marksylvester@gregruby - good job at keeping things moving this evening. See you all next Monday! Santa Barbara Out. #eventprofs -10:05 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@GregRuby Thanks for herding us cats #eventprofs -10:05 PM May 18th, 2009
PinkDeb thanks! good night #eventprofs -10:05 PM May 18th, 2009
calummaclean@ready2spark Missed the chat tonight. Will have to go to the Wiki tomorrow. Hope all is well with you all #eventprofs -10:04 PM May 18th, 2009
1CHICMOMMY@GregRuby Thank You! #eventprofs -10:04 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever@iBradWilson I don't know! Probably a mixture of both since website links to blog etc. #eventprofs -10:04 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello THX Greg! G'nite all! Chat with ya'll on Thurs (it's going to be 28deg here in TO on Thurs - I may be tweeting from a patio!) #eventprofs -10:04 PM May 18th, 2009
1CHICMOMMY@katieroski I fear I am one of those people. My BB is always in hand. #eventprofs -10:03 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark Yay to Greg! Thank you for moderating :) #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@marksylvester - thanks and you can email me at jen@mind4meetings.com as well. #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Bye All!! #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@TRDonnelly@iBradWilson cute, guys! #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
ZeristaSoftware@GregRuby Thanks! #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Thanks to everyone for their participation. I was just along for the ride. #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello thanks everyone for a great chat! Loved the passion and quick responses from everyone! Horray for Tweetchat working for once! #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Thanks, @gregruby, even if you are an Orioles fan. #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt Thanks all. Great chat. And thanx for letting me be passionate about education & learning for meetings. #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski Great job Greg! Another great chat everyone. #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@gregruby great job moderating as usual. Thank you! #eventprofs -10:02 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@mind4meetings You can contact me at mark@intronetworks.com anytime. #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Can someone tell me the addy of the Wiki? I missed that before. #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
Partyaficionado Sorry I couldn't make it to the chat #eventprofs. Hopefully I'll get in next time. #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Feel free to stick around and chat - we are not kicking anyone out. #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@GregRuby Great job, thanks so much! #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@GregRuby Thanks for moderating. #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@TRDonnelly You're talented. #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly Great job Greg! #eventprofs -10:01 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Housekeeping: Next chat on Thurs at 12N ET. Archive of this chat to be posted to the wiki in the morning. #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@marksylvester I'd like to learn more about how you do that - can we connect about it sometime? #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt Here's new online network for brands and customers: BzzAgent. Yelp for brands: http://bit.ly/v68Kc#eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@GregRuby say it's not so - great chat this evening everyone, engaging and thought provoking #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
ZeristaSoftware@GregRuby you should ... it's amazing how relaxing it can be! #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS@GregRuby Thanks for moderating Greg - g'nite all! #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@katieroski Sorry, I'll answer your question as soon as I'm done with my Blackberry. :-) #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@katieroski i have learned to blackberry with one hand. It's diminished the rudeness! LOL #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby noooooo....say it ain't so! #eventprofs -10:00 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Folks, can you believe we have been chatting for an hour now? #eventprofs -9:59 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS@ZeristaSoftware now if I can just convince my family of that! #eventprofs -9:59 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@ZeristaSoftware I might have to try that! #eventprofs -9:59 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski When does continually being on ur Blackberry become rude? Do u have friends who are on it too much in ur company? #eventprofs -9:58 PM May 18th, 2009
ZeristaSoftware I think a w/end per month with zero cell, email, and social media is great for finding the right balance between personal & work #eventprofs -9:58 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@CharmsS that's totally true! just so hard to get the head wrapped around that fact (for me, anyways) #eventprofs -9:58 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@mind4meetings That is the hardest thing to get kids to understand. Prospective employers read FB! #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@crlambert I ignore most of the tests too. #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester Heard of 'Blended Learning' - mix of classroom and online - I like 'blended networking' mix of online and face2face #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby ha! brilliant! I find it almost impossible. can't remember the last time I went 3 days without connecting in some way #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS@MelyMello being forced to "go without" on a cruise a couple of years ago convinced me that everyting survives without me. #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@MelyMello Vacation? What's that? LOL #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Separation of work? Never. I have two events going tonight and had another event go to contract for Wed? I get calls round clock #eventprofs -9:57 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@crlambert love that about