2012 Educational and Networking Events
Educational and Networking
Event and
Behind the Scenes Tour of FridayFest
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Date:
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Friday, March 2nd
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Time:
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm CPT (and beyond to enjoy FridayFest!)
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Location:
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The Green Room, Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
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Click here to visit the FridayFest website.
Click here to download the agenda.
Agenda9:00 am - 9:15 am
WELCOME AND NETWORKING OPENER (FSU students)
Breakfast snacks donated by Doral Bank
9:15 am - 9:45 am
SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FROM ORIENTATION TO RECOGNITION
Presenter: Jennifer Jones, Executive Director
Bay Arts Alliance, Panama City, FL
9:45 am - 10:15 am
INCORPORATING ART EDUCATION INTO YOUR PROGRAMMING
Presenter: Jennifer Jones, Executive Director
Bay Arts Alliance, Panama City, FL
10:15 am - 10:45 am
POSITIONING YOUR ORGANIZATION TO BE A CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) EVENT PROVIDER
Today's businesses are being called upon to be socially responsible corporate citizens. From hands on activities to raising funds for causes, events play a vital role in this arena. This session will introduce you to the concepts of CSR and steps to position your agency as a provider in your community. In this session we will:
- Define CSR
- Learn the Steps Needed for Success
- Identify Best Practices in CSR
Presenter: Rosemary Prince, MS, CPRP, Instructor and Program Coordinator
Florida State University Panama City Event Management
Certificate Program
10:45 am - 10:50 am
Break
10:50 am - 12:05 pm
USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD & ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE
What do HopeMob, Clean the World, and Playlist Live have in common?
These organizations are utilizing online communities to grow their events, promotions and overall business development. By creating engaging content, interesting promotions and using social good to grow their fans, these organizations understand their target audience. In this seminar, we'll be reviewing the following:
- Setting Social Media Goals
- Creating Engaging Content
- Using Social Media Tools to Communicate Your Message
- Measuring your Success
- Current Case Studies
Presenter: Ken DeGilio, Founder/CEO & Chief Brand Storyteller
LaunchMob Media and Faculty, Full Sail University
2:05 am - 12:10 pm
Break
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch (Chicken Salad/ Tuna Salad/ Garden Salad & Chips)
Beverages donated by Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A PIECE OF CAKE:
HOW TO CREATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES THAT SELL
Sponsorship packages should be created to "tantalize the taste buds" of the business or organization to support a cause or activity that will create awareness, sales and goodwill. Is your sponsorship packaging appealing? Are you using the right ingredients to keep sponsors wanting more? Learn how to:
- Build Your Sponsorship Inventory
- Create a Sales Letter
- Create a Fact Sheet
- Build Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
- Create the Agreement
- Package Your Proposal Creatively
Presenter: Felina Martin, President
Eventions
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Break
Snacks donated by Sugar Boogers
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
FRIDAYFEST PRE-EVENT SITE TOUR
Host: Dutch Sanger, Executive Director
Panama City Downtown Improvement Board
Guest Participants: David Lizarralde, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
Todd Sparks, Owner, Gulf Talent Services
Luther Suttles, Lewis Bear Company/Budweiser
Learn how the Panama City Downtown Improvement Board planned a successful monthly event that features 5 bands, KIDZ ZONE, food vendors and hundreds of vintage cars and motorcycles. Learn the importance of including downtown restaurants and businesses, local musicians and committees and volunteers. Learn revenues potentials from soda and beer sales.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR (Cash Bar)
Host: Ferrucci's Resturant
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
DINNER (Dutch Treat)
Grab a couple of attendees and eat dinner at a downtown restaurant or order “take-out” and enjoy it under the eating tents at FridayFest.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FRIDAYFEST
Voted #1 Festival by "BEST OF BAY" 2009, 2010, & 2011
Live bands featured on March 2nd: MoJo Flo, Tres, Panama Redd, KD of Legacy and Eastbay
Overnight Accommodations
There are special hotel rates available for those wishing overnight accommodations.
Courtyard Panama
Real Hotel - $109 per night, plus applicable taxes
Via Israel Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Panama City, Panama City, FL 32405
To make reservations:
Call 507-301-0101 and identify yourself with FFEA
TownePlace Suites
by Marriott - $109 per night, plus applicable taxes (includes Continental breakfast)
903 East 23rd Place
Panama City, FL 32405
To make reservations:
Call 850-747-0609 and identify yourself with FFEA
Registration Fees
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Members:
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$59
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Nonmembers:
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$99
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Full-time Students:
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$39 (w/ ID)
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Includes educational sessions, lunch and exclusive pre-event tour of FridayFest.
Click Here to download the registration form.
Sponsors
Educational
and Networking Event (Day TBD) - Lake City
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Event:
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Full Day Educational and Networking Event
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Date:
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April, (Day TBA)
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Time:
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Location:
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Lake City, Florida
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Registration Fees
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Members:
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$59
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Nonmembers:
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$99
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Full-time Students:
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$39 (w/ ID)
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Includes educational sessions and lunch.
Sponsors
Educational
and Networking Event & Behind the Scenes Tour - Fernandina Beach
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Event:
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Full Day Educational and Networking Event and Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
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Date:
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May 3 - 6, 2012
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Times:
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TBA |
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Location:
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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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Click here to visit the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Registration Fees
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Members:
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$59
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Nonmembers:
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$99
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Full-time Students:
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$39 (w/ ID)
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Includes educational sessions and lunch.
Sponsors
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