AMC Institute Launches Docuseries RESET

AMC Institute (AMCI) announced Monday, August 9, 2021, the release of RESET, a three-part video docuseries, which introduces its industry-leading education initiative focused on the safe and successful return to face-to-face meetings and events. RESET was developed by AMCI to support association executives as the ongoing impact of the pandemic continues to influence logistics, protocols, and communications of in-person and hybrid meetings and events.

RESET was filmed in June, when AMCI was the first to successfully host an entirely face-to-face Annual Meeting, which served as a case study for association management companies (AMCs) and the more than 2,000 client associations they are working with to execute meetings and events. The program will also offer an unprecedented ‘AMC Exchange’ text and email hotline for organizers seeking information and advice, a repository of downloadable resources, and an online forum moderated by Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, MPA, MCI USA, featuring a panel of recognized experts, Michael Dominguez, Associated Luxury Hotels International; Phelps Hope, CMP, Kellen; John Rissi, Encore Global; and Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, Parthenon Management Group, who will share insights, experiences, and best practices.

 “The agility, resiliency, access to shared services, and exceptional knowledge of our professionals inherent in the AMC model created a natural leadership role for AMCI to return to face-to-face meetings,” said Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, MPA, 2021 Chair, AMCI Board of Directors. “The AMC community is always at the forefront of working with associations to solve challenges, moving from surviving to thriving.”

 All components of the RESET initiative will be offered free of charge to association professionals through AMCI’s Association Link. For expert advice about their own meetings and events, organizers and strategists can register to participate in the AMC Ask Me Anything online forum on August 19. Those that want to tap into AMC expertise for guidance or solutions can also text 703.570.8955 or email [email protected] inquiries to the AMC Exchange hotline for a response within 24 hours.

“Our member survey found that 80% of AMCs are executing face-to-face meetings and events for their association clients this quarter alone,” noted Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE, AMCI President & CEO. “Given regulations and guidelines will continue to evolve, the RESET initiative will provide essential resources to help associations safely and effectively move forward.”