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In the Grand Scheme of Things: Feeling Blue
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Our staff increased by about 150 people during the week of RCMA –in the form of volunteers. With our staff and volunteers wearing blue vests, attendees knew to look for the blue if they needed help! We spent the months before RCMA recruiting volunteers, designing shifts, signing up, and training as we geared up for our “Super Bowl”. Here is what we found made the program successful:. Volunteers as much as possible. We had a raffle (every shift you volunteer you get a ticket), Letters of Recommendatio...
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: 03.2009
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I was always taught not to talk to strangers, but in the case of this blog, I am encouraging everyone to ignore the rule. Yes, it has been a while, but I have a really good excuse! At the end of January, Grand Rapids hosted the largest conference for meeting planners of religious events – the Religious Conference Management Association’s 2009 World Conference and Exposition. This conference flexed all of our CVB and Convention Services muscle, and even developed more! First Topic: On Another Level.
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: 10.2008
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With Halloween approaching, I was thinking of different costumes that can surface this year. Since my giant pumpkin costume (worn ages 1-3) is packed away, I wondered what suggestions I might get for this years Halloween. Then I thought, what would someone wear if they dressed up like GR in the Fall? Here are some ideas:. Cover yourself in Red, Orange, and Yellow Leaves, just like the tree lined roads people flock here to see. Couples Outfit Idea: A Doughnut and Cup of Apple Cider. Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: 05.2009
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Growing up in the middle of two boys, I found my play time to be equally distributed between dolls and cars. When we would play with toy cars, there was often a bus route involved that the little metal cars had to follow. What I didn’t know then was that I would be doing the same thing when I was a “grown up”. During RCMA, we had shuttles taking attendees to and from the airport, to three different locations for a 3 hour event, to companies spread throughout GR, and to some of our biggest attractions.
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: 09.2008
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Soaring to New Heights. Have you checked, double checked, and checked again? In this case, my answer would be an overwhelming YES! When deciding if a full sized Ferris wheel would fit inside DeVos Place Convention Center, we used several tools to find the answer. At the end of the day, to be absolutely sure, it came down to a tape measure and a High-Low machine. Kristy, the brave DeVos Place staffer, faced her fears and rode it all the way to the top of the building - over 60 feet! Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: 08.2008
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A mile a minute. Have you ever noticed that most people describe distances in time? I am an hour away, the mall is in about 15 minutes, I have 40 minutes until I am done running this mile. In that spirit, I can proudly say that I live 25 minutes away from the beaches of West Michigan. They have won awards for the beauty, fun, and activities they provide visitors, but I want to recognize them for something greater – tradition. Ong the lakeshore year after year. I get about the topic! Nature vs. Nurture.
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: Beep Beep!
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Growing up in the middle of two boys, I found my play time to be equally distributed between dolls and cars. When we would play with toy cars, there was often a bus route involved that the little metal cars had to follow. What I didn’t know then was that I would be doing the same thing when I was a “grown up”. During RCMA, we had shuttles taking attendees to and from the airport, to three different locations for a 3 hour event, to companies spread throughout GR, and to some of our biggest attractions.
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: Just Push Play!
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I dont know how many books are in the "I will read this someday" pile, but I have a lot on mine. Yet I still find myself spending that time watching videos and T.V. So this week, lets skip the reading and just push play! The video is more than a testimonial of the experince in GR for RCMA, it shows how great teamwork and awareness generated about a convention makes a conference here even more memorable! We truly strive for that here in Grand Rapids with every group! Who has the popcorn?
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In the Grand Scheme of Things: Collecting Cans
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In Michigan, we deposit ten cents for each recyclable can purchased, which you get back when it is returned to the recycling center. This was quite the experience when I moved here six years ago (I broke the machine on my first try). Now I have learned that aside from keeping litter out of the state, the culture of Michigan’s fundraising, savings, and earning extra cash is found in collecting cans. 8220;Eat when you. And sleep when you. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Grand Rapids, Michigan.
