Tweet Rows and rows of chairs in straight lines face the stage. Aisles separate sections of chairs so people can navigate the room. The large ballroom easily seats 5,000 people theater style. The air is cold and stale. The lights dim. A dancing image appears on the front screens and the delay screens hanging from…
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From The Mixed-Up Files Of Association Conference Misguided Behavior
Tweet It was an opening general session with a marquee headliner. I was anxious to hear him. The session started to great fanfare and hoopla. The Minute By Minute Replay Fifteen minutes later, I felt like I was watching those hideous commercials that theaters play before the movie trailers start. I was Waiting For Godot….
The Three Rs Of ASAE 2010
Tweet In the spirit of ASAE 2010 Annual Meeting marketing campaign, “Re-tain, Re-Connect, Re-Convene, etc.” here are my three Rs, of this year’s conference. Three Things So Re-warding 1. Re-lationships The people, the people, the people! Ultimately, this conference is all about those that attend, participate and get involved. I don’t know of another national…
