expo times - IAEE SE Chapter

EXPO TIMES
International Association for Exhibition Management
January 2006
Atlanta Southeastern Chapter - Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
Volume XI Issue VIII
In This Issue
Board of Directors
Center Stage - February 23 luncheon
Directions to the February 23 luncheon
New Members
Sponsors
Upcoming Meeting Registration
View From the Chair
2006 Meeting Dates
April 27, 2006
State of Atlanta
Georgia World Congress Center
June 17, 2006
Jenny Melton Run
View From The Chair
By Kristina Unger
Lightfair International
Well, it looks like we’ve turned the corner into another year
already! Time does fly, but before we leave 2005 completely,
I have to mention what an AWESOME- IAEM Annual Meeting and Expo! Expo! we had here in Atlanta. The general
consensus is in and we’re thrilled to say that in many regards, the IAEM Annual Meeting and Expo! Expo! 2005, this
past December was the most successful event to date. The
attendees and exhibitors had one of their best shows ever
and many thanks belongs to IAEM and their wonderful staff
for an exceptional job. To IAEM – Atlanta SE Chapter, our
members did an outstanding job our behalf. The Networking
Events were especially successful and have been receiving
rave reviews and it’s all because of wonderful Southern Hospitality!
On behalf of IAEM Atlanta SE Board of Directors, we want to
thank our volunteers who gave their time and attention to act
as official greeters for each event – it really made a huge
impact! The continued support you give to the Chapter is
extremely appreciated. Everyone connected to Expo, Expo
2005 – Atlanta, especially IAEM National, met our needs,
responded to our challenges and exceeded our expectations
in every way.
August 2006
IAEM Atlanta SE Classic
Back in December 2005, the Board of Directors held its
annual retreat to begin planning for 2006. The Southeastern
Chapter sponsors Quarterly luncheons with guest speakers
that provide the latest expertise in various areas of our industry; along with the Annual SE Summer Classic that provides
education and networking opportunities over a 1 ½ day program, so stay tuned for more details on each, coming soon.
September 2006
Jenny Melton Memorial Golf Classic
Is there is a topic you would like to hear about? Want to
become a more involved with chapter events? Please contact
us at [email protected]. Your participation is welcomed and
encouraged!
June 29, 2006
David Audrain
Georgia International Convention Center
October 26, 2006
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
December 2006
Holiday Charity Luncheon
Expo Times
Editor
Kathy Brooks Rhodes
Barbara Martin
HPAM/The Association Group
To our Chapter Sponsors – “Thank You”. The partnership we
have created is vital to our continued success, so on that
note we are busy making preparations for this year’s Sponsorship Campaign. It is through past and continuing efforts of
members like you that we can meet the expectations of future
members.
We look very forward to our continued partnership for 2006.
As we start another year, remember the following: A customer’s first impression can make or break their attitude
about returning to an event; set the stage for your customer’s
opinion of the entire event – WOW them!
Lastly, I would like to thank Patrick McGuire, our 2005 Chapter President for an outstanding job on all of our events this
past year.
Happy New Year!
Center Stage - February 23, 2006
Chapter Luncheon
The IAEM Atlanta Southeastern
Chapter is proud to have our president Steven Hacker, CAE as the
speaker for our February 23, 2006
luncheon. Please join us as he
shares key elements of the strategic plan for IAEM and opens the
floor for discussion with chapter members to learn our
principle issues and concerns. This is a meeting that you
do not want to miss!!
As President of the International Association for
Exhibition Management (IAEM), Steven has succeeded in building membership from less than
2,600 members to nearly 3,500 members. IAEM
today is at the center of a growing network of national and international organizations in the
exhibition industry.
Continued on page 2
February 23, 2006
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, Georgia
Don’t forget to register for the
February 23, 2006 IAEM Atlanta
Southeastern Chapter Event!
You may register using the registration form
contained in the newsletter or you may
register online at www.iaemse.org.
We look forward to seeing you there !
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IAEM Atlanta Southeastern Chapter 2006
Center Stage
Officers and Board of Directors
February 23, 2006 Chapter Luncheon
Director
Continued from page 1
Kristina Unger, CMP
Lightfair international
P: (404) 220 - 2251
E: [email protected]
Pamela Howard
Professional
Photographers
of America
P: (404) 522-8600 x 239
E: [email protected]
Vice Chair
Director
Sixteen international, national and regional
associations in the exhibition industry have
aligned themselves as working partners
with IAEM through a series of reciprocity
agreements. Attendance at IAEM major
meetings and conferences has grown
dramatically as a result. He has been
named "One of the 25 Most
Influential People in the Meetings and
Conventions Industry" for six consecutive years beginning in 1996.
