcd org FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax ORDER SUMMARY RECAP SHEET AND CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 YOUR ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH FULL PAYMENT BY THE POSTED DEADLINE DATES TO RECEIVE THE APPLICABLE ADVANCE RATES ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO AND WILL IN
12. ecial offer don t miss your opportunity for 2015 The second page of this email gives you the details of this discount offer In addition please reference the information for ABF Trade Show Freight Services found within the packet If you have additional questions about ABF please call them directly at 1 800 654 7019 Note Electrical Utility Service is being serviced at the Baltimore Convention Center by Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services They are on premise and will be handling all orders beginning in September You will be given a password from MANTS in their September mailing which will be used for ordering your electrical needs Please note that no hard copy or paper mailing of these forms or manual will be sent this is the manner in which to retrieve your necessary order forms If you are using a display company for your booth work or a shipping company for your freight services please forward them this info too Your MANTS manual from show management will be posted to the MANTS website www mants com in mid September This manual will include other show specifics such as hotel schedules move in and move out badge registration advertising and many other important show notes Please watch for that posting in mid September Please remember to verify any correspondence you receive from any contractor for services with MANTS or Five Star to be sure they are affiliated or associated with the event It is difficult for us to
13. ed Table 30 high 60 00 4 Undraped Table 42 high 70 00 4 Draped Table 30 high 85 00 4 Draped Table 42 high 90 00 6 Undraped Table 30 high 70 00 6 Undraped Table 42 high 75 00 6 Draped Table 30 high 95 00 6 Draped Table 42 high 100 00 8 Undraped Table 30 high 80 00 8 Undraped Table 42 high 85 00 8 Draped Table 30 high 105 00 8 Draped Table 42 high 110 00 4 side table draping 35 00 Indicate Color Choice For Draping circle one Red Blue Green Gold White Black 10 x 10 Carpet 170 00 10 x 20 Carpet 295 00 10 x 30 Carpet 395 00 10 x 40 Carpet 510 00 Indicate Color Choice For Carpet circle one Red Blue Grey Carpet Padding square footage 2 10 Visqueen Covering square footage 2 10 Wastebasket w liner 1 is included with your space 20 00 ORDER SUMMARY SUBTOTAL TAX 6 FINAL TOTAL COMPANY NAME BOOTH FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax CEILING SIGN amp BANNER INSTALLATION ORDER FORM ADVANCE PRICING DEADLINE 11 21 14 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 All hanging designs must have approval in advance by Show Management in accordance with your show contract for design copy and placement in your display area If you require this service return this form to Five Star Convention Decorating Inc All signs must be hung by Five Star Convention Decorating Inc
14. harged for freight handling of exhibit and non exhibit product The fee will be 225 00 per hour or any portion of an hour 11 FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax ADVANCE SHIPMENTS ORDER FORM NO SHIPMENTS CAN BE RECEIVED AFTER 01 03 2015 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 Service Includes Storage at warehouse for up to 30 days but not after five days prior to show move in Delivery to booth Crate storage Delivery of crates after show Delivery of crates to designated vehicles under our supervision Service Does Not Include e Labor necessary for un skidding un crating or more then a one time spot Label each crate or package as follows Five Star Convention Decorating Inc C O ABF Freight Systems 6720 Washington Boulevard Elkridge Maryland 21075 410 796 8800 FOR Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show 2015 Booth Company Name Shipments must be prepaid collect shipments will be refused Rates 75 00 per 100 lbs 150 00 minimum charge for round trip service handling One way charges may be applicable 100 00 minimum REMITTANCE Weight of pounds x 75 00 round off to nearest 100 Total Amount Due COMPANY NAME BOOTH 12 FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax SHOW SITE SHIPMENTS ORDER FORM NO SHIPMENTS CAN BE RECEIVED PRIORTO 01 12 2
