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Planner Scholarship to 2013 PCMA Annual Meeting
Thanks to the generosity of
a Supplier Partner member,
GMC is providing a scholarship to an active
Professional Member to attend the PCMA Annual Meeting Convening Leaders, January 13-16, 2013 in Orlando, FL. The deadline to complete the scholarship application is Friday, September 28th.
The scholarship includes: Convening Leaders registration, round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations.
The winner will be responsible for: transportation to and from the airport; all meals and incidentals not covered by registration fees; any programs that contain additional fees; and any additional hotel accommodations prior to or after the 2013 PCMA Annual Meeting dates.
Click here to review the recipient criteria and to complete the scholarship application.
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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
2013 Chair: Andre Valk, Associated Luxury Hotels Internanational
Chapter Relations
2013 Chair: Dawn Holden, Destination DC
Communications
2013 Chair: TBD
Community Services
2013 Chair: Aileen Laracuente, Puerto Rico Convention Bureau
Membership
2013 Chair: Tracy Riggan, IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Program
2013 Chair: Amy Brown, Visit San Antonio
Sponsorship
2013 Chair: Tonya Almond, CMP, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Student Membership
2013 Chair: Bill Martin, Experient - A Maritz Travel Company
Click here to complete the 2013 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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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. |
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,
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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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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!
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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Check our photo album for photos from our past meetings and events.
Don't Forget to Check The Pulse for Features Including:
It's Never Too Early
to Give Thanks!
Member in the Spotlight |
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