Events Manager
Deb Tewell
May 2008

• Met with representative from Hartford CVB
• Requested day, length and time of special meetings affiliated with national workshop[
• Reviewed best and final proposals for 2012
• Asked Hampton to draw up contract to begin negotiations for 2012 national workshop
• Developed recommendations for negotiating multi-year workshop contracts
• Worked on sponsorships for national workshop
• Requested and received addendum to 2011 convention center contract
• Worked on logistics for off-site sessions and special events
• Finalized list of preworkshop sessions
• Developed preworkshop contracts
• Invited two keynote speakers (both unsuccessful: Barry Lopez and Philippe Cousteau)
• Received proposal for transportation needs
• Emailed FICI and other meeting leaders to determine their preferred 2008 meeting days lengths, and times

• Responded to email requests for letters of invitation
• Reminded presenters who have not yet registered of impending deadline
• Reminded presenters who have not yet sent in Sourcebook presentation of impending deadline
• Met with staff to brainstorm packing list items and list of to-dos for Korea contact
• Revised schedule
• Packed office supplies for Korea

• Completed logistics for two certification training courses
• Did shopping and room set up for CIP to be held in Fort Collins, April 14-18

• Set room for various meetings

• Received archive donations from Bert Szabo

• Reviewed judging forms, instructions
• Met with last year’s and this year’s judging coordinators to make sure there is a smooth transition and that judges are selected according to the established time line

• Researched green office supplies: ink cartridges, paper, etc.
• Developed NAI profile for Eco Green Office

• Developed agenda for Region 1 meeting to promote 2009 workshop
• Worked with locksmith to re-key building doors
• Participated in weekly staff meetings
• Organized farewell party for intern
• Met with staff members on sponsorship ideas
• Met with staff members on IEG conference debriefing
• Initiated or participated in conference calls for:
• National Workshop ‘08
• National Workshop ‘09
• SLC
• Attended Region 1 spring workshop, Rowe, MA