Register for Tuesday, May 24, 2016

“Overcoming Impossible Odds”

Presented by Richard Cook

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, May 20 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Hosted by Jim Evans and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority at its Training Facility

Located behind the Knoxville Airport Hilton – Plenty of Free Parking

Schedule

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

11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking

12:00 Noon Lunch

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.   “Overcoming Impossible Odds”

 Cost To Attend:

Planner Members                                            $ 15

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                          $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                              $ 35.00

 Program

How do we overcome impossible odds? How do we stay disciplined when the world is falling apart around us? How do we carry on?

During World War II, an extraordinary group of Americans, most of them in their late teens and early 20”s, came to a top secret installation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to work on the largest undertaking the world had ever attempted.  Their discipline, their focus and their determination helped end the deadliest conflict ever seen by mankind.

What happened in Oak Ridge is the greatest untold epic story of American history. The story is known by just a handful of Americans. We can gain great understanding of our country’s character by studying this great drama of American history.

Presenter

Richard Cook has written an oral history of Oak Ridge titled Ignored Heroes of World War II: The Manhattan Project Workers of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Cook has lived in Oak Ridge since 2000. His wife was born and raised in Oak Ridge. He has written over 100 op/ed columns which have appeared in The Oak Ridger, The Knoxville News-Sentinel and The Tennessean website. His book has been profiled locally on WBIR, WATE and PBS.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

“Relationship Marketing”

Presented by Marcia Whyte, of Gratitude Speak

www.GratitudeSpeak.com

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, April 22 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

“Relationship Marketing”

Location   Hosted by LaDonna Loyd and

Sponsored by Embassy Suites Knoxville West

9621 Parkside Drive

Knoxville, TN 37922

http://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/421306/embassy-suites-knoxville

Schedule

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

11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking

12:00 Noon Lunch

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.   “Relationship Marketing”

 Cost To Attend:

Planner Members                                   $ 15

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                 $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                         $ 35.00

Program

Did you know that 68% of customers do not repeat business with you because of perceived indifference? What a staggering statistic! There is a strategy to increase client retention, client referrals and new client acquisition: Relationship Marketing. When you distinguish yourself from others in your field by practicing Friendship, Celebration and Kindness, your ROI of time and energy grows exponentially. This presentation will examine the impact of a card as a valuable tool in your sales arsenal.

Presenter

MARCIA WHYTE, a longtime sales professional, knows the value of showing appreciation to others. Throughout her career, she has maintained lasting relationships with clients by remembering her ‘Golden Rule’ of sales: “The relationship always trumps the transaction!” The practice has served her well … resulting in bringing past clients into other ventures when she changed career directions. Her passion is to empower other professionals to develop the same mindset. As an ordained minister/former pastor, her listening skills help her identify root problems in workplace cultures, which positions her to craft messages and design workshops to help change attitudes and perspectives — from the C-level suites to the custodian closet. Businesses and organizations are more productive when operating under the mantra: “Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork!”, she says!

SIGNATURE TOPICS:

Mastering Relationship Marketing

Rise and G.R.I.N.D. (Unleashing Your Greatness)

Lessons From the Fruit Tree (Sharing Your Gifts)

Networking More Effectively

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

 “Targeted Social Meeting Strategies for Event Success”

Presented by Laura Owens, of Mary Beth West Communications, LLC.

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, March 18 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

“Targeted Social Media Strategies for Event Success”

Location   Hosted by Susan Rothchild and

Sponsored by Rothchild Catering and Conference Center

8807 Kingston Pike   Knoxville, TN 37923

http://www.rothchildcatering.com/           

Schedule

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

11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking

12:00 Noon Lunch

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.   “Targeted Social Media Strategies for Event Success”

 Cost To Attend:

Planner Members                                   $ 25

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                 $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                         $ 35.00

Program

Hardly a week passes when it seems a new social media platform generates publicity as the “next new, big thing” for marketers and promoters.  For event planning professionals, understanding how the latest social media tools and functionality can cost-effectively generate awareness, registrations, attendance and meaningful engagement in upcoming events can spell the difference between a highly successful gathering… or the alternative.  Learn the key steps necessary in identifying where your event audiences are online, connecting with them successfully through social media and turning those relationships into enthusiasm for your next big event.