Chair
Kevin Gaffney
ASME/ International Gas Turbine
Institute
P: (404) 847 - 0072 x 1647
E: [email protected]
Barbara Stroup
VNU Expositions
P: (770) 291-5440
E:[email protected]
Director
Secretary
Gerry Eng
Georgia World Congress Center
P: (404) 223-4035
E: [email protected]
Treasurer
Barry Brown
Freeman Decorating Company
P: (404) 253-6400
E: [email protected]
Past Chair
Patrick McGuire
GES Exposition Services
P: (770) 372-1623
E: [email protected]
Todd C. Lambert
Ambassadors
P: (404) 584-7458
E: [email protected]
Director
Kevin Spencer
EXPOPLUS
P: (404) 699-0650
E: [email protected]
Director
Yalonde W. Tanner
Georgia Municipal Association
P: (678) 686-6239
E: [email protected]
SE Chapter News…..
CONGRATULATIONS TO Rick Myers on receiving the IAEM Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an IAEM member who has rendered distinguished service
to IAEM and the exposition industry as a whole.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Kevin Gaffney on receiving his CEM
certification.
Director
Clare B. Reagan
TAPPI
P: (770) 209-7271
E: [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS TO Bob Hancock on receiving the PCMA 2005
Award for Outstanding Service to a
Chapter.
Director
Chapter Manager
Kathy Brooks Rhodes
The Association Group
770-435-5287
[email protected]
Mark Sussman
Atlanta Convention and Visitors
Bureau
(404) 521-6384
[email protected]
Chapter Admin
Barbara Martin
770-435-5287
[email protected]
We want to know about you! Submit member accomplishments,
company information or chapter news to [email protected] to be
featured in the upcoming newsletter.
Directions to the Cobb Galleria Centre
Location for the February 23, 2006 Chapter Luncheon
Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
If Traveling Northbound on I-75 (or coming from Atlanta Airport):
If traveling north or south on I-75 take Exit 258/Cumberland Boulevard.
Go west on Cumberland Boulevard and proceed to Cobb Parkway/US 41.
Turn right on Cobb Parkway and go 7/10ths of a mile to Galleria Drive. Turn right
onto Galleria Drive and right again into the Cobb Galleria Centre parking deck.
North/East Directions from I-285:
If traveling north or east on I-285 take Exit 19/Cobb Parkway/US 41. Turn right onto
Cobb Parkway and move into the left -hand turning lane. Turn left onto Galleria Drive and
right into the Cobb Galleria Centre parking deck.
South/West Directions from I-285 (Stone Mountain/Athens):
If traveling south or west on I-285 take Exit 20/Cobb Parkway/US 41.
Turn left onto Cobb Parkway and go under I-285. Make a left hand turn at the
second traffic light onto Galleria Drive and turn right into the Cobb Galleria Centre parking deck.
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IAEM Atlanta SE Chapter
Meeting Notice & Registration Form
February 23, 2006
Cobb Galleria Centre
“Designing the Future - IAEM’s Strategic Planning”
Steven Hacker, CAE
President, IAEM
The IAEM Atlanta Southeastern Chapter is proud to have our president Steven Hacker, CAE as the “listener” for our February 23, 2006 luncheon.
Please join us as he shares key elements of the strategic plan for IAEM and opens the floor for discussion with chapter members to learn our
principle issues and concerns. This is a meeting that you do not want to miss!!
As President of the International Association for Exhibition Management (IAEM), Steven has succeeded in building membership from less than 2,600 members to nearly
3,500 members. IAEM today is at the center of a growing network of national and international organizations in the exhibition industry. Sixteen international, national and
regional associations in the exhibition industry have aligned themselves as working partners with IAEM through a series of reciprocity agreements. Attendance at IAEM
major meetings and conferences has grown dramatically as a result. He has been named "One of the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings and Conventions Industry"
for six consecutive years beginning in 1996.
Registration Information:
Date:
Location:
Schedule:
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Cobb Galleria Centre, The Gallery
11:15 a.m.
Noon
12:30 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
Registration & Networking
Seated for Lunch
Presentation
Adjournment
Please photocopy this registration form for additional registrants or guests
or you may register and pay on-line at www.iaemse.org.
You may fax this form to the chapter office (770) 433-2907.
Credit Cards will be processed through “IAEM Atlanta SE Chapter”.
Name:
Registration Fee (Meeting and/or Lunch)
Company:
Member:
$35.00
before February 16, 2006
Address:
Member:
$45.00
after February 16, 2006
Non- Member: $40.00 before February 16, 2006
Non-Member:
after February 16, 2006
Fax:
Phone:
Amount Due:$
Name on Credit Card:_________________________
Email:
Cash
$50.00
Check
Credit Card
Preregistration deadline is February 21, 2006
Vegetarian Meals must be specified in advance.
Reservations are required. No shows will be invoiced.
Please send payment prior to the meeting.
Walk ups are seated based on availability.
