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2008-2009 Membership Directory - Update In Progress
The 2008-2009 IFEA Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide - The Who's Who in Festivals & Events is currently being updated. Personalized directory update forms have been mailed out to all current members in North America with an emailed format to be sent out next week. International members will receive notification via email of your directory update information, so please keep an eye out in your email inbox.
Membership records can be updated either by returning the printed copy mailed to you, or by updating your record online. For IFEA Membership Directory questions, Contact: Julie@ifea.com |
New Positions Posted on Job Bank
For more information, on the IFEA Job Bank, Click Here |
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Share Your Event Treasures with the IFEA Souvenir Shop
What creates more space in your office, generates new money-making ideas for you and your fellow IFEA members, and adds value to your IFEA membership, all at the same time? Click Here to Find Out! Questions? Contact - Beth Petersen at beth@ifea.com. |
This book and more, available at the IFEA Bookstore and Resource Center |
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Hotel Registration Information for IFEA Convention
If you're planning on attending the IFEA's 53rd Annual Convention & Expo, Presented by Festival Media Corporation, September 8-12, 2008, then you'll wanted to make your hotel reservation now! September is a beautiful time of year in Boise and hotels fill up fast. To make reservations or for more information, click here. |
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Recruiting Speakers and/or Topic Ideas for 2008 IFEA Convention
Do you know of someone who would make a great speaker at the IFEA's 53rd Annual Convention & Expo in Boise, Idaho this year? Or do you have a topic in mind that you'd like to hear presented? If so, now is the time to let us know while we're in the planning stages for the convention.
Please send any and all speaker and topic ideas to Nia Forster, Director of Marketing & Communications atnia@ifea.com
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| Recruiting Speakers to Present IFEA Webinars
The IFEA Webinar Series, is currently recruiting speakers to present Webinars in November and December of 2008. If you're looking to present a topic, or know someone that does, and you don't even want to leave your desk to do it . . a Webinar is the perfect solution.
For more information, contact Nia Forster, Director of Marketing & Communications at nia@ifea.com |
Recruiting Articles for June Issue of "ie" Magazine
If you're interested in writing an article for IFEA's ie magazine or have a subject matter you'd like to read more about, we'd like to hear from you. For more information, contact Nia Forster, Director of Marketing at nia@ifea.com or Click Here for more information. |
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Enter Your Event Information in IFEA's Event Calendar |
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As a member benefit, IFEA Members are able to post their event dates, information, website etc. on the IFEA's Calendar of Events. Have you posted yours on the Event Calendar section yet?
To get started, simply do the following:
STEP 1 - Go to www.ifea.com
STEP 2 - Click on Event Calendar in the top navigation bar
STEP 3 - Click on "Add Your Event" in the left navigation bar
STEP 4 - Enter "ifea_cal" for your ID and "ifea2007" for the password
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IFEA's Next Webinar: "The Holy Grail: Calculating Realistic Audience Counts" Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at 11:00 am MST
(10:00 am PST/ 12:00 pm CST/ 1:00 pm EST) (MST=GMT: -07:00)
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Presented by: Vern Biaett, Jr., CFEE, Faculty Associate, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
 Ever wonder how many people "really" attend your event? What is the maximum number that could possibly attend? Do you even have an idea of how to make an accurate estimate? This session is intended for both novice and experienced professionals looking to generate accurate attendance information that will allow them to better plan and promote, effectively staff, and control expenses for their events. Participants will discover how space, parking, turnover, beverage sales, trash and much more can all be used to estimate attendance.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER:
5 p.m. MST, WEDNESDAY, March 19th, 2008
IFEA Member Registration Rate: $59
Association Alliance Member Registration Rate: $59
Non-IFEA Member Registration Rate: $99
View the presentation online from the comfort of your own computer and listen to the presentation over your own phone - without even leaving your desk! Registration cost is based on per computer terminal, so why not gather additional staff, volunteers, or board members around your computer and phone so they too can join you for this learning experience - just for one registration fee! Questions? Contact: Nia Forster, Director of Marketing & Communications at nia@ifea.com |
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VENDORS! Be Listed Multiple Times in the 2008-2009 IFEA Membership Directory
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As a member of the IFEA, all vendors receive a complimentary listing in the 2008-09 IFEA Membership Directory and Buyers Guide - The Who's Who of Festivals and Events. We know that many of you fill more than one role in the festivals and events industry and would like to communicate that to the IFEA membership as a whole. So, new for 2008, you can upgrade to an advanced listing package for only $195 and have SIX additional listings. Pick from our extensive list of categories, or provide us with your own. Simply check the boxes on the Directory Update form that was mailed to you last week indicating your choices and return to the IFEA with your payment, or make the changes online at www.ifea.com. Deadline for the upgrade is May 23, 2008, so don't delay! |
Enter the 2008 Pinnacle Competition Today!
