AZADJA Open House

Date: 1/11/2007

Time: 8:00 PM

Come join the AZADJA for an open house to meet our members & associates. Please RSVP to membership@azadja.org.

MUSIC PROGRAMMING

Date: 2/8/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Speaker - Panel discussion on music programming. How to select the right song for the right time. How to select music to match the tone of the event, & the particular formality of the event. Come hear the music of the night.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Are You Really Profitable?

Date: 3/8/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Eric Godfrey - Come learn the nuances of & facts behind running a real business. Learn how to set goals & how to measure your performance as a businessman. Learn how to know if you are really making money as a business or instead, just gettting by.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Are You Properly Planning Your Events?

Date: 4/10/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

James Davenport - will lead what will surely be a lively discussion about properly planning weddings and the other events that we do each week. This isn''t "when do we cut the cake" or "first dance before or after dinner". It''s much more: Are more and more of your gigs becoming multiple room or inside/outside events?

Do the venues keep shoving you in the corner...or worse yet, keep putting the dance floor in the middle of the room...surrounded by tables??!!

Why do they put the bar in the foyer or even outside on the patio? The smoking area is where??? Your photographer can only stay until when?? Hey DJ...let''s cut the cake before everybody leaves!! (I guess we CAN talk about the cake...LOL!)

Have you even asked the bride and groom if they NEED a head table which goes unused or becomes a play area for the flower girl, ring bearer and the 14 other toddlers at the wedding, gets littered with drinks, empty glasses, items of clothing, discarded flowers, lost cameras, etc?

And what ABOUT the timeline...is it REALLY realistic??.....for a Saturday?...a Friday or Sunday?....or a weekday?? We''ll cover all that and more. This is not DJ 101....this is the difference between a really great celebration and one that could have been!

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Networking with Your Colleagues

Date: 5/9/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Group Discussion - This will be an opportunity to get to know your fellow members on a one-on-one basis. We all know that networking and word of mouth is the key to success, which in our business often leads to landing higher quality, better paying events vs. the price shoppers. Tuesday night''s meeting will be centered around Networking & getting the most out of getting to know your fellow ADJA members.

Robert Wilson will be hosting the topic Building referrals, networking & loyalty. Robert will provide tips on we can all get the most out of your ADJA membership & developing friendships as well as DJ backup resources in case an emergency arises.

Dr. Drax & Eric Godfrey will explain how to personalize your weddings by using audio clips with music. Eric & Drax will demonstrate various ways to improve your performance in order to provide your clients and their guests with a more memorable evening. Open discussion for all the members to participate in a lively discussion concerning the above topics.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Date: 6/13/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Speaker - Representatives from the Toastmasters Speakers Bureau will be joining us to share their expertise in the art of public speaking. We will hear from each representative on a variety of DJ / MC related subjects. In addition, the Toastmasters panel will evaluate and provide constructive suggestions on the speaking techniques and styles of some of our members.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Ministers Roundtable

Date: 7/10/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Join us for a discussion with some of the Valley''s most requested wedding ceremony officiates and ministers. Phil & Gwen Waring, Larry James and Mike Kennedy will be on hand to talk about some of their experiences when working with DJ''s at wedding ceremonies. They will provide insight into their profession and we are sure to hear some interesting wedding stories. In addition, we will delve into equipment issues, ideas for ceremony music, and discuss some of the more interesting things that both the Officiates and our members have seen and done at weddings. This will be a great opportunity to pick up some tips on how to make your clients ceremony unique and memorable.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

NACE Round Table

Date: 8/8/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

A disscussion with local NACE leaders about increasing teamwork at events.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Gear & Garb

Date: 9/11/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Come enjoy a night of kewl new toys & hot fashions for DJs

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

How is Your Marketing?

Date: 10/9/2007

Time: 7:00 PM

A panel discussion with the Arizona Wedding pages on enhancing your advertising dollars & how to make effective ads vs ones that just get breezed past.

Location: Metropolitan Audio Visual, Inc. 2620 E. Rose Garden Lane Suite #2 Phoenix AZ 85050

Local Elections & Committees

Date: 1/8/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

This meeting is to discuss the 2008 plan & to elect officers to the board. We will also establish a number of new committees at that time. Come be a part of your local ADJA chapter.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Mobile Beat Review

Date: 2/19/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Come participate & learn about all that you missed at the recent Mobile Beat Show. They will cover all great new ideas to build your business as well as the hottest gear that was announced.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Benefits, Websites & New Programs.

Date: 3/11/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Dr. Drax, ADJA National President & Executive Director will cover many exciting new programs that were introduced at the National meeting in Las Vegas as well as discuss the ADJA''s web hosting program & business referral & development programs.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

The Zen of DJ Zales (Reloaded)

Date: 4/8/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Mark Sanchez - Chapter Vice President will host a review of this ADJA DVD, produced right here in the Phoenix chapter. Mark will lead us in a post viewing discussion on how to improve our sales.

Matt Graumann has been a DJ Entertainer for the last 14 years, and has been full time with his company, Party Tunes! for the last 9. He''s served as the PADJ (ADJA Los Angeles Chapter) President from 2000-2002, has co-founded the PCDJA (Ventura, CA) DJ group, and hosted Mark Ferrell''s Worthtour stop in LA for over 200 DJs.

