8/23: 100 winning tickets to the Food & Wine Classic were delivered in today’s USA Today Wrap delivered to conference hotels. They can be redeemed only in the USA Today booth on the showfloor - not registration. Be sure to check your edition and redeem your ticket if you were one of the recipients!
8/23: Today is your last chance to participate in our online Silent Auction! Bid on incredible offerings and help support ASAE & The Center’s Annual Fund for Research & Innovation. Bidding is open until 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. And don't forget to buy your tickets for the Food & Wine Classic — tickets are available online until 12:00 p.m.!
8/23: Did you know? Left–over food items are sent to the Midnight Mission, a central distributor for shelters.
8/22: Catch a repeat first part of Guilt By Association which debuted at today's general session.
8/22: Those joining us in LA can pick up a copy of the Daily Now throughout the convention center, but for anyone who would like to read it online, we have the digital Daily Now for today, Sunday, August 22.
8/21: Don’t miss the Opening Night Celebration at Nokia Plaza at LA Live, with a special guest performance by Melissa Etheridge from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Event is included in registration fee, additional guest tickets can be purchased onsite.
8/20: Are you at the meeting and need help? Look out for Annual Meeting & Expo staff wearing green camp shirts today.
8/19: Hot off the press – the Annual Meeting & Exposition Official Onsite Book!
Action has been picking up on the hub so visit asae10.org to get in on the latest social media conversations around the Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Wondering what to pack? Business casual attire is appropriate for all events.
8/18: Just in! We have confirmed a special performance by Cirque Du Soleil prior to award winning Cyndi Lauper at the Closing Night Celebration in addition to some other amazing acts leading up to it. Don’t miss it!
Just four more days to go until we see you in Los Angeles for a few days full of education, networking, and camaraderie with association executives from around the world.
8/12: Re-charge - Charge your cell-phone at one of two stations conveniently located in Connection Central in the South Lobby and in the CEO Networking Center. Come learn about the Association of the Future (AOTF) project and meet the volunteers while you charge your phone. A special thank you to our Corporate Partner, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, for sponsoring the charging stations.
8/11: Opportunities to Make an Impact - At the Annual Meeting & Expo there are many opportunities to make a difference in our host city, such as joining Visit Milwaukee, Visit Pittsburgh and Travel Portland to help assemble bikes for needy families that are part of the Midnight Mission's Family Transitional Housing Program, or donating any extra toiletries, conference bags, pens, pencils, notepads and help assemble toiletry kits for The Midnight Mission's Guest Services program. Learn more about these and other charitable events occurring at Annual.
8/10: Back by popular demand! The Annual Meeting Hub, www.asae10.org. Use the hub from your mobile device or any standard web browser to get the latest photos, videos, and tweets from the conference, to easily see what's next in the schedule, or to capture collaborative session notes.
RE-Engage Your Career with ASAE's Career Coaches - We've recruited top-notch coaches who can help you take inventory of your leadership abilities; build stronger relationships; tackle an organizational challenge; and set results-oriented goals to advance your career. Each confidential one-hour coaching session is only $69, a small investment to RE-fresh yourself and your career. As an extra incentive, most coaches are offering a free follow-up session after Annual Meeting! Appointments are filling up fast. For more information, check out the FAQs about this valuable service. Contact ASAE Career Headquarters at 202-626-2891 or careerhq@asaecenter.org with any questions.
8/6: Montreal will be serving "Breakfast in Bed" - Tourisme Montréal and its partners will be treating Annual Meeting attendees to its hugely popular, and delicious, "Breakfast in Bed" on Tuesday August 24. Association executives are invited to register at the Tourism Montréal booth located near the registration area to receive a sumptuous breakfast delivered right to their door.
8/5: Win an iPad or a Kindle – while onsite, don't forget to stop by the ASAE Bookstore to register for the iPad and Kindle Raffle! Brought to you by ASAE-Endorsed Business Solutions.
