BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 14.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Host Venue:\nThe Officers' Club\n\n\n\n\nJoin MPI Sacramento/Si erra Nevada as we kick off the 2019-2020 program year as we open with our September workshop and luncheon education keynote. \n \;\nSchedule of Events\n\n9:00 \;a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Check-in\n9:30 \;a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Workshop (1.5 CEUs)\n11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Check-in (fo r those just attending the luncheon)\n11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Education l uncheon program (1.25 CEUs)\n\n\nPricing\n \;\n\n \n \n \n  \;\n \n \n Memb ers\n \n \n  \;\n \n \n Non-members\n \n \n \n  \;\n \n Early Bird\n \n \n Regular\n \n \n Onsite \n \n \n  \;\n \n \n Early Bird\n \n \n Regul ar \n \n \n Onsite\n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n 50\n \n \n 65\n \n \n 80\n \n \n &nbs p\;\n \n \n 75\n \n \n 90\n \n \n 105\n \n \n \n \n Combo\n \n \n 85\n \n \n 115\n \n \n 145\n \n \n  \;\n \n \n 130\n \n \n 160\n \n \n 190\n \n \n \n \n Workshop Only \n \n \n 55\n \n \n 70\n \n \n 85\n \n \n  \;\n \n \n 75\n \n \n 90\n \n \n 105\n \n \n \n\n** Early Bird Pri cing good through September 6th!\n\n\nFeatured Partners\n\n\n\n\n\nMorning Workshop\nTradeshow Management: How to Measure\, Design\, Sell and Manage a Tradeshow\nHear and learn from an expert who will not only share best p ractices and trends but the realities of what it takes to manage and produ ce a thoughtful and well-run tradeshow.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n Wha t new exhibitor agreement language should event planners include or negoti ate in their expo agreements?\n What exhibit hall features remain no ma tter what size the expo? \n What do exhibitors now expect from &lsquo\; show runners&rsquo\; in order to have a successful experience?\n\nJoin us for this interactive session as Laura presents us with &ldquo\;what would you do?&rdquo\; scenarios for discussion\, learning and connecting with yo ur peers for resolution.\n\n[Meeting and/or Event Design: 1.50 CEUs]\n\nAb out the Speaker\n\nLaura Bohannon\, CMP\, CMM\nPresident at Your Meeting P ro\nHer smile is a permanent part of her image. \; Laura says that bei ng nice is a huge part of \;her success. \; &ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s so easy to be kind to everyone and yet it is not the norm in business. Peopl e think that you must show a cool\, tough or stoic persona to be successfu l. \; &lsquo\;More bees with honey&rsquo\; is my modus operandi.&rdquo \;\nLaura&rsquo\;s career in hospitality started in hotel sales in 1983.&n bsp\; With many mentors along the way she earned a seat on the Executive C ommittee by the time she was 30 years old. After the birth of her first ch ild in August 1994\, she started her own company\, Bohannon &\; Associa tes\, Inc. representing meeting and incentive programs for associations an d corporations in California and Nevada.\nLaura served as President of the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter of Meeting Professionals International f rom 2005-2006. She served on the board for more than 10 years earning Chap ter Leader of the Year along the way and ultimately was named Meeting Plan ner of the Year by the chapter in 2003.\nAfter earning the distinction of Certification in Meeting Management in 2007 Laura changed the company name to Your Meeting Pro to better describe her business. \;\nNow with mor e than 30 years of experience in the industry Laura&rsquo\;s focus is on m anaging Expos and Trade Shows for associations. \;\n\nEducation Lunche on Keynote\n\nIncorporating Diversity &\; Inclusion into Your Event Des ign and F&\;B\n Well planned and executed events should be effective an d essential to an organization&rsquo\;s success. They should also host&nbs p\;and drive diverse and inclusive experiences for everyone. Yet often the y either fail or result in less than desired outcomes \;for some parti cipants who have special dietary needs and/or other disabilities. \;\n \nEvent professionals must regard diversity and inclusion as a strategic a nd logistical approach in the planning process and \;should consider a ll facets of the event\, including the food and beverage being served. In this session\, we will learn how \;to create more inclusive food and b everage environments\, manage for diversity and capitalize on the unique&n bsp\;perspectives of a diverse participant base. \;\n\nLearning Object ives:\n\n Discover how diversity and inclusion are related to event des ign and F&\;B.