NSMC eNews - 02/07/2008 (Plain Text Version)

Jeffrey Bernatz
NSMC Chair

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In this issue:
Get Ready for the 2008 International Builders' Show
Drop by the NSMC/IRM Booth at IBS – in the Middle of the Action!
Buy Your Ticket to The Nationals 2008 Gala Coming Up Feb. 13
SMC National Workshop Slated Feb. 13 at IBS
Have You Ordered Your Million Dollar Circle Awards Yet?
Save the Date - Sales + Marketing Exchange, Oct. 5-7, Phoenix
Enter Marketing Categories in the Best of 50+ Housing Design Awards
New Survey Reveals What 45+ Consumers Want In Homes, Communities
Get Dell Double Discounts Throughout February

SMC National Workshop Slated Feb. 13 at IBS

Are current market conditions affecting your local Sales and Marketing? Need some fresh, new ideas? Don’t miss the SMC Workshop, “Keeping Your SMC Viable in Today’s Challenging Housing Market,” during the 2008 International Builders’ Show®. The workshop will take place from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

The SMC Workshop will feature one of breakout sessions from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. with various topics offered simultaneously. An interactive group discussion will follow from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., allowing SMCs to brainstorm and discuss ways to thrive in an evolving housing market.

Check out the schedule below:

12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Overview and Introductions

12:45 - 1:00 p.m. NSMC Overview

Leveraging National Benefits and Services to Strengthen Your SMC’s Value

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Breakouts

Back to School – Make Your SMC A Class Act in Sales and Marketing Education
The Power of P.R. – How to Spread the Word about Your SMC to Your Members, HBA and the Housing Industry
Membership Blueprint – Building Your SMC’s Foundation from the Ground Up
Fun Factor – Infuse Excitement into Your SMC’s Offerings
Dash for Cash – Awards, Sponsorship and Untapped Revenue Sources
Leadership Forum – How to Motivate Your Volunteers into Action and Groom Your Future SMC Stars

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Interactive Group Discussion

Keeping Your SMC Viable in Today’s Challenging Housing Market

SMC Success Stories
Challenges and Opportunities
How to Communicate Your SMC’s Value to Members

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Networking/Open Session

For more details or to RSVP for the workshop, e-mail Janisha Gabriel or call her at 800-368-5242 x8192. All SMC staff and leadership are invited to participate.