Green Meeting Metrics: Accountability, Measurability and ROI
March 16, 2010
8:00 am- 11:00 am
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC
Spring Into NACE Membership Special
$40.00 Members
$40.00 Guests
$10.00 Late fee after March 15
GREEN MEETING METRICS
Accountability, Measurability and ROI
with guest speaker
Amanda Gourgue, CMP, LEED AP
Chief Meeting Revolutionist
Plus our Annual 2 for 1 Membership Drive*!
Tuesday, March 16th
8:00 AM - 8:45 am Networking
8:45 am - 9:00 am Announcements
9:00 am Hot Breakfast and Speaker
The NEW Rooftop Rotundawith panoramic views of the city and Pennsylvania Avenue!
Metro:Metro Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20004
Green Meeting Metrics: Accountability, Measurability and ROI
Many of us are now familiar with the need for greener meetings and events. We've had basic education in what we should be doing to green our meetings, but now what? Where do we go from there? If you're struggling with how to build the business case for green events or how and what to measure to demonstrate ROI, then this is the course for you.
This fun and interactive course presented by guest speaker, Amanda Gourgue, CMP, LEED AP, Chief Meeting Revolutionist will go into more detail on the execution of the fundamentals. Green Event Measurables - what can be measured?Composting, recyclables, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, How to measure it?Accountability - how to ensure what's being said is what's actually done.Certifications and is self-certification an option?Auditing by independent agencies, ROI.Steps to determining ROI: What is the reason for even holding a green event?What are the specific needs for establishing ROI? What are the best means of measuring ROI?
After this session, you will be able to:
Gain an understanding of what items can and should be measured in a green event
Learn what event certification agencies currently exist and why they are necessary
Tools to demonstrate the business case/ROI for sustainable initiatives
* MEMBERSHIP DRIVE * JOIN NACE * SPECIAL*
*Attend as a member for $40.00 and bring a perspective, non-NACE member, industry professional for FREE!
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*If member or non-members would like to take advantage of the two for one membership drive promotion follow these steps:
First person registers.
Under special comments and instructions write the name of your free guest attending (non-NACE member).
If paying online with a credit card proceed to add 1 person to the cart.
Your free guest should register online separately and in the special comments and instructions section write you are attending free with the x name of guest.
Select the option to pay at the door.
Please note: at least one person attending has to pay $40 fee.
MARCH COMMUNITY SERVICE
Martha’s Table
Martha's Table is a wonderful non-profit organization in the Washington DC area.TheirChildren, Youth and Family Programs provides more than 300 children and youth (ages 3 month to 18 years) with nutritious meals and supervised learning and literacy activities in a safe environment throughout the year. Their mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities.www.marthastable.org
This month we will be supporting their Snacks for their Children and Youth Programs. Please bring the following items for donation:
Fig Newtons,Graham Crackers,Nutrigrain Bars,String Cheese, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish,individual Vanilla Pudding Cups,Vanilla Wafers,individual Fruit cups – no sugar added.
Please try and stay with the items listed above.They have asked that they receive no peanut butter, soft drinks, candy, or junk food.
Questions please call Lisette Legrain-Miller- Director Community Service at
703-943-8793, or email lisette@engagedmagazine.com
MENU
Passed Items
-Mini Panettone French Toast Style served with Hibiscus Syrup
-Mini Egg Ranchero Style
-All Wheat Candied Pecan Pancake with Apple Sauce
-Chavignol Goat Cheese and Morel Mushroom Cheesecake
with Port Wine Sauce
-Consommé of Pineapple and Galanga
-Soup of Acai Berry and Mint
Buckwheat Crepe Station
Served with Quail Egg, Wild Mushroom, Cream of Spinach, Shredded Mozzarella, Shredded Swiss Cheese, Roasted Vegetables, Chives,Tomato, Ham, Crispy Bacon, Turkey Sausage
Yogurt Parfait
Fresh Fruit, Homemade Granola, Oatmeal, Double Chocolate Brownies,
Coulis of Strawberry and Pineapple Sauce
Mini Bagel and Smoked Fish Station
Smoked Salmon, Trout, and White Fish
Assortment of Flavored Cream Cheese
Crème Fraîche, Capers, Tomato, Onion, Chives
Mini Breakfast Pastries Served on the Floating Buffet
