The family? The famous? The famished? Nope. FAM is short for a Familiarization Event. These can be hosted by cities, convention, conference, and retreat centers, or other venues who would like you to bring your future event business to their location. They want to familiarize you with what they have to offer you and yourContinue reading “All in the FAM”
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Backwards but Brilliant
As Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) we do this all the time. It’s so ingrained in how we operate, it’s not even something we do consciously. We plan events backwards. For 20 years, I have successfully planned events. Ok, not every event went off without a hitch, but most people would never know that. I’ve gotContinue reading “Backwards but Brilliant”
An Anniversary Celebration
I can’t believe that Tracy’s Tidbits is FIVE years old!! I started this blog as a way to share my knowledge and experiences with other planners to help shorten their learning curve. I want to leave a legacy that equips the next generation of event professionals through this blog, complimentary resources, and my published book.Continue reading “An Anniversary Celebration”
That’s Gonna Leave a Mark
Generally a couple of days after an event I start to notice bruises on my body. Most of the time I have no recollection how they got there. I know that when I’m in “event mode” and lift a box with my thigh, pinch my finger in the clip of a lanyard, or hit myContinue reading “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”
Dinner Dynamics
It’s the holidays. We have passed Thanksgiving and are coming up to Christmas. Facebook is filled with people posting photos of their gatherings; smiling children, everyone in matching family outfits, and perfectly cooked and staged dinners sitting on well-appointed tables. Other photos are of family members in the kitchen baking, seasoning a turkey, stirring gravy,Continue reading “Dinner Dynamics”