Welcome to the 2006 Spring/Summer Edition of "Conference Talk" E-News! - a free, semi-annual newsletter of the MU Conference Office, University of Missouri-Columbia. Conference Talk is only available through E-news! For additional information about the MU Conference Office, visit http://muconf.missouri.edu. |
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if you cannot view this newsletter in a html format. Director's Letter Greetings! Its been a busy Spring here at the MU Conference Office. Weve seen growth in the number of participants attending conferences over the past couple of months. And we thank you for your participation and use of our services. It is refreshing to see individuals engaged not only in the sessions, but networking at breaks, during the meals and other informal moments. It is amazing what you can learn from conversations with peers. Getting a perspective from someone outside of the situation can be invaluable. Just the other day a colleague mentioned a suggestion that just blew me away (some days it doesnt take much) but she presented a perspective I hadnt even thought of. And it made all the sense in the world, and would be a great benefit to our office. It was the engagement of conversation that allowed me to have a revelation and we didnt even have a problem. Its one of my fundamental beliefs that people need contact, face to face, one on one, to glean knowledge from others. Heres to hoping you have conversations today, tomorrow and beyond that enlighten, challenge and assist you in your experiences. Staff Spotlight Erica Lovercamp, Office Support IV, and Lana Carter, Data Entry Operator II for the MU Conference Office, are this editions featured staff members. Erica Lovercamp Position/Title: Office Support Staff IV Number of Years with MUCO: 2.5 years Number of years in the meeting planning industry: 2.5 years What do you enjoy most about your job? The people in our office, feeling a sense of accomplishment from a successfully completed conference, traveling, and assisting at the different conferences are all things that make it fun to come to work. What life is like outside the office (hobbies/family): Traveling, reading, and enjoying my family and friends are all favorites. Education/Training: Bachelor of Science in Tourism from Central Missouri State University, 2000 Lana Carter Position/Title: Data Entry Operator II Number of Years with MUCO: 7 years Number of years in the meeting planning industry: 7 years What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy working with the people in our office and serving customers at conferences. What life is like outside the office (hobbies/family): I've been married 34 years and have a daughter and a son. I enjoy camping, fishing and reading. Education/Training: Gem City Business College, Quincy, IL. Missouri Valley Turfgrass joined forces with MAGICouncil to break Common Ground last November 29-30, 2005 in Overland Park, Kansas. This conference and trade show brought together turf specialists, golf course managers, landscapers, equipment companies and pesticide applicators for 2 days of educational opportunities. Classes covered such topics as Building Blocks of Soil Management to Golf Course Drainage and Design Concepts. Each participant could choose classes from the different areas Business, Golf, Sports Turf, and Lawn/ Ornamentals. There was also a chance for Kansas and Missouri pesticide applicators to earn their recertification. A highlight was keynote speaker, Norm Stewart, former head basketball coach at MU. Check our website, http://muconf.missouri.edu/MVTA for more information on upcoming events. Request Your Complimentary Information Kit and Video Per your request, we will forward an MU Conference Office information kit and five-minute video, which highlights our event management services, client testimonials and events, in addition to showcasing the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, local community and the Show-Me State. 1-866-MUCONOF (682-6663) or muconference@missouri.edu Upcoming Events- Register Today! Click here to check out the upcoming calendar for events to be hosted in the next six months! Be a Pal! If you enjoyed this newsletter, forward it to a friend you think would enjoy it. We are anxious to learn how we can improve Conference Talk for our readers. Click here to tell us what you think We respect your right to privacy. To unsubscribe, click here, you will be taken off the list immediately.
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