STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR PEERS
THROUGH IFEA'S VIRTUAL AFFINITY GROUPS
Take a moment out of your busy day to network with your Festival & Event Industry peers, stay on top of industry trends, brainstorm new ideas and share your successes and failures in a safe space with fellow IFEA Members, through our virtual IFEA Networking Affinity Groups on Zoom! Open specifically to IFEA Members*, join us to participate in these valuable discussion groups!
*Affinity Groups are conducted through the ZOOM online platform. Participation from attendees is encouraged and greatly enhances the value of the Affinity Group. This is an IFEA Member Only Benefit. Must be an IFEA Member to participate.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION GROUP ADDED - BEGINS 8/24 |
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Starting Tuesday, August 24th and continuing every FOURTH Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, the IFEA DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Affinity Group is specifically for all those who are dedicated to building organizations and events that are welcoming, accessible to, and inclusive of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, physical and mental abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and cultures. This broad and critical focus area requires all participants to open ourselves to sharing and participating in a safe learning environment where all questions are encouraged and the continued betterment of our global industry is our vision and goal.
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Moderated by:
Steve Schmader, CFEE
President/CEO
IFEA
Boise, ID
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ADDITIONAL IFEA VIRTUAL NETWORKING AFFINITY GROUPS INCLUDE: |
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The IFEA Sponsorship Affinity Group is specifically for those who manage Sponsorships, to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the FIRST Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - Sept 7, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Kevin Grothe, CFEE
2020/21 IFEA Foundation Board Chair / Vice President at Memphis in May International Festival
Memphis, TN
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The IFEA Arts Events Affinity Group is specifically for those who produce Arts Events to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the FIRST Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - Sept 7, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Cindy Lerick, CFEE
IFEA World Board Member
President at The ART of Events, LLC
Saint Paul, MN
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The IFEA Cities, CVB’s and Tourism Affinity Group is specifically for those who produce events or work within Cities, CVB’s and Tourism organizations to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the SECOND Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - August 10, 2021)
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Moderated by:
David Knutson
IFEA Foundation Board Member
Arts & Events Administrator for the City of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
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The IFEA Marketing & PR Affinity Group is specifically for those who are in Marketing & PR to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the SECOND Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - August 10, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Dave Bullard
Public Relations and Marketing Manager
The Great New York State Fair
Syracuse, NY
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The IFEA Volunteer Programs Affinity Group is specifically for those who manage volunteers to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the THIRD Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - August 17, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Kim Lowell-Leverett
Director of Volunteer Services & Tours
The Parade Company
Detroit, MI
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The IFEA Parades Affinity Group is specifically for those who produce parades to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meet the THIRD Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - August 17, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Ed Bautista, CFEE
Chief Creative and Strategic Officer
Bautista Event Specialists Team
San Jose, CA
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The IFEA Operations Affinity Group is specifically for those who manage the Operations at Festivals & Events to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the FOURTH Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - August 24, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Becky Genoways, CFEE
Program Specialist
Genoways Event Management
Rockford, IL
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The IFEA CEO Affinity Group is specifically for those in the CEO, or equivalent, position at their Organization, to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
Meets the FOURTH Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Next Meeting - August 24, 2021)
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Moderated by:
Diana Mayhew, CFEE
IFEA World Board Member
President at National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, DC
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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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IS IT TIME TO JOIN THE IFEA?
IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP UP FOR RENEWAL?
The IFEA is here to support Festivals & Events, share resources, help educate, provide important information updates, help establish and strengthen industry connections, and so much more! Now is the time to maintain and build your industry network. Now is the time to reach out to your industry peers. Now is the time to use IFEA’s resources, information, products and services.
Now is the time to be a Member of the IFEA!
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Thank You to Our Association Endorsed Partners: The IFEA would like to thank the following partners for their dedicated support of the association. Association Endorsed Partners have made a commitment to the continued success of our association, our members, and our industry through their umbrella sponsorship support of all IFEA programs and services. Show your support for these dedicated providers to our industry by getting to know them, and the high-quality products and services that they supply, better.
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