1. Culinary and Event Trends

2. Lynne Duncan, CMP 3. Sharing SpaceThe Saving Grace 4. Steve Peacock 5. Venue Marketing 6. Kristie Vento 7. Choosing The Right Chair ForYour Event Makes a Difference 8. Kathy Mills ProductionsWe Help Make Dreams Come True 9. 1. You want an effective leader who is willing to chair the event,not the reluctant volunteer who gets his or her arm twisted andresponds, Well, If no one else will do it I will give it a try.2. You need someone who is not only qualified and excited about doing the job, but one who is well known in the community and can afford to sponsor your event.3. Ask for your boards help recruiting your chair(s).4. Sphere of Influence is an effective recruiting method.5. Review the list of potential chairs and choose your top five (5).6. Ask the board member/volunteer who knows your candidate to set-up a meeting between the three (3) of you.7. Have your board member/volunteer to make the ask!8. Do NOT get discouraged if your first choice says no. 10. 9. Once your chair is in place ask him or her to make a two (2) year commitment.The Best Chair Is Someone Who: Can Afford To Sponsor Your Event. Is Excited About Doing The Job. Believes In What Your Nonprofit Is Accomplishing. Isnt Afraid To Ask Those He Or She Knows To Support The Event 11. Diana Hamilton Sponsorships 12. SPONSORSHIPS 13. dfsdfdfadfaCreating the right environment to deliver your message 14. Linda Sergeant 15. Know your budget before you pick atheme Focus on what really thrills your keypeople Understand how the different elementsinfluence each other Share your challenges and let your eventteam help you explore the options How to stage a smooth installation andremoval 16. TOPIC 17. Shelley Shackleford 18. Claire MuradSILENT AUCTIONSTRATEGIES 19. Louis MuradLIVE AUCTION STRATEGIES 20. FUND THE MISSION CALL FOR CASH FUND A NEED 5 MINUTE DRILL 21. Topic 22. Chris Arredondo