Previous speaking engagements have been presented for the PADJ, SCADJA, and the PCDJA DJ chapters on topics including, "Wedding Ceremony Perfection," "DJ ''Zales''," and "Networking and Getting More Referrals From Catering Managers and Special Event Professionals." Currently, Matt wants to help the Mobile DJ Industry be the best it can be!

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Music Programming

Date: 5/8/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Mike Ryan- started his DJ career as a teenager listening and mimicking radio stars like Casey Kasem (American Top 40) and Wolfman Jack. Later after a stint in the NAVY as a ship DJ Mike continued his education in college and became a staff member of the Marconi Radio Award winning KSDS "Jazz 88" radio station at San Diego City College. Upon graduation he got the chance of a lifetime joining KGB radio, the original home of the San Diego Chicken mascot. After nearly two decades in radio, including News writing and editing, he retired to the more lucrative business of Mobile DJing which he continues today as DJ "Mike on the mike"!

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

So you have a website, now what?

Date: 6/10/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

It''s the internet age and brides & party planners are no longer ''wishing for'' the ability to book and plan their events online, they’re expecting it! Learn how to harness the incredible strength of the web and put your website to work for you by converting it from an ordinary, static brochure into an interactive online destination that will keep clients and prospects coming back for more! Scott Kartsounes is co-founder and CEO of Intelligence, Inc., the company that develops and licenses patent-pending interactive tools for event professionals. Their flagship service, DJ Intelligence, is in use by literally thousands of DJs in over a dozen countries worldwide.

Scott owned and operated a successful multi-op mobile DJ service in Chicago from 1990 to 2003. He was one of the first to embrace the internet as a marketing tool when setting up a website for his DJ service back in 1995. Since that time he has gained extensive knowledge in website development, technology, and marketing. Through his experience with DJ Intelligence, he has visited the websites of thousands of mobile DJs. He has seen firsthand what works, and what doesn’t.

In this seminar, Scott will demonstrate how the use of interactive tools can take your website to the next level, giving clients and prospects what they really want while turning it into a traffic magnet. He will also be available to answer any questions you may have regarding your website. You can learn more about Scott Kartsounes and his company by visiting www.intelligenceinc.com.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Developing A Sales Plan

Date: 7/8/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Mark Imperial - Has been in the sales training field for a number of years, but also as a DJ has produced some of the very best educational materials available to DJs on how to improve your selling skills.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Planning for your Future

Date: 8/12/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Darren Wallace - Planning for your future. Decisions small business owners need to make now to put themsleves in the right position for retirement. Have employees? What options can you offer to them? As an Associate with Nelson Financial Group, Darren focuses the majority of his time working with clients on insurance, investments and financial strategies. He also works to maintain corporate group accounts, and strengthening relationships between clients and insurance carriers. Darren is also a FINRA member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) in Arizona for 2005 & 2006, a New York Life TAS Agent of the Year, a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and licensed in series 6 and 63 with mutual funds. Prior to joining NFG and New York Life, Darren spent 17 years in sales, sales management, and training. Darren has a B.S. in Business Marketing from Oregon State University. Darren loves to spend times with his wife and three children hiking, camping, and going to the beach. He is involved with the Boy Scouts of America. In his local church, Darren also leads a Crown Ministries class which focuses on financial budgeting and stewardship.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Recession Proofing Your Business

Date: 9/9/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Dr. Drax - Today, everyone''s mind is on the recession & how to deal with the issues it brings. In this presentation Dr. Drax makes 10 key points on how to not only survive but thrive during a recession.

Learn the techniques to make your business solid & secure. Learn the strategies that will allow you to succeed even in bad times.

In this candid discussion about recessionary issues, learn steps that you can take to be prepared to prosper in good times or bad. An examination of the common misconceptions about reccessions as it pertains to the Entertainment industry.

Common mistakes made by those unprepared for economic downturns. How to develop a long term plan for success.

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Photographer and Videographer Panel Discussion

Date: 10/14/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Panel Discussion with Photographers and Videographers - How We Can All Work Better as a Team!
We have invited members of WEVA - Wedding and Event Videographers as well as the AZPPA - Arizona Professional Photographers Association to join us in discussing things to help us to work better as a team. We will have a panel of several photographers and videographers who will field questions submitted by DJ’s ahead of time. We will also invite membership of both trade groups to attend as well and hope to have a lengthy and spirited question and answer time so that all might be able to pose questions. This is an opportunity to submit questions that have been on your mind through countless events while allowing you to do some networking with other professional vendors. We hope to see all of you at the event. ***ATTENTION*** - We need volunteers to serve on next year''s executive board! Voting will be next month!

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507

Holidays? - Let''s Look at Lights!

Date: 11/18/2008

Time: 7:00 PM

Holidays? - Let''s Look at Lights!

As we all head into the holiday seasons many DJ''s hope to find the latest and greatest lighting effects amongst their holiday gifts. Anyone having new lighting effects please bring them out and show them off so that we can all finish our gift lists and give them to our significant others! Bring some holiday spirit and let''s enjoy each other''s hospitality and knowledge one more time for this year. *** Also - Voting for next year''s executive board***

Location: Better Business Bureau 4428 N 12th St Phoenix AZ 85014-4507