Association Meetings

5 Free Ways to Say Thank You

Thank you can NEVER be said often enough.  Those 2 simple words can change the world, but they have to be conveyed in a meaningful way.

How do you say "Thank you"

5 Free Ways to Say Thank You

Google Calendar Has a Smart Rescheduler

Google continues to improve the value and features of it's online tools.  Today I learned of a new feature for the calendar application that allows for smart re-scheduling.

How are you using Google Applications as a meeting/event planner?  I would love to hear your thoughts.

Google Calendar Has a Smart Rescheduler

Are you "Cell'ing" Yourself Short?

What am I reading today?

Great blog on the proper (or improper) use of cell phones during events.  But I also think great points for anytime.

Are you "Cell'ing" Yourself Short?

The Best Business Voice Mail Greeting

What am I reading today?

The Best Business Voice mail Greeting - by one of my Favorite bloggers, Mike Michalowicz, A.K.A., the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. 

Check it out as he has a good point!  I think I need to re-think my message.

10 Fatal Mistakes Managers Make in Email

What am I reading today?

10 Fatal Mistakes Managers make in Email

I am sure that you can add a few more, however I would add:

1) Sending an email with NO subject line - many email programs will filter these out as spam and they are never delivered!

2) Adding a completely "unrelated" message in a reply.  If there has been a threaded discussion about topic A and you throw in a completely new topic B - I will miss it! Almost guaranteed.

3) Not using the "Reply All" when the message when was intended for a group discussion.

What are your favorite mistakes?

Best Practices for Business - Why Meeting Agendas are Important

What am I reading today?

Best Practices for Business - Why Meeting Agendas are Important

I couldn't agree more with this blog post.  How many times have you arrived at a meeting without knowing the reason or expected outcome?  An agenda lets everyone know what is scheduled to be discussed so that they can arrive prepared and decrease wasted time!

7 Ways to Promote your Offline Event

This is a great list to get you started!

7 Ways to Promote your Offline Event

Other ideas?

Meets & Events go Mobile

While I love the idea ... not sure about the cost for smaller meetings? 

Be in Your Attendee's Pocket:  Smart-Phone Apps for Meetings

Your thoughts ....

Hands On Social Media Workshops - Let's Connect!

Come join us for a 6-Part Hands on Workshop series learning to use social media applications. These sessions will be held in a computer lab thus allowing you a first-hand experience in using the technologies.

Week 1 Feb 9: What is Social Networking - An Overview
Week 2 Feb 16: Blogs and RSS Feeds - How to Create and Use Effectively
Week 3 Feb 23: Facebook - Finding Friends and Fans, what do I need to know?
Week 4 Mar 9: LinkedIn - Building your Professional Community
Week 5 Mar 16: Twitter - What is a Tweet?
Week 6 Mar 23: Bringing it all Together: Nings, Video, Wikis and Waves

Attendees may choose to attend the entire series or just individual sessions.

Cost for attendance: $39 per session or $199 for the Series

To Register CALL: 304 697 3007

Additional information can be found at: http://www.letsconnectnow.org

The workshops will all take place at Unlimited Future, Inc.  Huntington, WV

Are Your Ears Burning?- 20 Tools for Tracking Social Media Marketing

What am I reading today?

As someone who is actively involved in many different social media campaigns I "try" to keep up with what is being said by others about my organization and the organization that we manage.  My favorite tool is "Google Alerts."  This blog posting by Merle has shown that my method is only scratching the surface, there are better ways!

"Are Your Ears Burning?- 20 Tools for Tracking Social Media Marketing"

How are you tracking what was said?