Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
September 1, 2019
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I’ve learned my business is supposed to be “nimble and agile” and that includes the EGuide (being on brand etc.). I guess it reflects the editor. Interpret either way you choose.
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My Dear Friend, Carol
It is with great sadness I write about the passing of Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP, on June 15, 2019.
Carol and I met in passing around 1999 , when we were both going through Chapter Leadership training for MPI. We became the chapter presidents for Tennessee and New Jersey for 2000-2001. We really connected in January 2000 and the bond went from fellow MPI member, Chapter President, and then we were asked to start teaching, what was then the CMP Boot Camp, at PEC and WEC. That led to us going to teach CMP in Beijing in 2011. Once you have stood on the Great Wall of China with someone—you are attached for life. As the years went on and we went through many personal and professional things together, we became sisters.
I always called her the Queen of Nashville.
Here’s what I wrote for the CMP Today Newsletter primarily about her professional life.
https://bit.ly/2LjCJqx
But here are the things I want you to know about HER.
Carol loved new experiences, having traveled to all 50 states and 7 countries with her son, Gabe. The trip to China will always be part of my heart and my life with Carol. Always the one to be looking for the best place to eat no matter where she was, she loved duck, burrata, bacon and margaritas. She was always dismayed I was not more of a foodie. I still do not eat duck, but do eat burrata. She taught me that everything could be fried from Oreos and Twinkies, to sticks of butter. A good Southern Girl she love a good barbecue, grits and buttermilk biscuits. And in January she taught us how to make “Crack Bacon”—bacon dredged in brown sugar basically, and good. Addictive like Crack.
She loved “fluffy drinks” from Starbucks. She loved bright color eyeglasses and clothes that stood out by color or patterns. She waited for Macy’s sales and could layer sales, coupons and discounts like you would not believe.
Her laugh could be heard wherever she was, but she also was not afraid to tell you like it was. Two quotes that came up during her Celebration of Life were “Suck it up Buttercup” and “Put your Big Girl Panties on and go do it”. Yep, she told it like it was. She had Big Hair, Big Voice, Big Presence, and most of all---a Big Heart.
She was creative and strategic, smart, a problem solver and wanted to improve whatever she was involved in. Her warmth was contagious, and she always wanted to help whomever she met ---and she knew absolutely everyone.
She would have approved, we believe, of her service. It was held at the Country Music Hall of Fame Theater, where she had done many events. We had a Run of Show timed to the minute. A great team of professionals who were also dear friends put it together. I had a very small role in it, but am very grateful. There is a link here if you want to see it
Carol Norfleet - Celebration of Life
Carol was a great Mom to Gabe. Their travels were legendary. She pushed him as much as she pushed herself, wanting him to be the best at whatever he did. She had him loading buses and working events since he was 14. She got to see him walk for his college graduation the first week of May, having completed his BA (Digital Video) in 2 ½ years. And since I would do anything for her---and therefore for him---he’s looking for a professional position. Email me if you want his resumé’ and demo reels (I swear she is typing this).
This loss leaves a very big hole in our industry, the CMP program….and me.
Newsletter Contents:
Things that interest me... and maybe you!
How Much Is a Gallon of Coffee?
Clothing, Packing, Travel
Where Will I Be?
All Things CMP
Career and Jobs #EventCareerStrategy
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Things that interest me….
and maybe you!
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9 Famous Filming Locations You Can Host an Event at in Real Life
(Meetings Today)
Me personally? Probably not The Shining. But Pretty Woman? Great Gatsby? Dirty Dancing???!!! I’m in.
Las Vegas Resort Fees
(USAToday)
Oh Yay! Some Resorts in Las Vegas have raised their Resort Fees to $45 USD per day.( Eye roll) Pretty amazing since resort fees are now under question in some states.
So why we wait to see how this all ends up, here is a great place to check for resort fees. Nobody likes to get surprised about money….
Photos capture hotels surprising guests with their creativity
Daily Mail
I have nothing to say but this will give you a smile or even a laugh….
Pictures from around the globe capture moments hotels have surprised their guests with amazing commodities or genius solutions to their problems - including givin
g guests a free smart phone to use.
Refusing Money
I always ask in my presentations “When do you refuse a sponsors money?” The answer : When it does not align with your organizations value statements such as Mission, Vision, Philosophy…
This is a perfect example. Two articles on the same conference.
Balloons and Sustainability
(BizBash)
So a few things have made me start thinking about sustainability in different ways. Yes, I have learned a lot about food production, transportation and waste. Water. Paper. But an article I ran a few issues ago about a meeting working to do zero to landfill, made me start thinking of other aspects that hadn’t even crossed my mind. Here is a great article on Balloons.
What would you do? Moving the meeting after the fires
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HOW MUCH IS A GALLON OF COFFEE?
We will be revisiting coffee again around the turn of the calendar year, so please keep reporting them! Send them to me at joanne@joannedennison.com
Please give me the venue and geographical location (please do not assume I know). I will assume you will allow your name to be in the EGuide, so if not let me know.