taking ur blackberry, Carla! #eventprofs -9:56 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@MelyMello I "accidentally" left my cell in the hotel the 1st day of 2 week cross country trip. #eventprofs -9:56 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@mind4meetings@marksylvester I think the online undergirds the face2face always. #eventprofs -9:56 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@jeffhurt I agree. When I'm interviewing a potential emp, I look at their FB page for anything potentially damaging #eventprofs -9:56 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@MelyMello No, though my partner took my Blackberry away when i was in hospital! #eventprofs -9:56 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@planningforever Or... are they going to your site first and using the blog to get to know you? #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester With a private social network you can manage the content, the conversation and mold the site to suit the audience #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@marksylvester you hit the nail on the head. FB, Twitter et al is great, but NOTHING replaces in-person networking. #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@marksylvester Totally agree with you. It needs to be a mix. #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@GregRuby Highlight of my day! #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello back to personal time...are you guys able to go on vaca without computer/berry/cell phone? #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@planningforever Interesting. How do they find the blog? Through search and research for the event (search terms in blog)? #eventprofs -9:55 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@crlambert I don't even bother w/ "tests" on FB. Agree it is annoying. #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@Jeffhurt I express my views there. I think more people are allowing it. #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@crlambert Don't forget being super-poked! #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester Must say that if you ONLY use FB for your social media outreach you are limiting yourself - I am a big fan of private networks #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@Jeffhurt How do I find you in facebook then? I have been avoiding it, so far, honestly #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever@iBradWilson I have blogged for 3 yrs and now will see prospective clients go through my blog before contacting me. #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@mind4meetings I know. I never watch commercials anymore! Love my TiVo! #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@Jeffhurt I have just seen a few express their religous or political views there. I guess it is more obvious with the slowr pac #eventprofs -9:54 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@mind4meetings Also, FB has open API, brand can create widgets for it. LinkedIn is closed API. Can't create widgets for it. #eventprofs -9:53 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@Jeffhurt I tire of all the "tests" people keep taking on FB. I want to know about them, not some test. Bah humbug! #eventprofs -9:53 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@mind4meetings I think that's changing fast with new FB fan pages. PPl can interact with the brand. Can't w/Linkedin. #eventprofs -9:53 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@jeffhurt DVR is the best - it's a much more efficient way to watch TV. #eventprofs -9:53 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@Jeffhurt@planningforever@mind4meetings. Thx 4 feedback. I read about 5-6 blogs/day, but don't write any yet. Trying to start #eventprofs -9:53 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@katieroski About 10 blogs daily read. Have been threatening to start my own... #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson I have a blog ? for those who do it for work. Who reads your blogs? Customers? Other planners/suppliers? Effect on yr biz? #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@GregRuby How is that any different than Twitter? I don't see any danger at all and we're beginning to see a lot of biz in FB #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby@Jeffhurt - yeah - and all those pics you get tagged in. "seriously - I don't recall dancing on that table..." #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings I think people mostly use FB for personal stuff, and LinkedIn for business. #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert Hi Debra from Pink Inc. NYC! #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@PinkDeb Hi Debra from Pink, Inc. I gave up TV too. I DVR what I want to watch for later viewing. #eventprofs -9:52 PM May 18th, 2009
mind4meetings@katieroski it depends how busy I am but I read a lot #eventprofs -9:51 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@Jeffhurt But isn't there the danger you may see too much info on FB. Some folks are not shy about sharing their views there. #eventprofs -9:51 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@D_Elms I understand. The FB fan page just needs set up once. Then your customers can help with updating. #eventprofs -9:51 PM May 18th, 2009
PinkDeb how are you all managing your time to read everything you want to read? I gave up TV. oh and hi I am Debra from Pink Inc. NYC #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@marksylvester Another great way to view it. #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@Jeffhurt@D_Elms sorry, not that advanced on FB.. I use it to keep up with my nephew..that's about it #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever@katieroski I have three right now. Two business and one personal. Hard to divide the time. #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@katieroski 10-15 blogs a day. I write daily, some for FB personal blog, some for my professioinal blog, some for work. #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@Jeffhurt FB is for people you used to know - twitter is for people you want to know better - linked in is for new hires #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@Jeffhurt But to do all this and run a business and take care of our clients? There goes personal life :-) #eventprofs -9:50 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@D_Elms