I was going through some old photos the other day and came across some from my high school days when I participated in a bowl-a-thon to raise money for a band trip. While in band, we raised funds for new uniforms, instruments, hat plumes, arm-band music holders, and a variety of other things by sellingContinue reading “Bowlin’ the Night Away”
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Ride the Train
As a seasoned event planner I often field questions from others looking for advice or to talk through something they are working on. I love doing this. At this time in my life, my goal with this blog, my book, and the other resources I’ve created, is specifically to share what I’ve learned from myContinue reading “Ride the Train”
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The Cost of Doing Business
A friend of mine hosts a community conversation for Certified Meeting Professionals (thank you Joanne Dennison, CMP1). Recently a question came up related to how much hotel, air, and meeting costs have increased over the past five years. Someone was asking what is contributing to these increases and how do planners explain the rise inContinue reading “The Cost of Doing Business”
Poster Sessions
Have you ever planned a poster session? Have you even heard of a poster session? It has nothing to do with that band you’re reminiscing about whose poster hung on your bedroom wall when you were growing up. It is sort of a science-fair-meets-trade-show type of event. It is often held in an expo hallContinue reading “Poster Sessions”