Let me start by saying, this is not a blog about politics. I don’t have an opinion to share, and I don’t care what your opinion is. I almost didn’t post this blog because people seem to lose their minds when you say the word “political.” All I’m talking about today is planning a largeContinue reading “Politics and Place Cards”
Author Archives: Tracy Baer
My New Friend
While working the registration counter for exhibitors recently, I made a new friend. This friend stopped by at the most opportune moment in the day. My new acquaintance instantly put a smile on my face and things that I was dealing with just melted away. As check-in opened, we quickly realized that many of theContinue reading “My New Friend”
Who’s Next Door?
Working in meetings and events is never boring. Or, very rarely boring. When I planned a multi-day event for a nonprofit organization, one of the things on my site visit check list was to ask what other groups or events would be utilizing the space either before, after, or at the same time as myContinue reading “Who’s Next Door?”
Beyond the Parking Lot
Here in the US as the weather gets nicer, in parking lots all over the Midwest, especially at burger joints and ice cream stands, you will come across a car show. These are gatherings of vintage or refurbished cars. Owners bring their cars to a specific location for others to oooh and awe over asContinue reading “Beyond the Parking Lot”
Take Me Out to the Derby
I live in a horse town and have seen horse jumping competitions for years. Even though there are horses here, there isn’t a horse race track in the area, and I have never planned a horse race. I happened to be visiting Louisville, Kentucky, recently, and had the opportunity to visit Churchill Downs. This gotContinue reading “Take Me Out to the Derby”