Walt Disney World Trip for 4 with Taylor Swift Guitar
Win one of the three great trips featured in the GRC Raffle this year! The Walt Disney World package includes:

■ 4-night stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
■ Family passes to visit four Disney theme parks
■ Or customize your Disney package based on your family!
■ $800 Southwest gift card
■ 4-piece hard-shell Travelers Choice luggage ($700 value)
■ New KindleFire HD6tablet and protective case
■ One-year subscription to Amazon Prime
■ Taylor Swift laser-signed guitar in shadow box

Or, get a raffle ticket to win a trip to Las Vegas or New York City! Only 200 tickets are available for each of these prizes and the winners will be drawn on Monday, November 17 at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo. You do not have to be present to win, so get your $50 raffle tickets now!

Old Photo Contest Winners
TheOld Photo Contest on the AACS Facebook page brought in some great pictures from AACS members. Congratulations to Adam Brown from the Tennessee School of Beauty who shared the oldest photo (dating back to 1930!) and Chris Strawn from Arthur’s Beauty College whose photo received the most likes and shares. Adam and Chris have each won $100.

Annual Convention, Hotel Rooms Available
It’s not too late to register for the AACS Annual Convention & Expo, Nov.14-17. The Hyatt Regency hotel is sold out, but we have an additional room block at a discounted rate the Sheraton(two blocks away). If you’d like to register for the convention, call 800-831-1086 x100 and we can register you immediately.

Massage Scholarship Winners at Member Schools

■ Jamie Blazquez, ASIS Massage Education School in Flagstaff, AZ

Loose Lips Can Sink Ships and Schools
While loose lips can sink the proverbial ship, they can also sink the reputation of a school. November is "sweeps month," a time when investigative reporters are on the hunt for scandalous stories. Three simple media interview rules can help you steer clear of potentially unflattering coverage. Here they are:

1.)  Don’t be rushed. If a reporter shows up at your school unannounced or wants an immediate phone interview, request that she make an appointment.

2.)  Ask the reporter to describe the story she is working on developing. What is she trying to share with viewers? Why would she like to include you in the story? Contact the AACS office if in doubt about a sensitive topic; the GRC is a valuable member benefit.

3.)  Never, ever say, "off the record," no matter how friendly the reporter.

New Study Answers: What Motivates Employees to 'Go the Extra Mile'
Forbes.com published an article yesterday showcasing a recent study that delves into what motivates employees to go the extra mile. Interestingly, money is often thought to a major motivator, but was actually seventh on the list! Read this article here.