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		<title>look like a smarty-pants</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/smarty-pants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s all write smarter, shall we?
Wherever we use written communication (email, flyer, letter, blog, website, brochure), our goal should always be to convey our message clearly.
In what way does that make us better meeting planners?  Well crafted emails don&#8217;t need clarification.  Well written brochures attract more attendees.  Carefully worded contracts cause fewer problems down the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>need a penny, take a penny&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/need-a-penny/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[attrition]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Event]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Or, more accurately&#8230;  Have a room, leave a room: need a room, take a room.
The MeetingsCommunity Online (MeCo) has added a fantastic member benefit!  On June 20, MeCo introduced a message board dedicated to finding and offering attrition resale rooms!
I have rooms to sell!  What do I do?
If you ever find yourself in a position [...]]]></description>
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		<title>are you as good as you think you are?</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/are-you-as-good/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[CIC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[CMP]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[CMP Exam]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Event]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Well, are you?  Prove it!  Take the CMP exam, like me!
What is the CMP exam?  It&#8217;s the test that&#8217;s required to be awarded the Certified Meeting Planner title by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).  Learn more about why you should become a CMP here.
I applied, and was accepted, to take the CMP exam sometime in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>don&#8217;t poison your attendees</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/dont-poison-your-attendees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Onsite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[catering]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Event]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[event planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[food]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[garnish]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Gather]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t poison your attendees.  Seems like an obvious statement, but how often do we consider ALL of the ways we could be harming our guests?!
Most planners hire florists to decorate their meetings with plants and flowers to enhance the look and feel of the event.  It&#8217;s a great practice that I fully support.  Everything looks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>save me (money, that is)!</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/save-me-money-that-is/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Contracts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Event Marketing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Be a hero to your attendees - help them save money on their participation in your meeting!
Helping your participants save money isn&#8217;t an entirely altruistic endeavor.  Meeting organizers can earn benefits while participants receive discounts.  Meetings of all sizes and shapes can qualify for these discount programs.
Airline Discounts
Many airlines offer discount group fares - with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>mind your p&#8217;s and q&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/09/mind-your-ps-and-qs/</link>
		<comments>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/09/mind-your-ps-and-qs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Event Marketing]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[business etiquette]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[etiquette]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[manners]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most people know the basics of social etiquette, but business etiquette is a little bit different, and can help planners shine in the eyes of those we work with.
Social Etiquette vs. Business Etiquette
For example, in social etiquette, it is still proper for men to open doors for women.  However, in business etiquette, whoever reaches the door [...]]]></description>
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		<title>when i grow up&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/when-i-grow-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[career]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[convention planner]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[job]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Considering a career in meeting planning?  Here are a few online resources to help you decide if this career path is right for you.
U.S. Department of Labor - Contains a great description of the job, education and training, as well as earnings potential.  There is also a downloadable PDF of the same information.
Wikipedia - Contains [...]]]></description>
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		<title>honey, i&#8217;m [sending a bunch of stuff] home!</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/05/29/honey-im-sending-a-bunch-of-stuff-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 22:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Onsite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Organizing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Event]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[event planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Gather]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the last Thursday in May, and to end my series of onsite nuggets, I&#8217;m writing about packing up your meetings for the return trip.
When you&#8217;re shipping items back to the office, do you take the time to organize your shipment as well as you do when you&#8217;re sending it to show site?  You should!  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>i&#8217;m seein&#8217; stars</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/im-seein-stars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Event Marketing]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Venues]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[aaa]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you go on vacation, do you check the hotel website to see whether or not they have a pool?  Or, find out if they received three diamonds or four stars?
If so, you know how important those things are when making a hotel selection.  Do your attendees a favor, and include some detail on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>hey, thanks</title>
		<link>http://krysslovacek.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/hey-thanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 16:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krys Slovacek</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Planning]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[gratuity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gratitude can be expressed in many ways.  In the moment, most folks tend to whip off a quick &#8220;thanks&#8221; as they toodle on their merry way.
Chicago print shop, Greer Chicago, has come up with a delightful idea to take that &#8220;thanks&#8221; and make it a little more meaningful.  They&#8217;ve designed thank you cards, called &#8220;Civilettes&#8220;, that you don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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