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Clothing, Packing, Travel
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Water Bottles
Thanks for your input from the last newsletter about what my water bottle should be. I'll keep you posted.
The Dos and Don'ts of What Industry Pros Should Wear at Events
Event and meeting professionals share what they wear for long, active hours at work—and why.
(Biz Bash)
I realize this is a very individual decision, but learning what others do, can help you figure out what is best for you. For example, although flats are very popular and currently very “in”, they are not recommended by podiatrists, because there is no support (search “Podiatrist Ballet Flats” if you do not believe me. Low (1 ½ inch or less) wedges or small heels still allow you to move easily, but give more support. And if you plan to stay in the industry a long time, things like the wrong shoes, can end up taking a toll on your body in the end.
And here’s more on footwear…
The Shoe Mistakes Flight Attendants Never Make When Traveling
(Who What Wear)
As fashion editors, we can (and do) give travel wardrobe advice until the cows come home, but there's no one on the planet with more wisdom on this subject than those who literally travel for a living: flight attendants.
15 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Fly
(USAToday)
Fascinating article. It also showed why I am not imagining some things, and will make me pay more attention to others.
Mid Year Status Check
(The PointsGuy()
A little past mid-year, but wondering if you are going to hit the coveted Air or Hotel status you want? These articles can help you figure that out.
Airline Status Check
Hotel Status Check
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New! Gift Cards !
Ever wish you could have some help paying for your CMP class? Or have the money to have The Guidance Counselor for Grown Ups (that’s the other part of me) work with you?
Now –your friends and family have the opportunity to help you move forward. Yep—I now have gift cards. They can be applied to anything I provide. It may not be as glamorous as a piece of jewelry, or as delicious as a drink at your favorite coffee place---but it will help you get to where you want to go.
Here’s the link, and let me know if you have questions!
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Where Will I Be? Will I see you there?
CMP Master Class at Sea – January 16-18, 2020
Deadline to register is Sept. 17, 2019
Yep--I'll be teaching this. This MPI Global class will be held on Celebrity Cruise Line leaving out of Ft. Lauderdale. One of the things I am very excited about is in addition to the class itself, which will be broken up through the cruise, we will get to do some behind the scenes tours with the ships officers talking about topics such as Risk and Sustainability. Remember you can already have your CMP and attend. Anyone who has ever taken my classes knows they are not just on taking the exam. You will earn CE’s for your application or re-certification.
Another thing I'm really excited about? Experiencing Le Petit Chef. if you don't know what this is, watch this video
Remember, you must register by Sept. 17, 2019
MPI-New England
Wednesday, September 25 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture for Your Events
I'm attending, will I see you there?
5th Annual Meeting Planner Workshop - University of Florida
Gainesville, FL October 10, 2019
I'll be presenting this session
"Get Out of your Office and Have a Seat in the Chair! Planning from the Attendee’s View"
Are you relatively new to meeting planning? Or a seasoned meeting planner, whose been planning meetings for awhile and for the most part nothing big goes wrong. But maybe you’re thinking “Is there anything more? Have we done the best that can be done?” How can we create the “optimum learning environment” for our attendees—without blowing the budget?
Plus all the classes listed below!
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Did you know that according to the PCMA Salary Survey that meeting professionals with the CMP earn an average of $8600 more a year?
Is the CMP exam on your list to do?
My Two-Day Intensive Class
Did you know you can earn 16 Continuing Education hours to apply or re-certify for your CMP by attending? Yes, it is framed around the CMP Domains, but it will also show you how to be better at what you do---or want to do.
I make a decision 2-3 weeks before the class is held as to whether there is enough registration to hold the class. If you know you are taking it please register before those dates! If I am holding the class and there is still room, I will continue to take registrations. What I hate is when I cancel a class do to registration numbers and then people contact me going “I was going to take it!”.
All Classes are Saturday and Sunday .
Oct 5-6
(Five Weeks Away)
Q Center, St. Charles IL (West of Chicago)
Marketing and Venue Partner - Q Center
Want to travel in but worried about travel costs? We have a great package for overnights and meals.
Registration open, email me for more information. Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
Oct 12-13
(Six Weeks Away)
Babson Executive Conference Center, Wellesley, MA
Marketing Partner - MPI New England
Venue Partner - Babson Executive Conference Center
Great Hotel Rates and some meals included. Registration now open
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October 26-27
Marketing Partner -MPI Tennessee
Location TBD, Nashville area.
Nine people need to be registered by Oct. 1, for the class to be held. Registration open, email me for more information. Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
November 2-3
Seaview Resort, Galloway, NJ (near Atlantic City)
Marketing Partner, MPI-NJ
Venue Partner, Seaview Resort, Great overnight rate $89+, no resort fee.
December 14-15
Innovation Loft NYC NY,
Marketing Partner: MPI-Greater New York,
Venue Partner: Innovation Loft
Registration open, email me for more information. Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
All classes above are eligible for the "Take Twice" option. You do not have to take both classes in the same location. Please email
Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
for your comp form and let her know when and where your first class was.
Even if you've already taken the class twice, you're more than welcome to attend another as long as there is room.
"Without a doubt…Joanne’s class, my notes from the class, her video tips, study and test taking tips guided and aided me towards my success on this journey!
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Jennifer Jacobson, CMP
Passed August 2019
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Upcoming 2019 CMP Exam Dates
Now with month-long testing windows:
November
NEW: Trying to figure out how those questions end up on the exam? Here you go:
Exam Questions
Did you take the CMP in 2014? 2009? 2004? 1999?
It is your year to recertify—DO NOT miss it!
L
ink to free study and test tip videos:
Here are more than 20 short videos to help you study for and take the CMP exam and some test taking tips. These videos have over 25,000 views.
Some of these tips include:
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MPI New Jersey Past Presidents Get Together in July at the Bridgewater Marriott
Left to Right: Elizabeth George, CMM, Michael Shannon, CMP, HMCC, Janet Pickover, CMP, Me, CMP, Corny Larkin, CMP, CMM, CAE, CEM.
Hangin with my Past President Peeps
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CMP New Jersey July Class Picture
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If you've come to my classes, you know I take four pictures. A 'formal' one, one with the Sisterhood and Brotherhood of the Traveling Blankets, a 'Thumbs Up' for Thailand and a 'crazy one". Here's the crazy one - what fun!
Special thanks to MPI - NJ and The Heldrich for partnering with me.
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The Ordinary Success Project LLC is a CMP Preferred Provider. The program(s) identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education (CE) credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program, please visit
www.EventsCouncil.org
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Career and Jobs -
They are not the same!
Are you looking to get a Promotion? Raise? New Job?
Stuck as to what to do next?
T
hrough the other part of my company, The Guidance Counselor for Grown Ups, I work with people and organizations to not only figure out what to do next, but also how to do it.
I offer Teacup Meetings. Buy me tea and you get me (One time only) for 60-90 minutes. Yes, we can do it virtually—gift cards are always accepted! I will not push you to hire me—promise. Unless you ask about working with me afterwards, we don’t talk about it.
It’s a great way to get that promotion, raise, new job—or deal with a challenging situation. It can be used to talk about CMP, but not actual CMP prep. If you are a business owner we can talk about your role in the company, but not the strategy in your business (that’s another part of my company and always glad to talk about that too).
In the meantime here are some interesting articles about your career.
PCMA Convene Salary Survey
72% of those who responded got a raise in the past 12 months. Did you?
5 Bad Office Habits to Avoid If You Want to Get Promoted This Year
(Real Simple)
Isn’t it ironic that every article you pick up about making things better, whether it be about your professional or personal life—the first on the list is communication?
How to Answer Questions About Your Salary History
(Successful Meetings)
Did you know there are some places in the US where, by law , you cannot be asked this? For those outside the US---what about in your country?
11 signs you're going to be successful, even if it doesn't feel like it
Business Insider
Pretty much everyone questions themselves about their success—what does it mean to them, are they going up that path. To me one of the big keys is also asking yourself what you can do—not blaming you place on other people. This is a great article—I just reread it myself to nudge me along too!
Which of these sound familiar to you? Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design Success isn't just about money, power, and fame. Personal fulfillment and making an impact count for something, too. We collected a series of indicators that you're going to be more successful than you think. Those include being open to failure and making time every day to learn. If even a few of these signs sound familiar to you, you're making good progress. If you're pursuing your passions,
Steps for Great Employee Onboarding
(Staples.com)
Many (many) years ago—the last time I was an employee anywhere, I wrote and article about how as a new employee you spend the first two weeks trying to figure out everything and you remain two weeks behind the entire time you work there. If we are going to be good leaders, we need to plan ahead on how to bring a new person on. If it is done well, they will be up and running faster, and producing more ROI for the organization.
Researchers Think They Know Why Nice Guys Finish Last
(Mother Jones)
Fascinating.
Nice guys finish last. That’s the partial title of a paper published today in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Jobs – Back to School Edition!
All positions are at colleges and universities!
Saint Peters University Jersey City NJ
Manager of Conferencing and Event Services
Development Event Planner Stanford University Stanford CA
Meetings & Special Events Asst
University of Michigan Ann Arbor,MI
Event and Membership Manager
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS
Conference and Events Planner
University of South Florida, Tampa FL
Associate Director, Conference and Guest Services
Long Island University Brooklyn NY
Scheduling & Events Specialist, External Affairs
Davidson County Community College Thomasville NC
Museum Communications and Events Coordinator
Dickinson College Carlisle PA
Places to Search for Jobs:
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If you are on this list you probably heard me present on the meetings and events industry (good chance on the CMP exam) but no, you did not ask to be on this list because the list did not exist till now. If you choose to unsubscribe I totally get it. On the other hand if you stick around there might be something interesting, amusing or maybe even both
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Joanne Dennison, CMP, 732.672.1134
Twitter @joannedennison #themeetguide
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