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St. Louis Lunch & Learn
September 17 @ 11:30 am– 2:00 pm CDT
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PCMA Heartland Chapter is coming to you on September 17th for a lunch and learn program!
We are bringing our recent Crack the Contract Code event on the road with brand new panelists and Dale Shuter, Meetings & Expositions Manager at EASA , as our moderator.
Event contracts can make or break your bottom line, and your peace of mind. In this dynamic panel session, industry veterans from all sides of the table come together to share real-world advice, cautionary tales, and insider strategies to help you confidently navigate the fine print.
From attrition clauses to A/V labor minimums, you’ll hear tips and tricks from a seasoned event planner, hotelier, A/V provider, legal expert, and third-party planning rep. Together, they’ll discuss what’s changing in today’s contracting landscape—including force majeure updates, sustainability clauses, tech-related terms, and more.
Walk away with a fresh perspective on how to protect your event, build stronger partnerships, and negotiate with confidence in a rapidly evolving industry.
Registration now open! Recieve a early registration discount of $15 if you register before August 31st!
Moderater: Dale Shuter
Meetings & Expositions Manager at EASA
Panelist: Jeff Sacks
Third Party Provider, Maritz
Panelist: Melissa Whitaker
Meetings & Events Consultant
Aaron Heepke
Encore Senior Sales Manager
A/V
John Malkus
Director of Sales and Marketing
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Ameristar has the new Brilliance Level opening in Fall 2025! This state-of-the-art facility contains the Brilliance Ballroom, featuring a built-in stage and can accommodate over 2,500 guests. This level also has a junior Wonder Ballroom and (5) additional breakout rooms all amply sized.
SEE WHO’S COMING!
Our fellow PMCA Heartland member and past president, Dale Shuter, has been volunteering with St. Louis County S.A.V.E. for many years. Our furry friends need our love and support. We’re collecting items at the September 17, luncheon or use the link below to donate something from Chewy. Please click now so you don’t forget.
Here is the website for the organization – https://stlcsave.weebly.com/ and Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/stlcountysave
We work with the St. Lous County Pet Adoption Center. They are an open intake shelter that serves the entire St. Louis County area. Over 4,000 animals enter the shelter yearly (and we are on pace to hit 5,000 this year).
Thanks to everyone’s support to St. Louis County S.A.V.E.