American Disc Jockey Association
Greater Washington D.C. Area Chapter
Meeting Schedule
- Meetings
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Greater Washington D.C. Area Chapter
Email: president@washingtondc.adja.orgPhone: 540-341-7072
National Offices
Email: office@adja.orgToll-free: (888) 723-5776
The Art Of Converting Prospects To Clients
Date: 2/15/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
The American Disc Jockey Association Washington D.C. Chapter will be hosting an OPEN VENDOR seminar on February 15th. Our special guest speaker Steve Moody will be on hand bringing us his famous high demand seminar: "The Art Of Converting Prospects To Clients & 10 Secrets To Selling Yourself and Your Service" Who is Steve Moody? Steve Moody has been entertaining in and around Maryland since 1989. His passion for the industry and devotion to his clients has made him one of the most sought after entertainers in the region. On August 12th, 2009 Steve was awarded one of the highest honors within his industry, by being crowned DJ Times Magazines "DJ of The Year" at the annual International DJ Expo held in Atlantic City, NJ. Steve''s energetic and fast paced seminar is intended for anyone associated with sales. According to experts in the field, there are 4 major personality types that professionals come into contact with as perspective clients. As connecting with the prospect is so vital...Steve will easily explain how to alter the approach for each personality type. As a result, fellow vendors will learn how to better form the necessary relationships in order to close the deal. In all...a total of 10 tips to making the sale. From sharing time saving ideas, to an incredible follow up technique...you will never think of sales calls in the same way again! This is open to ALL! If you are in the wedding industry, you are invited - NOT JUST DJ''S! The ADJA-DC is a local DJ industry group that is dedicated to helping DJ''s (and vendors) grow their businesses. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.adja.org. You can also find us on Facebook at ADJA DC Chapter. If you''re a member of ADJA-DC you get in free! Members of AWP, PSGW, or HCC are discounted to only $5 Anyone who is a non-member of the above organizations pay $15
Location: Hilton Garden Inn fairfax 3950 fair Ridge drive Fairfax VA 22033
Marc McIntosh & Free DJ Head shots
Date: 3/15/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Hello DJs and Wedding Vendors; The American Disc Jockey Association Washington D.C. Chapter is proud to bring you Marc McIntosh! Marc is the founder of the Washington Bridal Showcase and he has a tremendous seminar on selling to your prospective bride. In conjunction, we also will feature Ron Jones from Jones Photography. Ron will be taking FREE HEAD SHOTS to all current ADJA-DC members! Attend this seminar and discover why¦ · Selling to the bride is different than selling to anyone else. · Learn cost-effective ways of reaching the bride and turning her into a valuable customer. · Where are the most effective places to advertise? This list is different than it was even a year ago. · What are the seven myths of selling to brides, and how do they impact your marketing? · Why are brides ignoring the traditional wedding planning timelines? What does this mean to you? · How should I integrate Facebook, Twitter and You Tube into my marketing program? You will walk away with dozens of innovative ideas and strategies that you can put to use immediately. These are fresh ideas ...not the tired ones used by your competition! $15 for non members, ADJA-DC is free, and members of HCC, AWP, & PSGW are $5. the schedule of events below. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 7:00-7:40 p.m. - Head Shots & networking (bring your biz cards!) 7:40-8:00 p.m. - Pres. John Howard discusses upcoming elections 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Marc McIntosh The Secrets of Selling to Brides" 9:00 p.m. - 50/50 Cash raffle drawing
Location: Hilton Garden Inn fairfax 3950 fair Ridge drive Fairfax VA 22033-3807
ADJA-DC ELECTIONS & BRAINSTORMING 2010 MEETING
Date: 4/19/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
DJs! THIS WILL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE YEAR! We will be casting votes and electing our new Board of Directors at this meeting. All current ADJA-DC members are eligible to vote. Even if you are not a local member and you want to see how this works, please join us for free! To sign up for membership and be a part of the voting process, benefits, and free entry to our meetings - please visit or contact: National Membership: http://www.adja.org/member/applyNow.asp If you are an ADJA-DC member and would like to run for a position on the board, no write-ins will be allowed the day of the elections. Currently the position of secretary is vacant, so if you have an interest in serving on the board of directors and giving back to the DJ community, please email John Howard at DJ@a2zmusicfactory.com This months meeting will include speechs from each of the candidates, elections, and swearing in of the new chapter leadership. The second portion of the meeting will include a brainstorming session with all ADJA members and the new board of directors to help them plan educational content that will benefit your business. Don''t miss your chance to provide input and feedback into the future direction of the ADJA-DC Chapter. In addition the Golden Record Awards will be on display and categories will be announced. The awards ceremony will be held next month (May). Don''t forget to bring your business cards, an appetite, and a little extra cash for our 50/50 cash raffle drawing! See you on the 19th!
