Committees and Task Forces

The 2012 Call for Volunteers is currently closed.

Headquarter Volunteer Opportunities

Foundation Volunteer Oppportunities

PCMA Headquarters volunteer appointments are made by the PCMA Chair-elect. Terms officially begin January 1*, and end during the PCMA Annual Meeting, of the next year. Volunteer appointments are made based on your past involvement and participation as a PCMA volunteer, indication of skills and strengths, and the needs of PCMA. Every effort will be made to make use of your time and talents in a way that will be meaningful to you and beneficial to PCMA.

*The Education Conference Committee will hold their initial committee meeting in November

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Benefits of Volunteering

Work alongside likeminded fellow members to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the meetings and convention industry. You'll meet new people, build relationships, experience new ideas and work toward advancing your career and PCMA - your industry association of senior professionals. Getting involved in PCMA will benefit the future of our industry and help advance your career.Consider the following benefits:

  • Recognition as a leader in the industry
  • Networking with colleagues with similar interests
  • Access to innovative ideas to use in your organization
  • Leadership training
  • New skills development
  • Leadership visibility for career enhancement and future roles within PCMA

Expectations of Volunteers

Commitments vary by committee/task force. Please see specific time commitment for each committee.

In-Person Meetings

  • Meeting held during the PCMA Annual Meeting
  • Meeting held during PCMA Education Conference

Conference Calls

  • Number of calls varies depending on the volunteer group.

Other Involvement

  • Work outside of meetings and conference calls--time commitment varies depending on the volunteer group.

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

Follow the links below for more detail on volunteer opportunities available for PCMA Headquarters, Education Foundation, and Chapters.

PCMA Headquarters Volunteer Opportunities

  • Committee asssignment: Group appointed to work in support of PCMA's goals and objectives as defined in the strategic plan
  • Task Force assignment: Group appointed to address a specific issue for a specific period of time

PCMA Education Foundation Volunteer Opportunities

  • Task Force Assignment: Various groups appointed to support the PCMA Education Foundation's fundraising events and activities

PCMA Chapter Volunteer Opportunities

  • Various Committees and Task Forces: For specific information on volunteer opportunities available on a chapter level, please email your local chapter or contact PCMA Membership.

Volunteer Appointment Process

Once you complete the Volunteer Form, you can expect the following:

  • August 31st: Call for Volunteers closes
  • Early November: Volunteers are e-mailed details of assignments and will be asked to submit Commitment to Serve and Conflict of Interest forms prior to beginning their committee service
  • January: First in-person meeting at PCMA Annual Meeting


For more information contact:

PCMA Executive Administration
Phone: 312.423.7262
E-mail: ExecutiveAdministration@pcma.org