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GORDON SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FACILITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL AT OGLEBAY, WEST VIRGINIA

GORDON SMITH

The Gordon Smith Memorial Public Assembly Facility Management School (PAFMS) @ Oglebay Scholarship was established by VenuWorks President Steve Peters to honor the late Gordon Smith. Before his death in 2005, Gordon served VenuWorks as a Senior Consultant following an outstanding career in the theater industry that included producing Broadway shows, both on tour and in New York.

Gordon began his career in our business as a backstage technician in Kalamazoo, Michigan and went on to assume various management positions at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Gordon dedicated his life to delivering a first class experience to both clients and patrons. During his many years of service to the public assembly facility industry, Gordon freely gave of his time to mentor young professionals and counsel his peers.

THE SCHOLARSHIP

The Smith Scholarship is awarded every two years to a full time employee working at a VenuWorks location. A VenuWorks Scholarship Selection Committee selects one employee for the award based on the following criteria:

A demonstrated progression of professional development as demonstrated by work history/resume
Current job responsibilities
Long term career objectives
Submission of one-page typed essay on "Why I Should Be Awarded the Smith Scholarship."

Through this scholarship offering, Gordon Smith's legacy is honored by the VenuWorks family by furthering the career goals of its valued associates.

The Gordon Smith Memorial Scholarship application deadline is November 1^stof the applicable year. The Scholarship Recipient is notified by the Committee no later than December 1st.

PAFMS @ OGLEBAY

The Public Assembly Facility Management School at Oglebay, West Virginia (PAFMS @ Oglebay) is sponsored by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). IAVM is the world's largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. The purpose of the school is to provide a focused educational experience in areas specific to managing public assembly venues. The PAFMS consists of one week of intensive instruction in each of two consecutive years, traditionally in June. The curriculum is structured to provide a broad overview of venue management including the areas of marketing, operations, finance, event programming and professional development. Industry veterans and new managers find the school an exceptionally valuable resource from the focused educational programs to the long-term industry relationships established. More information about PAFMS @ Oglebay is available at IAVM's website: www.iavm.org

PREVIOUS WINNERS

Previous winners of the Gordon Smith Scholarship are

2007

Jenny Hammrich

Swiftel Center

Brookings, South Dakota

2009

Erin Southard

Vicksburg Convention Center and Auditorium

Vicksburg, Mississippi

2011

Ben Bolander

Toyota Center

Kennewick, WA


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	VenuWorks Staff » Location Executives VenuWorks News Newsletter » Newsletter Sign-Up Employment Opportunities VenuWorks Resources & Partners Gordon Smith Scholarship Testimonials	About VenuWorks » Gordon Smith Scholarship GORDON SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FACILITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL AT OGLEBAY, WEST VIRGINIA GORDON SMITH The Gordon Smith Memorial Public Assembly Facility Management School (PAFMS) @ Oglebay Scholarship was established by VenuWorks President Steve Peters to honor the late Gordon Smith. Before his death in 2005, Gordon served VenuWorks as a Senior Consultant following an outstanding career in the theater industry that included producing Broadway shows, both on tour and in New York. Gordon began his career in our business as a backstage technician in Kalamazoo, Michigan and went on to assume various management positions at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Gordon dedicated his life to delivering a first class experience to both clients and patrons. During his many years of service to the public assembly facility industry, Gordon freely gave of his time to mentor young professionals and counsel his peers. THE SCHOLARSHIP The Smith Scholarship is awarded every two years to a full time employee working at a VenuWorks location. A VenuWorks Scholarship Selection Committee selects one employee for the award based on the following criteria: A demonstrated progression of professional development as demonstrated by work history/resume Current job responsibilities Long term career objectives Submission of one-page typed essay on "Why I Should Be Awarded the Smith Scholarship." Through this scholarship offering, Gordon Smith's legacy is honored by the VenuWorks family by furthering the career goals of its valued associates. The Gordon Smith Memorial Scholarship application deadline is November 1^stof the applicable year. The Scholarship Recipient is notified by the Committee no later than December 1st. PAFMS @ OGLEBAY The Public Assembly Facility Management School at Oglebay, West Virginia (PAFMS @ Oglebay) is sponsored by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). IAVM is the world's largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. The purpose of the school is to provide a focused educational experience in areas specific to managing public assembly venues. The PAFMS consists of one week of intensive instruction in each of two consecutive years, traditionally in June. The curriculum is structured to provide a broad overview of venue management including the areas of marketing, operations, finance, event programming and professional development. Industry veterans and new managers find the school an exceptionally valuable resource from the focused educational programs to the long-term industry relationships established. More information about PAFMS @ Oglebay is available at IAVM's website: www.iavm.org PREVIOUS WINNERS Previous winners of the Gordon Smith Scholarship are 2007 Jenny Hammrich Swiftel Center Brookings, South Dakota 2009 Erin Southard Vicksburg Convention Center and Auditorium Vicksburg, Mississippi 2011 Ben Bolander Toyota Center Kennewick, WA

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