This quote is so timely – had to share!  Let’s go get what we want in 2012.  Set your goals and stay on the path to your success.

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“The best opportunities in life are the ones we create. Goal setting provides for you the opportunity to create an extraordinary life.”
-Gary Blair

Today we’re reflecting on things we’re grateful for.  We appreciate our awesome clients, amazing staff, fabulous volunteers and our wonderful blog readers.  We hope that 2012 brings you much happiness and success.  Thank you for you support!

Have a safe and Happy New Year – here’s to you and 2012!

Warm Regards,

Q

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Tags: Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, GMSDC, National Minority Supplier Development Council, NMSDC, volunteer opportunities, volunteers

The BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color.

Over the course of 4 days in November, 2010, film lovers, actors, and film makers will gather in culture-and-heritage-rich Atlanta, Georgia, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis to share a creative platform of education, entertainment and empowerment discussions related to film, as well as television, and the production of both. The BronzeLens Film Festival will feature screenings in multiple venues, as well as informative panels, and enlightening Master Classes led by top names in film, direction, and production.

While the Festival is still 6 weeks away, we want to get an early start on our volunteer line-up.  For our BLFF volunteers, we offer:

• A flexible schedule – your choice of 3 different shifts each day!
• Opportunity to view screenings, once your shifts are completed!
• Opportunity to attend workshops, once your shifts are completed!
• Outstanding networking with industry professionals at the top of their game!

Attached please find a Volunteer form for you to fill out and submit to info@bronzelens.com.  For more information, details, location, etc, please contact info@bronzelens.com.

BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta Volunteer Application

Thank you for your support!

Q

Tags: BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta‏, volunteer opportunities, Volunteer Opps

Don’t miss this opportunity to sign-up as a Volunteer for the 2011 NMSDC Conference in Atlanta!  The National Minority Supplier Development Council is still in need of Volunteers in many different categories of services and activities to assist during the National Conference in Atlanta. “Go ahead - sign-up today!!

Volunteer Now!

The success depends on its volunteer workforce.  More than 40 volunteer categories have been identified – with most areas requiring multiple volunteers. There’s something for everyone — so tell your friends, colleagues and co-workers!

Volunteer may sign-up for several areas or several time slots. Your participation will greatly assist NMSDC and will ensure that the conference runs professionally and smoothly.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the following documents and submit the form today.

2011-NMSDC-Volunteer-Form

FAQ PPT

Critical Areas List

Thank you in advance and hope to see you there!

Q

Tags: NMSDC Conference, NSMDC, volunteer, volunteer opportunities

This is a great conference and tradeshow that comes to Atlanta every year.  I always learn something during the educational sessions, the entertainment at lunch is always top notch, and the tradeshow is great!  Best of all it’s free for qualified meeting planners.  Check it out – are you going?

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We invite you to attend Meetings Quest Atlanta

at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis

on Wednesday, October 5, 2011

• COMPLIMENTARY registration for all qualified meeting professionals*!
• Educational speakers sponsored by Georgia State University, School of Hospitality, Cindy Light, presenting How to Maximize Your Success as a Meeting Planner by Embracing Cultural Diversity and Debby Cannon, Ph.D., CHE presenting Pull or Push – Working with Multi-Generational Employees and Clients
• Networking Luncheon entertainment by Ron Johnson sponsored by Larry Weaver Entertainment.
• Earn CEU credits.
• All-inclusive registration includes Meet-and-Greet Breakfast, Educational Seminar, Networking Luncheon, and Tradeshow.

After the show join us a Max Lagers for the Post-Show Connections Reception.

The night before 300 Atlanta Bowling Center will be sponsoring a networking event from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

For more information or to register for the reception or the bowling event please email us at registration@jtdunn.com

Register TODAY!

Need more information? Visit us online or call the event hotline 800-735-7770.

*Meetings Quest is a one-day complimentary event ONLY for qualified, active meeting professionals. Show management reserves the right to deny registrations for non-qualified individuals. “Qualification” criteria is at the discretion of show management. Non-exhibiting suppliers are prohibited from registering and attending the trade show.

Tags: Conferences, events, Meetings, Meetings Quest, Tradeshow

In one weekend, Taste of Atlanta brings together the incredible energy and diversity of the city’s food scene. From the hot new restaurants to down home favorites, from ethnic eateries to small gems that are off the beaten path – if it’s great food, you’ll find it at Taste of Atlanta!

Now in it’s tenth year, the  annual Taste of Atlanta returns to Tech Square in Midtown at Spring and 5th Street with over 80 confirmed restaurants and some of the best Chefs on Saturday, October 22nd  and Sunday, October 23rd.  Volunteers are the key to making this event a success. We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Ambassadors for Taste of Atlanta 2011.

Ambassador opportunities include: Restaurant Runners, Ticketing, and Floaters to name a few. Ambassadors are needed on Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd at various times (4 hour shifts).

Each Ambassador should be able to commit to a four hour shift and attend an Ambassador Information Meeting (Date TBA). Taste of Atlanta is an excellent opportunity to meet people from Atlanta as well as from around the world!

Ambassador Rewards:

All Ambassadors will receive the following after completing a minimum of one four hour shift:

·      2 General Admission Wristbands for you and a friend to enjoy Taste of Atlanta (does not include Taste Coupons).  Taste Coupons can be purchased for in increments of 5 for $5.

·      Taste of Atlanta Ambassador Apron

·      Taste of Atlanta Ambassador Credentials

·      Thank you letter

Ambassador Shifts & Assignments

Ambassador duties will be assigned once you check in for your shift.  You will be assigned based on the duty and area that needs Ambassadors at that time. You will not receive an assignment before Taste of Atlanta, just a confirmation for the shift time you selected.

Taste of Atlanta is an outdoor food festival – please be aware that there will be lots of standing and in some cases walking around the festival for most of the assignments.

The Ambassador Assignments will include:

·      Restaurant Runners

·      Floaters

·      Ticketing

·      Chef’s Assistants (Culinary Students Only)

·      Information Booth, Check In and Chef’s Hospitality

During your shift, Ambassadors may be asked to change assignments and/or locations.  We ask that you remain flexible and patient!

Ambassador Application

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete and submit the following online application 2011 Taste of Atlanta Ambassadors Application. 
If you have any questions, please contact Qualena Odom-Royes, CSEP, CMP at volunteers@eventsessential.com.  or 770-413-8191.

Thank you!

Q

Application deadline is September 29, 2011

We look forward to hearing from you!!

Tags: Ambassador, Taste of Atlanta, volunteer, volunteer opportunities

When I look into the future, it’s so bright it burns my eyes.
 

– Oprah Winfrey

You can have everything in life you want,
if you will just help other people get what they want.

- Zig Ziglar

So if possible, try to help someone today, tomorrow, next week!!  Start by paying it forward.  I would love to hear your results.

Q

This week’s quote is about failure.  I think Oprah Winfrey sums it up best:

Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it.
Try again. Do better the second time.
The only people who never tumble are those who never
mount the high wire.
This is your moment. Own it. 

- Oprah Winfrey

Tags: Oprah Winfrey, quotes