Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
April 2, 2023
Here's a quote to wrap up Women's History Month:

"Ladies, don't let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime. Never give up!" 

-Michelle Yeoh
Winner of the 2023 Academy Award for Best Actress


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What’s In This Issue?

  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • Summer Virtual CMP Class
  • New Sit In The Attendees Chair Podcast!
  • What are your favorite "Joanneisms"?
  • CMP Prep To Go

The Next Virtual Intensive CMP Class
will be held this summer!

Save the dates for my next CMP class!
More information regarding times, registration, and more, will be announced soon.

Want to learn more about my CMP classes?
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 1)

Culinary Trends Inspired by the 5 Senses
Check out these creative culinary dishes inspired by the five senses.

How Hotel Figueroa in LA Advanced the Cause of Women
This hotel has a very cool history! Including having America's first female hotel manager.
Hotel Figueroa CNN Travel

Oscar Nominees are said to Pay $63K in Taxes for “Free” Gift Bags
Free swag bags valued at $123K sounds great and all until you find out it counts as taxable income.
New Episode of “Sit in The Attendees Chair” Podcast!

In this episode, Joanne, Jaime Smith, CMP, and Tracy Baer, CMP, CFMP, talk risk management with Linda Robson, who is one of our industry’s top experts on risk. Listen along as they discuss the importance of implementing risk management plans, and how you can create a proactive, personalized plan for your event through the Robson Risk Management Model (RRMM).

Check out the Robson Risk Management Model (RRMM) ebook here- https://robsonriskmgmt.com/

Listen to the episode now on YouTube

You can also find all “Sit in The Attendees Chair” podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and the Podbean App!

Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 2)

Meetings and Events

New ESPA President Denise Reid on DEI, New Member Acquisition, and More
Proud to say I know her!
New ESPA President Meetings Today

Meeting Job Candidates Have Changed. Are You Prepared?
Interesting article about how meeting planner candidates today are different than they were pre-pandemic .

Meeting Planners on Mexico Travel Warning
Planners seem to have mixed reactions to these travel warnings.

Elegant Event Inspiration from the 2023 Oscars
Check out some of the beautiful event designs from this year's Oscars.

Tips for Meetings Gifts and Gifting from Hollywood
This article has a few good takeaways about choosing incentive gifts and merchandise.
Tips for Meeting Gifts Meetings Net
What is your favorite "Joanneism"?

Help us with a future project by sending me your favorite "Joanneism". That's what some people have tagged them over the years---something I say in class (or other times) that sticks in your mind because it's useful, funny....or other.

Please send them to Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 3)

Travel

Order Foreign Currency Though AAA
Traveling abroad this summer? AAA allows you to order foreign currency, so you have it before you even leave the country.

Uber Feature that Adds Layer of Safety to Your Trip
Check out this great safety feature on Uber!
Uber Safety Feaure Travel+Leisure

What To Do if You’re Sitting Next to an Unruly Passenger on a Flight
This article gives a few tips on what to do if you are sitting next to an unruly passenger on a flight.

How Long is a US Passport Good For?
Whether or not you have plans to travel outside of the country this year, make sure you know when your passport expires. Getting a new one is not exactly a quick process.
US Passports USA Today

7 Things You Should Never Wear on Planes
These are a few things you should never wear on a plane, according to travel experts.

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!

“Just want to let you know that I LOVE LOVE the CMP Prep To Go v2. OMG! I couldn't even stop watching it last night until I couldn't open my eyes anymore and now very early it's the first thing I did as I'm rolling out of bed. Thank you Joanne!" - Jennifer S.

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


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