RSVP For Tuesday, May 16, 2017

This month we will present a unique two session workshop that will be one that you really can’t afford to miss. We will start a little earlier than normal and take a short break in the middle. The attendees that can stay will then be treated to the second session. This will be the best event planning training you will have the opportunity to attend in our local area this year.

Session 1 – Meetings in a Seller’s Market & Understanding Contracts

Session 2 – Risk Management for Meetings

Presented by Rob Clifton, CMP, Director of Global Accounts/ Team Director, Conference Direct

Register ASAP but no later than Friday May 12, 2017 by responding to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Workshop

Session One – Things are changing daily in the meetings and event industry. Keeping track of everything that affects you in performing your job function is impossible but each of us need to keep up with the most current trends.

As the industry has changed so has how negotiations are performed between a buyer and seller. This workshop will get you up to speed in this area.

Session Two of this extended workshop will be dealing with a topic that many of us ignore until something happens that fundamental changes everything but may have been prevented with a preliminary risk assessment.

Please join us in these fundamentally important topic areas.

Hosted by Tiarra Giles

Hilton Knoxville Airport

2001 Alcoa Highway

Alcoa, TN 37701

www.knoxvilleairport.hilton.com

Schedule

10:00 a.m.           Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)

11:15 a.m.            Registration/Networking

11:45 a.m.            Lunch

12:00 – 12:50 p.m.   “Meetings in a Seller’s Market

& Understanding       Contracts”

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.            “Risk Management for Meetings”

Cost to Attend:

Planner Members                                             $ 15.00

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                            $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                                 $ 35.00

Extra, Extra…read all about it: East Tennessee Meeting Professionals “TAKE OVER” Gotta Know Knoxville for April!!

 GOTTA KNOW KNOXVILLE – ETMP STYLE

Tuesday, April 25 2017

 What is Gotta Know Knoxville?

Gotta Know Knoxville (GKK) is a program put on by Visit Knoxville and takes place once a month, from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm, for those who are interested in knowing more about Knoxville! The goal is that participants then share their knowledge with visitors they meet that may have little to no knowledge of Knoxville, as well as locals who may not realize all their hometown has to offer! So be a tourist in your own hometown for a few hours!

GKK begins with an informative classroom presentation (lunch included), a walking tour with stops into some local businesses, and a bus tour of a few of Knoxville’s attractions. This is a fun way to learn more about your city and become an Ambassador for Knoxville!

We will meet at the Visit Knoxville building located at 301 S. Gay Street (Knoxville Visitor Center). Upon arrival, please go to the guest services desk and they will direct you to the location of the class. You may arrive as early as 11:00 am for networking, and our class will begin promptly at noon.

Please remember:

• Casual clothing is fine, and comfortable shoes are suggested, as we will be walking around parts of downtown Knoxville for approximately 2 hours
• The class will take place “rain or shine”!!

Limited Space is available so please register as early as possible. This meeting is longer than any of our other meetings but it is well worth taking the time to really learn about our great city with friends and colleagues. Your guests are welcome.

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Wednesday, April 19 by email to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Hosted and Sponsored by Visit Knoxville Staff

http://www.visitknoxville.com/

Parking Info Below

Cost to attend

Member Planners        $ 15

Member Suppliers      $ 30

Guests                                $ 35 (For first 3 meetings – $ 55 after)

First Time Planners    No Charge

No Shows will be billed

Schedule

10:00 AM            Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)

11:00 AM           Registration Begins

12:00 Noon      Lunch followed by city tour

5:00 PM             Return to Visit Knoxville

Visit Knoxville has generously arranged parking at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Parking Garage (directions attached), and we will cover each vehicle’s parking costs at the end of the program. If the Crown Plaza Garage is full when you arrive please call the VK front desk at 865-523-7263 and they will instruct you on where to park. 

RSVP For Tuesday, February 28, 2017

“Making Progress on Things that Matter”

Presented by David Horsewood, owner and principal speaker/trainer with Fire by Light LLC

“Making Progress on Things that Matter”

There’s nothing magical about goals or goal-setting. That said, making progress on things that matter feels incredible. Not making progress is suffocating. Is there something you’ve been wanting to accomplish, perhaps even for years, and not made any significant progress? A day turns into a week; a week turns into a few months, and now it’s been years. How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. By attending this presentation, you can begin to make more progress in a few days than you’ve made in years.

http://www.firebylight.com/

Please RSVP ASAP, but no later than Friday February 24 by email to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Hosted by Susan Rothchild

Rothchild Catering and Event Center

8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923

Schedule

10:00 a.m. Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)

11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking

12:00 Noon

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.   “Making Progress on Things that Matter”

Cost to Attend:

Planner Members                                              $ 15.00

First Time Planner Non-Members           No Charge

Supplier Members                                             $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                                  $ 35.00

About the Presenter

David Horsewood is the owner and principal speaker/trainer with Fire by Light LLC, a training and development company based in Knoxville, TN. He is also the author of “Fire by Light: Real & Relevant Applications”. With more than 20 years’ experience, David has worked throughout North America on subjects ranging from leadership, communication and conflict resolution to time management, business writing and public speaking. All training is customized to meet the specific needs and goals of his clients. His sessions emphasize relevance and growth, resulting in improved performance.

