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2012 Programs and Events

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Date	Event
February 29, 2012 Wednesday This program generously sponsored by:	"Understanding Unions - How They Can Work for You" Educational Program Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018 PROGRAM Unions play a significant operational role in almost every convention center in the country. This panel discussion, which will include union representation, association/organizer, a general services contractor and an exhibitor, will examine and provide background and explanation of how these groups collaborate to produce exhibitions as efficiently as possible. The panel will provide the views and commentary to a variety of talk points which will include basics, benefits and challenges. The post discussion event will include a networking reception with opportunity to talk with the panelists and other industry professionals attending the function Moderator Steve Moskal, President/owner Prairie Display Panelists Robin Gathman, Convention and Events Coordinator PLANMECA USA, Inc. Robert Fulton, Business Manager, Riggers Local 136 John Patronski, Executive Vice President, Global Experience Specialists Mike Weil, Vice President, Hall Erickson SCHEDULE 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. –Panel Discussion 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Networking Reception All show management and TSEA exhibitor personnel are invited to attend as guests of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Rosemont Exposition Services. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Parking is compliments of Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Rosemont Exposition Services. *For your convenience, Rosemont Exposition Services will provide a complimentary shuttle bus to and from the Blue Line station on River Rd. the day of the program. Pick Up times from the Blue Line will be- 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 pm Return times departing from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center will be- 5:45, 6:00 pm Event sponsored by Rosemont Exposition Services Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Click here to register To download a paper registration form, click here. Direct your questions to Gail Brooks, CMP, gbrooks@wmrhq.com
June 20, 2012 Wednesday	IAEE Educational Program Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago
September 17, 2012 Monday	IAEE Golf Outing Stonebridge Country Club
September 27, 2012 Thursday	IAEE Annual Meeting Maggiano's Chicago
November 28, 2012 Wednesday	IAEE Holiday Party and Educational Program Petterino's Chicago
December 6, 2012 Thursday	IAEE Midwestern Chapter Reception EXPO! EXPO! Orlando, FL

Past Events

Date

Event

February 2, 2012

Midwestern Chapter 3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament

Networking. Food. Drinks. Fun.

McCormick Place- Lakeside Center, Hall D
Games began at 5:30 pm

December 8, 2011

Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO!

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pavilion 6 at the Las Vegas Hilton

Sponsored by the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

November 30, 2011

Educational Program & Holiday Party

"Conducting Effective Site Inspections" presented by members of ESCA
Petterino's Chicago
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

September 21, 2011

IAEE Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting with IAEE President, Steven Hacker, CAE!

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Maggiano's Banquets, Chicago, IL

2011 IAEE President, Steven Hacker, CAE will give an update on the state of the exhibitions and events industry. View Steven Hacker's's bio. here.

Schedule
11:00 - 11:45 Reception & Registration
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 Presentation

Member Pricing	Non-member Pricing
Program (After Sept. 19) $45.00	Program (After Sept. 19) $50.00

August 15, 2011
Monday

CEM Week 2011 comes to Chicago!
August 15-19, 2011
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

The Midwestern Chapter is going to celebrate a week of CEM learning with a Networking Happy Hour for all Midwestern Chapter members.

Date: Monday, August 15
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m
Location: M/X Lounge in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Details: All chapter members are welcome to attend even if you are not taking a CEM course. All chapter members will receive one complimentary drink ticket.

August 1, 2011
Monday

22nd Annual IAEE Midwestern Chapter Golf Outing
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Stonebridge Country Club
Aurora, IL

The 2011 IAEE Midwestern Chapter Golf Outing will be held at Stonebridge Country Club, a private, residential, 18-hole golf course designed by world-renowned golf course architect, Tom Fazio. The event will include great golf, contests, trophies, lunch and dinner. This is intended to be a special day for you to reward employees and entertain clients. Foursomes and sponsorships are available on a first come first served basis, and with our continued low pricing, you won't want to miss out!

Not a golfer? Join us for the member mixer networking reception and dinner, following the outing.

Want to donate raffle prizes? If so, contact us early so that we can recognize your organization in all golf outing marketing materials. Past items include hotel stays, golf items, gift cards, airfare, concert tickets and electronics.

Schedule
Check-in and warm-up: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Shot gun start (with boxed lunch to take out on the course): 12:00 p.m.
Non-golfer's reception starts: 4:30pm
Reception & Dinner (with prize drawings): 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter and Off The Street Club greatly appreciate your support and generosity!

June 15, 2011
Wednesday

Educational Program & Member Mixer
Sales Strategies for the 21st Century

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
One West Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL

SCHEDULE

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Registration
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Educational Program
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Member Mixer

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

Event organizers will share their sales strategies, and how they produce a unified strategy within their organization
How do event organizers connect their vendors? Does having your vendors connected with each other help them realize their overall goals? What role do their vendors play in helping them realize their sale strategy?

OBJECTIVES

For vendors, to discover what organizers are requiring from you in 2011. How you can communicate your offerings and new technologies in a way that will be heard and remembered by the decision makers. Discover what your clients and potential clients are asking for and how you can tie your products and services into the success of the event.
For organizers, to have an interactive open forum discussion on what some industry leaders are doing to sell and market their events successfully and how they incorporate their vendors into the solution.

MODERATOR

Sean Lynch - Executive Vice President, NHS

PANEL MEMBERS

Perry Reynolds - VP, Marketing & Trade Development, International Housewares Association
Tom Corcoran - Principal, Corcoran Expositions
Paula Fauth, CEM - Show Director, Hall-Erickson
Chris Price - Vice President, Graphic Arts Show Company

Speakers Click here to review all speaker bios .

Prior to the program, Doreen Biela, Member of the Board of Directors of the International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing, will make a short presentation on the ICEEM and the benefits it offers exhibition and event managers. To learn more about ICEEM now, visit the Web site at: www.iceem.net.

This program is generously sponsored by Shepard Exposition Services.

February 23, 2011
Wednesday

Educational Program
"Google More Time Into Your Day."
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Registration and Continental Breakfast     8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Educational Program                                  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

     Members: $40                                        Non-Members: $45
On or after Feb. 22: $45                         On or after Feb. 22: $50

We all use Google and other search engines for work and in our everyday lives – did you know that just a few simple tips when typing in your search request will help you get the most relevant information faster than you ever thought possible? Learn to apply simple "search qualifiers" that will unleash the true power of Google and other search engines and save hours in research time. Simply the way you enter your search words or phrase will greatly reduce the amount of time you spend looking for information. If you use Google to search for the lowest airfare, find out what transportation options there are in a city or spend time looking for contact information online this is the session you just can’t miss!

Presented by Theo Szymanski, Director of Sales at Trondent Development Corp. Theo leads the company’s global sales and business development efforts and will show you dozens of simple (and amazing) tricks and clicks that will get you the information you need in a snap!

January 27, 2011
Thursday

_{IAEE Midwestern Chapter 3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament

Join us for Networking, Food, Drinks and Fun!}
_{Game Day Registration opens at 4:30pm

Games begin at 5:30 pm

McCormick Place - Lakeside Center, Hall D

Wiffle Ball Teams: All teams must have a minimum of 6 players with a minimum of 2 female players on the "field" during play. 8 players are included in registration fee.

$350 member team / $375 non-member team

Individual Players: Individual players are required to pre-register, and team assignments will be made on-site.

$45 per player

Not a Wiffle Ball Player? Come anyway and be a benchwarmer! There will be food, beverages and networking.

$35 per person}

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