8/4: Earn CAE and CMP Hours - Attend the Annual Meeting & Expo and you may earn up to 18 Certified Association Executive (CAE) hours towards certification or recertification of your CAE designation. You can also earn 12 certification or recertification points toward your Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation!
8/3: Free Shipping on Bookstore Purchases Onsite - When you make a purchase of $50 or more at the Annual Meeting onsite bookstore, you won't have to lug it home! ASAE-Endorsed Business Solutions and ASAE CareerHQ.org are pleased to sponsor free shipping on publication purchases of $50 or more made at the onsite bookstore. Special thanks to PBD Worldwide Fulfillment Services for providing packaging services.
8/2: Stay connected! Wireless internet will be available in session rooms, all public areas, and in the expo hall to help keep you connected with those in the office, at home, and at the meeting. Brought to you by ASAE-Endorsed Business Solutions
7/30: STARdom Awaits When You Play HollyWORD! – You can be a star when you play HollyWORD in Aisle 600 on the Expo floor. Great prizes, refreshments, and business solutions can all be found in the ASAE-Endorsed Business Solutions Avenue of Stars.
7/29: Are you looking for a mentor or seeking to give back to the association management community? Join us at the Mentor Connector Reception held at Annual Meeting on Sunday, August 22, from 4:15 to 5:15 PDT in the Career Connection Center. Learn more about the ASAE CareerHQ.org's Mentor Connector program and how you can become involved!
7/28: Mentor Connector Reception – Are you looking for a mentor or seeking to give back to the association management community? Join us at the Mentor Connector Reception held at Annual Meeting on Sunday, August 22, from 4:15 to 5:15 PDT in the Career Connection Center. Learn more about the ASAE CareerHQ.org's Mentor Connector program and how you can become involved!
7/28: Childcare and Youth/Teen Services – KiddieCorp will provide their expert child care services for infants and toddlers, ages six-months to three-years old, and for children ages four-to-twelve years old. Many activities have been planned to keep your children engaged and entertained. The ChildCare Suite will be located at JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles, at LA Live. KiddieCorp will also provide activities for Youth/Teen participants on a per hour basis. The program activities will take place at the Youth/Teen Lounge at the Annual Meeting & Expo. The advance registration deadline for all programs is August 1, 2010. Learn more about KiddieCorp Youth/Teen activities or childcare services. Register online or complete and fax this form to reserve the space.
6/16: Virtual Annual Meeting Registration is Open. As much as we’d love to see you in LA, we understand that for various reasons some folks can’t join us in person. This year, for the first time ever, you’ll have the chance to engage from the convenience of your desk. Learn more.
6/14: New this year- Business Connection Lounge - Schedule a private demo, present your RFP, or just catch up with your favorite sales associates in our exclusive lounge open during non-Expo hours. Exclusive access will be granted to attendees with confirmed appointments made through our Registration Service Center (RSC). Register today and start scheduling away!
6/11: What Your Colleagues Are Saying – “I come to the Annual Meeting because it allows me to spend quality time with colleagues I don’t see as often as I would like as well as meet new people from around the country who are not in DC regularly like I am. The parties don't hurt either. - Scott D. Oser, president, Scott Oser Associates. Why do you come to the Annual Meeting & Expo? Drop us a note at rortiz-davis@asaecenter.org and you could be featured here.
6/10: The Greens Beckon You - Get a jump start on your Annual Meeting & Exp o experience with a friendly round of golf at ASAE & The Center's Annual Golf Classic, August 19 – August 21 in Pasadena. Enjoy the exquisite spa services of the exclusive Langham Huntington Hotel during your stay over.
6/9: Re-awaken Your Senses at ASAE & The Center's Food & Wine Classic - Get ready to smell, taste, and feel your way through an interactive dining experience . Lock Monday night into your PDA for ASAE & The Center's Food & Wine Classic and be sure to get your individual or block tickets when you register.
6/8: What Your Colleagues Are Saying – “I love ASAE & The Center’s Annual Meeting & Expo. It's like a family reunion without the dysfunction.” Gerry Romano, CAE. Why do you come to the Annual Meeting & Expo? Drop us a note at rortiz-davis@asaecenter.org and you could be featured here.