Barry Neal, CMP, Vice President

University of Tennessee Department of Conferences

RSVP For Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The January ETMP Monthly meeting will be a “Business After Hours – ETMP Style” on Tuesday January 24 @ 6 PM.  The event will be Hosted and Sponsored by Barry Neal, CMP of the UT Conference Center with Bar Service Sponsored by Jerry Kruse of the Pour Guys.

All members and Guests are welcome! This will be a great Networking Event with your colleagues and other business professionals in the community.  Please join me and the Board with a great start for 2017!!!!

The Cost will be a special cost of $ 15.00 for all members and guests so bring lots of friends!

Please RSVP ASAP, but no later than Friday January 20 by email to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Location

UT Department of Conferences, 600 Henley Street,

Suite 212, PO Box 2648, Knoxville, TN 37901-2648

For map or directions go to www.utconferences.com

 Parking is free after 6 PM at the Locust Street Parking Garage

 540 Locust Street

Knoxville, TN  37902

 Schedule

Board Meeting                                        4:15 pm (All Members Welcome)

Registration & Networking             5:30 – 6:00 pm

Networking & Food & Beverage   6:00 – 7:30 pm

Register for Tuesday, October 25, 2016

“ETMP MORNING MIXER”

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, October 21 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Hosted by Sonya Roy and sponsored by Home2 Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

Location – Home2 Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

380 North Peters Road Knoxville Tennessee 37922

Schedule

7:30 a.m.                                 Registration/Networking

8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.          Announcement and Networking

9:00 a.m.                                 Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)

Cost To Attend:

Planner Members                                            $ 15.00

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                           $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                               $ 35.00

Program

This will be ETMP’s first morning meeting and it will be a fabulous time to network with other members in the organization plus other business leaders and colleagues. It will be a great opportunity to attend before you head to the office for your daily grind.

Please join our Board and members in this great exchange of thoughts, idea, and building relationships.

Major Door Prize provided by Robin Johnson of FeeHedrick Family Entertainment

RSVP For Friday, November 18, 2016

“Holiday Dinner and Silent Auction Event”

The East Tennessee Meeting Professionals Program Committee is pleased to offer a great evening of food, fun, and even a Silent Auction to get you started with some great Holiday shopping opportunities.  You are invited to attend our annual Holiday Celebration at The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton and we encourage you to bring family and friends.  Bring lots of friends! Guests will attend at a reduced rate.

Cost to Attend:

All Members                                         $ 35

Guests of Members                          $ 25

Please RSVP ASAP, but no later than Monday November 14 by email to jimjohnson1949@att.net

 Hosted by Sara Edwards and Sharon Rinehart and

Sponsored by The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton

Location

The Park Vista a Doubletree by Hilton    705 Cherokee Orchard Road PO Box 30    Gatlinburg, TN  37738

http://www.parkvista.com/

Schedule

Registration                                             6:30 pm

Reception and Silent Auction        6:30-7:30 pm

Banquet, Awards and Auction     7:30-9:30 pm

We are also asking all members, whether they attend or not, to donate a Silent Auction item for the event.  This action by each of you will help us have even better programs in 2014!  If you want to attend or donate a Silent Auction item, or just have questions, please contact Jim Johnson at JimJohnson1949@att.net or 865-314-4839.

silent-auction-form-2016-pdf

Register for Tuesday, September 27, 2016

“Generational Dynamics in the Workplace”

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, September 23 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Hosted by Rebecca Williams and sponsored by Knoxville Convention Center

Location – Knoxville Convention Center

701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Schedule

10:00 a.m. Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)

11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking

12:00 Noon

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.   “Generational Dynamics in the Workplace”

Cost To Attend:

Planner Members                                    $ 15

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                  $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                          $ 35.00

Program

So Boomers and Millennials can’t get along. The greatest Generation are mostly retired, and the Generation X parents are wary of the Generation Z kids. WE are continuously bombarded by the notion that the multi-generation workplace is a vast array of land mines and friction that causes constant tension for everyone.

PLUS MOVIE FOOD!!!!

Register for Tuesday, June 28, 2016

(Fun Evening Event)

For this special event ETMP is inviting SGMP and MPI members to join us in this great fun activity at ETMP Member rates. And this is also a great event to bring a friend or colleague!

Painting with a Twist

https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/knoxville/

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, June 24 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Hosted by Kate Groover and the Comfort Inn – Oak Ridge

And Sponsored by the Comfort Inn – Oak Ridge

The Comfort Inn is also offering overnight sleeping room for a special rate of $ 65.00 plus tax. Please contact Kate at 865.481.8200

 This will be a special evening event with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a limited wine, beer, and soda selection. Painting with a Twist has proven to be a great fun activity for the “inner artist” in all of us and relaxing with food and beverage amongst friends is even better. We will be guided by an expert so that each of has a perfect, special painting of Birdy Long Legs that we can proudly display (Or hide in the attic)

Schedule

4:30 p.m. Board Meeting (All Members Welcome)

5:30 p.m. Registration/Networking

6:00 p.m. Food and Drinks/Networking

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.   “Painting with a Twist”

Cost to Attend:

Planners/Guests         $ 15.00

Suppliers                          $ 30.00