{"id":18490,"date":"2016-08-17T09:42:37","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T13:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smarttan.com\/news\/?p=18490"},"modified":"2016-08-17T10:13:09","modified_gmt":"2016-08-17T14:13:09","slug":"your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Chance to Get Insider Information on the Future of Tanning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>American Suntanning Association, Aug. 17, 2016<\/em> &#8212; Due to the sensitive nature of most of the American Suntanning Association\u2019s lobbying, legal and public relations efforts, only a small fraction of the information can be communicated in a public forum. That\u2019s why the ASA Open Board Meeting that coincides with the Smart Tan Nashville trade show and educational conference this October provides a unique opportunity. It\u2019s a rare chance for salon owners to get the full story on what the ASA has planned for defending and improving our industry\u2019s position in the coming years.\u00a0<strong>The meeting will be held on Friday, October 7 from 12:30 to 5:00pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Open Board Meeting will feature security measures intended to prevent anyone from outside the industry from attending and receiving sensitive information. We will also ask that all industry insiders refrain from discussing sensitive information that is discussed at the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Some topics that will be discussed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FDA proposed rules and how they\u2019ll affect your business<\/li>\n<li>Efforts to change the position on UV light of the CDC and Surgeon General<\/li>\n<li>What can be expected from the proposed federal under-18 tan ban<\/li>\n<li>An update on the lawsuit against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to stop its CDC funded \u201cBed is Dead\u201d campaign<\/li>\n<li>Extensive public outreach efforts to be launched this fall<\/li>\n<li>An update on efforts to repeal the 10% federal excise tax on tanning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: This meeting is restricted to salon owners and identification will be verified prior to entering the meeting. We strongly encourage you to pre-register for this meeting during the registration process for Smart Tan Nashville to ensure time for your identification to be verified.<\/p>\n<p>The most important issue affecting your business in the coming years will be the new regulations proposed by the Food and Administration. ASA\u2019s Open Board Meeting will get you an update on what we have gathered from industry, legal and government sources. The ASA is doing everything it can to impact the final rules in a positive way for our industry, but the reality is that you need to be ready for what is to come in order to position your business for continued success.<\/p>\n<p>Another major hot button issue this year is the lawsuit filed by Nebraksa ASA-member salons against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition regarding their \u201cBed is Dead\u201d anti-tanning campaign. This suit is our industry drawing the proverbial line in the sand putting anti-tanning groups on notice that their false claims will not go unchallenged any longer. In Nashville, you\u2019ll learn about the status of the lawsuit and the ASA\u2019s plans to target other groups that are spreading falsehoods about our industry.<\/p>\n<p>The ASA will also unveil its plans to go on the offensive with public outreach efforts to change the perception of tanning and reinvigorate the appeal of tan skin, whether from UV or sunless. ASA will also present their ongoing efforts to change the CDC and Surgeon General\u2019s\u00a0stances on UV light, the fight to repeal the tan tax, what can be expected regarding state legislation and under-18 bans in the future, and the latest updates on new UV science that will impact the way people view our businesses.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the Nashville Open Board Meeting, call 855-879-7678 or email\u00a0<u>info@americansuntanning.org<\/u>. For information on hotel availability in Nashville, visit SmartTanNashville.com. If you will also be attending the Smart Tan Nashville trade show and educational conference, Oct. 7-9,\u00a0register by August 31<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0for the lowest price still available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Suntanning Association, Aug. 17, 2016 &#8212; Due to the sensitive nature of most of the American Suntanning Association\u2019s lobbying, legal and public relations efforts, only a small fraction of the information can be communicated in a public forum. 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That\u2019s why the ASA Open Board Meeting that coincides with the Smart Tan Nashville trade show and educational conference this October provides a unique opportunity. It\u2019s a rare chance for salon owners to get the full story on what the ASA has planned for defending and improving our industry\u2019s position in the coming years.\u00a0The meeting will be held on Friday, October 7 from 12:30 to 5:00pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend.  The Open Board Meeting will feature security measures intended to prevent anyone from outside the industry from attending and receiving sensitive information. We will also ask that all industry insiders refrain from discussing sensitive information that is discussed at the meeting.  Some topics that will be discussed include:   FDA proposed rules and how they\u2019ll affect your business  Efforts to change the position on UV light of the CDC and Surgeon General  What can be expected from the proposed federal under-18 tan ban  An update on the lawsuit against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to stop its CDC funded \u201cBed is Dead\u201d campaign  Extensive public outreach efforts to be launched this fall  An update on efforts to repeal the 10% federal excise tax on tanning  Please note: This meeting is restricted to salon owners and identification will be verified prior to entering the meeting. We strongly encourage you to pre-register for this meeting during the registration process for Smart Tan Nashville to ensure time for your identification to be verified.  