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Started this discussion. Last reply by Terri Hardin Jan 26, 2010.

Does your association value your membership?
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I had a conversation recently about how associations seem to offer more ways for you to spend money but offer little value to their members.I am reading about other industry associations and how they…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Terri Hardin Dec 2, 2009.

 

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Terri Hardin commented on Traci Gregory CEM's blog post Tennessee Hospitality Association CEO Walt Baker sorry for 'humor' e-mail gag comparing Michelle Obama to Tarzan's chimp
"What a mess. At least there were consequences - this time."
Mar 9, 2010
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Tennessee Hospitality Association CEO Walt Baker sorry for 'humor' e-mail gag comparing Michelle Obama to Tarzan's chimp

By Michael Sheridan DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERSunday, March 7th 2010, 1:47 PM An emailed "joke" from an Tennesee CEO comparing the First Lady to a famous movie chimp ended up being no laughing matter.The CEO of the Tennessee Hospitality Association issued an apology this weekend for an offensive e-mail he recently sent to several people,including members of the press and a public official, comparing…See More
Mar 9, 2010
Terri Hardin replied to Traci Gregory CEM's discussion Virtual Meetings
"At the moment, I'm not using anything, but I have used gotomeeting and webex - both with teleconferencing - in the past. Some people I know have convened with SecondLife, but that takes a mammoth learning curve and a powerful computer. But…"
Jan 26, 2010
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Who are you using for virtual meeting and why?See More
Jan 20, 2010
Daniel Guerrero left a comment for Traci Gregory CEM
"Hi Traci! Thanks for coming out! I really enjoyed our little "3 hour tour" and meeting you as well!"
Jan 12, 2010
Traci Gregory CEM left a comment for Daniel Guerrero
"So good to meeting you Saturday. Thanks again for setting up a lovely afternoon. I learned so many good things. Thanks, Traci"
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"Great to meet you too, Traci. Please look us up next time you're out this way. Take care!! Jenise"
Jan 9, 2010
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"So great to meet u face to face today. Have a lovely weekend. Traci"
Jan 9, 2010
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Meetings Diva Meetup in SoCal at Newport Beach

January 9, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm
Meetings Diva social community members and "M.D. curious" are planning to meet FACE TO FACE in Newport Beach . What's on the agenda? Meet-and-greet, getting to know meeting planners, hoteliers, and other social industry professionals who live and work in the SoCal area, getting to learn about venues and business options, and discuss the challenge of meetings today.The group should arrive around 12:45PM to the Duffy Dock, located at2001 West Coast HighwayNewport Beach, CA 92663There are parking…See More
Dec 28, 2009
Terri Hardin replied to Traci Gregory CEM's discussion Does your association value your membership?
"Hi Traci, I am terribly interested in this topic, and would like to hear what people have to say. One thing that has already bothered me about some associations was the practice of surveying the association members, quantifying and analyzing the…"
Dec 2, 2009
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Does your association value your membership?

I had a conversation recently about how associations seem to offer more ways for you to spend money but offer little value to their members.I am reading about other industry associations and how they engage their memberships.Like innovative and interactive marketing opportunities that yield results for their members.I have not experienced that type of engagement in the meeting industry.To be honest I have found more information and connect with innovate people without paying dues.My question to…See More
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"Hi Michelle Welcome to Meeting Diva. I am your neighbor in Dana Point. I am a member of IAEE and attend MPI events. Perhaps we can meet up sometime. Traci Gregory, CEM"
Dec 2, 2009
Traci Gregory CEM commented on Terri Hardin's group We are ADA
"Thanks Joan. We have seen vast improvements in live captioning as of late there are a couple of companies that produce LCD projectors with closed captioning decoders, which make it even easier to incorporate into any meeting."
Nov 23, 2009
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"Likewise Traci - look forward to great chats!"
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Tennessee Hospitality Association CEO Walt Baker sorry for 'humor' e-mail gag comparing Michelle Obama to Tarzan's chimp

Sunday, March 7th 2010, 1:47 PM



An emailed "joke" from an Tennesee CEO comparing the First Lady to a famous movie chimp ended up being no laughing matter.

The CEO of the Tennessee Hospitality Association issued an apology this

weekend for an offensive e-mail…

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Posted on March 9, 2010 at 9:05 — 1 Comment

Addressing misperceptions about meeting

What if the companies who canceled meetings due to public perception had reviewed their goals and objectives and made that part of the meeting execution, instead of canceling? Would meetings be suffering from the same perception problem that exists now?



Recently, I was discussing the now-infamous AIG incentive debacle and how it could have been avoided or minimized if they communicated the purpose, value and goals of the meeting, and how those goals were to be achieved at the… Continue

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 18:47

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At 11:36 on January 12, 2010, Daniel Guerrero said…
Hi Traci! Thanks for coming out! I really enjoyed our little "3 hour tour" and meeting you as well!
At 21:15 on January 9, 2010, Jenise Fryatt said…
Great to meet you too, Traci. Please look us up next time you're out this way.

Take care!!

Jenise
At 10:21 on November 13, 2009, Lynn Habel said…
Likewise Traci - look forward to great chats!
 
 
 

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