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effective to gather practical and immediately accessible data.” For meeting professionals who are already using MeetingMetrics for preand post-meeting surveys and reports, the new session evaluation survey can easily be integrated into their existing survey packages. Those who have not yet worked with MeetingMetrics can use the On-Site Session Evaluation Tool as a standalone online alternative to paper evaluation questionnaires. Non-licensees can purchase a single-survey license by contacting MeetingMetrics at (212) 426-6222, ext. 1. In addition to the on-site session evaluation tool, a new “Open” class of surveys has been added to MeetingMetrics. Licensees can now build non-meeting-related, custom surveys in the system for any purpose, including: Membership surveys, exhibitor surveys, employee surveys, and customer surveys. Open class surveys can be substituted for an existing meeting survey by a user, or purchased as a new survey in the system. A limited number of complimentary MeetingMetrics trial licenses are available from PCMA for qualified professional members planning a meeting with over 500 attendees. Results must be delivered by the end of the year. To obtain a trial license, contact Meredith Rollins at mrollins@pcma.org. More information on MeetingMetrics is available at www.meetingmetrics.com. For more information on PCMA, visit www.pcma.org. > Calendar August 9-12 MPI (Meeting Professionals International) World Education Congress, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV (972) 702-3000 www.mpiweb.org August 16-19 ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA (202) 626-2723 www.asaenet.org August 21-23 ISES (International Special Events Society) Eventworld 2008: An Institute for Professional Development, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. Petersburg, FL (312) 321-6853 www.ises.com September 10-11 HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) Affordable Meetings National, Washington Convention Center, Washington DC (914) 421-3206 www.affordablemeetings.com —Vincent Alonzo Eat. Drink. And be Mary. They wanted high-style in a small city. So, Mary took the meeting to Norfolk, Virginia. Talk about smooth sailing. Contact the NCVB today and start planning your next meeting. 1-800-368-3097 www.norfolkcvb.com Mary Sullivan MEETING PLANNER http://www.mpiweb.org http://www.asaenet.org http://www.ises.com http://www.meetingmetrics.com http://www.pcma.org http://www.affordablemeetings.com http://www.norfolkcvb.com http://www.norfolkcvb.com

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