Deadline - Monday, June 30th, 2008
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 You've been waiting patiently, eager for its arrival . . and we're happy to report - it's HERE! The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Brochure for 2008 is now available for download. Don't delay any longer, Download the 2008 Brochure today, and be on your way to competing along side some of the best festivals & events in the industry! Read More
2008 Entry Deadline - Monday, June 30th, 2008. Late fee entries accepted until Friday, July 18, 2008.
Questions? Contact Nia Forster, Director of Marketing & Communications at nia@ifea.com |
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Lock In Your Prime Expo Location Now - Spaces Going Fast for IFEA Expo
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Exhibition space is already filling up fast for the 53rd Annual IFEA Expo this September 11 & 12 in Boise, Idaho. Booth space is assigned on a first come, first served basis, and prime space is limited, so sign up today! All that is required at this time to secure your booth space is a non-refundable $495 deposit. We'll invoice you for the rest!
The IFEA Expo is the leading feature of the IFEA Annual Convention and is the top trade show in our industry for bringing together the creative products, services, and solutions of our suppliers with the leadership and decision makers who call the shots for festivals and events around the world. Don't miss this great face-to-face opportunity! Download Expo Registration Form Here
Questions? Contact Shauna Spencer, Director of Advertising & Expo at shauna@ifea.com. |
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It's Time To Honor and Recognize The Leaders of Our Industry
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 Now accepting nominations for the 2008 IFEA Hall of Fame
Do you know someone who, through their work and achievements, has a made significant contribution to the festivals and events industry? Someone who has made a profound difference in the communities and industry they serve? Well, now is the time to help us honor and recognize that outstanding leader in our industry and submit your nomination for the IFEA's most prestigious honor, the IFEA Hall of Fame Award.
Take a few minutes today to download the Nomination and Criteria Form and submit your nomination for this "Honor of a Lifetime." Read More
ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. MST, Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Questions? Contact Nia Forster, Director of Marketing at nia@ifea.com |
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Nominate Your Exceptional Volunteer Today
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 Now accepting nominations for the 2008 IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Volunteer of the Year Award
Does your event have a volunteer that's consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty and performed extraordinary service year after year? If so, then now is the time to do something special for that person by nominating them for the 2008 IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Volunteer of the Year Award.
Take a few minutes today to download the Nomination and Criteria Form and submit your exceptional volunteer! Read More
ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. MST, Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Questions? Contact Nia Forster, Director of Marketing at nia@ifea.com |
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Be Recognized For Your Sponsorship Success
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 Now accepting nominations for the 2008 IFEA/Festival Media Corporation Sponsorship Success Award
Do you have an outstanding sponsorship program? Are your sponsors coming back year after year due to the high level of planning and execution of your program? Are you meeting or exceeding your sponsor's business goals? If the answer is 'yes,' why not gain the international recognition you deserve for having such a high caliber Sponsorship Program and enter the 2008 IFEA/FMC Sponsorship Success Award! Read More
ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. MST, Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Questions? Contact Nia Forster, Director of Marketing at nia@ifea.com
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Upcoming Association Events & Deadlines
3/20/2008 - IFEA Webinar - Vern Biaett, CFEE, "Calculating Audience Counts"
4/17/2008 - IFEA Webinar - Julia Rutherford Silvers "Stakeholder Risks & Rewards" 5/2/2008 - Article Deadline for June issue of ie
5/2/2008- Hall of Fame Entry Deadline
5/2/2008 - IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Volunteer of the Year Entry Deadline
5/2/2008 - IFEA/Festival Media Corporation Sponsorship Success Award Entry Deadline
5/15/2008 - IFEA Webinar - Neville Bhada - "The Internet: Nothing to Fear"
6/2/2008 - Ad Deadline for June issue of ie
6/19/2008 - IFEA Webinar - Environmental Protection Agency - "Green Events"
6/30/2008 - IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award Entry Deadline
7/18/2008 - IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award Late Entry Deadline
8/15/2008 - IFEA 53rd Annual Convention - Hotel Room Block Cut-off Date
9/8/2008 - 9/12/2008 - IFEA's 53rd Annual Convention & Expo Presented by Festival Media Corporation - Boise, Idaho, USA
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