Power Excel for the Meeting Professional  
         
 
April 21, 2005

All Levels/General Interest/Technology

Microsoft Excel is the most widely used business application software in the marketplace. Yet many users know only the basics and spend countless hours reformatting spreadsheets that could be completed in a fraction of the time. Learn to harness fundamental and advanced tools of Excel. Utilizing meeting industry examples (tracking registration and housing) see how Excel can save time in all aspects of your job. All attendees will receive three meeting industry spreadsheets: rack rate, break-even analysis and attrition.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:
Identify and use more than 10 advanced Excel tools
Customize graphs and other conditional formatting features
Use Excel to track potential attrition damages


Speaker Bio

James Spellos, CMP is the President of Meeting U., a company specializing in training in the topics of technology applications and meeting planning. Jim is certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). He is a recognized expert in the field of technology for meeting professionals. He provides corporate software training for business both within and outside of the hospitality industry. His technology seminars are well attended and highly acclaimed, and he is considered one of the best teachers of technology applications.

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New Member Orientation

Calling all new members to MPI-WI Chapter's New Member Orientation. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow new members and your Board of Directors, find out a lot of great information about our chapter and hear about the many volunteer opportunities available to you. The best way to make the most out of your membership is to get involved so we encourage you to attend and look forward to meeting you!


Additional FUN planned at the April MPI event!

Arrive April 20th and enjoy the entertainment of Glen Gerard the top Midwest Magician and Illusionist! Compliments of Speakers & Events R Us and the Country Springs Hotel!

Glen most recently appeared at both the Saraha Hotel and Casino Comedy Show and the Comedy Zone in the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas! He has also entertained for President Clinton, the Green Bay Packers and the Smothers Brothers Show in Vegas to name a few.

The show will be held in the Grand Pavilion from 7:00pm - 7:45pm. Cash bar will be open from 6:30pm - 8:00pm… Then enjoy complimentary entrance to The Springs Waterpark from 8:00pm – 10:00pm! For those that prefer a lounge environment, Coppers Pub and Grill awaits you boasting over 100 different types of beer from around the world!

 

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Agenda

JUST ADDED - Optional fun for the evening before!
April 20, 2005
Country Springs Hotel Waterpark, Waukesha

— PM —

6:30-8:00 Cash bar in the Grand Pavilion
7:00 - 7:45 Glen Gerard, the top Midwest Magician and Illusionist, in the Grand Pavilion Click here for more
8:00-10:00 Complimentary entrance to The Springs Waterpark
 

April 21, 2005
Country Springs Hotel Waterpark, Waukesha

— AM —

9:00 - 11:00 Board of Directors Meeting
   
11:00 - 12:00 Registration, New Member Orientation & Team Meetings
   
— PM —
12:00-1:00 Lunch
   
1:00-5:00 Power Excel for the Meeting Professional, presenter James Spellos
   
5:00-6:00 Reception


Lodging -

Country Springs Hotel Waterpark
2810 Golf Road
Waukesha, WI 53187
Phone: 262-547-0201
Reservations: 1-800-247-6640
Web: Click here
Rates: Standard Deluxe Single/Double = $89
        Executive Suite King Single/Double = $119
Room Block Cutoff is Friday, April 1, 2005

** MPI discounted waterpark passes available! Please mention when making reservations**


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