Chesapeake

About the Chesapeake Chapter

Members: 150

Geographic Territories
Maryland, Delaware

Mission Statement
The Chesapeake Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association strives to provide quality educational programs for individuals working in and with the meetings and hospitality industry. Our goal is to increase knowledge and elevate industry professionalism throughout Maryland, and Delaware, and to provide resources, a networking arena, and community services via the Network for the Needy.

Features
Educational Programs
NEW FOR 2012!  Further your professional education and career opportunities by attending the chapter's educational programs. The Chesapeake Chapter has a full year of educational programs and networking events planned. Review our Events Calendar and mark us on your schedule today.

Networking Opportunities
Chapter educational programs and meetings provide you with great networking opportunities to mingle with others in the meetings industry. Chesapeake Chapter is a balanced ratio of planners and service providers. Service providers have the opportunity to make solid connections and get their message across while planners do not feel overwhelmed in a room of suppliers.

Career Enhancement
You can enhance your standing in our profession and community by serving on chapter teams and assisting with programs. Get your name out there, get your company's name out there. Contact Chesapeake Chapter Immediate Past President, Kaymie Thompson Owen, CMP, King Stringfellow Group at kaymie@ksgroup.org or call 443-640-1030 x112.

Student Program
We love our student members! Do you need real world experience for a class requirement or your resume? Do you want a mentor? Do long for professional contacts that will lead to a JOB? Contact the Chesapeake Chapter and get connected! Contact Kaymie Thompson Owen, CMP, King Stringfellow Group at kaymie@ksgroup.org or call 443-640-1030 x112.

Team Service and Outreach
You can become involved with community service projects and help people in your community make changes in their lives. You can build connections to your neighborhood and really help make a difference.  The Anne Arundel SPCA is the Chesapeake Chapter's 2012 Charity of Choice.  If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact Nicole Unger, Shepard Exposition Services at nunger@shepardes.com or call 410-737-9270.

Chapter Newsletter
This publication will keep you up to date on local activities and programs of your chapter. To submit news, contact Nicole Unger, Shepard Exposition Services at nunger@shepardes.com or call 410-737-9270.

Membership For more information on becoming a member at a place where everybody knows your name, contact Dede Walsh, CMP, CTS, Projection Presentation Technology at dwalsh@projection.com or call 240-464-4387.