Guest Speakers, Partners and Supporters

The following individuals and organizations have supported our programs in a variety of ways.  We encourage you to visit their websites and consider them as resources for your event planning needs.

Spring 2013 Guest Speakers

Melody Brunsting, Melody's Ad Works, Inc. www.melodysadworks.com

Karen S. Charest, CGMP, Conference Coordinator/Editor, West Ed Center for Child & Family Studies kchares@wested.org

Melissa Darisay Thorpe, SDMPI 2012-2013 Board President, Certified Event Coordinator & Eurobar President www.eurobarespresso.com

Pennie Thieman, Owner, Pennie's Bloomers Floral Designs

DJ Sammy, Memorable Sounds Entertainment

Fall 2012 Guest Speakers

Information Session
Tom Anderson, CMP, Technology Services Industry Association
Elizabeth Glau, CMP, Building Blocks Social Media
Steve Levin, President, Sterling Rose Transportation
Robyn Meitkiewicz, CMP, CMM, Meeting Sites Pro Inc.

Finance & Budgeting Class
Naima Finnie, Owner, Befitting Service 

Fundamentals of Meeting & Event Planning
Amy Cowden, CMP, Blue Sky Broadcast
Aja Lauren, Owner/Creative Director, Event Production & Design

Planning Non Profit Events
Keely Tidrow, Major Gifts Director, Old Globe Theatre