15. ld not combine plant and non plant material on the same pallet Pallets that contain combined plant and non plant material will be considered all non plant and the whole pallet subject to freight handling weight Should your product be of considerable weight such as concrete pavers or pottery contact Five Star as a freight handling discount may be applicable Exhibitors are encouraged to complete their freight handling forms and pay in advance to receive the most cost savings Paying for freight handling in advance of the show is a cost savings over ordering and or declaring your freight needs onsite Our manual pricing policy and deadlines e For items and services ordered and paid by September 5 2014 take a 15 early bird discount from the published pre tax prices e For items and services ordered and paid between September 6 and November 21 2014 pay the fees published in this manual e For items and services ordered and paid after November 21 2014 add 20 to the pre tax fees published in this manual Freight handling fees are based on the total weight of your non plant shipment and will be charged at the minimum rate of 100 or 75 00 per 100 pounds for round trip service and handling of all empty containers D Extended Fork Lift Service 1 Exhibitors that require extended time in freight handling or fork lift service 1 e a more elaborate display in the lobby or prolonged need for positioning of display material will be c
16. our earliest convenience maryann fivestarcd org 410 239 0606 It is imperative that every exhibitor submit a bill of lading at the Service Desk in Hall D at the end of the show for ANY and ALL shipments leaving the show floor No items can be left on the show floor for pick up without a bill of lading being submitted to our service desk PLEASE don t assume your carrier will show up with the necessary paperwork It is the exhibitor s responsibility to provide us with the outbound shipping instructions In addition if you choose not to use the shipping containers that you put in Empty storage they must be marked as trash to avoid shipping empty crates or container back to you at the close of the show MANTS and Five Star are responsible for clearing the floor of ALL items and we have no way to determine if a crate or container is empty or full if we are missing the proper paperwork we will ship these items to you and you will be responsible for any and all related costs You will find labels at the Service Desk for trash to avoid this issue FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax FREIGHT POLICY MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 A Exhibitors who Hand Carry Their Display Material I There will be no freight handling charges for an exhibitor to hand carry his display on to the show floor This type of exhibitor would be a walk in arriving via the Pr
17. staff to locate lost or damaged shipments We can better plan for the number of shipments expected in advance or at show site with this information Very often the originating freight office or person is not available to your show site staff during the move in hours to acquire this very important information Critical Shipping Information Originating Shipper Original Ship Date Pro or Bill of Lading Originating Carrier Number of Pieces Shipping Weight Description of Shipment boxes pallets crates and or display cases COMPANY NAME BOOTH 15 FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax INSURANCE BULLETIN amp NOTICE MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 Be certain you are insured Five Star Convention Decorating Inc is not responsible for your materials or your display while at show site Be certain your materials are insured from the time they leave your firm until they are received at their destination after the show It is suggested that you arrange for all risk coverage which usually is done with a rider to your existing insurance policy Five Star Convention Decorating Inc and their subcontractors shall not and cannot be held responsible for the following e Damage to uncrated materials materials improperly packed glass breakage or concealed damages e Loss damage or thefts of an exhibitors materials after the same have been delivered
18. the official service contractor in accordance with insurance regulations According to the rules and regulations of the facility and unions no other firm will be allowed to bring high lift or boom equipment on the show floor If your sign is electrical be sure to place your order with the electrical contractor RATES Service includes one lift and two persons for labor NOTE Exhibitors are responsible to supply all additional materials for installation A Certificate of Insurance for the period of January 11 17 2015 naming Five Star Convention Decorating Inc MANTS amp The Baltimore Convention Center must be submitted with this order form STRAIGHT TIME MONDAY FRIDAY 8 00 am 4 00 pm 425 00 1 sign Up amp Down 425 00 275 00 Each Additional Sign TOTAL OVERTIME MONDAY FRIDAY AFTER 4 00 pm and or all day Saturday amp Sunday 550 00 15 sign Up amp Down 550 00 _ 300 00 Each Additional Sign TOTAL ORDER SUMMARY GRAND TOTAL COMPANY NAME BOOTH FIVE STAR CONVENTION DECORATING INC P O Box 250 410 239 0606 Hampstead MD 21074 410 239 1452 fax DAILY BOOTH CLEANING ORDER FORM ADVANCE PRICING DEADLINE 11 21 14 MID ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2015 PLEASE NOTE Rental Carpet Includes Daily Vacuum Service BOOTH CLEANING Daily Vacuum Service for Exhibitor owned carpet Each day prior to opening at 2 75 per square foot This service can only be ordered for your entire square footage of
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