Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

Elyse Kopietz, director of communications, marketing and events, Michigan Manufacturers Association. Q & A with Elyse Kopietz , director of communications, marketing and events, Michigan Manufacturers Association. Q: It’s February…the month of love, candy hearts, chocolate and other sweet treats.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2014

If you’re not familiar, ATD stands for the Association for Talent Development and the Master Instructional Designer Program is a three-part credential comprising: A self-directed review of instructional design basics; A three-day face-to-face intensive learning experience; and. Which brings me to today: day one of the program. So, on Feb.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

3, I’ll have the opportunity to speak at the seventh annual NACEDA (National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations) Summit. Although I’m a firm supporter of developing sessions unique to conference objectives and attendee needs, I often raise this theme of “intentionality.” What’s inhibiting attendance?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

Throughout his career, Scott has excelled in developing, implementing and analyzing multi-channel direct-marketing programs and is highly skilled in creating effective membership, marketing and sales programs. Donna Oser, director of executive search services, Michigan Association of School Boards.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In a nutshell, The Meetings Report strives to describe the state of the Michigan association meetings industry. Likewise, it was edited by Kristen Parker , a media communications manager for Michigan State University. Become one of the first to hear the results from the first-ever meeting practices research conducted in Michigan.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

A colleague recently posted this question to a professional development discussion board I enjoy reading: In the past few years, we have been receiving fewer responses to our call for papers. If you’re approaching content development in a new or unique way, we’d love to interview you for a future blog post or newsletter feature.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

A: I earned my degree in deaf education from Michigan State University but never used it, as I was working in the association industry at the time. However, I have spent years teaching “Baby Signs” to families around Michigan, and I am an instructor for American Sign Language through Michigan Virtual University.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

As responsible contributors to our industry, we participate in professional development while also planning it. From Atlanta to Florida to Michigan, Aaron spoke at 25 events on a range of topics. Professional development and community engagement. Michigan Meetings & Events. So stay tuned. Speaking engagements.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. Members believe the most important function of an association is to provide training and professional development. Hear about developing trends.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 3, 2014

For the last year I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the editorial advisory board of Michigan Meetings + Event s magazine. Dudek is a meetings manager for the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants in Troy – and she’s an exemplary role model for the meetings industry. Editorial Advisory Board. Content & Articles.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Scanning my current commitments, I now serve on the editorial advisory board for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine, I’m a subject matter expert and facilitator for MSAE , I’m the luminaria chair for the East Lansing Relay for Life and I’ve recently been appointed to the ASAE 2014-2015 Professional Development Section Council.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

By partnering with clients to tear away preconceptions, Event Garde reveals dynamic programs, events and professional development experiences that result in thoughtful, enthusiastic and empowered learners and practitioners.”. Sara Miller, director of meetings and development. Miller is a sales guru.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 1, 2014

I’m media communications manager for Michigan State University. A: I have quite a few, but here’s the short list: snuggling at night with my husband of 14 years; tucking my kids in at night; the smell of burning leaves in the fall; Christmas morning magic; Michigan State University (I’m a proud alumna and I bleed green!);

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 25, 2013

And that also means the state of the meetings industry – especially professional development – is changing, and we’re along for the ride. Robertson and Cheryl Ronk, president of Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE), will close ORGPRO with a session titled, “ Association Trends – Future Strategic Issues.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 4, 2013

Since 2008, Kristen has worked as a communications manager for Michigan State University, serving in the university’s central public relations office. Henry Center for Executive Development , will share with us the projects she’s working on as chair of the ORGPRO Community Engagement Committee.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 28, 2016

Courtesy of Michigan Meetings + Events. Filed under: Best Practices , Learning , Professional Development , Social Media Tagged: Event Gardeian of the Month , knowledge transfer , Learning , MSAE , networking , Stephanie Wohlfert. Stephanie Wohlfert. Q & A with Stephanie Wohlfert , meetings coordinator, MSAE.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases? While I had a number of ideas for how associations might translate these core values into member-centric conference experiences, the session participants simply blew me away with the robust list they developed.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 25, 2012

On May 23, Destination Michigan hosted its annual Michigan Meetings Expo at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. This year, instead of a traditional keynote session, the opening general session comprised five different speakers – each delivering one of five top Michigan meetings trends in five minutes or less. Why is it hot?

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases? While I had a number of ideas for how associations might translate these core values into member-centric conference experiences, the session participants simply blew me away with the robust list they developed.

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Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

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America Michigan Report Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 30, 2013

Working on a college campus (my fulltime job is at Michigan State University ) I see the wide-eyed, go-get-the-world naiveté of Gen Y every day. Unlike the Boomer leaders, which focus on corporate progression and monetary reward, Gen X will lead with a focus on nurturing individuals, personal development, autonomy and work-life balance.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

But if you’re thinking of starting an internship program, and if you’re debating about whether to pay your interns, Prima Civitas , a nonprofit economic and community development collaborative, offers a good resource. Department of Labor'

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 20, 2013

Innovation Meetings Professional Development American Society of Association Executives ASAE bankruptcy Cobo Center Comerica Park CVB Detroit Detroit Free Press Detroit Metro Airport Detroit Metro CVB diversity Greektown innovation John Graham Larry Alexander marketing meeting planners Michigan Motor City Motown reinvention U.S.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 28, 2016

Courtesy of Michigan Meetings + Events. Filed under: Best Practices , Learning , Professional Development , Social Media Tagged: Event Gardeian of the Month , knowledge transfer , Learning , MSAE , networking , Stephanie Wohlfert. Stephanie Wohlfert. Q & A with Stephanie Wohlfert , meetings coordinator, MSAE.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

fiscal oversight, leadership development/nominations) or legal requirements (i.e. For more information on this topic, please read Aaron Wolowiec’s column in the fall issue of Michigan Meetings. Volunteers are selected based on competencies and skills rather than for position title, tenure or political reasons.

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Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. They want trend-savvy employees, so professional development is a must. I love working with students. They’re brilliant. They’re ambitious. They’re overachievers. Globalization.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. Associations Meetings Professional Development Apple ASAE associations C.R.

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Michigan Education Conference Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to develop a set of concurrent breakout sessions that everyone will participate in Wednesday morning called, “ The Solution Room.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 2, 2012

As part of my ongoing series titled “Achieve More,” I’m profiling this month the role of collaboration in the development of dynamic, meaningful, and compelling education and networking experiences. A few years ago, the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) introduced a new award recognizing innovative collaboration.

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