NC SGMP :: Education Day 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Rigsbee Hall
Durham, NC

sponsored by

Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau

breakfast sponsor	lunch sponsor

About Education Day

NC SGMP attendees who participate in Education Day will receive a certificate of completion of the Meeting and Event Planning course from George Washington University, as well as CEU's for 6.5 total hours, which can be used towards applying for the CGMP and CMP exams.

Virtually every organization, from trade associations to government agencies, regularly holds large and small meetings. This course provides the basic tools to successfully plan and manage local, national and international meetings and conferences. Course information covers the basic competencies tested in the ISES Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) examinations.

Participants learn how to:

Conduct thorough pre-event planning
Identify an appropriate site and perform comprehensive site inspections
Develop, analyze and project a budget
Implement marketing strategies, including list development, brochure design, mailing cost reduction, and creative marketing
Comply with legal requirements, including those specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other key laws
Recruit and train volunteers and staff for maximum performance
Evaluate the effectiveness of an event

George Washington University's Event Management Certificate Program:

The Event Management Certificate Program is the founding member of the International Consortium of Event Management Programs. This standardized curriculum is offered throughout the world and is the first comprehensive program in higher education providing classroom and distance learning courses leading to industry certification in special events. The program is designed to meet your needs, whether you enroll for one course or earn your Professional Certificate in Event Management.

Courses in the Event Management Program are taught by a faculty that comprises over 300 years of experience in event management. Instructors include managers of major event marketing projects and centers, experts in the Olympic Games movement, owners and presidents of corporate event management firms and associations, and experts in event marketing and sponsorship. The knowledge and skills that one gains from program participation are useful to both beginning and experienced event management professionals and to volunteers in special event activities.

More information on George Washington University can be found at www.gwutourism.org

Speaker

Joan L. Eisenstodt (bio)

Costs

Planner Member		$150
Planner Nonmember		$250
Supplier Member		$150
Supplier Nonmemer		$250
Exhibiting Supplier Member		Additional $100
Exhibiting Supplier Nonmember		Additional $150

Unfortunately, there is no student discount available.

Registration

Deadline: February 20, 2009

Click here to download the Registration Brochure.

Registrations and payment should be sent to: Melinda Remaley, DVRS, 2801 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699, fax (919) 715-2712 or e-mail melinda.remaley@ncmail.net.

Lodging

Durham Marriott Convention Center
201 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701

The state government per diem rate is available to planners. The rate of $109 is available to suppliers. Call (800) 909-8375 to make those reservations. Use “SGMP 2009” code.

Contact:
Jamie Frydlo
(919) 768-6025
jfrydlo@shanercorp.com

School Supply Drive 2009

As part of Education Day 2009, the North Carolina the Community Service committee is requesting donations of school supplies to benefit Southern Middle School located in Graham, NC. The items are being requested.

Backpacks
Band-aids
Binders
Crayons
Disinfectant wipes
Electric pencil sharpener (X-ACTO Schoolpro by Boston recommende)
Glue
Glue sticks
Gym clothes
Hand sanitizer
Kleenex
Markers
Paper products
Rulers
Scissors
Writing tools (pens, pencils)

Share the drive with co-workers, family and colleagues by sharing this flyer.

For more information contact Dana Hrubik.