In addition to being a very successful trade show, Holiday Showcase provides outstanding educational content in a variety of topic areas for both association professionals and suppliers.
The Advisory Group:
- Reviews and scores the Holiday Showcase session proposals.
- Helps to select the best submissions that will ensure a positive learning and networking experience for attendees and exhibitors who participate in education at Holiday Showcase.
- Helps to identify additional speakers if there is a void in the diversity or quality of topic submissions
- Attends Holiday Showcase.
- Sends direct communication (as needed) to potential attendees/speakers to market the opening of our Call for Proposals or to register to attend Holiday Showcase.
The Advisory Group Is Recommended for Members Who Are:
- Innovative association executives and supplier partners who have a broad understanding of their colleagues’ educational needs.
- Previous Holiday Showcase attendees and are willing to offer honest feedback and solutions to improve future education sessions and the overall presence of Holiday Showcase.
- Willing to volunteer at Holiday Showcase as needed.
Time Commitment:
- Participate in session selection meeting
- Review speaker submissions for inclusion into the Holiday Showcase program
- Participate in several conference calls
- Attend the Holiday Showcase education sessions
Members
Stephen Legault, MSW, Chair
Jamie Mednansky, CMP, DES, Vice Chair
Colette Apke, CEM, CMP, DES
Joanna Bronson
Tammy Dillard-Steels, MPH, MBA, CAE
Maureen Glasoe
Daniel Grainger
Megan Lanning, CMP
Travis Skodack
Callan Stapleton
Katrina Stewart
Board Liaison
Loretta DeLuca, FASAE
Staff Contact
Kara Brockman, CMP, DES
brockman@associationforum.org