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December 2006

Second Annual Service in Sync a Success

From refurbishing a family shelter to serving hundreds of hot meals, PCMA chapters organized service projects across North America in order to give back to their local communities on behalf of the meetings industry. During PCMA's 2006 Service in Sync Nov. 1, more than 170,000 pounds of food was sorted for distribution to those in need, along with dozens of overstuffed bags containing clothing and bedding. Field trips with disadvantaged youth, boxing USO care packages, and job training sessions were also organized as chapter members worked together to make a difference in their communities. Congratulations to all who participated and thank you for making Service in Sync an overwhelming success! 

For more information about how to incorporate community service initiatives into your meetings and events, attend the following special interest group at the PCMA Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, 2007: Community Service and the "Feel Good" Meeting: Serve, Network, and Enjoy!

Cutting-Edge Speakers to Lead
2007 PCMA Annual Meeting

Take advantage of opportunities to learn, network, and experience a new perspective at PCMA's first International Annual Meeting, Jan. 7-10, 2007 in Toronto. Choose from more than 80 educational sessions to discover innovative solutions to save you time and money, enhance your performance, and explore how world issues impact the meetings and convention industry. To register for the 2007 PCMA Annual Meeting or to view the full educational program visit: www.pcma.org/meetings.

Monday Opening General Session
What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D., is a world authority on helping successful leaders overcome challenges and get even better. During this dynamic session, you will have the opportunity to practice "feedforward," a fast-paced, interactive tool for development that is being successfully implemented with leaders around the world.

Tuesday General Session
Keeper of the Flame: How to Inspire Others on the Cusp of Change
One of the world's leading motivators, Mike Lipkin identifies the life-transforming trends shaping the way you live, work, and play. Discover how you can become a Keeper of the Flame: someone with a heightened awareness of his/her impact on others. Increase your personal leadership, and inspire others to their personal best.

New Wednesday Masters Series
Expanded sessions address the most cutting-edge topics affecting the meetings industry, and will be led by world-renowned leaders in the areas of innovation, leadership, and ROI.

Strategic Innovation
Dr. Roch Parayre, the 2006 Executive Edge speaker from the Wharton School of Business, will give you the tools you need to adapt strategically to changes in customers, competitors, and markets to make your organization more profitable.

Your Emotions Can Give You an Edge
J.P. Pawliw-Fry, Ph.D., will explore why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the single greatest driver of effective leadership.

Measuring ROI for Meetings and Events: Fact, Fad, or Fantasy?
Jack Phillips, Ph.D., leads an interactive workshop on the basics of ROI methodology, and how it can be applied to meetings. He'll explain an innovative way to isolate the effects of learning, convert data to monetary value, calculate ROI, and communicate the process and results to your meeting's stakeholders.