April 2011

As a professional growth opportuntiy, I have started the Business of Meetings Certificate Program offered for leaders in meetings management. The Center of Association Leadership through the American Society of Association Executives(ASAE) conducts 4 high-level two day programs.  My first program was entitled Meetings and Expositions Excellence.  This course was designed to help:

• Interpret current trends, key issues, and new competencies in the meetings industry.
• Recognize knowledge management concepts and their role in meetings and programs.
• Evaluate challenges, strategies, and innovations in exhibition management.
• Demonstrate the power of business partner selection and relationship management.
• Highlight key tactics and components involved during successful negotiation.
• Compare international site selection processes, special considerations, and cultural differences.

                It was an exciting learning opportunity!

March 2011

"Believe, Imagine, Dream" was the focus of the South Carolina State Organization Convention that was held March 18-19 in Columbia, South Carolina.I had an opportunity to attend this wonderful event as an international representative. Meeting the fabulous members in the state organizations was so rewarding.  It was also exciting to have the opportunity to visit their state organization headquarters building pictured to the right.  South Carolina members are very dedicated and proud leaders impacting education.