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May 2012 Archives

Summertime... and the Living is Easy

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Or, at least it’s supposed to be, right? But, if your department is like ours, you anxiously await the summer as a time to get ahead, only to realize it’s August 20 all over again. In an effort to help us combat this epidemic, we’ve created a summer project list that we hope will keep us on track and prepared for whatever the 2012-2013 academic calendar holds.

That's a Wrap!

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To say that April is a busy month at Georgia Tech would be an understatement, but how else can you describe it? It is not just the end of semester, but the end of academic year with the end of fiscal year looming right behind it. However, we cannot move into the calm until we evaluate our past actions. Laura touched on a post-event evaluation in her previous post, Summertime…and the Living is Easy. I’m here to look a little deeper into the process – the who, the what, and the how. 

 

A Mother’s Art of Making Things Special

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Albeit a few days after Mother’s Day, I thought this post might be a great opportunity to honor my mom for something she does best – making others feel special. My mom never misses an opportunity to ensure we feel loved. I’m inspired by my mom’s actions to see what I can do within our events to make others feel special and leave them with memories they won’t soon forget.

Do I need a CMP?

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I think the only three letters I dread more than TBD are CMP. The CMP stands for Certified Meeting Planner, a highly regarded designation in the events industry. I often tell others that it is similar to a PhD in the events world due to the level of work and dedication it takes to achieve. The CMP is administered by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) and has provided a standard certification for meeting professionals for the past twenty-five years.

Tips for a Tipper

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Throughout the past few months, we’ve focused a lot of attention on event management and planning. However, I don’t want to forget about the second piece to our name – protocol. I’ve recently joined a great organization named Protocol and Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association, who released a weekly message regarding tipping etiquette last March. Since we are entering vacation season, I thought this topic is very timely for event planners and travel aficionados alike.