On the Spot 2-1-2003

Meetings & Conventions: Short Cuts February 2003

February 2003

Short Cuts:
On the SpotWhat type of event do you most like to organize?

“I enjoy putting on the opening and closing banquets for our convention. This year, 1,200 people attended the events, which were held at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando.”

Donna Kenenski
Finance Manager
Association of Professional Directors of YMCAs in the United States
Westerly, R.I.

“I enjoy organizing education seminars. Our trade show and exhibition includes approximately 20 seminars; the speakers are interesting, and I learn a lot. At the moment, the hot topic is chronic wasting disease, which affects deer and wild game.”

Debbie Sinex
Program Specialist
Convention Manager
American Association of Meat Processors
Elizabethtown, Pa.

“To be honest, I don’t enjoy organizing any of them, as I do not like dealing with hotels. Rates still are too high, despite the market. I have enjoyed some of the events we’ve had abroad. Recently, we were at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona. Their rate was $99.”

David Gray
Executive Director
Society for News Design
North Kingstown, R.I.