With FB fan page, I see automatic references quickly. I only see ppl you approve in LinkedIn. #eventprofs -9:49 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@marksylvester awesome - thanks for the link! I was trying to find it and keep following the convo here.. #eventprofs -9:49 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@D_Elms Because typically ppl will share more personal info in FB. With FB fan pages, I can see those who've worked with U B4 #eventprofs -9:48 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski How many blogs does everyone read (on average) in a given day? How many of you blog regularly? #eventprofs -9:48 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby it's hard at times. you have to be diligent to keep the worlds separate, but sometimes it's just not possible #eventprofs -9:48 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@MelyMello Start with Unleash The Power Within - then go from there. http://tinyurl.com/og3shg#eventprofs -9:48 PM May 18th, 2009
1CHICMOMMY@PinkDeb I blur the lines regularly..LOL! #eventprofs -9:47 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@MelyMello I'm asking because it might become an issue for me in the near future... #eventprofs -9:47 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@1CHICMOMMY I agree with you! #eventprofs -9:47 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@marksylvester I follow him now b/c I saw something on your page. We might just have to do that #eventprofs -9:46 PM May 18th, 2009
1CHICMOMMY I am on twitter mainly to get industry information, new ideas, and to meet others in the same line of work as myself. #eventprofs -9:46 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@MelyMello@marksylvester & he turned off the social media for the most part while at Tony Robbins with family. #eventprofs -9:46 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@Jeffhurt Boy Wonder is @marciamarcias son I think #eventprofs -9:46 PM May 18th, 2009
PinkDeb blurring the lines is easy for people like us that are looking at this right now after work hours right? #eventprofs -9:45 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby is that a joke?? ummmm...yes! and vice versa. (actually, we've learnt to structure this - but it's still hard) #eventprofs -9:45 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@MelyMello Secrets of staying balanced and working together. Best tip - spend a week at a Tony Robbins - changed our lives #eventprofs -9:45 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@Jeffhurt Why insistance on FB for business? LinkedIn, Twitter, web or blog not enuf? #eventprofs -9:45 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Any time. Thanks for the exchange. Have a good one. #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@MelyMello I woke up to a blow by blow account in real time of the California earthquake. Amazing and powerful exchange of info! #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@planningforever Your son is BoyWonder, right? I see you chat about him. Cool, #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt enjoyed the exchange - time to burn dinner!! #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@marksylvester any secrets you'd care to share??? ;) #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@katieroski Yes, and it took me 23 years to get here! #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Those of you who work with your partners, do you find issues from home creeping into work? #eventprofs -9:44 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@SouthernCharmEv Hi Tanya. #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@TRDonnelly For me & if I can't see you in FB, probably won't work with you. I expect to see your FB fan page or personal page. #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski Work/life balance . . . ppl have that? :-) #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever@crlambert Agreed. That's why I have no problems saying I have a home office. My son is 13. Love it. #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@GregRuby I usually do work at home after I leave the office, on weekends. #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
SouthernCharmEv Hello twitter event profs! Tanya Hendricks from Southern Charm Events in Jacksonville, Fla #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Speaking of family... be back after a little bottle washing... toy picking upping... #eventprofs -9:43 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@iBradWilson earthquake??? #eventprofs -9:42 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly It's tougher to maintain your edge in the marketplace..Hence, here I am at 930pm..that's the balance problem #eventprofs -9:42 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@marksylvester I rarely use email either. I blur the lines completely. If a vendor is not in social space, I don't use them. #eventprofs -9:42 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester Our work is our passion and our life - my wife and partner have found a way to make it work and stay balanced, mostly #eventprofs -9:42 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@katieroski Twitter search and learning good search terms. A treasure trove of constantly updated info. The earthquake today... #eventprofs -9:42 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert As a single mom with sons in their 20's I will just say "Cherish the years you have with them". Work will always be there. #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@Jeffhurt ha! no worries! would love to hear more! 30% - who knew?? #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@Jeffhurt Ahh thought provoking...kind of naturally happens though #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever@GregRuby I blur the lines between business and personal all the time. But really, it's because that's just me. #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS@GregRuby You have to schedule the family time - and stick to it - it's a priority. #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello I work with my husband. there is no separation. ;) #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@Jeffhurt Passion is a good thing! #eventprofs -9:41 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@GregRuby Re: the Orioles. I think it's time you