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TSCFN Idle Reduction Conference Experience

Sue Leitner shares insights on organizing an Idle Reduction Conference. Learn about database development and effective promotional strategies. Discover lessons learned and tips for successful outreach.

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TSCFN Idle Reduction Conference Experience

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  1. TSCFN Idle Reduction Conference Experience Sue Leitner sue.leitner@hamilton-co.org 513-946-7772 November 17, 2004

  2. Timeline: Oct 18 IR Workshop Topic selected Late July Site, date selected Early August Agenda, sponsors developed Late Aug. - Early Oct. Database development Late Aug. - Early Oct. First promo e-mail Early September Save the date promo postcard Mid-September Promo brochure mailed Late September Logistics Early October Follow-ups and thank you notes Late October

  3. Databases and big lessons learned • There are lots of others who will share d/bs • Trucking companies are dropping like flies • Access (MS) is not that easy • If you are not a database expert, learn about Access de-dupe and other features before you start bringing in big d/bs from others • Don’t ever save changes to table layout unless you add or delete a whole new column

  4. Start planning-- especially, outreach-- six months out rather than three Promote early, using planned topics, rather than actual speaker names Reach out to MPOs regionally, not just locally Be sure your organization is able to accept registrations and fees efficiently Pursue trucking company participation through ATA, other trade orgs Reach out to local delivery companies -- e.g. FedEx, Coke, UPS -- get help on this from vendors Other lessons learned

  5. Templates available • Promo e-mail • Save the date card • Promo brochure • Sponsor and speaker guidelines • Sue.Leitner@hamilton-co.org; 513-946-7772

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