Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
February 28, 2023
"Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door." – Coco Chanel


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What’s In This Issue?

  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • Registration for March CMP Class
  • Maryann!!!
  • Sit In The Attendees Chair Podcast
  • CMP Prep To Go
  • AVFX Annual Tape Ball Weigh-In

March 2023 Virtual Intensive CMP Class

Class starts this weekend!
The next CMP class will not be until this summer.

There is still time to register for the class if you want to attend. Payment plans are available!

The class is 16 hours over 4 sessions:
Saturday, March 4
Sunday, March 5
Saturday, March 18
Sunday, March 19
All sessions will be from 1:00 - 5:30 PM Eastern Time.

There are only 3 new student spots left in the class, so please register ASAP if you want to attend!

Click the below link to learn more about the CMP class and to register!


Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 1)

How leftover Super Bowl food is being used.
See how the leftover food from the Super Bowl is being put to good use.

Two Views of the New Ritz Carlton Yacht
Check out these two articles reviewing "Evrima", the new Ritz Carlton Yacht.
Many people know that Maryann Gaitan (CMP) is a very close friend of mine. She is a huge supporter of not just me in my classes, but everyone in the classes. What people do not know is prior to a few weeks ago, we had only met in person once. She started taking my classes in Summer of 2020 after they went virtual, and passed her CMP in March of 2021. We met in person when I did the class in September 2020 at Wind Creek Resort, where the Room Set Up Video was shot. She lives nearby and came down for dinner one night. Since 2020 we have spent endless hours on zoom together (mainly in class---she comes to every one), on the phone and of course texts. The first weekend of February she and her sons came up for a weekend in Boston and we went in and spent it with them----mind you this is the weekend the windchill was -30 part of the time, and so many things were closed or cancelled. We still had a great time, and we actually were in person for only the second time ever. Who says you cannot build strong relationships virtually??
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 2)

Meetings and Events

Memorable Networking Ideas at Events
See why these networking ideas actually work.

Study Asserts Need for Meadowlands Convention Center
The report claims this project would bring many economic benefits to the region and position the Meadowlands and New Jersey as one of the nation's top destinations for meetings, events, sports and entertainment.
Meadowlands Convention Center Northstar Meetings Group

2023 Independent Planner Pricing Survey
See how planners are navigating today’s pricing landscape.
Independent Planner Pricing Survey Northstar Meetings Group

Are Meeting Planners being affected by the current wave of layoffs?
Recently unemployed workers have started using LinkedIn hashtags to grow their network and find new job opportunities.
Layoffs: Are Meeting Planners Affected Prevue Meetings & Incentives

New Episode of “Sit in The Attendees Chair” Podcast!

Listen to Joanne, Jaime Smith, CMP, and Meg Caldwell, CMP, talk with ADHD expert Brendan Mahan, MEd., MS, about how we can better plan meetings and events to be more inclusive for attendees with ADHD and anxiety.

Listen now on YouTube - Click Here

You can also find all “Sit in The Attendees Chair” podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and the Podbean App!
Continue your CMP journey anytime and anywhere with the
CMP Prep To Go!

No wifi? No problem! One of the perks of having the CMP prep to go is that you have access to all of Joanne’s videos on a thumb drive, so you don’t ever have to worry about having wifi to watch!

“This is absolutely amazing and I used it on airplane mode during my flight to Europe! I highly recommend getting the CMP Prep to Go!!” - Florica V.

Watch the overview video to learn more about what’s included.


Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 3)

Travel

Best US Cities for Disabled Travelers
Top 3 US cities ranked most accessible for disabled travelers and why.

Travel Outfits for Women
27 travel outfit essentials for women who want the perfect balance of comfort and style on their journeys.

FEMA App
Travelers might want to consider downloading the FEMA App just in case disaster strikes their area. The FEMA App allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, send notifications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area, and more.
FEMA Mobile App FEMA.gov

AVFX Annual Tape Ball Weigh-In

Check out this short video of the AVFX Annual Tape Ball Weigh-In! You won't believe how much it weighs!!


(Joanne and Kelly with the tape ball in August 2022)
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