change that background from Orange and Black to a little more GREEN. :-) #eventprofs -9:40 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@iBradWilson What r u finding? Which tools r u using? #eventprofs -9:40 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@TRDonnelly Interesting. I've heard it this way. FB is for your past. Linkedin your present. Twitter your future. #eventprofs -9:40 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby I find myself often taking work home. Does anyone carve out "family time" at home to be sure to spend time with the family? #eventprofs -9:40 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@katieroski I am on Twitter for business, but I'm just learning to use the power of searching Twitter for research. #eventprofs -9:40 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS@GregRuby I found social media where my family is tuned in helps keep us connected. Ther are times when you JUST HAVE TO STOP. #eventprofs -9:39 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@iBradWilson We do both. Provide USB and print. Our schedule/program is mobile ready for ppl to use on mobile devices. #eventprofs -9:39 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@TRDonnelly Sometimes it is good to blur between the personal & business, shows you are human. Oh,and GO ORIOLES!! #eventprofs -9:39 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@crlambert repeated and retweeted #eventprofs -9:39 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@GregRuby Twitter is more business 4 me? How about everyone else? I c it as a biz 2 biz & educational tool #eventprofs -9:39 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack I have been twittering from my crackberry while at the bar tonight I think I am blurring the line between work and play #eventprofs -9:38 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello that lovely buzzing blackberry makes the 'business life' bleed into the 'private life' more than it should. #eventprofs -9:38 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert Okay, personal life and social media. Just like cocktail party, be careful what you say and assume it will be repeated. #eventprofs -9:38 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@MelyMello Sorry if coming across gruff. I'm very passionate about education in meetings/events. #eventprofs -9:38 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@TRDonnelly never does email anymore - he tweets, does FB and LinkedIn almost exclusively - seeing this trend elsewhere too #eventprofs -9:38 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@GregRuby Twitter can go in various directions...mainly work...then Red Sox! #eventprofs -9:38 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak I never require speaker to print handouts, just master copy. We print them on recycled paper for those that want it. #eventprofs -9:37 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@crlambert@TRDonnelly I do the same w/ FB and Linked In. #eventprofs -9:37 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@TRDonnelly good points, how about Twitter? #eventprofs -9:37 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@crlambert Good point. #eventprofs -9:36 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt Also, if a group/MP prefers paper, I am more than willing to have any/all shipped - they are at mimeo.com ready to go! #eventprofs -9:36 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@TRDonnelly I agree. #eventprofs -9:36 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Totally agree. Presentation is about so much more. Handout is not the focus but a learning tool needed. #eventprofs -9:36 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@Jeffhurt you're a feisty one tonight ;) guess my point is to have supplies for that 30% that needs it - not all that will toss #eventprofs -9:36 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@Jeffhurt I agree that handouts are necessary often. Was thinking of a viable substitute and how far off it may be. #eventprofs -9:36 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack no line between work and fun anymore at least I don't think we need to have as much fun at work as we can to avoid burning out #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly I do keep Facebook for friends and family, LinkedIn for business. Need to draw the line somewhere #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@CharmsS: Recycled paper can be used, recycled content notebooks #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@iBradWilson I don't provide handouts for everyone. I provide a limited amount for those that want them. #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@TRDonnelly That is just mean... #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt That's unfortunate. And having been on the buyer side for 20 years I understand. Yet handout does not = success IMO #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@Jeffhurt I think requiring a H/O from speaker forces mental organization even if it is not printed. #eventprofs -9:35 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@planningforever I'll be happy when I can beam you some purple Chucks® #eventprofs -9:34 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@GregRuby get our family and significant otheres into the business #eventprofs -9:34 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@MelyMello Again, missing pt. They need to engage with the preso in writing. Not just take their own notes. Need both. #eventprofs -9:34 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby As we chat about our professional lives at 9:30 in the evening.... #eventprofs -9:34 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS@MelyMello would you consider small notebooks to write in as "non-green'? #eventprofs -9:33 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@crlambert Gr8 idea about the centerpieces, Carla! #eventprofs -9:33 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak When I find a speaker that strongly is against handout, I think they're not focusing on learner, attendee #eventprofs -9:33 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Our second topic - How can event professionals achieve balance between personal & business lives? #eventprofs -9:33 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever@iBradWilson I think that would be so awesome. And