JustOne is an initiative created by IAVM’s Membership Committee. This recruitment campaign gives IAVM volunteer leaders – Board of Directors, Trustees, Regents, Committees and Task Forces – an opportunity to recruit at least one new member.

5 Weeks Left – Campaign Ends July 15, 2017

You represent the very best of venue management. Now, it’s time to identify the next round of leaders that will propel IAVM to new heights, but more importantly, provide you with expanded connections to give you more vibrant experiences and discussions at our schools and conferences. By having a larger more diverse network, everyone benefits.  

GOAL: Today, we have 279 individuals involved in IAVM’s governance. Our goal is to have 100% participation by our leadership; if successful, we will add 279 new members.

REWARD: The committee and individual that refer the most new members will be recognized in Nashville at VenueConnect. To receive credit, give your new member these directions for completing the online membership application:

• “How Did You Hear About Us” field – enter “Just One”
• The committee you want to receive credit should be referenced; important if you serve on multiple committees
  • Example: Just One-Membership Committee
• Provide the name of your referral:
  • Example: Nick Zazal, Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP
• One-time initiation fee will be waived
  • In the payment information section, enter the promo code: JUSTONE
  • If applying for Professional or Supplier membership, only the dues will remain (savings of $150*)

*Discounts only apply to new members

JustOne presents the opportunity for each IAVM member volunteer to encourage a colleague, star employee, customer, allied, professor, or student to become a member of our unique community. Direct your referral to www.iavm.org/membership/join.

Get your competitive juices flowing and help us meet our goal, 279 volunteers connecting 279 new members with IAVM. The campaign ends July 15, 2017.

Contact Member Services at 972-906-7441 and ask for Gina or Summer. Thank you for your support!

“We (Board of Trustees) are extremely proud to announce the third class of your IAVM Foundation 30 | UNDER | 30. This group truly represents the talent, passion and drive we all have for the industry. These 30 deserving individuals will come together at VenueConnect 2017 to represent the Foundation at the Legacy Project, UpSTART Emerging Leaders Program and at the Foundation Lounge on the trade show floor. We encourage everyone to come by and meet the next 30 | UNDER | 30 class,” said Bob Hunter, Board of Trustee Chair.

Applicants were required to submit application and a creative video. Four members from the IAVM Young Professional committee, along with two IAVM Foundation Board of Trustees, Mark Gnatovic, Senior Vice President of Searchwide and Bill Bavirsha, Associate Athletic Director Facility Operations/ General Manager UIC Athletics Sports Complex, served as the evaluation committee. 

“We received a staggering number of applications and it was extremely hard to narrow down the list to 30 as all submissions were top notch” stated Bill Bavirsha.

When asked what being a Class of 2016 30 | UNDER | 30 member meant to him, Michael Santa,  IAVM Young Professional Committee Vice Chair said,  “It has been extreme honor to be part of the current 30UNDER30 class. Meeting and networking with so many of my talented peers and colleagues in my class has been an incredible opportunity. My VenueConnect 2016 experience as part of the 30|UNDER|30 class in Minneapolis was unforgettable!”

Recipients receive complimentary registration to VenueConnect 2017, along with an $850 stipend.

Congratulations to the 30 | UNDER | 30 Class of 2017!

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In accordance with IAVM policies and bylaws, the slate for the 2017-2018 Board of Directors is now available here. As in previous years, members will have an opportunity to cast their votes electronically in advance of VenueConnect in Nashville, TN.

Members can read about the candidates online during their leisure in preparation of casting their votes.

The ballot box will open June 26, 2017, but in the interim take advantage of the opportunity to read all about those individuals slated to lead the Association during the next year.

Congratulations to our latest Certified Venue Professionals:

1. Jason Gibson, CVP, Director of Event Services at INTRUST Bank Arena
2. Angela Vanderwell, CVP, Event Manager at Salt Lake County Center for the Arts
3. Daniel Hare, CVP, Manager of Guest Services at T-Mobile Arena
4. Carrie Paolone, CVP, Director of Events at Scotiabank Convention Centre
5. Christopher Bullock, CVP, Production Manager at Citi Performing Arts Center
6. Tony Pucci, CVP, Senior Event Coordinator, Minneapolis Convention Center

View all of our current CVP’s here.

Thanks to the generous funding and support from the IAVM Foundation, the CVP program was launched in August 2015 at VenueConnect in Baltimore. It recognizes the competence of middle-to-senior-level managers of public assembly venues as well as assisting the managers in creating a professional roadmap in the venue industry.

The CVP designation says three important things about an individual: he or she is a capable professional, is committed to the industry, and is pledged to continued professional growth and development. Venue professionals who earn the CVP designation are recognized, by those inside and outside the industry, as skilled in their profession.

The next installment of the YP Connection will feature U.S. Bank Stadium’s Director of Event Services, Billy Langenstein. Langenstein, 29, helped open the brand new home to the Minnesota Vikings and will play host to SuperBowl LII this February. Previous to his current role Langenstein was the Director of Event Operations for the Washington Nationals.

Sign up to be one of 8 google hangout participants to share the room with our special guest as well as your host, past YP Committee Chair, Mac Campbell, CVP.

Join the conversation to pick the brain of this rising star in sports venue management. Learn about his suggestions on how to set yourself up for success early in your career, how he has furthered his education since his undergraduate degree and hear the stories about learning a brand-new building while planning for the biggest sporting event of the year. Please register today and let us know what questions you have or what topics you’d like for us to discuss during this 45 minute conversation.

IAVM’s Young Professional Committee hosts the YP Connection to give face time with current and rising leaders in our industry to members under the age of 30. It is our hope that these small group sessions create networking and educational opportunities that would not be as readily available to these members at this stage in their careers.