Holiday Showcase® continues to be the Association Forum’s largest annual event, not to mention Chicagoland's No. 1 meeting sites and business services exhibition. 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 supporting members.
The Advisory Group
- Advises on the structure and format of education provided at Holiday Showcase
- Reviews and scores the Holiday Showcase speaker presentation 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 and volunteers onsite as needed
- Sends direct communication (as needed) to potential attendees/speakers to market the opening of our Call for Presentations or to register to attend Holiday Showcase
- Volunteers onsite to introduce speakers, assist attendees, and generally provide a positive event experience
The Advisory Group Is Recommended for Members Who Are
- Seasoned association professionals and supporting members interested in developing education topics of importance to attendees
- Association professionals and supporting members who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of association structures, and best practices
- Exhibitors and/or partners who have participated in Holiday Showcase
- Association professionals who can provide insight into the attendee perspective
2024-25 Members - Call for Volunteers CLOSED
Carla Fuqua, CMP, Chair
Margaret Bussan, CAE
Dan Hickey, PMP
Sarah Kosenka
JoAnnaLeon
Michelle Majewski
Amanda Plummer, Esq., CAE
Alyssa Rojo, MSN, RN
Tracy Schorle
Callan Stapleton, CAE
Mark Sterne, CPA, CPIM
Gigi Sutton, MBA
Board Liaison
Nikki Golden, CAE
Staff Liaison
Alec Rosofsky CAE, CMP