What's Next? Masters Series Attendees Know...

On March 5 in New York City, technology and future trends expert Peter Leyden described the extraordinary transformation the world is experiencing right now - and how meetings professionals can not only be prepared, but capitalize on these emerging trends.

TRANSFORMATIVE SPEAKER: Peter Leyden will be bringing his high-energy presentation, "Our Age of Transformation: What's Next in Our High-Tech, Global 21st Century World" to Toronto on Sept. 10 for a return PCMA engagement. Check online for updated details.

Experience the PCMA Annual Meeting Online

Educational sessions from the 2008 PCMA Annual Meeting are now available online at the PCMA Live Learning Center. This collection of archives includes the original audio recordings of sessions synchronized with the presentation slides. Featured sessions are designated by the symbol (above left) and free to both attendees and non-attendees. They include: Google-licious: How to Find Anything on the Internet; Microsoft's Mathews Talks Marketing and Events; and Our Environmental Destiny - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Check www.pcma.org as more meeting content is continually added.

Next best thing to being there: You can view Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s highly rated presentation at no charge on the PCMA Live Learning Center.

Now Online at www.pcma.org

Online Learning: The new "On-the-Go!" PCMA Webinar Series features 30-minute educational sessions led by industry experts, including Tyra W. Hilliard, Esq., CMP, followed by 15 minutes for questions. At an introductory price of only $25, this is an educational opportunity that maximizes your time that you can't afford to miss! Visit www.pcma.org to find out what's up next.

Mark Your Calendar

The Masters Series: "Word of Mouth Marketing"
Speaker: John Moore
May 15, 2008
Washington, D.C.

PCMA Leadership Conference
June 8-10, 2008
Los Angeles

Executive Edge
July 8, 2008
Chicago

Learn from the best: With PCMA Executive Book Summaries by SOUNDVIEW & PCMA Audio Conferences: "Beyond the Books," members can tap into the latest business trends.
HAVE AN IDEA FOR PCMA TODAY? E-mail communications@pcma.org to tell us what you want to see or read about.

Chapter Corner

Capital Chapter Keeps Busy Serving Community
The Capital Chapter of PCMA made a huge impact in the Washington, D.C. area by donating $3,185 to the USO, volunteering for Bright Beginnings, and participating in several other projects. Chapter members will continue their efforts throughout 2008 by arranging projects for the Ronald McDonald House, the USO, and Gospel Ministries. Visit the chapter's Web site www.pcma.org/DC to find out how you can get involved.

SKIING FOR SANTOS

The Canada East Chapter Holds its Second Annual Ski Event to Raise Money for Luis Santos' Children
In November 2006, Luis Santos, after being a strong Canada East Chapter member over the years, made the move to become more involved with PCMA by joining the 2007 Board of Directors for the Canada East Chapter. Unfortunately, Santos passed away suddenly in December 2006, leaving his family, friends, and colleagues stunned. The chapter board decided to go ahead with a planned ski event in 2007 in memory of Santos and donated the proceeds of the event to an education fund for his children. On Feb. 21, 2008 more than 30 chapter members hit the slopes again to pay tribute to Santos and raise money for his children's educational fund.