Valentine to a Meeting Professional

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She's first one in and last to leave,
her mark is everywhere.
But like a watchful angel,
we seldom know she's there.

Attendees join the breakfast line,
and fill their cups with brew...
while scarfing down the rolls and fruit,
all ordered by guess who?

The chairs are set, the handouts done,
huge signs all point the way
to breakout rooms, exhibit halls
and sponsors of the day.

She gets the luncheon served on time;
presets the cheesecake too.
So when the program runs too long,
the meal still ends on cue.

Convention done, the client smiles,
attendees leave the hall.
Another for the record books,
and, yes, she planned it all.

The first one in and last to leave,
as if that's some big news.
Forever calm and smiling through --
thank God for comfy shoes!

We've used the female pronoun, true,
throughout this love decree.
But sometimes (as you've no doubt found),
that meeting pro's a "he."

Business humorist Todd Hunt speaks for MPI and other organizations that want to add fun to their meetings and send members back to work smiling, with tips to improve communication and success. He is the author of "What Time is the Noon Lunch? A smile-guide for overworked meeting professionals."  Todd can be reached at (773) 248-5790 or ToddHunt91@aol.com.
Visit his Web site at www.ToddHuntSpeaker.com