We are providing you with a description of current clients
and former clients as well as a list of client
contacts and other references.
Sonitrol National Dealers Association
This franchisee group was ready for a more professional association management relationship. MEI instituted an effective membership communication program, established a solid graphic equity, and helped to position the organization for more effective interaction with the franchiser. Improvements at the two meetings annually have resulted in high member satisfaction. With the recent sale of the franchisor company to new owners, SNDA has played a vital role in the ownership transition and interaction with the new owners in planning for future improvements.
Type of service provided: full-service management
Term of involvement: June 1997 to present, with continuing contract
Greater Miami Valley Emergency Medical Services Council
A coordinating council for emergency medical services
in the Dayton area, this organization currently receives funding from the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association and sales of products.
Since
assuming management responsibilities in December
1986, MEI has instituted a strategic planning function, successfully achieving
the long range objective of decreasing reliance on United Way funding. A
recent feasibility study by National Health Advisors in Arlington, VA, cited
GMVEMSC as the model for emergency medical services to be adopted in other
locations. MEI introduced a Standing Orders database to track the skills and written test scores of the 3,000+ pre-hospital care providers in the nine-county region.
Type of service provided: full-service management
Term of Involvement: December 1986 to present,
with continuing contract
National Association of Nephrology Technicians / Technologists
These health care professionals came to MEI for management in 1995. In less than eighteen months their membership doubled and the chapters increased by 60%. Relationships with industry assistance improved significantly, as demonstrated by increases in sponsorship dollars. A scholarship program for the conference was initiated in 1996 and increased sevenfold.
In 2001, NANT held its conference separately from the American Nephrology Nurses Association, growing exhibit participation more than 100% in five years. Registration at the most recent Annual Symposium increased 25% from the previous year. An on-line contact hour program was introduced in 2003 and a regularly scheduled webinar for technicians studying to take their certification exam is being introduced in Fall 2006.
Type of service provided: full-service management
Term of involvement: January 1995 to present, with continuing contract
Employee Involvement Association
Formerly the National Association of Suggestion Systems, EIA represents corporate executives who manage programs to encourage employees to help improve processes and increase profits. Buffeted by corporate downsizing, this association came to MEI looking for improved focus for association programs and effective implementation. Management stability was also a concern, as MEI is the fourth management company in nine years. A strategic plan was developed that achieved consensus for the association’s future direction. Top quality designed materials for the annual conference resulted in a sell-out of hotel sleeping rooms six weeks prior to the conference. The board recently extended the management contract to a fourth year.
Type of service provided: full-service management
Term of involvement: February 2004 to present, with continuing contract
Ultrasonic Industry Association
An association that represents manufacturers of both low and high power ultrasonic equipment, academicians in the field and representatives of end-users, UIA was looking for management that understood the balancing act of meeting the needs of a wide range of members. Beginning with a strategic planning meeting, MEI has helped UIA identify a useful tag line to describe its services, identify the best location for the 2005 meeting and negotiate a most favorable hotel contract.
Type of service provided: full service management
Term of involvement: April 2004 to present, with continuing contract
Great Dayton Real Estate Investors Association
This local association has experienced tremendous growth as returns from real estate investment has exceeded the stock market in recent years. GDREIA turned to MEI for its first professional management to help staff its meetings, manage its membership lists and to provide full time office services.
Type of service provided: meeting and membership management
Term of involvement: October 2004 to present, with continuing contract
Association of Destination Management Executives
Entering its 10th year, this professional membership association decided it was time to secure a full service association management firm to take over from one of its founders. A search was conducted and MEI was selected from 40 management companies. This first year is focused on detailing processes and procedures and policies to formalize the management and governance of the association.
Type of service provided: full-service management
Term of involvement: January 2005 to present, with continuing contract
Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Show
Originally owned by a trade show management company which wanted to divest itself of this show, this is now managed by the Dayton Tool and Manufacturing Association (DTMA). Their three-person staff had no experience in managing a 200+ booth trade show. MEI is providing show management to this show which is now locally owned and produced. We have introduced updated technology with electronic registration and lead retrieval, clean and crisp graphic identity and a close working relationship with DTMA staff – all previously lacking from the Canadian show management company.
Type of service provided: trade show management
Term of involvement: July 2005 to present, with contract to be continued after October 2005 show
In addition to its current clients, MEI is proud of its
affiliation with the following former clients:
North American Society for Corporate Planning
A professional society for corporate and strategic planners
for Fortune 500 companies, this organization realized significant growth
during its five years with MEI. Starting with a budget of $100,000 and 1,650
members, it increased to a budget size of $780,000 and 4,500 members. Approximately
10% of its budget was from non-dues revenue in the beginning; that increased
to 57% in the same period. NASCP merged with another planning organization
in 1985 to create The Planning Forum. MEI provided transitional services
and special project management for the Planning Forum's 1986 annual conference.
Titanium Development Association
A trade association with 200+ corporate, affiliate and
individual members, TDA was started in 1983-84 with MEI's help. It achieved
95% representation of its North American universe prior to expanding its
membership to include international companies. In 1986 it hosted the first
International Conference on Titanium Products and Applications, which brought
500 people from 18 countries, including the former Soviet Union, Japan,
England and Germany. MEI provided full service management from Summer 1983
to Spring 1992. A focus on technical marketing resulted in an Executive
Director being appointed from the membership.
Ohio Society of Hospital Pharmacists
A professional society, OSHP chose in part to celebrate
their 50th anniversary in 1989 by engaging professional management for all
aspects of their society. Within the first six months we helped to develop
a new logo and assisted with the planning and implementation of the 50th
anniversary meeting, netting a 60% increase in core registrants and a 75%
increase in exhibiting companies. Short range goals included providing a
management structure to support planned membership and program growth.
MEI provided meeting management from October 1988 to
March 1989 for the 50th Anniversary meeting and full service management
from January 1989 to April 1991.
The following list of current client contacts includes
named individuals along with their position titles and current telephone
numbers. They welcome your personal calls about our high level of service.
Employee Involvement Association
Jim Spengler / Immediate Past President and Search Committee Chair
419.407.9722
jim.spengler@metroparkstoledo.com
Greater Miami Valley EMS Council
Lisa Faulkner / President
937. 221.8096
lisa.faulkner@daytonhearthospital.com
National Association of Nephrology Technicians / Technologists
Jim Curtis / Past President and Management Committee member
503.232.3686
JimCurtis803@msn.com
Sonitrol National Dealers Association
Jim Buckalew / Past President; Management Review Committee Member
630.293.4497 x 227
jbuckalew@sonitrolchicagoland.com
Ultrasonic Industry Association
Ron Manna / Past President; Symposium Committee Chair
631.694.9555
rmanna@misonix.com
Greater Dayton Real Estate Investors Association
Mike Baughman / President
937. 438.0505 X 141
mike-baughman@sbcglobal.net
Association of Destination Management Executives
Susan Henderson / President and Search Committee Member
404.443.5932
shenderson@atlantaarrange.com
The individuals listed below are representative of our
current and former clients' leadership. They welcome your personal calls
about our high level of service.
Anne Boyd, R.N.
Past President / Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services Council
Allied Health Division / Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937.449.5162
David S. Clarkson
Past Statistics Committee Chairman / Titanium Development Association
President / VisionMark, Inc.
2309 Industrial Drive
Sidney, OH 45365
937.492.3100
David Evans
Legal Counsel / Reed Smith Shaw & McClay
1301 K Street NW, Suite 1100-East Tower
Washington, D.C. 20005
202.414.9221
