Change is Coming

SEC Changes Now Venue Selected via RFP Tampa Orlando North FL South FL Rotation Now Venue Selected via RFP In the Past it was Chapter Produced and Managed – Now it’s Managed By TONS Steering Committee (was the TONS Advisory Council) Added Chapter Board Position – Director of Chapter Collaboration EMPOWERED Meeting Manager

Meeting Manager Selection 50 Expressed Interest Questions were submitted and answered to minimize the group Submitted an Official Intent to Bid Candidates Submitted a Proposal Candidates Interviewed via Recorded Conference Calls and References Were Contacted Candidates Provided In-person Presentation to Selection Committee and Chapter’s Office of the Presidents Was Selected 83 16 9 6 4 1

The New SEC Snapshot Meeting Manager MPI TONS Steering Council Joint Venture Between the Four Florida Chapters 2016-2019 TONS Steering Council Chair, Chair-Elect, Immediate Past Chair Chapter Board Position – Director of Chapter Collaboration 2nd TONS Representative Meeting Manager MPI Meeting Manager Led Monthly Conference Calls With Task Force & TONS Liaison Host Committee Co-Chairs Hotel & CVB Education Task Force Hospitality Task Force Marketing Task Force Sponsorship Task Force Events Task Force CSR Task Force VIP/Transportation Task Force Hosted Buyer Task Force Silent Auction Task Force

Save The Date: 2017 SEC August 16-18, 2017 In North Florida Watch Your Email in December for More Announcements and the Location

Please feel free to contact: Your chapter’s Director of Collaboration Tons Chair - Anthony Fabrizio: tony.fabrizio@cssiav.com Past Chair – TJ Worrell: tj.worrell@encore-us.com Chair Elect – Nicole Unger: nicole-unger@alliance-exposition.com