DC Event: Reducing Carbon Footprints for Meetings

Nov 01

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Here is an exciting, free learning opportunity for association professionals in the Washington, DC area that sounds too good to pass up!  It is also being put on by our industry partner, The Convene Green Alliance:

What: Carbon Footprinting Made Easy 

Learn about today’s green meeting trends and define and explore renewable energy credits, carbon offsets, and other resources that meeting professionals can use to reduce the carbon footprint of future meetings.

When: November 8, 2011

Where: ASAE Headquarters Conference Center

Cost: FREE to association professionals

Registration and Additional Information: www.convenegreen.com

CP Director of Communications, Al Rickard, CAE, will be attending the event (and sharing the highlights with us).  Say hello if you see him there!

Presidential Inauguration

Jan 19

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The big event is finally here!

How are you participating in the inauguration events? Are you watching from home? Do you plan/have you attended any events in person?

Here are some fun inauguration facts by the numbers…

…for example – did you know that the Marriott Wardman Park expects to serve 49,000 meals from Saturday through Tuesday??