\n Learn how disability laws apply to event participan ts.\n Set forth a framework to easily manage for diversity and inclusiv ity.\n\n[Meeting and/or Event Design: 1.25 CEUs]\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\nT racy Stuckrath\, CSE\, CMM\, CHC\nFounder and President of Thrive! Meeting s &\; Events\nFounder and president of thrive! meetings &\; events\, Tracy Stuckrath has had a 29-year career in corporate\, association and s ocial event \;planning. In 2009\, her personal health journey changed the trajectory of her career. She works with organizations worldwide to un derstand \;how food and beverage (F&\;B) affects risk\, employee/gu est experience\, company culture\, diversity &\; inclusion\, and the bo ttom line\; and how \;to create safe and inclusive food experiences th at deliver unrivaled participant experiences so everyone feels valued.\n\n She has co-authored two books\, published over 100 articles and is recogni zed as a meetings and event industry leader\, including Top 25 \;Women in the Meetings Industry\, Top 500 People in Events\, and Meetings Indust ry Change Maker.\n\nTracy has shared her passion for safe and inclusive fo od and beverage as a freelance writer and contributor for \;Allergic L iving \;magazine\, \;The \;Meeting Professional\, \;Meetin gs Today\, \;Restaurant Informer\, \;HR.com \;Employee Benefit s &\; Wellness\, \;Plan Your Meetings\, \;BizBash\, \;Meeti ngs &\; \;Conventions\, \;MeetingsNet\, \;Convene \;and  \;Special Events. \; \;\n\nA graduate of NC State University\ , she also maintains Certified Special Events Certification\, Certified Me etings Manager\, Certified Health \;Coach\, ServeSafe®\; Allergen a nd ServeSafe®\; Food Protection Manager certifications.\n\nEnjoy MPI Sa cramento/Sierra Nevada's presentation of these annual awards:\n\n Chapt er Leader of the Year\n Rising Star Award\n Crystal Platter Award\n And \;Longevity Pins!\n DTEND:20190917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20240329T070335Z DTSTART:20190917T160000Z LOCATION:CA\,McClellan\,The Officers' Club at McClellan SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sept. 2019 Education: Morning Workshop and Luncheon Session UID:RFCALITEM638472746156602808 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Ho st Venue:
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\n9:00 \;a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Check-in
\n9:30 \;a
.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Workshop (1.5 CEUs)
\n11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a
.m. - Check-in (for those just attending the luncheon)
\n11:45 a.m. -
1:15 p.m. - Education luncheon program (1.25 CEUs)
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\n < p>Members\n | \n\n  \; \n | \n \n
Non-members \n | \n \n ||||
&nb sp\; | \n\n
Early Bird \n | \n \n Regular \n | \n \n Onsite \n | \n
\n  \; \ n | \n \n
Early Bird \n | \n
\n Regula r \n | \n \n Onsite \n \n |
\n Lunch \n | \n \n 50 \n td>\n | \n 6 5 \n | \n \n 80 \n | \n \n  \; \n | \n
\n 75 \ n | \n \n
90 \n | \n \n 105 \n | \n \n
\n
Combo \n | \n \n 85 \n | \n
\n 115 \n | \n \n
145 \n | \n \n  \; \n | \n \n < p>160\n | \n\n 190 \n | \n |
\n < p>Workshop Only \n | \n\n 55 \n | \n
\n 70 \n | \n \n
85 \n | \n \n  \; \n | \n \n 75 \n | \n \n 90< /p>\n | \n \n 105 \n | \n
** Early Bird Pricing good throug
h September 6th!
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Hear and learn from an expert who will not only
share best practices and trends but the realities of what it takes to man
age and produce a thoughtful and well-run tradeshow.
