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the negotiation as part of the class we were teaching. As we prepared to teach the class, we soon realized that it probably would not serve - ate the contract as part of the class. To accommodate that concern, and to accomplish our teaching responsibility, we decided to negotiate general expectations and goals of what each of us wanted from the negotiation, and to that end presented our positions. It all went well, with good class participation, and we both left feeling that we had done OK.
A couple of hours later, Frank and I were in the hallway outside the classrooms where upon we re-engaged in our original circus ne- about 15 minutes. As we concluded the negotiation, we realized that what had been an ongoing conversation for several months had been as we realized that we may have taught ourselves as much as the stu- dents that day.
I guess old dogs can learn new tricks. – Mike McGee, CFE
That Hometown Wheeling Feeling VMS has opened so many doors for me, both professionally and per- sonally. I believe I am the single biggest benefactor of the VMS. I assumed my position at the Wheeling venue in the spring of 1986 and almost immediately had access to the biggest and brightest leaders in the venue management industry. Obviously, the school was, and is, in class. Not only did I get a chance to learn about the business from in- dustry giants, but for the last 30 years the venues I represent have been suggestions and methods for improvement. Because of that opportu- nity, Wheeling’s venues are much better places. On the personal side, the VMS experience has been a life changer. It opened the door wide for my participation and acceptance in the IAVM family. I had the opportunity of a lifetime to be an instruc- tor at the VMS for 26 years, where I learned far more than I ever taught. It motivated me to become a CFE and become active as a member, which eventually led to leadership roles at the region and national levels. This journey would not have taken place without the - are many special thoughts when we talk about VMS … studying at amounts of humor (particularly Chris Bigelow, Russ Simons, Craig graduations, skits, Foundation fund raising, and so many other things, but most of all the VMS brotherhood of all that has participated. I believe the VMS is certainly the IAVM’s “crown jewel.” – Denny Magruder, CFE
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A Transformative Experience Venue Management School absolutely changed the way I saw the in- personally, I pushed my organization to send me to VMS for multiple in with the intention of absorbing as much information as I possibly could, to ensure the best outcome for myself and my organization. I came out after the completion of Year 2 in 2014 a better profession- al and a better person. VMS provided a forum for me to explore so business was what I’m meant to be a part of. The friendships devel- oped will be life long and the knowledge gained provided additional foundation for the unending thirst for more. Fully immersing myself into VMS, from Dine Around, the golf outing, the dining hall meals, the hills of Wheeling, the cold classrooms, the engaging and lively lec- VMS transformative for industry professionals. I am forever grateful to IAVM for hosting VMS, the lecturers for giving of their time, my who attended with me during those two years for opening themselves up and sharing in the experience with me. – Aaron Schmitt, CVP
That Needed Wheeling Feeling I knew, since early on in my career, that I needed to attend Venue Management School (VMS). A few of my industry mentors constantly put the bug in my ear when we talked (Richard Andersen and Rob Henson, thank you!). I attended VMS Year 1 last year, after being graduating this year. Receiving the scholarship was an honor, not just because it allowed me to attend and gain valuable knowledge and in- is attached to this scholarship at Venue Management School whose Mission Statement is aimed at developing relationships and growing future leaders. Regardless of your venue type or experience level, VMS is a valu-
able tool for everyone to learn, grow, and shape this industry. With the amazing diversity at the school, I learned more in one week from colleagues who weren’t even in my same venue type or doing the same common goal, striving to advance ourselves both personally and pro- fessionally, and advancing the venue management industry as a whole. I was one of many who had “That Wheeling Feeling” (and not just create change in myself and in this industry. – Sam Dores
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