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ANNOUNCING STEVE MCCLATCHY AS IFEA DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON OCT 20 |
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We are excited to announce our Keynote Speaker for IFEA Day, on October 20th, will be
Steve McClatchy
Keynote Speaker and Author
Personal Leadership: Leading Yourself in Uncertain Times
If you are interested in learning a decision-making system that can help you prevent burnout, achieve more, overcome obstacles, and help you embrace the change that comes with improvement, this is a “don’t miss” presentation.
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Registration is FREE to IFEA Members!
Don't Delay - Register Today!
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SHARE YOUR COVID-19 STORY IN THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF "ie" MAGAZINE |
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"ie" Magazine, sponsored by Kaliff Insurance is looking for articles from YOU on how you are 'pivoting' your Festival/Event or re-purposing your resources to help with the COVID-19 logistics. Did you cancel/postpone your event? Did you come up with creative alternatives or change things up to still hold part of your event? Did you go virtual? Did you refocus your efforts and resources to help with logistical efforts to help the COVID-19 response? Share your story in "ie" Magazine so others can learn from your experiences!
If you have an interesting story you would like to write about for the October issue of “ie” Magazine please contact Nia Hovde, CFEE at nia@ifea.com. Extended Deadline: October 12, 2020
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UP TO 50% OFF ADS IN "ie" MAGAZINE - LAST ISSUE FOR 2020 - ENDS 10/9/2020 |
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Take advantage of BIG savings on advertising in ie Magazine’s final issue of 2020! The magazine is distributed quarterly to over 8,500 readers worldwide, and includes the latest issues and trends, event and professional profiles, regional and international perspectives, resource reviews, and much more. Check out the details and reserve your space today!
IFEA Members Receive 50% OFF
Non-IFEA Members Receive 30% Off
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Deadline for Ad Reservations and
Offer: 10/9/2020
Enter Promo Code: FALL2020 at Check Out.
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IFEA MEMBER ONLY NETWORKING AFFINITY GROUPS SCHEDULED |
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT |
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Stay Connected When You Can’t Connect in Person Through IFEA's Virtual Networking Affinity Groups on Zoom! The following Networking Affinity Groups to the right will be taking place TOMORROW, October 6th! There's still time to sign up and participate if you haven't already!
EXCLUSIVE IFEA MEMBER ONLY BENEFIT
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The following four IFEA Virtual Networking Affinity Groups listed below will be taking place next Tuesday, October 13, 2020. There will be no Affinity Groups taking place on Tuesday, October 20th . . as that is . . IFEA DAY! |
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Volunteer Programs
Affinity Group
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT
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Cities, CVB's & Tourism Affinity Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
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Marketing & PR
Affinity Group
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MDT
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Parades
Affinity Group
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MDT
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REGISTER NOW FOR CFEE CORE CURRICULUM CLASSES IN OCT / NOV 2020 |
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Make 2020 be the year you advance your career and obtain your Certified Festival & Event Executive Certification, sponsored by Kaliff Insurance. Three of the six CFEE core curriculum classes will offered virtually this Fall! Stay on top of your education while taking advantage of not having to travel to complete the classes! Sign up for individual classes or for all six as part of the CFEE FastTrack program!
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REGISTRATION FEES
IFEA Members:
- $175 per Class
- $500 FastTrack for all 6 Core Classes
Non-Members:
- $335 per Class
- $865 FastTrack for all 6 Core Classes
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OPERATIONS & RISK MANAGEMENT
OCT 27 & 28, 2020
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MDT)
Presented by:
Ira Rosen, CFEE
Associate Professor & Director of the Event Leadership Executive Certificate Program
Temple University
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
NOV 10 & 11, 2020
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST)
Presented by:
Bill O'Toole, CFEE
Events Development Specialist
Event Project Management System Pty., Ltd.
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NON-SPONSORSHIP REVENUE PROGRAMS
NOV 17 & 18, 2020
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST)
Presented by:
Becky Genoways, CFEE
President
Genoways Events
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If you have already registered for the CFEE FastTrack and need to complete these Core Classes for Year Two, please still submit your registration for the second three classes. |
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IFEA FOUNDATION ONLINE AUCTION OPENS TOMORROW AT 9:00 a.m. MDT! |
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Set your alarm for TOMORROW (Tuesday) morning at 9 a.m. MDT to check out all the fantastic finds in the IFEA Foundation’s Online Auction! Then get ready to BID!!
More than 100 items are up for grabs, including a Big Green Egg Grill, mountain bike, stand-up paddle board, autographed guitars, a Coach wristlet clutch and so much more!
Funds raised help the IFEA support the Festivals & Events Industry by providing valuable education, resources, information, guidance and so much more. This year, the Festivals & Events Industry and the IFEA need your support, now more than ever!
