By: Debbie Johnson, ASG Account Manager A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the 2021 GSAE Annual Meeting at the Read House in Chattanooga, TN. This was my first meeting as an attendee since COVID-19 and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. My clients have a total of 19 in-person meetings… Read more »
Association Meetings
Parli What? The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure
Parli What? The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure By: Abby Burns, Program Coordinator In association management we regularly hold board meetings for our clients. Often, boards turn to our management team to make sure they are executing business correctly and efficiently. In order to do this, they must ensure they are knowledgeable about the structure of… Read more »
Add a little “Soul” to Sponsorship Income
Add a Little “Soul” to Sponsorship Income By Caitlin Hyatt, Account Executive Sponsorships – in terms of importance, after membership dues, they’re the lifeblood of any non-profit association event. Just one meeting without a full-fledged sponsorship roster can send an association’s bottom line south of the border. In an age where most companies are already… Read more »
Convention & Visitors Bureau: Your Keys to Conference Greatness
Convention & Visitors Bureau: Your Keys to Conference Greatness By Brittney Roberts, Program Services Coordinator II, HAPS From the very beginning, local Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) that get involved with your planning can be a wonderful aid for venue search and selection, vendor management, and attendee experience. Venue Search & Selection At the beginning… Read more »
Event Planning & Organization Go Hand In Hand
By Kelley Atkinson, Director of Conference Services “Event planning….that sounds glamorous! What a fun job!” I’ve heard these comments from family and friends for years. While I love my job, event planning is fun and the end result can be glamorous….that’s not always the case behind the scenes leading up to the event….at least not… Read more »
Avoid These Meeting Planning Pitfalls
Avoid These Event Planning Pitfalls No matter how much planning and organizing you do for a big meeting or event, something is sure to go wrong. Being prepared for the unexpected should be part of your event planning. Problems often occur when all the big pieces of the puzzle are under control, but the smaller… Read more »