we aren't that far off. #eventprofs -9:33 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack@GregRuby recycling bins in rooms is easy turning projectors down to economy mode #eventprofs -9:32 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello I think ppl that need 2 write things down can b prompted to bring supplies. they don't have 2 b handed out to all #eventprofs -9:32 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@crlambert Absolutely. That's when you have people talk to one another during preso...turn to your neighbor & say... #eventprofs -9:32 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@MelyMello I mean to the point where they can replace by and large a handout? Everyone with written content. What % carry them? #eventprofs -9:32 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@MelyMello Not everyone (ME!!!) has one yet. Send your donations to.... #eventprofs -9:32 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Sorry if I misread your tweet. I've hired more than 2,500 speakers. Seen many fail. #eventprofs -9:32 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@Jeffhurt What about the kinesthetic learner. Most often forgotten! #eventprofs -9:31 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@GregRuby Use edible centerpieces instead of flowers. #eventprofs -9:31 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Two minute warning! Let's wrap up our greening conversation, so we can move onto our next topic! #eventprofs -9:31 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@iBradWilson isn't that already happening? #eventprofs -9:30 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@Jeffhurt touche #eventprofs -9:30 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@marksylvester oh that's excellent!! I've seen that type of software used for brainstorming...love it! #eventprofs -9:30 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms@marksylvester I'm one of the 30%, I must write it down whether you bring paper or not, #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@marksylvester Fine. You engaged a visual learner. What about the learner that needs written word? You're missing point. #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby How about special events - is there any "easy" green steps that can be taken? #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Crazy thought, but how far off is the time when each person has a PDA that you can beam content to (no paper). #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt did not infer it was at all about me sir, where does that come from - bad experiences with speakers? #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@marksylvester I don't think we need H/Os, handwritten notes work, too. #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@marksylvester I disagree with you. IN education arena, handouts can be interactive. I have speakers that provide both. #eventprofs -9:29 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester I did a keynote three weeks ago and instead of handouts I projected http://www.thebrain.com/ to facilate audience interaction #eventprofs -9:28 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@marksylvester Interesting point. It is an interaction. Other tools perhaps will replace handouts? #eventprofs -9:28 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak It's not about U the speaker. It's about the attendee and 30% of your audience needs them. #eventprofs -9:28 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms I don't think paper for handouts it the biggest deal, esp because can be recycled #eventprofs -9:27 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@shorespeak agree with this. some of the best speakers I've seen are those that inspire & don't require me to write details down #eventprofs -9:27 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@GregRuby They are not PDF of slide deck. They have partial sentences, activies built into them. #eventprofs -9:27 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@GregRuby Handouts by themselves are not interactive, they are a tool to promote interaction between speaker and audience, neh? #eventprofs -9:26 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt disagree that good must equal a handout. some of the very best handout nothing! #eventprofs -9:26 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@Jeffhurt How are handouts interactive? #eventprofs -9:26 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert I am not seeing Mike here, but I can see him on Twitter. #eventprofs -9:25 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Agreed. However, good presenter has interactive handouts. I require it of my speakers. #eventprofs -9:25 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack@GregRuby I can see the posts #eventprofs -9:25 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@iBradWilson Excellent show on the subject! #eventprofs -9:24 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@GregRuby Isn't it obvious . . it's becuase he's a Cubs fan (spoken like a true Cards fan!). #eventprofs -9:24 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@GregRuby@mikemcurry - double check your hashtag for NO SPACES in it #eventprofs -9:24 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson "Bullshit" report by Penn and Teller on recycling http://tiny.cc/Uds6F and http://tiny.cc/CNbYi and http://tinyurl.com/ce48l8#eventprofs -9:24 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt paper + pen = retain too #eventprofs -9:24 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Any techies in the room that may know why @MikeMcCurry's posts are not showing in this chat? #eventprofs -9:23 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@katerih come join the chat in #eventprofs . . . cool stuff going on re: events planning -9:23 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Totally Agree., but 30% must write it down to retain it. That's the missing link. #eventprofs -9:22 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark@marksylvester Agree! I used 2 do a lot of work in the consumer pkgd goods industry. Learned very fast not 2 believe everything. #eventprofs -9:22 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@Jeffhurt Agree in concept but how is that measured? #eventprofs -9:22 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Yes, that happens. However, if