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August 6th Lunch - Record Attendance at Educational Program

Distinguished panel at the SE Chapter Luncheon discussing industry trends.

The South East Chapter of PCMA presented a panel to discuss Industry Trends at the Renaissance Waverly in Atlanta, Georgia. The panel consisted of the following industry veterans: Ronald Olejko- Senior Director Meeting Services, American College of Rheumatology; Susan Herrington- CMP, CAE, National Vice President for Strategic Governance and Corporate Affairs, American Cancer Society; Audrey Davies- Senior Manager, Events Management, The Home Depot, USA Inc.; Christine Adams- Global Manager, Travel & Meeting Solutions, Georgia-Pacific ; Anne Hamilton- Vice President, Resort Sales and Services- Disney Resort Destinations; Tracy Vaughan- Director of Sales, Visit Florida; and was moderated by David Peckinpaugh- President and CEO, San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau.

John Folks Chairperson-Elect for PCMA and President of Minding Your Business also attended and gave the audience an update from PCMA National.

Some of the topics that were covered included green meetings; technology in hotels and how important it is for meeting attendees to be wired and connected at all times; how hotels can help planners market meetings; and the state of the economy and how it will impact our business.

This was the largest attended meeting for the Southeast Chapter with over 100 planners and suppliers. The program was well received by everyone with a number of comments from attendees about how informative the panel was and how they plan to attend again. 

Thanks to all our sponsors for supporting this outstanding event!!

  May 14th Chapter Lunch: Flawless Execution

Flawless Execution is not only important for James "Murph" Murphy, it was a do or die mission every time.

On May 14^th, the Southeast PCMA Chapter partnered with the Georgia Chapter HSMAI where "Murph" presented a dynamic presentation on how to succeed in business.  "Murph" President of Afterburners, Inc, and past Fighter Pilot presented the military's 4 step Mission Process and how it can be applied to your sales process by focusing on "Flawless Execution" for each and every mission or sales effort: 1) Plan 2) Brief 3)Execute 4)Debrief

Over 80 attendees enjoyed the high energy presentation in one of the Hangars at the Peachtree Dekalb Airport. Catering was done by A Legendary Event and was definitely legendary!

The event was rounded out by the Southeast PCMA Chapter presenting the Women's Atlanta Day Shelter with a $1000.00 check and over 7 fully stuffed boxes of donated sundries!!!!

Thanks to all of our sponsors and to our attendees who graciously gave sundry donations!!

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