“You were a meeting planner’s dream speaker.”

Joan Orentlicher, CMP, ACS, AVP, Meetings and Conventions

(LOMA) Life Office Management Office Association

Dear Meeting Planner:

I have helped rearrange rooms, run for batteries, shortened or lengthened presentations, filled in for other speakers, done book signings, served on panels, presented awards, helped executives tweak their presentationsand judged trade show exhibits. In short, once I am on site, I am your resource and will participate and help wherever you need me.

I know that as a meeting planner you are pulled in a million different directions before, during, and after the event so I want my keynote speech or breakout to be the best and the smoothest part of your program. This starts with a pre-program questionnaire and phone interview with you and continues through phone interviews with association members or company officials you pick. I then loop back with you to confirm my understanding of the task and clarify any fine points. The program is then developed specifically for your audience.

I know meeting planners sleep better when they know their convention speaker is on site, so I call or text you when I arrive. I will meet with anyone you feel will give me additional information about your audience and attend any functions you suggest. I also understand that as your speaker, I am an ambassador for your organization both on and off stage. I query your membership about their companies and their challenges right up to the time I am on stage and attend sessions and other functionsprior to mine. This allows me to do last minute customizations of your program.

I will attend your trade show, introduce myself to your vendors, and personally thank my sponsors.I am always on time for microphone checks and to make sure my introducer is comfortable and prepared.

Finally, I know your professional reputation rests on the keynote or breakout speakers you pick for your event. I will do whatever is necessary to make sure you and your organization look great and receive excellent feedback.

Your event partner

Mike Hourigan, CSP

“Thanks for your incredible flexibility especially over the holidays. Your excellent follow up to our many inquiries and requests certainly made my job a lot easier.

You rock!

Liz O’ConnellAccount Manager,

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