U're speaking re 2.0, there are still ppl in room that need 2 write it down to retain #eventprofs -9:22 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt and interaction does not have to cease because no handout is present IMO #eventprofs -9:21 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@BusyEvent Tradeoff: if it's used by learner to retain information the first time, it's worth the green tradeoff. #eventprofs -9:21 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark Social responsibility has been shadowed by it's green counterpart, but equally important. #eventprofs -9:21 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms One idea if you do want handouts, go to copy shop at show location rather than shipping from your location #eventprofs -9:21 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@marksylvester I'm so glad you brought up greenwashing. Everyone should be careful regarding this. #eventprofs -9:21 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@GregRuby Most every step helps...but a total impact needs to be calculated. #eventprofs -9:20 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@Jeffhurt perhaps but I have seen too many (mine and others) left behind for trash. Also I speak, in part, about web 2.0 #eventprofs -9:20 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@GregRuby Pedagogy - good adult learning skills. 30% of all audience are visual. 30% kinestic and need to interact with preso. #eventprofs -9:20 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Paper handouts are overrated. #eventprofs -9:20 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@Jeffhurt More importantly...if they do get carried home, do they get 'shelfed' or 'shared'? #eventprofs -9:20 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@BusyEvent But you would agree, that every little step does help? #eventprofs -9:20 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@Jeffhurt Have any statistics on the 'read rate' vs. the 'toss rate' of handouts? #eventprofs -9:19 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@D_Elms I think USBs gr8 idea. Even better if attendees have laptops w/ them to take notes in sessions. #eventprofs -9:19 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@ready2spark Agreed. Recycling is not as easy as it sounds. Just bcs you've collected recycables is not recycling. It's 1st step #eventprofs -9:19 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@Jeffhurt Pedagogy?? I went to public schools - can you elaborate? #eventprofs -9:19 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester All this green talk reminds me to read this first http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwash#eventprofs -9:19 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Green means top to bottom. Someone said it before, it's the total carbon footprint that also matters...not just saved paper. #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@SlackAttack intersting. I wasn't really involved in this aspect of the event...but do you know of a tent supplier that has them #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@shorespeak Here's my challenge with no handouts. It's not good pedagogy. Good handouts are interactive and needed for education #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark@GregRuby That sounds wonderful :) #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@Jeffhurt We have a food show, so we do that, too for food/beverage products to local food bank. #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever RT @iBradWilson: Green is also just a word. The proof is in the effectiveness. #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@SlackAttack Supposedly a big6 CPA firm did the study, but I have had no luck. #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms What about USBs with handouts, like there used to be CDs - good or bad? #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@iBradWilson TOTALLY agree! #eventprofs -9:18 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark@Jeffhurt Another philosophy is to DO YOUR RESEARCH. Make sure what ppl are saying is green is truly green. #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@ready2spark PCMA planted trees in Seattle the other year for their event. A great idea! #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Green is also just a word. The proof is in the effectiveness. #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Event we just completed made a significant push to 'leave the brochures at home'. Now their extranet is being hammered for d/ls. #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@katieroski We usually give extra exhibitor giveaways to local charity or school that can use at end of event. #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack@GregRuby heard it at an mpi meeting I am skeptical #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@ready2spark love the idea of planting tree idea. #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@Jeffhurt agree w/ #3..that's a problem #eventprofs -9:17 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark@SlackAttack Do u have a supplier for these? I'd be interested. #eventprofs -9:16 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt Green Philosophy #3 Change is the constant. What's right today, could be wrong tomorrow. #eventprofs -9:16 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@Jeffhurt I have drastically decreased the # of Exhibitor prospectuses we print. A lot is going electric. #eventprofs -9:16 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack@MelyMello instead of AC you could have used solar powered fans #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt Green philosophy #2 You have to think about what you're doing. Some times the tradeoffs are necessary. No easy decisions. #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@marksylvester I ask b/c I have moved to no handouts/paper. All notes are via URL that attendees visit after show #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@shorespeak nope. not a one. we used Twitter to promote ppl to go to the website to get more info #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark@GregRuby We plant trees for every new client, formed a social + environ task force, assessed our energy use...constnt improvemt #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@SlackAttack I've