THE NEWS from EventWorks, Inc.

We are staying in constant contact with PIA MACDONALD,  PhD, MPH, CPH, from RTI International for updates on the COVID-19 situation and we will provide updates as needed. 03-13-2020 The COVID-19 epidemic is quickly growing.  Unfortunately, it has become clear that the limited domestic testing has created a situation where it is very difficult to understand the epidemic and where we are with regards to domestic transmission. Pia MacDonald is following all guidance around minimizing social interactions and advising companies to closely follow their state and local health department’s guidance.  This is about protecting those most at risk in our communities, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions and/or weakened immune systems. For her, this includes, avoiding travel and staying grounded.  Staying grounded is more about reducing risk of moving the disease around the country and through our communities than minimizing her individual risk....

The timing could not be any better! We had the chance to hear a presentation by Pia MacDonald, PhD, MPH, CPH, from RTI International last week. Pia has two decades of experience in domestic and international epidemiological research and public health. She has an extensive background in infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance, global health security, public health preparedness, and outbreak investigation and response. Please read her expert assessment of the COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, situation. IN A NUTSHELL: "Looking closely at the data from China, the WHO-China Joint Mission COVID-19 report indicated that most transmission occurs within households, NOT within the health care settings, or in airports, planes, trains or on streets." "In the US, to be clear, this is no longer a travel associated outbreak. There is community acquired infection, so the outbreak is domestic and global." PRESENTATION IN 3 PARTS COVID-19 in the conte...

We are happy to announce that ALISA WALSH has joined Ted Bowers as Co-Owner of EventWorks, Inc. Alisa steps into Janet Elkins' role of President, assuming the full responsibilities of this position. Alisa joined EventWorks in January 2016 as Director of Business Development. She brings 4 years with the company and 14 years of professional experience in the event and hospitality industry to her new role. Janet Elkins: "Many of you know that I had been looking for a perfect match to take on my part at EventWorks. We found that person with Alisa. I am proud of my achievements over 30+ years at the helm of the company but I am also very happy to scale back my work life and apply my skills in new personal adventures. Alisa and I have worked together closely over the last 4 years, with a seamless transition already in mind. I am absolutely confident in her readiness." Janet was honored as the MPI Supplier of the Year, the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Special E...

Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing You that the New Year be a Messenger of Happiness, Joy, Peace and Prosperity, Fun, Love and Luck. May this New Year bring you Wealth, Longevity and Good Fortune! While rats may not have the most outstanding reputation as animals in the West, the characteristics associated with the Chinese Zodiac sign are very positive. So should this be your Chinese zodiac sign, take heart. You are in good company.  Mozart, William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Rosa Park, Milton Friedman and Mark Zuckerberg were all born in the Year of the Rat. In Chinese culture, rats are used to symbolize wealth and surplus. Traditionally married couples would pray to these rodents hoping some of their reproductive success would rub off on them. Rats are found all over the world and regarded in the Chinese zodiac as being smart and nimble with plenty of vitality and enterprising spirit. Personality People born in Rat years are said to share some of these characteristi...

2019 President Brian Griffith with 2020 President Alisa Walsh On December 9th the SITE SoCal tribe gathered in Palm Springs to install the 2020 SITE Southern California Chapter President, EW's very own Director of Business Development, Alisa Walsh. Alisa Walsh: "In front of 700 of my closest industry colleagues, I had the honor of stepping into Brian Griffith's shoes as the SITE Southern California 2020 Chapter President! It was such an incredible evening raising money for our charities, and I can't wait to get this next decade of incentive travel professionals going! I am very grateful to my personal family and my EW family who all came out to support me! We are very proud of Alisa's hard volunteer work for and dedication to SITE and we are looking forward to her year as Chapter President. Alisa is a consummate event professional and brings her knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to every event assignment. We asked Alisa to tell us more about her 2020 profe...

What a year it has been! We are happy to share our favorite memories and to tell you about a wonderful opportunity to give back! Ted Bowers: "My favorite moment occurred just days ago at Todd and Kelly Roberts' Christmas party. Todd Roberts has been building stages and created lighting designs with EW for many, many years. For the holidays he relaxes by building the most beautiful private Christmas lights and decor around his house in Orange County, not just for his family to enjoy, but for the whole community. Todd and Kelly are passionate supporters of OC United and my wife Celeste and I are happy to assist. It is the Season of Giving and we are happy to participate and support THRIVE, a program that focuses on assisting foster youth as they get emancipated and have to transition into a life on their own. Please scroll to Todd and Kelly's favorite memory here below to learn more about this wonderful effort. Thank you for your consideration!" Kristen Rensch:...

©Max-and-Moritz/Wilhelm Busch Did your dryer also malfunction over the weekend? Clearly the best explanation for those tight fitting jeans today. We feel your pain - the Post Thanksgiving Blues. According to Health.com the average Thanksgiving dinner, without going back for second helpings and consuming just one glass of wine, contains 2400 whopping calories! And that's just dinner, folks!  Add to that the calming effects of l-tryptophan and red wine and we know why we feel so sluggish right now.  Fret not, we are happy to help you out. We did the research and found 5 EASY WAYS to get back on track. 1) Go Back To Your Normal Routine. All nutritionist and doctors will tell you that your body is not a trash can. Don't worry about those leftovers. Just quit eating Holiday foods and go back to your normal routine.  Need motivation: on average we gain 5 to 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's because we keep piling on the the holiday foods. So just stop...