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Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 16 January 2012 You are among 531 subscribers.

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This week’s edition includes: *** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *** Upcoming Conferences 1. Registrar, Convention Services; NPRA; Washington, DC 2. Health Specialist II – Meeting Planner & Committee Coordinator; Social & Scientific Systems; Silver Spring, MD 3. Event Planner; Door and Hardware Institute; Chantilly, VA 4. Conference Assistant; Cato Institute; Washington, DC 5. Director of Meetings and Conferences; The Education Trust; Washington, DC 6. Meeting Planner; American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Darien, IL 7. Meetings Manager; American Academy of PM&R; Rosemont, IL 8. Administrative Assistant, Meetings/Education; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Rosemont, IL 9. Associate Specialist, Meetings & Events; National Association of County and City Health Officials; Washington, DC 10. Meetings and Events Manager; National PTA; Alexandria, VA 11. Sr Event/Tradeshow Program Mgr; RSA; Bedford, MA 12. Event / Meeting Planner; UBM Global Trade; Newark, NJ 13. Group Sales Manager; Telluride Tourism Board; Telluride, CO 14. Special Events Coordinator; Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs, CO

************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************

The HEPN offers a special feature: the Short Self-Pitch (SSP). If you are looking for a job opportunity or offer free-lance services, send a brief paragraph to sonjahepn@comcast.net. One SSP will be included each week.

************* Upcoming Conferences *************

Do you know of an upcoming conference that the HEPN readers should be aware of? Send the details to sonjahepn@comcast.net for inclusion in the next newsletter.

******** 1. Registrar, Convention Services; NPRA; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9432794&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

2. Health Specialist II – Meeting Planner & Committee Coordinator; Social & Scientific Systems; Silver Spring, MD

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9415895&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

3. Event Planner; Door and Hardware Institute; Chantilly, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9414507&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

4. Conference Assistant; Cato Institute; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9416280&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

5. Director of Meetings and Conferences; The Education Trust; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9408751&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

6. Meeting Planner; American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Darien, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=8784085&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

7. Meetings Manager; American Academy of PM&R; Rosemont, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9396615&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

8. Administrative Assistant, Meetings/Education; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Rosemont, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=8928462&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

9. Associate Specialist, Meetings & Events; National Association of County and City Health Officials; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9364700&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

10. Meetings and Events Manager; National PTA; Alexandria, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9381402&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518

11. Sr Event/Tradeshow Program Mgr; RSA; Bedford, MA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c2/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=1&job=9432929&mses sid=rE58N&CFID=152464484&CFTOKEN=486bb59d1a9d6495-5360020D-CDFF-259B-B3450ED 8CACD71CF&CFID=152464484&CFTOKEN=486bb59d1a9d6495-5360020D-CDFF-259B-B3450ED 8CACD71CF&jsessionid=8030ca0c133a25571f11

12. Event / Meeting Planner; UBM Global Trade; Newark, NJ

http://www.jobtarget.com/c2/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=1&job=9430935&mses sid=s6VrH&CFID=152464484&CFTOKEN=486bb59d1a9d6495-5360020D-CDFF-259B-B3450ED 8CACD71CF&CFID=152464484&CFTOKEN=486bb59d1a9d6495-5360020D-CDFF-259B-B3450ED 8CACD71CF&jsessionid=803052852651253c183e

13. Group Sales Manager; Telluride Tourism Board; Telluride, CO

http://www.jobtarget.com/c2/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=1&job=8069967&mses sid=ZwIaG&CFID=152464484&CFTOKEN=486bb59d1a9d6495-5360020D-CDFF-259B-B3450ED 8CACD71CF&CFID=152464484&CFTOKEN=486bb59d1a9d6495-5360020D-CDFF-259B-B3450ED 8CACD71CF&jsessionid=80306d6d3c4079422645

*** From Ned Lundquist ***

14. Special Events Coordinator; Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs, CO

The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is looking for someone who is self-driven, results-oriented and has a positive outlook. This person must be reliable, tolerant, and determined as well as be a team-player.

Qualifications: . Previous Event Coordinator experience a plus . Ability to work weekends and nights . Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) . Strong organizational skills, detail oriented . Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities: The Special Events Coordinator, under the direction of the Museum Director, will manage all on-site private parties as well as support the events scheduled during both the Hall of Fame Induction and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The successful candidate will perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy and the PRCA. . Prepare sponsor packets for golf tournaments, Induction, Cowboy Ball, etc . Function as first line for all phone contacts for special events that require RSVP . Coordinate Silent Auction items, bid sheets, and cashier . Manage on-site private parties: weddings, receptions, business mtgs., corporate dinners, arena activities, etc. . Conduct cold calls for new facility rentals . Conduct site visits for facility rentals . Coordinate contracts for new facility rentals . Prepare work requests for event set-up and tear down . Manage on-site facility rental events by working closely with the renter . Create and organize new fundraising events, including community events . Represent the Hall of Fame at various trade shows including the WNFR, Bridal Fairs, rodeo booth space, etc. . Work Admissions counter for Museum

This is a full-time position that offers a full benefits package including healthcare, vacation and 401(k). Interested candidates should submit a resume or application to the PRCA, Attn. Human Resources, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919; or fax to (719) 264-4958; or email to hr@prorodeo.com. It is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability

http://www.prorodeo.com/LnkPage.aspx?xu=24

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