December 1, 2007 RCM
Prelude
Thoughts on Transition
I call your attention to the cover story beginning on page 23 regarding job transitions. The article contains valuable advice on what I believe is an...
Connections
President's Message: The Time is Now
Often we ask, What time is it? with thoughts such as, Am I late? How much more time is available, or How can I use the time that is still available? Someone...
Profile of Carolyn Collins
After reading this profile of Carolyn Collins, you'll probably imagine that while being interviewed she simultaneously answered e-mail, shuffled office...
What change in your meetings did you successfully implement in 2007?
We did a change in location for our meeting for children. It's been in our region, but we decided to move it out West. It gave us a new clientele, and...
Who Owns That Hotel?
There has been a seismic shift in hotel ownership over the past five years, as hotel chains have been selling off their real estate to focus on management....
Jamaica: A Spiritual Place for Religious Meetings
The secret ingredients of jerk seasoning, a 19th century-style wattle and daub hut, a variety of worship services, and an expansive number of hotels were...
Last Word: SHIP
(verb) 1. To cause to be transported. 2. To be sent for delivery. Shipping News Hotel fees for storage and handling of incoming and outgoing packages...
Features
RCMA 2008: Exploring New Horizons
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to attend RCMA. What are yours? To hear great speakers and be motivated to pursue your personal and professional...
Showing the Way: Share Your Knowledge and Ensure Success for Those Who Follow
Many people — perhaps you — inherit the meeting-planning role as part of elected or appointed positions within religious organizations. Others of you came into staff positions with no previous meeting-planning experience. Planning religious meetings is a difficult job — stepping into it with no experience makes it even more challenging. You won't be the meeting planner forever, so here is what you can do to ensure the success of those who come after you...
Lessons
Food and Beverage: Creating Tablescapes
One of the most important design considerations for a sit-down banquet is tabletop dcor. Guests see the table dcor throughout the meal, and the tablescape...
Sites
Focus on Conference Centers
Shaw Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta The News: The new Hall D is open. Specs: With a dramatic glass wall facing the scenic North Saskatchewan River...
Florida Meeting Planner's Guide
The big news in Florida is downtown. Cities offer new entertainment, restaurants, and shopping, while construction near the convention centers is at an...
Caribbean
Tourism continues to grow in the Caribbean, with the islands boasting expansive hotel growth. Much of that growth is in the Spanish Caribbean. The Dominican...
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