The Success of CEA Captured in Photos
The CEA Annual Convention this past weekend in Florida was full of excitement for educators across the nation. Check out the video slideshow which contains photos from AACS photographer Ryan Walsh, and this 3-minute video displaying the 1,500+ pics uploaded to the CEA Events app. The education this year was top-notch and the beach ambiance was the perfect backdrop to a relaxing, yet fast-paced weekend. The event kicked off with motivational speaker Paul DiGrigoli and ended with a closing session presented by Dr. Margarita Gurri, also known as "The Red Shoe Lady."

"The Educators were wonderful and inspiring. The schedule was easy to follow and the app was great. Everyone was friendly and welcoming." - Virginia Daubenmire, Tri-County Career Center

"I love the classroom inspirational classes. The motivation that I need are in those classes." – Brandy Brock, Kentucky Community and Technical College

AACS Board Welcomes Feedback for Meeting 
The AACS Board of Directors is meeting August 13-15 to discuss the association’s strategic plan and go-forward strategy. We'd love your feedback as an associate and school member so that we can better represent you in the board room. If you haven't done so already, take the membership survey!

Schools: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AACS2014Survey
Associates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AACSAssoSurvey7-2014

Celebrate Your School's Achievements
If you’ve been a past Excellence in Education honoree, you know how rewarding it is to be showcased for your special accomplishments. And, for recruitment, you know how valuable it is to have your school recognized by Modern Salon, the professional beauty industry’s leading media. This is just a reminder that the 2014 program is under way — and you have until August 29th to get your entry in. It’s easy:

1. Go to ModernSalon.com
2. Use the "education" tab to click on "Excellence in Education"
3. Click on the "enter now" button and fill out the online entry form.

Registration Now Open for AACS Annual
AACS will celebrate 90 years as an association at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo, November 14-17. Registration has now opened and for the first time ever, attendee registration will also get you into the historic GRC Fundraising event. And this year you’ll party in style at a Roaring ‘20s Party, Sunday night of the event. Discount hotel rates are available, so book your ticket now! Click here for more info and get you and your staff registered.

Scholarship Competitions Now Open
Do your prospects need financial help to go to school? There are several Beauty Changes Lives scholarship competitions open right now, and more opening next week. These scholarships span beauty and wellness programs like cosmetology, nails, massage and even advanced education for your licensed instructors and graduates. Click here to learn more.

Brand It Like Beckham
OK, David Beckham hasn’t played in the World Cup since 2006, but this summer’s World Cup presented plenty of insights that entrepreneurs and small marketers can use to strengthen their brand. Here are 5 World Cup-inspired tipscourtesy of Entrepreneur.

Quit Waiting for Happiness
"All good things come to those who wait." Patience might be a virtue—but not at the expense of being happy! Read "Stop Waiting to be Happy," an article on Success.com, and find out why latest research indicates the importance of happiness right now! It’s a great article for anyone in business.