Canada East

Welcome! updated 9/1/10

On behalf of the Canada East Chapter, we want to welcome you to our web site! Your Chapter Leadership Team is pleased to offer cutting-edge programs, community service projects, professional recognition, any many other opportunities for members. As a Chapter we are committed to supporting future industry leaders through our scholarship program with area community colleges & universities by providing endowments to students pursuing careers in the meetings industry. Our members are some of the most involved in the industry and we invite you to join our Chapter!

About our Chapter:
Members: 213
Geographic
Terrorities: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., Newfoundland

A Message from our President:

The world is changing; you can see it every day. While change is a fact of life, we all know that some changes create positive benefits and others do not. Our industry has changed too. In some cases this change has occurred by design and in other cases due to economic uncertainty. With the change in the year, comes the transitioning of the Canada East Board Officers and Committee Chairs, establishment of annual goals and planning for an event filled year.

I believe that our Chapter's success is ultimately measured by the strength of its volunteers.

I challenge each member to become more involved. Start with attending Chapter educational events, community outreach and networking activities. STEP UP and say "YES" to leadership, say "YES" to committee chair positions and active, engaged membership. Become a committee of one to incite others to become more involved. Become a mentor to new students. After all, they are the future of this association. I also challenge you to utilize the tools provided to keep you informed. (Newsletter, CanadaEast and PCMA web site, etc.) Much volunteered time and talent is put forth to provide us with these tools.

Your board is committed to providing education designed for you to help you do your job more effectively, advance your career and exceed your organization's goals. The continued creation of awareness of the importance of our industry and further opportunities to increase business between member's will chart our course throughout 2010.

The Canada East leadership understands the challenge we face as we strive to move the Chapter forward. How we go about that will be directed by you . . the member.

We need to create our future together. Your board is ready to do that!

Tara Gordon, CMP
PCMA Canada East
2010 Chapter President

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Chapter Happenings!

Upcoming Programs & Events .

* September 22 - Social Media - Educational Program, Toronto, ON

* September 30 - Unique Venues Tour - Special Event, Toronto, ON

* October 26 - Educational Program, Montreal, QC

* November 6 to 14 - Annual Service N Sync Community Service Event! Plan on coming out to lend a hand to give back to your community! Chapter Event Date to be advised.

* November 25 - Educational Program, Ottawa, ON - will feature a PCMA Best in Class Guest Speaker!

* December 8 - Canada East Chapter Annual General Meeting

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Members in the News!

JPdL opens another new office! JPdL DMC Ottawa is the newest member of JPdL's expanding family! Look for them at 275 Bay Street, Ottawa, ON, (613) 238-1070. For more information visit their Website at: www.jpdldmcottawa.com
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Sponsorship:
For information on Sponsorship opportunities & how you can become a Sponsor please click here!

We are proud to include Niagara College in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Holland College in Charlottetown in our 2009 College Scholarship Sponsorship Program.

Congratulations to Student Award Winners!
Shaina Simmons - George Brown College
Justin Toth - University of Guelph
Mijalina Alarcon - Seneca College
Katie Dunn - Holland College
Bindu Shah - Centennial College - Catherine Anderson-Brown Memorial Scholarship

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Scholarships:
How would you like to find out how you can win an opportunity to attend the PCMA Annual Meeting in, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9-12, 2011!

Congratulations to Justin Toth of the University of Guelph who won the 2010 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Scholarship for an all expense paid trip, (conference registration, accommodation & transportation) to the PCMA Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas.

For more information contact: PCMACdaEast@sympatico.ca.

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Contact Us
For Advertising opportunities in our newsletter, please contact:
Christine Tse at: 416-585-8106 or ctse@mtccc.com

For Membership information, please contact:
Laura Leduc at: 416-504-8805 or laura@infolinkca.com

For general inquiries, please contact:
Tara Gordon at: 416-203-3827 tgordon@torcvb.com or
Julie Siedel, Chapter Administrator at 905-934-3029, PCMACdaEast@sympatico.ca

CHAPTER MAILING ADDRESS:
58 Royal York Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2N 2N9