Association of Meeting Professionals Awards Presentation_September 14th

Association of Meeting Professionals (AMP) Annual Meeting & Award Presentation
Tuesday, September 14th

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To Do List: Bisnow September Schmoozarama -September 22nd

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NACE Monthly Meeting: Cruisin' Through Life at 35 MPH _September 21st

National Association of Catering Executives Hosts:

Cruisin' Through Life at 35 MPH

September 21, 2010

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

The Madison A Loews Hotel
1177 15th St. NW
Washington, DC

$40.00 Members $50.00 Guests
$10.00 Late fee after September 20

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ISES Last Grasp of Summer Event at Sequoia Restaurant_September 14th

THE DC Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) Hosts:

The Last Grasp of Summer Event

Join local events professionals in bidding the summer of 2010 adieu amist sweeping views of the Potomac and other DC landmarks, at Sequoia on K Street.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Registration 6:00pm -7:30pm

Reception 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Sequoia Restaurant
3000 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-4200
Preliminary Event Schedule (subject to change)


Registration Fees
ISES Member $45.00 if paid by September 12; $55.00 thereafter
Non Member/Guest $75.00 if paid by September 12; $85.00 thereafter
Students $35.00 if paid by September 12; $45.00 thereafter

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MES hosts a Green Networking Event _August 31st

This month MES is partnering with lori hill event productions and Hotel Palomar to put on a special GREEN event. Lori will be coordinating with a number of green vendors as well as presenting a short talk on “5 Tips on Greening Your Next Event.”

Date: Tue, Aug 31 2010

Time: 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Hotel Palomar, 1121 19th Street North, Arlington, VA 22209

OPEN BAR: An hour of free Beer & Wine compliments of Hotel Palomar

FREE FOOD: Passed Appetizers showcasing Palomar’s fine cuisine

GREEN GIVEAWAYS: Multiple chances to win some great prizes

ENTERTAINMENT: DJ, Strolling Entertainers, and More

As with all MES networking events, this event is ABSOLUTELY FREE to attend. However, space is limited to the first 300 responses so be sure to secure your space today by registering below.

(post from MetroEvents.org)
GO HERE TO REGISTER NOW BEFORE THIS ONE FILLS UP!!!

See you there!
Later,
Guru

Real Housewives of New York's Jennifer Gilbert to Keynote BizBash NY Expo _October 27th

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Wednesday, October 27th over 3,000 event planners will once again descend upon the Javits Center in New York. This year's BizBash NY Expo promises to be more inspiring than ever.

They recently announced their keynote, event guru to the stars Jennifer Gilbert. You may know her from the last season of the Real Housewives of New York. As the President & Chief Visionary Officer of Save the Date, she's worked with top clients like Oprah Winfrey and the Bill Gates Foundation.  Now Gilbert will be sharing her experience with BizBash attendees during a morning keynote presentation, "Making It In Events: The View From Here.

I can personally say that I've always enjoyed my time at BizBash. I come back with lots of new ideas, contacts, a few extra pounds, and a huge bag of giveaways. With any expo, it's what you make of it!


Go here for more information on the BizBash NY Expo and to register for the event!

NACE Presents the 7 Deadly Contract Sins_August 17th

The National Association of Catering Professionals Presents:

7 DEADLY SINS!

The Do's and Don'ts of Special Events and Catering Contracts

with Guest Speaker, Kimberly Neal

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Indigo Landing

1 Marina Drive
Alexandria, VA


Who has time for legal contracts in the midst of planning an event? Kimberly Neal, attorney at law, knows the importance of making time for legal protection - especially as it pertains to the events and catering industry - and will present 7 Deadly Contract Sins, an exclusive look at the dos and don’ts of legal contracts for event businesses, including what to avoid, and include, in every agreement. Kimberly will expose common business contract mistakes that lead to costly litigation, problems that may arise in employment agreements (specifically when dealing with independent contractors), and more. (Post text from NACE.com)

$40.00 Members

($10.00 Late fee)
$50.00 Guests
($10.00 Late fee)

Register before Sunday, Aug 15, 2010 to avoid late fees.
 
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A working lunch

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Host
Special Events: Techniques and Ideas for Maximizing Special Events and Functions in the Nonprofit World ( Aug. 14th)

I never shy a way from a lunch time outing especially when it includes a fabulous catered lunch at the Le' Enfant Plaza Hotel with event planners and non-profit professionals from some of the most prominent organizations in DC. This past Thursday, representatives from Wolf Trap and the Human Society shared their tricks of the trade on making each event count. We got a glimpse of the cutest pics from this year’s Bark Ball, a fantastic event that goes to support the Washington Human Society and one of the most popular annual events in DC. We also took a look at their social networking sites and discussed the importance that such sites play in the success of today’s events.

Not a bad lunch if I do say so myself. I walked away feeling informed and a little inspired.

Interested in learning more about the AFPDC or Attending one of their events. Check out their website at: http://www.afpdc.org/

Guru