Schedule Test

MONDAY • MAY 21, 2012

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Setup, Planner Registration and Education

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Educational Session

MONDAY • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Conference Room F (lower level)

What You MUST Know About Your Website in 2012

Why isn’t your online advertising working for you? Learn how to use your online marketing tools more effectively by engaging and connecting directly with your target customers. In this session, Frank will show you the right strategies to promote your meeting or services online.

Frank Spohr Owner, Clicked Studios

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Educational Session

MONDAY • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Conference Room D (lower level)

How to Improve your Donations as a NON-Profit in 2012

Who does events? You do! Events are an integral part of how you market your nonprofit organization. From fundraisers, to conferences, to performing arts and online training seminars, events help you attract new members. Show up to learn more about how to improve your donations and what the successful nonprofit organizations are doing.

Paige Cahill Regional Development Director KS, MO, NE, AR, Constant Contact, Inc.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Planner Reception Hosted by DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center – Chesterfield (Planners Only)

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Missouri Meetings & Events Opening Reception Networking, Entertainment and Food. (Planners and exhibitors welcome.) Meet® Business Exchange – Now you have the chance to have some extra time with the suppliers or services of your choice. The Meet® Business Exchange (MBE) offers face-to-face appointments with six suppliers. All planners who complete the full MBE session will receive a $25 AMEX gift card! Register early – space is limited! Enjoy a night of Food, Drinks, Networking, and Live Entertainment!

TUESDAY • MAY 22, 2012

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Early Bird Yoga Session

TUESDAY • 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Athletic Club (lower level)

Early Bird Yoga Session

Yoga Break is designed to provide meeting attendees a brief yoga session in your meeting room, with short, easy to perform stretches, seated and standing, adapted to your setting. No special clothing, props or set-up is required and every person is able to participate in this user-friendly, interactive session. Each session ends with a few minutes of seated relaxation guaranteed to refresh, energize and inspire your meeting attendees.

Kathy Vanderselt Founder and Director, Yoga Break

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Registration and Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Setup and Planner Check-In (Grand Ballroom Foyer)

8:00 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.

General Session

TUESDAY • 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Great Room (main level)

Panel: Internet Security and Your Career Presented by: Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies

Cyber security and legal experts will be discussing Internet security policies and how they affect your workplace environment. Do you use your iPhone at work? Your personal social media page, iPhone, or iPad may not be as private as you think. Your employer may own the information on it. The panel will discuss real examples of how Internet security is impacting the hospitality industry.

	Facilitator Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP President, Meeting IQ Managing Director, Present China
	Barbara Dunn, Esquire Partner, Howe & Hutton Ltd.
	Noah Besheer Interactive Media Specialist, Pinnacle Entertainment
	Woju Worabo Systems Manager, Information Resources, St. Louis Market, Marriott International

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Exhibit Area Open – PLANit Tech-Know
Prize Drawings and Networking

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions (Concurrent Sessions)

TUESDAY • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Conference Room D (lower level)

InterVIEWED

In this competitive job market, where thousands of graduates are competing for jobs and thousands of seasoned professionals are being laid off or replaced, making a good first impression is critical at an interview. You may know all the right answers but what are your body language, clothing, mannerisms and eating skills saying about you? Rob Schaefer will take us through the visual process of the interview and share the most common non-verbal mistakes individuals make. Do you ask for a water, use your cell phone, wear perfume, or cross your legs? Find out! This informative seminar is ideal for those new to the job market and anyone re-entering.

Rob Schaefer Vice President, Catering and Design Development, Steven Becker Fine Dining

TUESDAY • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Conference Room E (lower level)

The Risky Business of Insuring Your Events

True or false? A general liability policy is the only coverage a planner needs to protect against the risk associated with events, FALSE. In this session, Corey Schuster will discuss what general liability coverage does and does not include. Do you only think about the chances of rain, or the chances of someone getting injured? Learn about all of the risks you need to consider when planning your event, and what coverage will protect you.

Corey Schuster Managing Agent, The Daniel and Henry Co.

TUESDAY • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Conference Room F (lower level)

Ten Insider’s Secrets of Hidden Trade Show Costs

An insider’s view of the exhibit industry and how meeting managers can bypass the middle person. Heather will show you how to cut costs on trade show logistics, especially on things you could do yourself. Learn about key strategies to enhance your exhibiting experience.

Heather Howard, CTSM AFRS National Convention Exhibit Manager, Exhibit Arts, LLC

TUESDAY • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Valley Amphitheater (main level)

Online Registration: Changes You Should Make for 2012

A meeting and event technology veteran, Mark will discuss the latest trends in online registration, including new innovations that can improve existing registration systems, and ways to make better use of the data that they generate.

Mark Hubrich Co-founder & VP of Industry/Client Relations, Sign-Up 4

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Exhibit Area Open – Supplier PLANit Tech-Know
Prize Drawings and Networking

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Keynote Speaker
Yoga Break

TUESDAY • 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Great Room (main level)

“Rev Up Your Events, Relationships, Referrals & Results” with Online Marketing Tools, Tips, and Strategies!

Simplify Your Life and Empower Your Customers! So many tools, so many events & “to-do’s” but only one You! Learn how to supercharge your online marketing efforts and results! Paige will help you “Social Up” and “Recharge” your online marketing efforts today with examples, tips, tools and strategies that you can implement today.

• See why online marketing is a “must-have” for your business
• Learn the secret sauce to get your e-mails opened
• Learn 4 ways to “Go and Grow” your social network
• Learn 4 tools that can help you monitor and measure your online success
• Learn how to craft content that will educate, engage and empower your clients to take the next step

Paige Cahill Regional Development Director KS, MO, NE, AR, Constant Contact, Inc.

1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Break

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Educational Sessions
PLANIt Tech-Know Workshops
Breakout Session, sponsored by the International Medical Meeting Professionals Association (IMMPA)

TUESDAY • 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Great Room (main level)

PLANit Tech-Know Workshops

Plan-it Tech Know Workshops are 15-minute sessions on the hottest technology topics. Bring your cellphones, smart devices, tablets and laptops and “Ask an Expert” how to improve your meetings and events.

TUESDAY • 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Valley Amphitheater (main level)

Panel: The Sunshine Act Impact on Meetings and Events

As the industry focuses on transparency and reporting, many questions continue to exist around the uncertainty of The Sunshine Act and the implications and responsibilities it casts on planners and suppliers. Join this session and learn:

• What exactly is the Sunshine Act and how will it affect the way I do business?
• What does “Exerting Undue Influence” really mean to me?
• What is “Unprofessional Behavior”?
• Why should I worry about the “Antikickback Statute” of the Medicare and Medicaid Patient Protection Act?
• Can planners and suppliers be liable for violations?
• What can we do to lessen our organization’s risk?

	Donn Herring Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP
	Facilitator/Panelist Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP President, Meeting IQ Managing Director, Present China

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks / Farewell Reception
Grand Finale Prize Drawings