FSC Sponsors Membership Scavenger Hunt at ILS

Attendees at the upcoming International Lingerie Show can win a year’s free membership [valued up to $300] in Free Speech Coalition (FSC) when they participate in a promotional scavenger hunt that highlights FSC member businesses.

“We wanted to create an opportunity for buyers and other attendees to get familiar with FSC and our FSC member businesses at the show,” FSC Membership Director Joanne Cachapero said. “Attendees can come by the booth and get a card with a list of our FSC member exhibitors. If they go to the different booths listed and collect special stamps, once the card is complete, they bring it back to FSC and we give them a free year membership.”

FSC member businesses that are taking part in the scavenger hunt include ElDorado Trading Co., Paradise Marketing, Holiday Products, Honey’s Place, Vibratex, Pleasure Works, Evolved Novelties, Nalpac, BuildTheStore.com, and several others.

“We’re putting the ‘free’ in Free Speech Coalition,” Cachapero added. “So some folks will get to give FSC a try, as well as become acquainted with FSC businesses. This is all part of our campaign to introduce the Code of Ethics program, so make sure to look for vendors displaying the COE emblem at their booths.”

The FSC booth is No. 708, in the Pavilion area of the ILS show. Held twice yearly at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, the show is set to take place Sept 15-17.

For questions on the scavenger hunt or any other information, please contact joanne@freespeechcoalition.com or (818) 348-9373.

 

Winners of the 2014 FSC Award Winners Announced

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is honored to announce the winners of the 2014 FSC Awards, to be presented at the XBIZ 360 conference on January 22, in Hollywood, Ca.  The awards are in recognition for excellence in business and outstanding service to the adult industry business community.

The recipient of this year’s Legacy Award – which recognizes innovation, successful business practices and contributions to the industry as a whole – will be presented to Vivid Entertainment founder Steven Hirsch.

The Positive Image Award is presented to performers that have helped to dispel negative stereotypes and misconceptions connected to work in the adult industry. This year’s award goes to performer James Deen.

Man and Woman of the Year Awards are given to business professionals that have shown exceptional leadership in building solidly established businesses, as well as within their communities. 2014 Woman of the Year is Honey’s Place owner Bonnie Feingold, and Man of the Year is Pipedream’s Nick Orlandino.

Novelty Company of the Year will be presented to California Exotic Novelties for their many years as a leader in the pleasure products sector, and for their continued innovation, high standards and ethics.

Retailer of the Year will be presented to the Lions’ Den chain of adult stores for many years as a leading retailer of adult products, innovative marketing and ethical standards for customer service.

Production Company of the Year goes to gay studio Hothouse Entertainment. Founded by Hall of Fame director Steven Scarborough, Hothouse exemplifies creative innovation, high standards and ethical conduct.

Internet Company of the Year will be presented to Gamelink. The award recognizes excellence, innovation and contributions made to the adult industry overall.

Benefactor of the Year has been awarded to Wicked Pictures. The recognition is for unwavering support, through philanthropy and advocacy, of adult industry and mainstream causes. As well as setting a good example, the company also has diligently attempted to protect the adult industry business community from legal challenges, business risks and critics.

Finally, the Leadership Award – to be presented at the XBIZ Awards gala on January 24 – is given to an individual or individuals that have demonstrated leadership by example. This year’s award will be presented to performer Nina Hartley and director Ernest Greene for their outstanding work in advocacy, education and community service.

The FSC Awards presentation will be held at 6pm, on January 22, at the W Hotel in Hollywood, CA, in conjunction with the FSC Summit and XBIZ 360 conference. For more information on these events, contact info@freespeechcoalition.com or (818) 348-9373.

 

Nomination Period for FSC Board of Directors Election Opens Friday, November 1

Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade association, will open its call for nominations for the 2014 Board of Directors Friday November 1, 2013. There are five board positions up for election, out of 13 board seats.

You must be an FSC member to make a nomination. Active FSC members will receive an email form that allows them to nominate candidates for election (sent through survey service Vertical Response). Any member making a nomination must supply contact information for each candidate.

Candidates must be active FSC members.

The FSC 2014 Board Elections Schedule is as follows:

November 1 – Call for nominations

November 4- Record date – individuals must be members by this date in order to be eligible to nominate, run or vote in the election

November 22 – Nominations close

November 25 – Slate of nominees announced

December 2 – Ballots sent

December 19 – Elections close

December 20 – Results announced

“This is a great opportunity for FSC members to take ownership in their trade association by nominating and voting for Board Members,” said Diane Duke Free Speech Coalition CEO.  “It is the Board of Directors that sets the policy, direction and tone for the organization and member participation in the election is not only welcome, but also greatly appreciated.”

For more information about the election process or to join FSC, contact (818) 348-9373, or diane@freespeechcoalition.com.