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SMERF Meetings Journal

Spring 2009

• Bright Ideas
• Down on the Farm
• Get On Your Boots!
• Leading Edge/News
• No More Bored Meetings!
• The State of the Industry: 2009

Winter 2009

• Bright Ideas
• Historic Sites Make for Memorable Meetings
• Leading Edge/News
• Religious Education Congress: Building a Tradition of Learning
• The ‘Natural State’ Has it All
• The Space Race: Convention Center Supply Keeps Growing
• The State That Knows How to Celebrate!

Fall 2008

• 10 Cost-Saving Tips
• Bright Ideas
• Budget Busted? Move Your Meeting to the Midwest!
• College Music Society: Celebrating 50 Years of Service
• Four Reasons Why Arizona is a Major Meetings Magnet
• Leading Edge/News
• Zoos Have Animal Magnetism

Summer 2008

• Bright Ideas
• Florida’s Extremes Promise Meeting Success
• Leading Edge/News
• Partnerships Define Success for This Group
• Sailing Stateside
• Unique Venue: Leveraging the Links
• Virginia’s Beauty & Variety Give You Lots to Consider

Spring 2008

• Bright Ideas
• Destination Planner: Texas
• Going Offshore: Still Doable in a Down Economy
• Leading Edge/News
• Unique Venue: See Spa Run. Run Spa Run!
• Women of the ELCA: Reaching Across Generations

Winter 2008

• At Your Leisure
• Bright Ideas
• Case Study: SAME Creates New Events Through Strategic Partnerships
• Destination Planner: Arkansas
• Destination Planner: Louisiana
• Leading Edge/News
• Unique Venue: '...We're Going On a Cruise Where?'

Fall 2007

• Bright Ideas
• Case Study: COGIC Plans Its Centennial Celebration
• Destination Planner: Arizona
• Friendly, Affordable, Accessible: Meet in the Midwest
• Leading Edge
• Toolkit: Choosing the Right Speaker
• Unique Venue: Local Museums Offer a Unique Event Experience

Annual 2007 Destination Guide

• Destination Planner: Arkansas
• Destination Planner: Callaway Gardens
• Destination Planner: Collier County
• Destination Planner: Dave & Buster's
• Destination Planner: Daytona Beach, FL
• Destination Planner: Fredericksburg, VA
• Destination Planner: Gaylord Opryland
• Destination Planner: Jefferson Parish, LA
• Destination Planner: Overland Park, KS
• Destination Planner: Seminole County, FL
• Destination Planner: Tempe, AZ
• Destination Planner: Virginia
• Destination Planner: Virginia Beach, VA
• Destination Planner: Westin/Sheraton Grand Bahama Island
• Destination Planner: Wilmington, DE
• EDUCAUSE: Social Media at the Meeting
• Theme Parks Are for Meetings Too!

Summer 2007

• Bright Ideas
• Destination Planner: Florida Sunshine Spells SMERF Success
• Destination Planner: Off The Beaten Path in California
• Food & Beverage Trends: What's In and What’s Out
• News
• Planning a Cruise Incentive or Meeting? Read This First!
• South Padre Chosen as Site for Second Annual SMERF Show
• The Art of the Board Meeting

Spring 2007

• Bright Ideas
• Case Study: ACTE Overhauls the Hall
• Destination Planner: Everything's Bigger In Texas
• News
• Second Tier, First Rate
• Unique Venues: Culinary Team-Building Venues – A New Recipe for Meeting Success

Winter 2007

• 2007 Planner Survey Shows Common Ties
• Bright Ideas
• Managing Risk at Meetings
• New Mexico: Offers Spectacular Sunsets and Warm Welcomes
• Turning Mundane Into Motivational
• Unique Venue: Drive Attendees Wild

Fall 2006

• Arizona Offers Variety, Affordability
• Case Study: Managing 40,000+ Attendees
• First Annual SMERF Trade Show Fosters Networking, Problem-Solving
• It's Academic: Kappa Delta Pi's Michael Wolfe
• Lasting Connections: Making Networking Work
• Military Museum Adds Space
• Putting the Heart in Heartland: Midwest Welcomes SMERF Groups
• SMERF Stars Shine Bright

Annual 2006 Destination Guide

• Arkansas
• Arlington, Texas
• Bellevue Hilton
• Crowne Plaza
• Fredericksburg, Va.
• Galveston, Texas
• Hot Springs, Ark.
• Jefferson Parish, La.
• Kissimmee, Fla.
• Rogers–Lowell, Ark.
• Santa Clara, Calif.
• Tucson, Ariz.
• Seminole County, Fla.
• Westin Sheraton Grand Bahama
• Virginia Beach, Va.
• Gaylord Hotels

Summer 2006

• Tool Kit: Tips For Convention Center First-Timers
• Motivational Speakers Who Deliver for Less

Spring 2006

• Cover Story: How to Avoid Attrition
• Cover Story: Reaching Gen X and Y

Winter 2006

• Gratuities 101: The Definitive Guide to Tipping For Meeting Professionals
• Cover Story: SMERF Planning 101: Transportation

Fall 2005

• Cover Story: SMERF Planning 101: Follow These Tips to Create Closing Event That Holds Attendees
• Q&A: Expanding SMERF Market Encompasses New Categories

Annual 2005 Destination Guide

• Careful Preparation of RFPs Helps Streamline Meeting Planning Process
• SMERF Planning 101: Partner With CVBs To Make Meetings More Affordable

Spring 2005

• SMERF Planning 101: Develop Programs to Involve Attendees in Learning Process
• Site Inspection Checklist Part II: Utilize Detailed Form To Evaluate Properties

Annual 2004 Destination Guide

• Site Selection Checklist: Complete Detailed Study Before Booking Destination

E-mail Newsletters

• Untapped Savings Opportunities Abound in Meetings Spending
• Prep Your Speakers on Professional PowerPoint Usage
• Event Marketing: Building Attendance in a Down Economy
• Mark Your Calendar! The 2008 Brand Engagement Conference
• Mark Your Calendar! The 2008 Brand Engagement Conference
• Small Meeting? Choose the Right Site