The most important issue affecting your business in the coming years will be the new regulations proposed by the Food and Administration. ASA\u2019s Open Board Meeting will get you an update on what we have gathered from industry, legal and government sources. The ASA is doing everything it can to impact the final rules in a positive way for our industry, but the reality is that you need to be ready for what is to come in order to position your business for continued success.  Another major hot button issue this year is the lawsuit filed by Nebraksa ASA-member salons against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition regarding their \u201cBed is Dead\u201d anti-tanning campaign. This suit is our industry drawing the proverbial line in the sand putting anti-tanning groups on notice that their false claims will not go unchallenged any longer. In Nashville, you\u2019ll learn about the status of the lawsuit and the ASA\u2019s plans to target other groups that are spreading falsehoods about our industry.  The ASA will also unveil its plans to go on the offensive with public outreach efforts to change the perception of tanning and reinvigorate the appeal of tan skin, whether from UV or sunless. ASA will also present their ongoing efforts to change the CDC and Surgeon General\u2019s\u00a0stances on UV light, the fight to repeal the tan tax, what can be expected regarding state legislation and under-18 bans in the future, and the latest updates on new UV science that will impact the way people view our businesses.  If you have any questions about the Nashville Open Board Meeting, call 855-879-7678 or email\u00a0info@americansuntanning.org. For information on hotel availability in Nashville, visit SmartTanNashville.com. If you will also be attending the Smart Tan Nashville trade show and educational conference, Oct. 7-9,\u00a0register by August 31st\u00a0for the lowest price still available.  &nbsp;  &nbsp;\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Your Chance to Get Insider Information on the Future of Tanning - Smart Tan News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"American Suntanning Association, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Due to the sensitive nature of most of the American Suntanning Association\u2019s lobbying, legal and public relations efforts, only a small fraction of the information can be communicated in a public forum. 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Some topics that will be discussed include:   FDA proposed rules and how they\u2019ll affect your business  Efforts to change the position on UV light of the CDC and Surgeon General  What can be expected from the proposed federal under-18 tan ban  An update on the lawsuit against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to stop its CDC funded \u201cBed is Dead\u201d campaign  Extensive public outreach efforts to be launched this fall  An update on efforts to repeal the 10% federal excise tax on tanning  Please note: This meeting is restricted to salon owners and identification will be verified prior to entering the meeting. We strongly encourage you to pre-register for this meeting during the registration process for Smart Tan Nashville to ensure time for your identification to be verified.  The most important issue affecting your business in the coming years will be the new regulations proposed by the Food and Administration. ASA\u2019s Open Board Meeting will get you an update on what we have gathered from industry, legal and government sources. The ASA is doing everything it can to impact the final rules in a positive way for our industry, but the reality is that you need to be ready for what is to come in order to position your business for continued success.  Another major hot button issue this year is the lawsuit filed by Nebraksa ASA-member salons against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition regarding their \u201cBed is Dead\u201d anti-tanning campaign. This suit is our industry drawing the proverbial line in the sand putting anti-tanning groups on notice that their false claims will not go unchallenged any longer. In Nashville, you\u2019ll learn about the status of the lawsuit and the ASA\u2019s plans to target other groups that are spreading falsehoods about our industry.  The ASA will also unveil its plans to go on the offensive with public outreach efforts to change the perception of tanning and reinvigorate the appeal of tan skin, whether from UV or sunless. ASA will also present their ongoing efforts to change the CDC and Surgeon General\u2019s\u00a0stances on UV light, the fight to repeal the tan tax, what can be expected regarding state legislation and under-18 bans in the future, and the latest updates on new UV science that will impact the way people view our businesses.  If you have any questions about the Nashville Open Board Meeting, call 855-879-7678 or email\u00a0info@americansuntanning.org. For information on hotel availability in Nashville, visit SmartTanNashville.com. 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Some topics that will be discussed include:   FDA proposed rules and how they\u2019ll affect your business  Efforts to change the position on UV light of the CDC and Surgeon General  What can be expected from the proposed federal under-18 tan ban  An update on the lawsuit against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to stop its CDC funded \u201cBed is Dead\u201d campaign  Extensive public outreach efforts to be launched this fall  An update on efforts to repeal the 10% federal excise tax on tanning  Please note: This meeting is restricted to salon owners and identification will be verified prior to entering the meeting. We strongly encourage you to pre-register for this meeting during the registration process for Smart Tan Nashville to ensure time for your identification to be verified.  The most important issue affecting your business in the coming years will be the new regulations proposed by the Food and Administration. ASA\u2019s Open Board Meeting will get you an update on what we have gathered from industry, legal and government sources. The ASA is doing everything it can to impact the final rules in a positive way for our industry, but the reality is that you need to be ready for what is to come in order to position your business for continued success.  Another major hot button issue this year is the lawsuit filed by Nebraksa ASA-member salons against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition regarding their \u201cBed is Dead\u201d anti-tanning campaign. This suit is our industry drawing the proverbial line in the sand putting anti-tanning groups on notice that their false claims will not go unchallenged any longer. In Nashville, you\u2019ll learn about the status of the lawsuit and the ASA\u2019s plans to target other groups that are spreading falsehoods about our industry.  The ASA will also unveil its plans to go on the offensive with public outreach efforts to change the perception of tanning and reinvigorate the appeal of tan skin, whether from UV or sunless. ASA will also present their ongoing efforts to change the CDC and Surgeon General\u2019s\u00a0stances on UV light, the fight to repeal the tan tax, what can be expected regarding state legislation and under-18 bans in the future, and the latest updates on new UV science that will impact the way people view our businesses.  If you have any questions about the Nashville Open Board Meeting, call 855-879-7678 or email\u00a0info@americansuntanning.org. For information on hotel availability in Nashville, visit SmartTanNashville.com. If you will also be attending the Smart Tan Nashville trade show and educational conference, Oct. 7-9,\u00a0register by August 31st\u00a0for the lowest price still available.  &nbsp;  &nbsp;","og_url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/","og_site_name":"Smart Tan News","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SmartTan","article_published_time":"2016-08-17T13:42:37+00:00","article_modified_time":"2016-08-17T14:13:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1360,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_128095721.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"smarttannews","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@SmartTan","twitter_site":"@SmartTan","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"smarttannews","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/"},"author":{"name":"smarttannews","@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/#\/schema\/person\/722dc7049af55e0ed743d67ce9ed4819"},"headline":"Your Chance to Get Insider Information on the Future of Tanning","datePublished":"2016-08-17T13:42:37+00:00","dateModified":"2016-08-17T14:13:09+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/"},"wordCount":615,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_128095721.jpg","articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/","url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/","name":"Your Chance to Get Insider Information on the Future of Tanning - Smart Tan News","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/your-chance-to-get-insider-information-on-the-future-of-tanning\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_128095721.jpg","datePublished":"2016-08-17T13:42:37+00:00","dateModified":"2016-08-17T14:13:09+00:00","description":"American Suntanning Association, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Due to the sensitive nature of most of the American Suntanning Association\u2019s lobbying, legal and public relations efforts, only a small fraction of the information can be communicated in a public forum. That\u2019s why the ASA Open Board Meeting that coincides with the Smart Tan Nashville trade show and educational conference this October provides a unique opportunity. It\u2019s a rare chance for salon owners to get the full story on what the ASA has planned for defending and improving our industry\u2019s position in the coming years.\u00a0The meeting will be held on Friday, October 7 from 12:30 to 5:00pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend. The Open Board Meeting will feature security measures intended to prevent anyone from outside the industry from attending and receiving sensitive information. We will also ask that all industry insiders refrain from discussing sensitive information that is discussed at the meeting. Some topics that will be discussed include: FDA proposed rules and how they\u2019ll affect your business Efforts to change the position on UV light of the CDC and Surgeon General What can be expected from the proposed federal under-18 tan ban An update on the lawsuit against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to stop its CDC funded \u201cBed is Dead\u201d campaign Extensive public outreach efforts to be launched this fall An update on efforts to repeal the 10% federal excise tax on tanning Please note: This meeting is restricted to salon owners and identification will be verified prior to entering the meeting. We strongly encourage you to pre-register for this meeting during the registration process for Smart Tan Nashville to ensure time for your identification to be verified. The most important issue affecting your business in the coming years will be the new regulations proposed by the Food and Administration. ASA\u2019s Open Board Meeting will get you an update on what we have gathered from industry, legal and government sources. The ASA is doing everything it can to impact the final rules in a positive way for our industry, but the reality is that you need to be ready for what is to come in order to position your business for continued success. Another major hot button issue this year is the lawsuit filed by Nebraksa ASA-member salons against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition regarding their \u201cBed is Dead\u201d anti-tanning campaign. This suit is our industry drawing the proverbial line in the sand putting anti-tanning groups on notice that their false claims will not go unchallenged any longer. In Nashville, you\u2019ll learn about the status of the lawsuit and the ASA\u2019s plans to target other groups that are spreading falsehoods about our industry. The ASA will also unveil its plans to go on the offensive with public outreach efforts to change the perception of tanning and reinvigorate the appeal of tan skin, whether from UV or sunless. ASA will also present their ongoing efforts to change the CDC and Surgeon General\u2019s\u00a0stances on UV light, the fight to repeal the tan tax, what can be expected regarding state legislation and under-18 bans in the future, and the latest updates on new UV science that will impact the way people view our businesses. If you have any questions about the Nashville Open Board Meeting, call 855-879-7678 or email\u00a0info@americansuntanning.org. For information on hotel availability in Nashville, visit SmartTanNashville.com. 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