seen that stat many times, but can never find the source for it. R you familiar with the original report? #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt I have a three-prong philosophy about green, environmental friendly. #1 Everything you do has an impact on Earth. #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski What do ppl do with Xtra stuff on exhibit floor? Do you encourage exhibitor to not produce as much n terms of giveaways? #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@MikeMcCurry You are not appearing in tweetchat's eventprofs. #eventprofs -9:15 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@crlambert I agree we should look at each aspect to see if it's practical and actually does something. Some recycling is worse. #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@ready2spark I see pumping in AC for 3 days for 1 meal as environmental unfriendly. not so much the tent itself #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester We had a client that had NO HANDOUTS and posted all of the speaker notes, and PPTS on their introNetwork, gr8 for non-attendees #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Reduced the carbon footprint and helped with local school shortages. #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent For instance, we just completed an event and at the end, donated lots of paper and some printers to local schools. #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
1CHICMOMMY@ready2spark I agree! When clients see you are a green company they will be more inclined to go green. #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt We're moving our event schedule, descriptions, onsite program online that is mobile device friendly. #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@MelyMello so the speaker had no handouts? #eventprofs -9:14 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Going cold turkey (or totally green) is an impossibility from the start.. . slow and steady will win the race. #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@katieroski I agree, it is practical, cost-effective and easy to do. #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@ready2spark What can the business do to start going green? #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark@MelyMello Interesting. So, you see tenting as environmentally unfriendly? #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@bmaldonado small steps in the right direction eventually lead to . . . the right direction. #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson@katieroski I like the water suggestion and paperless. Computers increase the carbon footprint, but they run regardless. #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski@Jeffhurt@TRDonnelly Definitely. Even if your contractor provides green options for exhibitors, it helps. Reusable exhibits. #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@shorespeak by "materials" do you mean the keynote? no materials - ppt to screen only #eventprofs -9:13 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@MelyMello OUCH! #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@GregRuby Keep America Beautiful does a lot of litter-free events. Their chapters encourage sporting events litter-free #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@katieroski I now have three refillable water bottles from events within the past year. #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent It takes practice and like exercising, it comes with time. #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert I remain the skeptic out...what is truly "Green"? The carbon footprint is often even bigger with some solutions. #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Greening means: Reduce, Reuse Recycle...any step in the right direction is a good one. #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby want to hear totally un-eco friendly? hows about a 30,000sq' tent that needs constant AC pumping for 3 days for 1 MEAL #eventprofs -9:12 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@Jeffhurt I like the idea of a litter-free zone - has anyone else seen this? #eventprofs -9:11 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark Weighing in a bit late, but I think it's more important 2 start by looking at green practices 4 ur business. #eventprofs -9:11 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS using convention centers with walking distance hotels #eventprofs -9:11 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski See water sponsorships sponsoring water stations instead of water bottles w/ logos #eventprofs -9:11 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack The hospitality industry is the number two contributor to landfills second only to construction #eventprofs -9:11 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms Also if you select dye sub graphics for banners, SHOULD be lo-VOC water based process - no extra cost #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
shorespeak@MelyMello were their materials printed on paper or on demand via URL after the show? #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Anyone have clients that ask you to go green and then they do something totally non eco-friendly? #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski I see most greening as going paperless with attendee list, materials. #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson Hi, Brad Wilson from The Three Waiters in NYC / performers coast to coast. Just got Vinny to bed... all done but the dishes! #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt@TRDonnelly When you provide a green contractor/decorator, it helps w/ incenting exhibitors #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent@MelyMello LOVE IT...talking about green . . . what's the saying "think globally and act locally!". #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
ready2spark Lara McCulloch-Carter from Regal Tent / ready2spark here. Delighted to see Tweetchat working tonight :) #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester When I used to produce events I was told 95% of the literature is left in the city and doesnt make it home - seems like a waste #eventprofs -9:10 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms We have lots of trade show booths that are 1/3 the weight - less to ship - #eventprofs -9:09 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Agree @crlambert the budget drives most all. #eventprofs -9:09 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello the keynote at our last event was an environmentalist. Educating 2000ppl on what they can do at their own companies to be green. #eventprofs -9:09 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Green is a buzzword (agree @gregruby) but few are doing it or planning it well. #eventprofs -9:09 PM May 18th, 2009
