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2015 NAMPA Annual Convention and Meeting
Holiday Inn and Conference Center • 8298 N. Wickham Road • Melbourne, Florida 32940
Sunday, September 27, 2015
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Welcome night dinner and cocktails – Location To Be Announced
Monday, September 28, 2015
8:00 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am - 8:45 am
8:45 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast – Exhibits are open for viewing
Welcome and Announcements by Jill Gaines, Publisher of Senior Life of Florida
Greetings by Kevin VanGundy, NAMPA President
Introduction of attendees and guests – What’s My Line Contest!
BREAK, but first a brief word from our sponsors.
9:45 am - 11:00 am
“The Great Idea Exchange”, facilitated by Jill Gaines, Publisher of Senior Life of Florida
BREAK, but first a brief word from our sponsors.
11:15 am - 12:00 noon CUT COSTS! INCREASE PROFITS! – roundtable discussion based on member survey
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Lunch- Roundtable discussions “Sales and selling: tips and promotions.”
1:45 pm -3:15 pm
“Overcoming sales objections”
Presented by Kevin K. VanGundy, Publisher of the Beacon Senior Newspaper (CO)
BREAK, but first a brief word from our sponsors.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
“Sales Management: from hiring winners to firing losers. How you can make the difference.”
Presented by (To be announced)
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
2015 NAMPA Awards Banquet - Cocktails, Dinner, Awards Presentation, Silent and Live Auction
Announcement of the three winners of the “2015 Great Idea Exchange”
And a very special NAMPA award presentation!
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
8:00 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am - 8:45 am
8:45 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am - 10:00 am
10:15 am - 11:45 am
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Registration and Continental Breakfast – Exhibits are open for viewing
Announcements and information about transportation to airports for departing flights
NAMPA Membership Annual Meeting and Elections
NAMPA benefits, membership drive, Website, and List Serve. Reports on National Fundraising
Print Offer and pending print buys, by Gary Calligas, Executive Director of NAMPA
BREAK, but first a brief word from our sponsors.
“Summary of findings of NAMPA member publications reviews.”
Presented by Kevin Slimp, nationally known publication consultant
(NOTICE: Review findings can be presented to publishers/editors of those publications who are
in attendance at the convention at a private meeting. Advance reservations are required.)
Transportation to Brevard Zoo for lunch and tour.
Lunch at Brevard Zoo and Tour –- Roundtables on “Editorial, production and distribution.”
Transportation back to hotel.
“Tips and Ideas for improving Page and Ad design.”
Presented by Kevin Slimp, nationally known publication consultant
BREAK, but first a brief word from our sponsors.
Presentations by the “three top finalists” of the “Great Idea Exchange”
Annual Meeting Wrap-Up and announcement of 2016 NAMPA Convention
NAMPA Board of Directors Meeting – location TBA
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tour of Melbourne-Viera– We will visit notable sites in the area. Lunch will be provided.