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Monthly Membership Meeting Schedule

2010 Calendar of Events (calendar at a glance)

Meetings are held in Gainesville on the third Thursday of each month. The meeting site varies as member suppliers and planners volunteer to host. Hospitality and networking begins at 5:15 p.m., the educational program begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Business Meeting. Non-members may attend the first meeting free of charge and are always welcome.

 

 

• February: Another Meeting? Productive Meeting Facilitation
  
  
  • Handout
  • Another Meeting

2009 Meetings:

2009 Calendar of Events (calendar at a glance)

• October: Enhancing Meetings With Social Media
  • Handout
    

    UF Strategic Communications Online and Electronic Communications Report

• April: Continuing Education Units and Contact Hours
  
  • Handout
    
    
• February: Financial Repsonsible Printing and Design
  
  • Handout
    
    
• January: Centerpieces on a Budget
  • Handout
    
    

2008 Meetings:

2008 Calendar of Events (calendar at a glance)

• December: Holiday Social
• November: Unique Venues
  • Handout
• October: Fright Night
  
• September: Critical Issues for Meeting Planning
  
  • Handout
    
• August: NO MEETING - Southeast Regional Conference
• July: Supplier Appreciation and Award Ceremony
• June: NO MEETING - SGMP National Conference
• May: Installation of Officers
• April: Convention & Visitors Bureaus
• March: CMP Poker
  
  • Handout
    
• February: Managing Time & Balancing Life's Demands
  • Handout
    
• January: Function Room Setups
  • Handout

2007 Meetings:

2007 Calendar of Events (calendar at a glance)

• February: Planning Outdoor Events
  • Handout
  • Slideshow
• March: 400 Things You Must Know About Event Planning
  • Handout
• April: The APEX Initiative
  • Handout
• October: Meeting Planning Horror Stories
  • Handout
  • Board Agenda

 

2006 Events:

2006 Calendar of Events (calendar at a glance)

2006 Meeting Handouts:

• February: Developing an Estimated Budget
  • Budgeting Checklist
• April: Media Relations Made Simple
  • Handout
• June: Effective Site Selection
  • Handout
• September: Tips for CMP Candidates
  • Handout

 

2005 Events:

2005 Calendar of Events (calendar at a glance)

2005 Meeting Handouts:

• March: How to Hire a Translation Company and Event Cancellation Insurance: Is it Worth It?
• April: The "Art" of Booking at Museums
• June: 911 Emergency: What to do if a Crisis Arises at Your Next Meeting
• July: Transportation 101 - The Basics of Busing
• August: Accommodating Special Meal Requests - What Does Kosher Really Mean?
• October: Haunted Meetings - October Education Day

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