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For the third year, Shepard Exposition Services is sponsoring IAEE's First Timers' Experience.  If you are an event or show organizer, a new IAEE member (as of 1 January 2008) and have never attended Expo! Expo!, you will want to read further about this one-time chance to attend as a guest.

Qualified attendees who register by 1 October 2008 will be eligible for a complimentary meeting registration plus a free orientation luncheon, where you will meet and network with your fellow first timer meeting attendees, IAEE Staff and Board Chairman, plus the fun staff of Shepard Exposition Services.

With the lively educational activities, creative solutions gathered, and business cards of all of your new friends made at Expo! Expo!, you will be able to answer this burning question for many years - Do You Remember Your First Timeat Expo! Expo!?

If you or someone in your organization is perfect for this opportunity, contact Diane Shearer, CMP, Convention Manager at mailto:dshearer@iaee.com.

YOU MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER. 
Contact Diane Shearer at dshearer@iaee.com.

First Timers' Orientation and Luncheon
Tuesday, 9 December
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1200 - 1300)

Are you a new member or is this your first time at an IAEE Meeting? Are you concerned that coming to Expo! Expo! may be a bit overwhelming for you as a first time attendee?

No need to worry.  IAEE offers a complimentary special orientation luncheon just for you, our special first time guest.  This is the perfect place to make new friends, find tips for making the most of your meeting experience, while meeting key IAEE leaders.

IAEE will provide valuable gudiance on successfully navigating your first meeting:

• Top 10 Tips on Things to See and Do by a seasoned meeting attende
• Quick Stats on IAEE and its important role within the exhibition and event industry
• Suggestions on how to become invovled at the meeting, in IAEE, and in your local chapter
• Learn about the Certified Exhibition Management (CEM) Learning Program and future IAEE educational offerings

For more information regarding the "First Timers' Experience", please contact Diane Shearer at dshearer@iaee.com

Each One, Reach One
Meeting Mentor Program

Since 2001, IAEE has offered a Mentoring Program at Expo! Expo!  It is a super way to ask questions from a friendly face in the crowd.  Our CEM (Certified in Exhibition Management) graduates will once again be your mentors for 2008.

Once registered for the meeting, sign up for an Each One, Reach One meeting mentor by contacting each1reach1@iaee.com.  IAEE hopes you won't miss this great opportunity to enhance your meeting experience.