Presenter:

In her role as interactive and production manager at Mary Beth West Communications, LLC, Laura Owens brings her expertise in digital marketing as the company’s subject matter expert in strategic digital communications. In this part of her role, she leads the strategy development and delivery of digital marketing campaigns to various audiences across multiple digital channels and trains clients on customized social media curriculum. Laura holds certificates in both social media marketing from the University of Tennessee and inbound marketing from HubSpot.

Tuesday February 23

“The Power of Motivation”

Presented by Susanne Dalton Dupes, ABC, APR

Owner of the Dalton Dupes Agency

www.daltondupes.com

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Friday, February 19 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

 Location   Hosted by Robin Castleberry and Sponsored by the

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-oak-ridge-knoxville-ORKDTDT/index.html

215 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830,

Schedule

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

11:30 a.m. Registration/Networking

12:00 Noon Lunch

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. “The Power of Motivation”

Cost To Attend:

Planner Members                                            $ 25

First Time Planner Non-Members         No Charge

Supplier Members                                           $ 30.00

Supplier Non-Members                                $ 35.00

Program

“The Power of Motivation”

We are all driven by values. Some people are driven by “what’s in it for me,” some by “what’s in it for them,” and still others by the search for knowledge or for environmental balance. Recognizing what drives you as well as what drives your colleagues, clients, vendors, etc., deeply enhances your ability to connect and succeed. Learn your primary drivers, the value that each driver brings to the team or relationship, and what happens when a driver is missing.

Presenter

Susanne Dalton Dupes is an employee engagement consultant and a certified professional motivator analyst. With 25+ years as a communications strategist, Susanne works with leaders and manager to help them re-connect with the 70% of employees who have disengaged from the mission. The owner of the Dalton Dupes Agency, Susanne is also a certified analyst of emotional intelligence, behaviors, and business acumen as well as being accredited in business communications by the International Association of Business Communicators.

The January ETMP Monthly meeting will be a “Business After Hours – ETMP Style” on Tuesday January 26 @ 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 2016!!!!

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

Please RSVP ASAP, but no later than Friday January 22 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

Schedule

Board Meeting 4:15 pm  (All Members Welcome)

Registration & Networking              5:30 – 6:00 pm

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

2015 was a great year for ETMP and one of the main reasons is that we have great Leaders.  As you know each year we honor our best and brightest at our annual Awards dinner in conjunction with our Silent Auction/Holiday Event.  This year we had the privilege of being hosted and sponsored by Susan Rothchild at Rothchild Event Center.  It was a great evening and we were able to honor the following for their service this past year.  Let’s all take time out and congratulate them on all they do for ETMP!!!

Planner of the Year  Barry Neal, CMP

Supplier of the Year and

Executive Director’s Award  

   Angela Quigley

Supplier of the Year   Angie Campbell

Altitude Award       Robin Jones

President’s Award    Robin Castleberry

Register for Friday, November 20, 2015

 “ETMP Annual Awards/Silent Auction/Holiday Dinner”

 Hosted and Sponsored by Rothchild Catering and Conference Center

Please Register ASAP, but no later than Tuesday, November17 by replying to jimjohnson1949@att.net

Cost To Attend: (Reduced from Last Year)

All Members                                         $ 35

Guests of Members                           $ 25

Schedule

6:00 PM      Registration and Networking/Silent Auction Bidding

7:00 PM       Dinner/Silent Auction Bidding

8:00 PM       Awards

8:30 PM       Silent Auction Continues

8:45 PM       Silent Auction Ends

9:00 PM       Karaoke