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Get your holiday shopping done early - while showing your support of the festivals & events industry at the same time!
Bidding ends Wednesday, 10/21 at 10 a.m. MDT.
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$100 COULD WIN YOU THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY - PICK UP A TICKET! |
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Tickets are still available for the IFEA Foundation Ultimate Experience Getaway! For just $100 you can pick up a ticket for your chance to win one of 15 fantastic getaways around the U.S. including the Colorado Rockies, South Padre Island, San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, the Gulf Shores and more!
The winner will be announced during the IFEA Foundation Celebration on Oct 20th, with the remaining 14 packages being placed in the IFEA Foundation Online Auction ending October 21.
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Winner Announced during IFEA Foundation Celebration on Oct 20.
Only 300 Tickets Sold.
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THE IFEA FOUNDATION CELEBRATION - SUPPORTING THE FUTURE! |
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Cap off an informative day of insights with fun for an industry cause as we announce the winning ticket for our Ultimate Experience Getaways, highlight the remaining adventures and fantastic finds available in our online auction, and throw in a little of the unexpected along the way!
We invite you, your family, friends, staff, board, volunteers, sponsors, committees, vendors and everyone else, to help us support the future of the Festivals & Events industry, during our IFEA Foundation Celebration!
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And the fun doesn’t end there! Right after the Celebration, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy networking with both new and familiar faces in our ‘Happy Hour Hop’! Stay in one virtual “room” or visit several, all hosted by IFEA Foundation Board members ready to help you make valuable industry connections.
This is the time to invite everyone in your circle and beyond, to join in the fun!
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The IFEA Foundation Celebration is available for everyone to attend for FREE!
(Members and Non-Members)
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SAVE THE DATE THEN REGISTER FOR IFEA DAY - OCTOBER 20, 2020 |
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If there is just one date that you add to your calendar this fall, it's Tuesday, October 20, 2020! This is a day you won't want to miss as IFEA and the IFEA Foundation bring you . . . IFEA DAY!
Join us for a virtual day of thought-provoking insights, new ideas, and the collaborative conclusions of your peers. Following weeks of committee research to refocus our visions of the future discover how to Re-Present, Re-Open, Re-Connect, Re-Imagine and protect the financial sustainability of our events looking forward, both short and long term.
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Registration is FREE to IFEA Members!
Don't Delay - Register Today!
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IFEA DAY is
sponsored by:
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EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR IFEA DAY ON OCTOBER 20 INCLUDE: |
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Still Here: The When, Why and How Considerations Behind Re-Presenting a Postponed or Cancelled Event
Jeff Curtis, CEO, Portland Rose Festival
Alison English, Executive Director,
North Carolina Azalea Festival
And committee team members
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Ready and Prepared: What Re-Opening Our Events May Look Like and How to Prepare Now for Maximum Success
Jeff English, CFEE, Sr VP - Admin & General Counsel, Kentucky Derby Festival
Kat Paye, CFEE, Executive Director, National Cherry Festival
And committee team members
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Eye on the Future: Protecting the Financial Sustainability of Our Events
Jay Downie, CFEE, President, Downie Productions | Dianna Craven, CFEE, Sales Director, SunFest
Jim Holt, CFEE, President/CEO, Memphis in May | Paul Jamieson, CFEE, Executive Director, SunFest
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All in This Together: Re-Connecting with Our Communities & Stakeholders to Ensure Long-Term Success for Everyone
Stephen King, CFEE, Executive Director
Des Moines Arts Festival
Keli O'Neill Wenzel, CFEE, President & CEO
O'Neill Marketing & Event Management
And committee team members
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Re-Imagining the Future of Events in an Extended and/or Post-Pandemic World
Ted Baroody, CFEE, President , Norfolk Festevents
Annie Frisoli, M.S., CFEE, Founder & CEO, Creating Community, LLC
And committee team members
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TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP? WHY NOT RENEW FOR MULTIPLE YEARS? |
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Tired of having to remember to renew your IFEA Membership each year? Why not look into renewing your IFEA Membership for multiple years? It not only will secure your IFEA Membership for the next few years at the same membership rate for each of those years, but it is also a great opportunity to support the IFEA at the same time! If you're interested in renewing your IFEA Membership for 2, 3, 4, 5 years or more, select the 'Learn More - Renew Here' button to the right for details. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATION ENDORSED PARTNERS |
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THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATION SPONSORS |
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International Festivals & Events Association
2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706 U.S.A.
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About the IFEA:
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities," the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration. Membership in the IFEA provides value from all directions, including invaluable contacts and cash budget savings worth many times the membership investment. The more you use them, the higher your return.
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