Location: Logan 12821 Fair Lakes Parkway Fairfax VA 22033-3807
ALL ABOUT MUSIC SEMINAR & GOLDEN RECORD AWARDS
Date: 5/17/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
We have a lot of things planned for this meeting and we will be discussing various topics. In addition, we will have up to $500 in giveaways! Robbie Britton - founder of the ARMDJ Symposium has generously donated a FREE PASS to his event coming up in June. This is a $150 value we will raffle off to one lucky winner. We also will be giving out a FREE LOCAL & NATIONAL membership valued at $300. Here''s the lineup: - INTRODUCTION OF NEW OFFICERS - BENEFITS OF THE ADJA YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT-Why should you join? President Jake Ritchie will have a power point presentation on things that you may not be taking advantage of with your membership (programs, your future, benefits, DJ leads, etc.) - GOLDEN RECORD AWARDS - Winners announced! (PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES TO ADJADC@GMAIL.COM. - ALL ABOUT MUSIC - Open discussion regarding the most important topic that is almost never covered - MUSIC. We will discuss its latest trends, music resources, rate music, and talk playlists. - ARMDJS.COM RAFFLE - Free ticket to this event valued at $150 ADJA NATIONAL & CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP - raffled off $300 value 50/50 CASH RAFFLE - Bring a little extra money you could win $$$! This meeting is FREE for everyone and we will have a few appetizers available early courtesy of the ADJA-DC. If you are a WEDDING VENDOR, you are welcome to sit in to learn more about our organization and network with our local DJs!
Location: Logan 12821 Fair Lakes Parkway Fairfax VA 22033-3807
Social Media Marketing Seminar & Weddzilla Launch
Date: 6/14/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
This event is open to ALL VENDORS, not just DJs! We have a very special guest this month who is here to talk about a very hot topic effecting all of our businesses nowadays - SOCIAL MEDIA. Sara Morgan is the Director of Marketing for Weddzilla.com and is passionate about everything marketing and social media. She graduated from The Grady School of Journalism with a B.A. in Broadcast News and has worked with Warner Bros. Pictures and The Washingtonian Magazine. Sara is an expert on social media and is excited to bring her perspective on marketing and social media to the American Disc Jockey Association. Got Weddzilla? Sara will also touch on the new launch of Weddzilla.com, a new interactive online wedding planning site that is sure to help you boost your business and maximize your exposure. Come out early for networking, and Chapter President Jake Ritchie will give his next short power point on "Top 5 ADJA Benefits You May Not Know About". We will give away a special gift courtesy of Weddzilla.com to one lucky person during our raffle drawing and have our 50/50 cash raffle, so bring a little extra cash and your business cards! This is a FREE event to those members of the ADJA-DC. Members of the AWP, PSGW, and HCC only pay $5 and non-members are $15.
Location: Logan 12821 Fair Lakes Parkway Fairfax VA 22033-3807
Bride & Groom Q&A
Date: 7/19/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Join us in July for a hands down look at what Bride & grooms have to say about us Djs. We will have 4 couples who will share their experiences and take us through the decision process of why they went with a DJ. How is this powerful? Well,your hearing first hand what YOU can do to better target your weak points and improve your customer satisfaction. We''ll have a 50/50 Cash Raffle and we are looking at some HUGE prizes to be given away at this meeting...Details to follow!
Location: Logan 12821 Fair Lakes Parkway Fairfax VA 22033-3807
MOBILE BEAT TOUR 2010 Washington, D.C.
Date: 8/8/2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Mobile Beat Tour 2010 comes to D.C.! Register at MobileBeat.com. Seminars, demos, prizes, and so much more. Free entry, free food, and free parking - How can you afford to miss this?
Location: St. Francis Hall 1340 Quincy Street, NW Washington DC 20017
SWAP MEET/JOINT CHAPTER MEETING
Date: 9/13/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
We are joining forces with the Richmond ADJA Chapter and having an equipment swap meet! Have any DJ equipment you want to sell or buy? This is the time to do it! More information will be posted as we draw closer to the date.