Hi Kim,

Is your VBMA symposium an annual event? How do you publicize to practitioners in the area, and what are your attendance numbers like?

We had a CE event at Tufts a few years ago that was successful, but we haven't been able to put one together since then. One of our challenges is picking topics that are relevant to practitioners, managers, technicians, and students.

Can you share a little more about how the Davis symposium is run?

Thanks!

Lily Nieh
2010 National VBMA Compliance Chair
Tufts VBMA Chapter President

Hey Kim,

Could you tell me what your typical attendance number is for your VBMA symposium? Do you know what your first year's attendance was? We're trying to determine a rough idea of attendance in order to obtain price quotes for catering and a location. Any insight would be extremely helpful.

Thank you!
Brandi Bayliff
WesternU VBMA President

Regarding your VBMA symposium you've had in the past, how do you collect payment for the event from surrounding practitioners? Do they simply mail you a check or do you accept credit cards somehow? Do you find that you have enough time to receive the reservations and registration fees in time to order lunch for that many people?

Thanks for all your help!
Brandi Bayliff
WesternU VBMA President

Thanks for the post, Kim. Two questions: 1) What is Fritz's contact info? and 2) How many talks do you have Fritz give at your symposium? Do you also provide lunch for those attending? Oops, sorry, I guess that was 3 questions! Thanks for all your info! -Brandi Bayliff