MEA ACT Upcoming Events

ACT MEA brings you and your staff two choices of professional development seminars during the month of March. From the ‘Essentials for Successful Meetings & Events’ session which is suitable for our introductory level members to our Networking Masterclass for the more advanced, we have something in March for you or your colleagues.

Don’t delay.... book now to reserve your place.

Networking is important in all career fields and at all professional levels. Whether you work in the public or private sector – managing your business relationships and knowing how to engage committee members and stakeholders is essential in today’s business environment.

MEA is proud to deliver ‘Collaborate or Perish’, in conjunction with Canberra’s Young Professional Alliance. This event is suitable for the advanced level of MEA membership and is suitable for business owners, sales and marketing managers and senior executives.

OUR EXPERT SPEAKER ROBYN HENDERSON
Robyn Henderson is a global networking specialist. She has authored and contributed to 19 books (including 10 on networking and business building and 3 on self esteem and confidence building). Robyn has spoken in 11 countries, presents over 120 times each year and has never advertised.

Her career includes over 15 years as a professional speaker. Robyn successfully ran women's networks for 6 years and was listed in the Businesswomen's Hall of Fame (1997) and listed in the Top 100 Spirited Women of Australia (New Woman Magazine).

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

How to identify your networking strengths and weaknesses
The importance of quality alliances not quantity
How to identify spheres of influence and key players in any environment and make a memorable connection
How to maximise your ROI at internal and external events
Networking mistakes and possible comebacks
How to profit from addressing the business case for pro-active networking
Understanding forensic networking and its importance in negotiations
How to navigate the networking maze
Streamline your current networking systems
Implement a 10 point checklist before attending a networking event

Find out how to talk to strangers about anything, anywhere, anytime and more…

Event Details
Date:	Monday 5 March 2007
Time:	2.30pm – 5.00pm followed by drinks
Venue:	The Brassey Hotel
Address:	Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street, Barton
Cost:	MEA Members: $105.00 YPA Member: $105.00 Non Members: $125.00 AMM, AFMEA, AIMM Member: $95.00
Accreditation Points:	6
RSVP:	Friday 2 March 2007
Contact:	Amanda Petrie NSW Event Coordinator (02) 9929 5400

* Price includes drinks after the session

A one-day introductory course for corporate, association & government personnel, conference & event coordinators and tertiary students seeking a career in the meetings and events industry

THE AIM OF THE COURSE
This workshop is designed to equip participant with a basic understanding of the systems and procedures required in the management of meetings.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

How to set objectives for different types of meetings and events
The benefits of holding an exhibition with a meeting
Identify the main components of a budget as they relate to meetings and events – including income, expenditure and surplus (deficit)
How to brief venues to ensure a thorough & reliable quotation
Select food & beverage appropriate to the meeting
Understanding the audio visual support necessary for effective speaker presentations
Benefits of themed / special events - Discover how to create high impact events
Administration before / during and after the event

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

The experience of participating in a highly interactive, reality based training process
Practical information – new ideas
An opportunity to meet, and share information with a range of meetings industry and corporate professionals
Certificate of attendance issued by MEA
Ability to claim 16 Professional Development points towards Industry Accreditation

Event Details
Date:	Wednesday 7 March 2007
Time:	8.30am – 5.30pm
Venue:	Quality Clifton Suites
Address:	100 Northbourne Ave, Canberra
Cost:	MEA Members: $235.00 Non Members: $285.00 MEA Student Member: $165.00 Student Non Member: $185.00
Accreditation Points:	16
Contact:	Amanda Petrie NSW Event Coordinator (02) 9929 5400

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