Cancellations must be in writing and no refunds after February 21, 2006
Card Number:____________________________ Exp:_________
Signature:_________________________________________
Return to: IAEM Atlanta Southeastern Chapter
1260 Winchester Pkwy SE Suite 205, Smyrna, GA 30080-6546
Phone : 770-435-5287 Fax: 770-433-2907
E: [email protected]
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Photo highlights from the “Puttin’ On The Gritz” Party
at the IAEM Annual Meeting and Expo!Expo!
December 1, 2005, GWCC and Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA
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Welcome New Members
Ms. Brooke Anglin
Exhibit Sales Manager
UP Media Group Inc
2018 Powers Ferry Rd SE Ste 600
Atlanta, GA 30339-7200
P: (678) 589-8833
F:(678) 589-8850
E: [email protected]
Ms. Jenny McIver
President
Worldwide Event Management Inc
4355 Cobb Pkwy # 225
Atlanta, GA 30339-3887
P: (678) 852-3469
F: (770) 319-5901
E: [email protected]
Mr. David Audrain, CEM
President
Messe Frankfurt Inc
1600 Parkwood Cir SE Ste 515
Atlanta, GA 30339-6600
P: (770) 984-8016 x415
F: (770) 984-8023
E: [email protected]
Mr. Steve Peck
Executive Director, East Coast
CORT Trade Show Furnishings
777 11th St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318-5523
P: (404) 877-0024 x25
F: (404) 877-0028
E: [email protected]
Ms. Rebecca Eadie
TWI/Extras
5405 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106-3531
P: (702) 944-0331
F: (702) 234-6161
E: [email protected]
Ms. Martha Pennington
Meetings, Expo, Program Director
Ms. Ursula Grant
Association Sales Manager
Myrtle Beach CVB
1200 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3558
P: (843) 916-7299
F:(843) 448-3010
E: [email protected]
Ms. Jane F. Hynes
Association Marketing Director
Champion Nationwide Contractor
2124 Skyview Dr # 300
Lithia Springs, GA 30122-2638
P: (508) 946-8500
F: (703) 519-6260
E: [email protected]
Ms. Jill Lassiter
Promotions Manager
dmg world media (USA) inc
990 Hammond Dr NE Ste 680
Atlanta, GA 30328-5509
P: (678) 781-7976
F: (678) 781-7920
E: [email protected]
Ms. Elly McCloud
Conference & Attendee Relations Manager
AMC/AmericasMart
240 Peachtree St NW Ste 2200
Atlanta, GA 30303-1327
P: (404) 220-2822
F: (678) 686-5288
E: [email protected]
National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals
Association
PO Box 490663
Lawrenceville, GA 30049-0012
P: (888) 516-8585
F: (770) 288-2006
E: [email protected]
Mr. Curt Petty
National Business Development Director
Creative Technology
2050 Marconi Dr Ste 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005-2077
P: (770) 777-8266
F: (770) 777-8267
E: [email protected]
Mr. Gregory Rancone
Vice President of Marketing
& Public Development
The Georgia Aquarium Inc
225 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1809
P: (404) 581-4115
[email protected]
Ms. Nancy Reilly
National Sales Manager
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
233 Peachtree St NE Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30303-1553
P: (404) 521-6600 x6566
F: (404) 577-3293
E: [email protected]
Ms. Jennifer Robinson
Chief Operating Officer
Oxford Publishing Inc
307 Jackson Ave W
Oxford, MS 38655-2154
P: (662) 236-5510
F: (662) 281-0104
E: [email protected]
Ms. Alyson Skarbek
Show Manager
UP Media Group Inc
2018 Powers Ferry Rd SE Ste 600
Atlanta, GA 30339-7200
P: (678) 589-8865
F: (678) 589-8850
E: [email protected]
Mr. Mark Sussman
Director of Trade Show Sales
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
233 Peachtree St NE Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30303-1553
P: (404) 521-6384
F: (404) 589-5718
E: [email protected]
Mr. Minh Tran
Student
Georgia State University
910 Melrose Park Pl
Lawrenceville, GA 30044-7589
P: (678) 231-1230
E: [email protected]
Ms. Susan Tran
Student
Georgia State University
2918 Lowrance Drive
Decatur, GA 30033-5821
P: (404) 936-3189
E: [email protected]
Mr. Mark Vaughan
Executive VP, Sales & Marketing
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
233 Peachtree St NE Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30303-1553
P: (404) 521-6611
F: (404) 577-3293
E: [email protected]
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A special thank you is extended to the 2005 Sponsors of the Atlanta Southeastern Chapter of IAEM
PLATINUM
SMG Managed Facilities
Mobile Convention & Civic Centers
Charleston Area Convention Center
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
IAEM Atlanta Southeastern Chapter
1260 Winchester Parkway SE, Suite 205
Smyrna, GA 30080-6546
www.iaemse.org
OUR MISSION
IAEM promotes the unique value of exhibitions and similar events
and is the principal resource for those who plan, produce and service the industry.