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GMC PCMA September Education Program
'Race for Relevance' and What It Means for the Meetings Industry
presented by
Mary Byers, CAE
President, Mary Byers, Inc.
Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center
Tuesday, 9/25/2012
7:30am - 12:00pm
Click here for more information
or to register.
Based on ASAE's bestselling book, Race for Relevance:
5 Radical Changes for Associations and presented by one of the co-authors, this dynamic session will offer a bold, no-nonsense look at the realities of today's marketplace - and what it will take for associations to prosper tomorrow. We'll examine potential changes,
reevaluating your member markets, rethinking your programs and meeting planning decisions. You'll learn practical steps for beginning a revolution within your programming and how to focus less on the "what" and more on the "why" and "how" of your work as an association staff member.
Continuing Education Credits
For every hour of instruction, .1 (one-tenth) CEU will be earned per session you attend. In order to receive CEU credits, attendance at the entire meeting is required.
A special thank you to the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority for their support of our September program. |
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GMC PCMA
Student Program
Friday, 9/21/12
10:00 am - 5:00pm
NIU Conference Center
Naperville, IL
Click here to register.
Click here for preliminary program agenda.
Topics to include: What Really is the Hospitality Industry?; Meeting Planners Do What?, a Panel Discussion; How Do I Get a Job?; plus much, much more.
GMC Professional and Supplier members! Register to attend the Power Networking Fair. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge with our students and network with your peers!
A block of rooms is available at the Hampton Inn Chicago/Naperville. Click here to book your room or call the hotel directly at 630/505-1400. Give them the group code "PCM" to get the discount rate of $69.00.
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2013 GMC PCMA
Call for Volunteers
It's time to volunteer for a 2013 GMC committee! Sign up NOW! Deadline is October 5th
The current standing
committees are:
Awards
Chair: Andre Valk, Associated Luxury Hotels Internanational
Chapter Relations
Chair: Dawn Holden, Destination DC
Communications
Chair: TBD
Community Services
Chair: Aileen Laracuente, Puerto Rico Convention Bureau
Membership
Chair: Tracy Riggan, IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Program
Chair: Amy Brown, Visit San Antonio
Sponsorship
Chair: Tonya Almond, CMP, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Student Membership
Chair: Bill Martin, Experient - A Maritz Travel Company
Click here to complete the Call for Volunteers.
The deadline is Friday, October 5th at 12midnight. After 10/5, you will be placed on a GMC Ad Hoc Committee for future projects. |
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Silent Auction Prizes Needed!
It is that time again and we need your help! The Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Destination Henderson and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas are sponsoring the 2012 Annual Bowl-A-Thon Charity Fundraiser! The event will be held on Thursday, November 8th at Lucky Strike, Chicago at 6:00 pm. It will be a great event, and we ask for your support by making a donation to the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is an important part of our fundraising effort as 95% auction proceeds from the event go directly to our designated charity, OFF THE STREET CLUB.
For a list of suggested donation items,
click here.
To download the donation form,
click here. |
The 2013 Sponsorship Prospectus is Now Available!
 Support the GMC PCMA as a 2013 Sponsor!
Click here to download the 2013 Sponsorship Prospectus today so you can plan your 2013 budget accordingly. GMC thanks you for your support!
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Save The Date for These
Upcoming Events!
8/30/12
GMC PCMA
Call for Volunteers OPENS
9/6/12
Association Forum's Medical Meetings 2012
Thriving in Chaos: How Do Complex Regulations and Ethics Co-Exist?
Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Chicago, IL
9/21/12
GMC PCMA
Student Program
NIU Conference Center
Naperville, IL
9/25/12
GMC PCMA September Education Program
Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center
Rosemont, IL |
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GMC PCMA
Service n' Sync
The Community Service Committee is requesting submissions for this year's
PCMA Service In Sync,
November 3-13, 2012. If you have a local charity that might
have a "do it in a day" charity need, please send the name of the charity and type of event and we will vote on all requests at the September GMC PCMA meeting!
Requests can be sent to
Leslie Sargent. |
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