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Planner’s Workshop > Professional Development 25 Eco-Friendly Holiday Business Gift Ideas By Shannon Kilkenny The challenge is on. With our wallets a little thinner these days and the environment in need of our protection, here are a few ways to help both this year. There is a way to enjoy this traditional gift buying season with a new revolutionary practice. By just making a few changes to your buying styles and habits you can have a considerable impact with little effort. It’s fairly easy—follow some of the gift ideas below and enjoy the satisfaction of PRE-EVENT How to work > green into an RFP. PAGE 30 being part of the green movement by greening your business gifts and keep> PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ing some greenbacks in your budget. The green meetings glossary of Make it a truly “green” holiday this year. terms. PAGE 32 Remember to give gifts that people > TOOLS OF THE TRADE Carbon need and can use. And be creative! 4 5 Donate to one or more charities in the name of your recipient. Give the gift of you. Make coupons for services and skills related to your professional or even personal life, depending on your relationship with the recipient. It could be anything from event planning services to help writing a resume or giving a computer lesson. Inside kets for treasures such as an old book or collector’s item—things with unique and personal meaning. 6 7 Shop at antique stores, estate sales, or flea mar- Prepare home-baked sweets and present them in a reusable tin or other useful item. Any homemade item is always welcome—knit a hat or scarf or make a pair of earrings. Fair-trade organic chocolate or coffee. Always a favorite! calculator; MeetingPod. PAGE 32 > ON SITE A green checklist for meeting attendees; EPA checklist for green facilities. PAGE 33 Tickets to movies, concerts, museums, sporting events, outdoor activities or an annual pass to national parks. House or garden plants, herbs, seeds, and bulbs. These could be packaged with pots or planter boxes made from natural ingredients. 1 8 9 11 12 10 Clothes and other items made from hemp, wool, or organic cotton. A roll or two of customized postage stamps— information is available at www.usps.com. Chic office supplies made from recycled paper or other environmentally friendly materials, such as pencils from Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. 2 3 28 Gift certificates to clothing, electronics, or book stores. successfulmeetings.com NOVEMBER 2008 SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS http://www.usps.com http://www.successfulmeetings.com

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Successful Meetings - November 2008
Editor's Note
Supplier News - Wyndham Worldwide Launches Green Program and Website with a "Global Green Day"
On the Record
Calendar
Supplier News - Oregon Convention Center Earns Silver LEED�Rating
Planner Spotlight
Management Matters
Meetings Law
Mouth for Sale
Websites of the Month
Professional Development - 25 Eco-Friendly Holiday Business Gift Ideas
Pre-Event
Professional Development - The Green Meetings Glossary
Tools of the Trade
On Site
When Red and Blue Make Green
Green Your Golf
Green-Centric Events Have Spice
The Green Continent
Places & Spaces
Las Vegas
South Africa Supplement
Bermuda
Dallas Metroplex
Kansas City / St. Louis
Boston
Gurus
California: New Perspectives

Successful Meetings - November 2008