Yearly Archives: 2011


Managing Email Overload

I’m not a Grinch, but if email were someone on my holiday list, they’d likely get a lump of coal. I mean, who else takes so much of my time and energy, but gives so little in return?

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Welcome to Bawlmer Hon!

If you’ve ever been to Baltimore, you may have noticed the richness of culture that gives this city its charm. “Bawlmer,” as it is known by the locals, was the site of the District 1 Conference, November 13-15. When I first saw the conference promotional materials I noticed it included the term “Hon.” Unaware of what it meant…

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Feeling Right at Home in the Pacific Northwest

One of my favorite places is the Pacific Northwest, so when District 7 Director Janet Paulson informed me of this year’s conference location, I was excited. The area has many great memories for me, including riding in the back of a pick-up truck through the Cascade Range…

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Don’t Be a Reluctant Leader (Like I Was)

District director elections are coming up for districts 1, 3, 5 and 7. If you’re in one of those districts, I encourage you to consider running. Why? The short answer is that leadership by members is absolutely essential to the continued success of NCMPR.

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A Big Success in the “Big D”

There’s a distinct vitality in Dallas that extended into the District 4 Conference, "360-Degree Marketing: From Creativity to Accountability." Nearly 100 members attended the Oct. 2-5 activities at the beautiful Dallas Renaissance Hotel.

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