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July 2017 NewsNet
FICP Headquarters
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Did you know the term "Dog Days of Summer" doesn't have anything to do with lying around and relaxing (even though, we sure hope you're getting your share of that!), but instead has a deep root in astronomy and the "dog star" Sirius? Learn more here.  

Five Things to Know in July

1. A hot-off-the-presses blog post from our own Senior Manager of Education, Lydia Kamicar, just went live!
2. Did you catch the 2016 Annual Report?
3. Ever heard of "Monday to Monday?" Stacey Hanke, opening keynote speaker at the Summer Symposium gets us pumped up for Toronto.
4. The July digital edition of MeetingsNet is now available! 
5. From social: Disruption. What affects your events?

Endless Summer, Endless Impact: Annual Conference

Spots are filling fast for the 2017 FICP Annual Conference, taking place November 12-15 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.

Check out this preview.

Which Symposium is Right for You?

The two remaining events in FICP’s 2017 Symposia series offer education suited to attendees of varied experience levels – from the seasoned meetings professional to those just beginning their careers. Dive in to the Summer and Fall symposia and learn more about what these unique programs entail!

Pulse Survey

In Q2, we surveyed you to learn a bit about trends impacting your professional work. The full Pulse Survey Report is now available. A few highlights:

• 34% of meetings professionals report an increase in the size of their meetings; 51% report that the quantity of meetings is also increasing.
• 92% of hospitality partners expect business to increase or remain the same in the near future.

Read more.

Now Accepting Donations for the 2017 Silent Auction

FICP is currently accepting donations with a minimum retail value of $75 for the 2017 Annual Conference Silent Auction. Participation from both meetings professionals and hospitality partners is strongly encouraged. A wide variety of items are appreciated, including theatre and sporting event tickets, marathon and race entries, spa packages, hotel stays, and restaurant gift certificates. We encourage you to be creative with your donation and offering value-adds, unique experiences or touches will enhance the dollars bid on the package. All Silent Auction proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement® (JA) National, as well as JA of San Diego.

Donations are due by October 13; bidding begins September 27.

Strategic Partner Profiles 

FICP Strategic Partners support the organization year-round. This month, learn more about DSC and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. 

FICP Welcomes New & Returning Members and Hospitality Partners