Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
July 22, 2022
“The Earth is what we all have in common.”
-Wendell Berry


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What’s In This Issue?

  • CMP Community Contest
  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • Class Interest Form
  • Sit In The Attendee's Chair Podcasts
Joanne's CMP Community Contest!
Participate in Joanne’s CMP Community contest for a chance to win a $25 Amazon or Starbucks gift card!

Requirements for entry:
  1. You must be a member of Joanne’s CMP Community. If you've already joined, you already have met the first requirement. To join, request access through this link: https://www.joannescmpcommunity.com. Reminder, only people who have taken Joanne’s CMP class, either directly through The MeetGuide or another organization, are eligible to join.
  2. Create at least one post.
  3. Leave at least one comment on another member's post.

Anyone who meets all three requirements from July 24th through July 31st will be entered into the drawing for the gift card. Posts from prior to July 24th do not count. The cut-off is at midnight ET on July 31st. One winner will be picked at random (truly) and announced in the community on August 1st.

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

Travel

How Binging On Streaming During the Pandemic is Effecting Travel and Tourism
My pick? Too many to list…

How Bad is the Labor Shortage in Hotels?
Here are two articles to at least partially answer that question:
 
Don't forget to check travel requirements for your international flight — many countries still have entry hurdles
Don’t assume anything and things can change in a day…yes even now.
Travel Requirements The Points Guy

Essentials for Long Train Rides
I’ve mentioned a few times (or more) that I love trains. So excited to be traveling by train soon even though it is not an overnight train. One of my goals is to travel trains outside of US especially in Canada and Europe…it will happen.
New Student Interest Form for Fall CMP Class

Are you looking to be a first timer in my class?
Please fill out the below form for my class this fall, I would greatly appreciate it!
It was lovely catching up with my good friend Kim Cowperthwait, CMP at Kimball's Farm last week! I always love maintaining relationships with my CMP students! The guy on the right is STG (Steve The Great for those of you that don't know what that is).
The Annual Salary Survey

The more people that participate in the Salary Survey, the more accurate the survey is.

"According to a recent report, job switchers saw their wages increase by 8 percent. If you've stayed put, have you gotten an equal bump in pay? Please help us benchmark industry compensation among planners by taking the 10-minute survey Convene Salary Survey — but hurry, the deadline is July 27."
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 2)

Handy Things for Your Next Trip
I do not know about you but as we have started looking through our travel stuff we are realizing we need to replace or possibly upgrade some of our prior things. Also, there are always clever things that come out!

This Roomy Tote Converts to a Backpack, Satchel, and Crossbody, so It’s Perfect for Summer Travels
Ok you need to know I do not spend a lot of money on purses, suitcases and briefcases because it will be a disaster when it gets damaged. I do think this sounds very practical for someone who takes care of things better than I do.
Maestra Bag Senreve

15 Packing Hacks for Traveling with Just a Carry-on
Take a look at some helpful packing tips!
Carry-on Hints The Points Guy

Keep calm and carry on: TPG shares its favorite travel carry-on bags
So many options to look at!

Don’t check your bag until you read this — 7 tips to help keep an airline from losing your luggage
Check these tips out!

First Vacation since COVID? What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Some great points to think about!
"Sit In The Attendees Chair" Podcast!
Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary

The Podcasts can be found pretty much anywhere you listen to Podcasts and also YouTube.

Hey! Are you listening? Please email joanne@joannedennison.com to share with us why others should listen! Have topics you want to hear, email me that too.

Try using your Alexa by saying, "Alexa play podcast, Sit In the Attendees Chair!"
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