ilinkmike Seems a lot of folks are miffed by the need to print documents just so they can complete contracts www.agreementexpress folks #eventprofs -9:09 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt An easy place to start, is to declare your event a "Litter-Free Zone" and encourage attendees to particpate. #eventprofs -9:09 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert@BusyEvent Often it is not our decision as the planner, it is what the budget will bear. #eventprofs -9:08 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly How can trade shows require/incent exhibitors to take a green approach to their booths? #eventprofs -9:08 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever We do not have enough green events, but we are trying. As the attendees drive their huge SUV's to the event. #eventprofs -9:07 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent It's always the bottom line. Which event planner is brave enough to say "it costs more but it's green" risking loss of event? #eventprofs -9:07 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello donating all leftover onsite office supplies to a local school or hospital vs tossing or shipping home. #eventprofs -9:07 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@TRDonnelly Very true & something that almost every event can do. #eventprofs -9:07 PM May 18th, 2009
Jeffhurt Using a green exhibitor company that recycles signage, uses recycled carpet, setup, provides cardboard recycling. etc. #eventprofs -9:07 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@BusyEvent Seems to be a buzzword in the industry, but are planners really committed if it will cost more $$$? #eventprofs -9:07 PM May 18th, 2009
D_Elms Hello Deborah from Imprinted Originals Trade Shows and Events Made Easy #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Who have you all seen do the righ tmix of them? #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly@GregRuby printing badges on recycled paper is becoming a standard #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester Having the Directory be virtual has three benefits - it's green, it's cheaper, and it is never out of date #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Some levels of green still require a high level of technology - others like water bubblers are simple. #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello@GregRuby we just finished an event that took 4 months of prep and I had only 45 printed docs in my binder - almost paperless! #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
SlackAttack@GregRuby no I do not think we are doing enough green but as I alwys say it takes green (money) to have green events #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
katieroski Katie Roski from Chicago here. #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
CharmsS I love no paper handouts done at an ASAE meeting recently, handed me a flash drive and confirmation had link for d/l of all ppts #eventprofs -9:06 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@marksylvester That qualifys! #eventprofs -9:05 PM May 18th, 2009
thewhitebox Hello twitter event profs! Monica Gill from The White Box of Wedding Design in Milwaukee, #eventprofs -9:05 PM May 18th, 2009
1CHICMOMMY Hello All! Alicia Johnson from OCM Event & Lifestyle Management Co. #eventprofs -9:05 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@gregruby - We have been seeing a trend towards NOT PRINTING an attendees list, this would qualify as 'greening' right? #eventprofs -9:05 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent Are we doing enough . . . or are clients open enough? ultimately, do people really want/care about green? #eventprofs -9:05 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Would love to hear how some of you are greening your events! #eventprofs -9:04 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@TRDonnelly Hey TR good to see you - we need to catch up offline #eventprofs -9:04 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Looks like we have a good crowd tonight! Let's get started - ARe we doing enough to green events? #eventprofs -9:03 PM May 18th, 2009
TRDonnelly Hellow! Terence from Experient #eventprofs -9:03 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester@gregruby - are wer starting out with the Green topic? #eventprofs -9:03 PM May 18th, 2009
ZeristaSoftware Good evening! John Kanarowski from Zerista Social Event Software in Denver. #eventprofs -9:03 PM May 18th, 2009
iBradWilson I will be joining when I get Vinny in bed! #eventprofs -9:02 PM May 18th, 2009
planningforever Hello twitter event profs! Saundra Hadley from planning...forever events in Indiana, #eventprofs -9:02 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent BusyEvent from St. Louis - Event Management Now in EASY. Intro'd Event Bookmarking for attendees and exhibitors last week. #eventprofs -9:02 PM May 18th, 2009
MelyMello Melissa Elliott from Blackbox in Toronto. Event strategist, producer and all around nice gal. #eventprofs -9:02 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby@marksylvester Glad to hear things are better out there! #eventprofs -9:02 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby I am Greg Ruby from the Baltimore Convention Center and am pleased to serve as tonight's ringmaster. #eventprofs -9:01 PM May 18th, 2009
marksylvester intronetworks checking in from a fire-free Santa Barbara #eventprofs -9:01 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Can we go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves, please? #eventprofs -9:00 PM May 18th, 2009
crlambert Hello everyone, Carla from Chicago here. Looking forward to another gr8t chat! #eventprofs -9:00 PM May 18th, 2009
BusyEvent yeah, ueah, yeah!!! #eventprofs -9:00 PM May 18th, 2009
GregRuby Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, Children of all ages, Welcome to the Monday Night Chat! #eventprofs -8:59 PM May 18th, 2009