By R.V. Baugus Decisions, decisions. Whether to write a gazillion blogs to recap VenueConnect 2021 in Atlanta or to go with one overarching read to try as best as possible to capture the essence of the Association’s first face-to-face VenueConnect in two years. Let’s go with the latte

Thaxter R. Trafton, of Rockland, ME passed away in Camden with his wife, Linda, by his side on July 25, 2021, from complications of Lewy body disease. He was 84. Thaxter was born in Danforth, ME on January 5, 1937, to Leone Fitzpatrick and Elton Trafton. A graduate of Morse High Schoo

By R.V. Baugus Barry Strafacci knows a thing or two about the Convention Center Lifetime Achievement Award as presented by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) after nomination and selection from the association’s Convention Centers Committee. It was Strafacci,

By R.V. Baugus Darlene Somers, CMP DES, has heard the talk from client friends she has worked with in the past in the hospitality industry when she shared about her new employment as Director of Meetings at IAVM: “Oh my God, I can’t believe you’re a part of IAVM! I&#

By R.V. Baugus As Principal of Alpharetta, Ga.-based Talent Effects, Inc. since 2002, Don Lang knows a thing or two about strategies for successful leadership. His company supports senior leadership teams who seek to increase their effectiveness in selecting, developing and advancing