Vendor Showcase

Background Screening for Dummies

Presented byKevin Conrad, Complete Security Investigations

This session will show you exactly what searches you should be doing on your volunteers and your employees, and how often.  Each search will be explained fully and you will leave with a better understanding of how and most importantly, WHY you are doing them.

Sessions B29, D29

 

Beyond Shelby Reports

Presented by:  Kenneth Emert, Shelby Systems

Sometimes the Selections and Listings Report options just don't meet the need.  We will look at how queries and the Query Report Writer can be used to produce reports with your desired formatting.  We will look at query options for church directories, attendance rosters, payroll reports and other financial reports.

Session C36

 

Budgeted Accounts versus Designated Accounts in Shelby

Presented by:  Lisa Horn, Shelby Systems

Here is a look at the differences between accounts that are to be justified in your budget and accounts that are restricted or designated.  See how to track these in Shelby and when you should use each.

Session B23

 

Designing an Automated Child Check-in/Out System in ACS

Presented by:  Russ Fortier, ACS Technologies

Discover how an automated check-in/out system can help you close the gaps in your current security processes, post attendance automatically, and avoid bottlenecks at check-in stations.

Session B31

 

Effective Contact Management using ACS Connections and Access ACS

Presented by:  Russ Fortier, ACS Technologies

Discover how you can manage first-time guest follow-up, absentee follow-up and other contacting by staff, leaders and members using ACS Connections and Access ACS.

Session A31

 

EventU: Making Sense of Church Scheduling

Presented by:  Drew Dawkins, ServiceU

Does it feel like constant confusion when it comes to keeping up with all the meetings, Bible studies, classes and worship gatherings?  This workshop will present an option that will make scheduling the endless number of events that occur each week more manageable, and help you regain your sanity when it comes to maintaining your church calendar.

Session B30

 

Graphic Design for LED Message Centers

Presented by:  Hussain Ali & OUN, National Signs

Want to get the most out of your LED Message Center sign?  Interested in the best techniques to integrate words, backgrounds, graphics and images to create a compelling message for all to see?  The experts at National Signs can show you how to make your church’s LED messaging highly effective and visually impactful.

Sessions B26, D26

 

Marketing 101: Signs…Your Most Effective Communication Tool

Presented by:  Greg Hollenberg, National Signs

What’s the most effective way for your church to communicate its vision, mission and passion?  It’s your on-site signage!  With a great design and today’s technology, your signage can be the best way for your church to communicate with parishioners, passers-by and the community.  Discover from the experts at National Signs how your signage can be a key part of your marketing plan.  Also learn ways to employ today’s LED technology to create highly effective, flexible and impactful messages that can reach well beyond your campus.

Sessions A33, C33

 

Office Depot Product Showcase: an Extension of Your Church Operations

Presented by:  Office Depot Team

Product Showcase:  Let us show you how our team of office solutions' professionals can meet your business needs by providing services and solutions such as everyday office essentials, copying/printing/finishing services (we specialize in church bulletins!), furniture, technology, cleaning and breakroom solutions.  Visit our vendor show, meet our reps and see new ways to identify cost savings and add value to your partnership with Office Depot.

Sessions B35, C35

 

Online Event Registration and Payments in ACS

Presented by:  Russ Fortier, ACS Technologies

Explore the tools available for managing event registrations and payments online with Access ACS.

Session C31

 

Perfect Temperature at the Perfect Time: It’s Easy!

Presented by:  Drew Dawkins, ServiceU

Do you waste time programming the thermostats each day?  What about each week?  Don’t waste any more time programming thermostats.  Let EventU Green do it for you automatically.  With EventU Green, you will always have the perfect room temperature at exactly the right time, and it will save you money, too!  Attend this seminar to learn how EventU Green can help you.

Sessions A30, D30

 

Save Money: Lower Your Church Electricity Costs

Presented by:  Michael Bernstein, TES Energy

Every church board member would like to save the most money on their church’s electricity.  TES Energy Services, LP has proven methods to offer the lowest electricity costs in Texas.  Find out how we will manage the “shopping” among providers, competitive bidding, and even the paperwork… keeping your church in the lowest-cost electricity year after year.

Session C27

 

Seeing Your Church with Fresh Eyes

Presented by:  Tom Gibson, Church Interiors

This workshop will take a look at positive first impressions and subliminal communication roadblocks.  This includes the “drive-by” look, outside and inside your church facilities, and addressing the frayed edges.

Sessions A32, C32, D32

 

Shelby Payroll: Beyond the Basics

Presented by: Kenneth Emert, Shelby Systems

In this workshop, we will review configuration issues and review common mistakes.  What is the best method for voiding a check when the tax deposit has already been made?  If you use ACH direct deposit, are you utilizing the ACH file created by Shelby to export to your bank?  Learn about the options for emailing your direct deposit vouchers.

Session D36

 

Shelby Reporting Utilizing Organization Criteria

Presented by:  Kenneth Emert, Shelby Systems

In this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of how Organization setup can make retrieval of information easier.  Included will be a review of the various Organization Criteria and Report options.  We will look at reports you can distribute to leaders for follow-up.

Session A36

 

Sound Systems for Houses of Worship

Presented by:  Ron Smith, Communications & Emergency Products, Inc.

Find out about types of microphones and applications, both wired and wireless.  Learn the best selection and placement of speakers, plus audio hardware such as mixers, amplifiers, processors, and equalization.  Also learn about multi-media equipment in terms of recording and playback, and the importance of acoustics.

Sessions A34, B34, D34

 

Strategies for Implementing Access ACS

Presented by:  Russ Fortier, ACS Technologies

Member-facing products are the new challenge for the church office.  Discover strategies and tools for making data available to your congregation and getting them to use it.

Session D31

 

TES: Lowest Residential Rates in Texas

Presented by:  Michael Bernstein, TES Energy

Your church congregants will be saving the most money on their electric bills at their homes!  The CO+OP has contracted with TES Energy Services to provide access to special rates for member churches.  Online signup, call center access, and personal service…find out all the details at this workshop.

Sessions A27, B27

 

The Best Use of Profiles in Shelby

Presented by:  Lisa Horn, Shelby Systems

Learn how to tag individual records with necessary tags for grouping and retaining history about their activity and involvement.  This session will talk about a good strategy for developing profiles for the best results.

Session C23

 

Tracking Credit Cards in Shelby

Presented by:  Lisa Horn, Shelby Systems

This session will provide a good look at the Credit Card Tracking tool in the Accounts Payable module of Shelby.  You will gain ideas on how to set it up, reconcile, and run inquiries and reports.

Session D23

 

TransactU: Online Donations & Registrations

Presented by:  Drew Dawkins, ServiceU

In a world that is constantly looking for more options in everything, it only makes sense to provide easier ways to sign up and pay for events, as well as contribute to the ongoing ministries of the church.  This workshop will give you insight into how to make online donations and registrations easy and convenient.

Session C30

 
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