Spring 2009 Tele-Seminar Schedule
All classes are 1 hour unless otherwise noted, and will be
held on Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am Pacific Standard time.
Call in number and codes will be sent 1 week prior to each
class.
Attendees will have the option of listening via the
telephone (long distance charges may apply), or through web
streaming audio on their computer. You will need a
good set of external speakers if you choose this option.
If you have signed-up for a class and can't make it, no
worries, you will receive the MP3 download of the call the next
day.
| Type |
Fee |
| Single tele-seminar |
$24.95 each |
| CVB tele-seminar |
Free with purchse of 2 or
more |
| RFP and Site Selection |
$50.00 |
Spring 2009 Seminar
Schedule
|
Date
|
Topic
|
Speaker
|
|
April
21st
|
How to Find A Job in The
Meetings Industry
Are you looking
to get into the Meetings Industry? This
is an industry that is all about who, and what
you know. We will review ways to look for
a job, and review tips to create a stellar
resume.
|
Cathy Clifton, CMP
CMM
|
|
April 28th
|
Planning
Meetings and Events at Convention Centers Vs.
Hotels
There is a vast difference between planning
meetings/events at these types of venues.
We will cover the major difference between the
two, and tips for a successful event at
either.
|
Cathy Clifton, CMP
CMM |
|
May 5th
|
Why Does My Coke Cost So Much? Tips for
Negotiating Better with
Hotels
Why do items cost so much at hotels, and why is
it hard to get some of the clauses you needs in
a contract? Join as we ask these
questions and more of a seasoned hotel sales
manager, and get down to the basics of better
negotiations.
|
Jenna Laraia
Senior Sales
Manager
Hyatt Regency
Phoenix |
|
May 12th
|
Preparing Program Specs for Your Venues and
Other
Suppliers
Learn how to prepare detailed program specs for
your meetings and events that lead to better
communication and service from your
vendors. These tips can also save you
money!
|
Cath
y Clifton, CMP
CMM
|
|
May
19th
|
Setting-up
the Right Registration Systems for your
Meetings and
Events
Are you looking for an on-line
registration system that does not cost a
fortune? Join us as we review the system
used by many meetings planners, and a review of
other systems out there. Includes tips on
what to look for in a good
system.
|
Cathy Clifton, CMP
CMM
|
|
May
26th
|
Working With Convention and
Visitor Bureaus
(CVBs)
Do you use the
services of CVB? Join us for our Expert
panel of CVB Associates as we walk through the
benefits of using a CVB, whether you are
planning a meeting for 5 to a convention of
thousands.
|
Kelli Blubaum, CMP
Scottsdale
CVB
Mark McMinn CMP,
CTA
Tempe
CVB
Mike Van Liew
Associate Manager
of Citywide Accounts
Greater Phoenix
CVB
|
|
June
2nd
|
The ABCs of RFP /
Site
Selection
RFPs covered:
Hotel, AV, Exhibit, DMC, Golf and all the areas
that should be included in a Site Inspection
(includes forms)
|
Cathy Clifton, CMP
CMM
|
| June
16th |
How
Much Money Are You Leaving on the Table:
7 Clauses Planners Need in Every Hotel
Contract
Of course there
are more than 7 clauses to have in your
contracts, but we will review the ones to never
leave out.
|
Cathy Clifton, CMP
CMM |
Schedule is subject to
change
Click here to download a PDF schedule with seminar
descriptions.
Click on the guest speaker names above for
their Bios.
Visit our blog each week to get a teaser
of what the next week's seminar will
offer
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