6/7: Small-staff Association Executive - visit our Learning Labs page and search for keyword “Small” to find the host of relevant education sessions on topics like outsourcing, getting the most from your board, technology management, coping and managing as a small-staff executive, and more.
6/4: Greening Your Travel - A s part of our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions created by the Annual Meeting & Expo, we have partnered with Association Travel Concepts (ATC) to waive service fees and offset your carbon footprint from your flight to Los Angeles with a donation to CarbonFund.org. Learn more and make your travel arrangements.
6/3: Community Connection Projects - For the third year, ASAE & The Center has organized "Community Connection" projects designed to give back to our host city and its citizens in need. Have a great time with your friends and colleagues while making a positive impact around you! Learn more and register.
6/2: Engage - Get the most out of the Annual Meeting & Expo by engaging before, during and after the conference. There are plenty of opportunities to connect with your colleagues and hear all the buzz! Check out the blog and Twitter rolls, our Annual Meeting & Expo web sticker, and more.
6/1: NEW! Business of Technology Sessions - As a result of the cancellation of the February 2010 Technology Conference, we have enhanced our technology sessions and are offering a robust track of technology-related learning labs called The Business of Technology. Learn more.
5/27: What Your Colleagues Are Saying - Annual is the must-attend event of the year. But don't take our word for it, trust annual meeting attendee Donna M. Honeyman, American Academy of Neurology: “The education sessions are terrific, the networking amazing, and the experience is something that can't be put into words. I completed my registration almost the second registration was open online.” Why do you come to the Annual Meeting & Expo? Drop us a note at rortiz-davis@asaecenter.org and you could be featured in our next email.
5/26: The Lay of the Land - The Los Angeles hotels & convention center interactive map is up! Check it out and get the lay of the land.
5/6: Share your talent! Association professionals with comedic acting experience are needed to participate in a video to air at the Annual Meeting & Expo. Selected actors are responsible for their travel expenses when taping in Alexandria, VA in June. Submit headshot and acting resume to ASAEtalent@pcicom.com.
5/4: Check out the Annual Meeting & Expo brochure, chock-full of the information you need to get ready for this can’t miss event! Low Bandwidth version | High Bandwidth version
4/16: Enjoy a Red Carpet experience! Award-winning Melissa Etheridge will perform exclusively for you and Wolfgang Puck Catering will tantalize your palate during the Opening Night Celebration, taking place in LA Live, the home of many renowned events. Learn more.
4/16: New this year! - Remember those surveys you are always asked to fill out at the end of a conference? Well, we’re putting your responses to good use. Here are some re-freshing changes we’ve made based on your comments.
4/6: Heard the rumors? For our Closing Celebration during the final night, we will be celebrating the True Colors of Diversity with a special guest performance by...
3/17: This year's education programming is outstanding! Hear what's planned first-hand from Anne Blouin, chief learning officer at ASAE & The Center. Watch the short video.
3/15: Registration is now OPEN! Don't delay, register now to receive the early bird registration rate of $795 ($995 nonmembers). Did you know that the registration rate is only $595 ($795 nonmembers) for each additional registrant from your organization?
2/2: New Content for 2010 Annual Meeting & Expo Coming Soon! The new Annual Meeting website will be officially launched on March 1. Make sure to come back often to get the full scoop on what's in store this year!
1/30: Education Session proposals have been selected. There were many great proposals this year and we're excited about those selected. Stay tuned for full session descriptions coming in late February!
10/19: We are now accepting proposals!
Should you be interested in submitting a session proposal for the 2010 Annual Meeting & Expo, please visit the following link: eting.org/request_for_proposals.cfm">https://www.asaeannualmeeting.org/request_for_proposals.cfm. Please note that proposals are due by December 4th.
9/25: Booth Sales information for 2010
In mid-October we will be sending out booth sales information for 2010 exhibitors. Stay tuned!
9/24: Speaker Request for Proposals
The call for session proposals and speakers will open in early October and close on December 4th.