\n
\n
Join us for this interactive session as Laura presents us with
&ldquo\;what would you do?&rdquo\; scenarios for discussion\, learning an
d connecting with your peers for resolution.
\n
\n[Meeting and/o
r Event Design: 1.50 CEUs]
Laura Bohannon\, CMP\, CMM
\nPresident at Your Meeting Pro
Her smile i s a permanent part of her image. \; Laura says that being nice is a hu ge part of \;her success. \; &ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s so easy to be kin d to everyone and yet it is not the norm in business. People think that yo u must show a cool\, tough or stoic persona to be successful. \; &lsqu o\;More bees with honey&rsquo\; is my modus operandi.&rdquo\;
\nLaur a&rsquo\;s career in hospitality started in hotel sales in 1983. \; Wi th many mentors along the way she earned a seat on the Executive Committee by the time she was 30 years old. After the birth of her first child in A ugust 1994\, she started her own company\, Bohannon &\; Associates\, In c. representing meeting and incentive programs for associations and corpor ations in California and Nevada.
\nLaura served as President of the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter of Meeting Professionals International fr om 2005-2006. She served on the board for more than 10 years earning Chapt er Leader of the Year along the way and ultimately was named Meeting Plann er of the Year by the chapter in 2003.
\nAfter earning the distincti on of Certification in Meeting Management in 2007 Laura changed the compan y name to Your Meeting Pro to better describe her business. \;
\nNow with more than 30 years of experience in the industry Laura&rsquo\;s focus is on managing Expos and Trade Shows for associations. \;
\n< hr />\n Well planne
d and executed events should be effective and essential to an organization
&rsquo\;s success. They should also host \;and drive diverse and inclu
sive experiences for everyone. Yet often they either fail or result in les
s than desired outcomes \;for some participants who have special dieta
ry needs and/or other disabilities. \;
\n
\nEvent profession
als must regard diversity and inclusion as a strategic and logistical appr
oach in the planning process and \;should consider all facets of the e
vent\, including the food and beverage being served. In this session\, we
will learn how \;to create more inclusive food and beverage environmen
ts\, manage for diversity and capitalize on the unique \;perspectives
of a diverse participant base. \;
\n
\nLearning
Objectives:
[Me eting and/or Event Design: 1.25 CEUs]
\n\n
Tracy Stuckr
ath\, CSE\, CMM\, CHC
\nFounder and President of Thrive! Meet
ings &\; Events
Founder and president of thrive! meeti
ngs &\; events\, Tracy Stuckrath has had a 29-year career in corporate\
, association and social event \;planning. In 2009\, her personal heal
th journey changed the trajectory of her career. She works with organizati
ons worldwide to understand \;how food and beverage (F&\;B) affects
risk\, employee/guest experience\, company culture\, diversity &\; inc
lusion\, and the bottom line\; and how \;to create safe and inclusive
food experiences that deliver unrivaled participant experiences so everyon
e feels valued.
\n
\nShe has co-authored two books\, published o
ver 100 articles and is recognized as a meetings and event industry leader
\, including Top 25 \;Women in the Meetings Industry\, Top 500 People
in Events\, and Meetings Industry Change Maker.
\n
\nTracy has s
hared her passion for safe and inclusive food and beverage as a freelance
writer and contributor for \;Allergic Living \;magazine\, \;Th
e \;Meeting Professional\, \;Meetings Today\, \;Restaurant Inf
ormer\, \;HR.com \;Em
ployee Benefits &\; Wellness\, \;Plan Your Meetings\, \;BizBash
\, \;Meetings &\; \;Conventions\, \;MeetingsNet\, \;Con
vene \;and \;Special Events. \; \;
\n
\nA gradua
te of NC State University\, she also maintains Certified Special Events Ce
rtification\, Certified Meetings Manager\, Certified Health \;Coach\,
ServeSafe®\; Allergen and ServeSafe®\; Food Protection Manager certi
fications.
\nEnjoy MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada's pr
esentation of these annual awards: