Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
October 13, 2020

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What’s in this issue?

  • New CMPs
  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • One on One—would you like to be connected to others?
  • Our Job is to...
  • Looking for Planners for groups with disabilities
  • Ongoing Resources
  • Holiday Party Discussion
  • Marketing Partners' Events
  • Yes—It is possible to finish your CMP by the end of the year,
  • Virtual CMP Class, Nov 17 - 20, 2020
Congratulations to these newest CMPs!

I have crossed paths during their preparation through a mixture of my 16 hour virtual classes, my two-day in person classes, the MPI Global Master Class, my videos, and some random conversations. I am very proud and happy for all of you, and it means a lot to have been part of your journey.
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You

Everything Old is New Again---and what happens when you rebrand.

Fanny Pack were actually one of the most useful things I had ever had, but they were the focus of numerous jokes…funny how they are now fashionable!


Peeps
Anyone knows my feelings on Peeps, knows this a real disappointment. I did manage to get to the Peeps shop in Lehigh Valley when I taught my class there, and get some Gingerbread Peeps on clearance to get through till spring! And look for upcoming announcements about the #PeepsMeet contest!


Blueprint for a Healthy Meeting ®?
Sharon DeFelices, CMP, a Planner, Chef and Nutritionist, of
Mosaic Meetings and Events recently hosted a cooking demonstration on preparing easy, healthy, interesting lunches for everyone working from home (and other places!). Take a look!


What do we have to offer than we can use differently? What is not being used that can be used in a different way?

About 5 years ago I was at a conference where the gig economy was a big part of the topic. One of the speakers said “What do you have that you don’t use all of the time? Who needs it? How can you make money on it?”

I think this is the way we all need to think. Trying to replicate what we had, or be so fixed on that is the way we want it---causes us to stop thinking of new ways to solve both old and new problems. There is a reason the saying “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” has been passed down for many generations.


Airlines Invent Wild Ways to Make Money With Borders Closed
When it comes to raising money, nothing is off limits for airlines mired in their worst-ever crisis. From fresh vegetables to peanuts and pajamas, they’re selling almost anything to make it through the pandemic.


New startup brings gourmet dining experience to luxury apartment balconies

New Yorkers tired of dining on sidewalks have a new alternative: Eating gourmet meals on the balconies of unsold luxury apartments.
Could we do this with hotels too?


Hotels as co-work space
So if you can’t go to your usual coffeehouse to work for hours, and you NEED to get out of the house for your mental health or to finish something specific—where can you go?
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One on One

Any questions you want to ask others or even the entire group? Let me know and we will get it out there. Joanne@JoanneDennison.com

Our Job is to Create Excellent Meetings and Events


This is true for anyone who plays any role in the creation of meetings and events.

Not excellent face to face meetings and events. Not excellent virtual meetings and events. Not excellent hybrid meetings and events.

Excellent meetings and events under any circumstances. That means creating the best under whatever circumstances and formats our thrown our way.


Looking for planners who plan for large groups of attendees with disabilities

For 10-15 years I have been trying to get someone to do due this panel at a conference and I have decided thanks to the world of virtual meetings— I’m going to!

I am looking for planners who plan meetings for groups where more than half of the attendees have a disability. I always felt that was the best source of information because you have to think, plan, and strategize many things very differently than other meetings. If you are someone, or know someone, who would want to talk with me about this, please contact me at joanne@joannedennison.com. I am planning on creating this free session before the end of the year.


Holiday Party Discussion

Friday, October 23, 2020
4 PM till maybe 5:30? Eastern Time.


Last week I put together a casual conversation on how people are, or could , deal with virtual holiday celebrations. It was interesting because some the attendees were in the geographical area, which led to different options than those who have them scattered have. We had such a good time talking, I decided to do one more. Friday, October 23rd, 4 pm Eastern Time. Please register here (free of course), just so I do not have to send out a lot of emails. Limiting it in size to 20 so we can actually talk. I will send the Zoom link closer to the discussion.

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Thanks to my Marketing Partners November Class
One of the beautiful things about virtual is it allows us to go to presentations and events we may never have been able to, and meet people we might never have gotten to know.

To the right are six upcoming events from my Marketing Partners that you will want to take a look at ---and find the right one (or more) to attend?

A lot of diverse topics on virtual and hybrid---but other topics too! For two of them it is their Education Day/Conference with many, many topics.

And two of them are actually being held as hybrid events if you are in the area. In this world it is a necessity to meet others in a different location, with different experiences.

And when we get to the other side of this---meet face to face!
Yes—It is possible to finish your CMP by the end of the year...
- if you qualify to apply! It does not have to take a year, or 6 months—in fact it is frequently harder the longer you take. 
Here is a link to an overview info session about the CMP as my troop calls it: “A-Z”
Need to convince the decision maker in your organization that they will benefit? Share this with them:

November Meeting and Events CMP Intensive Class

If you are interested in my upcoming November 17-20, 2020 Class, the link is below. Make sure you check out the FAQ---we took every question we could remember being asked in the past few months and answered them!

Also it is a new time to make it more accessible to people who have not been able to attend, including those in Asia (so you don’t have to get up at 3:30 am). 
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