BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PCMA - ECPv5.14.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PCMA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pcma.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PCMA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230808T214809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T214809Z UID:191413-1691481600-1694192400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Chapter ByLaws Vote DESCRIPTION:Southeast Chapter Members – your VOTE is needed on proposed changes to our chapter bylaws \n  \nDuring the recent PCMA Southeast Chapter Summer Strategic Board Planning Session\, the board agreed that the current three-year term for a board director is too long of a commitment and deters volunteers from applying to serve on the board. The board also agreed that a one-year term is too short for the role of Secretary/Treasurer. \nPlease see bold areas in red below of the current bylaws versus the proposed changes\, you can also click on the link to see the full chapter bylaws: \n  \nCurrent Bylaws   \nSection 3. TENURE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. (a) Officers and Directors shall assume office at the beginning of each calendar year. The term of office for the officers shall be one year. The Secretary-Treasurer may be re-elected to serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. The Immediate Past President shall serve until his or her successor rotates into office. Each of the six (6) elected directors shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years or until their successors are duly elected and qualified; they shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. (b) The period of time an officer or director is required to serve\, to complete an unexpired term of another officer or director\, shall not be included in the calculation of the term limitations set forth in these Bylaws. (c) Officers and directors shall serve without compensation\, although the Board may in its sole discretion\, reimburse officers and directors for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties associated with their office. Such reimbursements to be made only upon submission of proper documentation\, including receipts for such expenses. \n  \nSuggested change to Bylaws: \nSection 3. TENURE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. (a) Officers and Directors shall assume office at the beginning of each calendar year. The term of office for the officers shall be one year except the Secretary-Treasurer will be two years. The Secretary-Treasurer may be re-elected to serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. The Immediate Past President shall serve until his or her successor rotates into office. Each of the six (6) elected directors shall serve staggered terms of two (2) years or until their successors are duly elected and qualified; they shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. (b) The period of time an officer or director is required to serve\, to complete an unexpired term of another officer or director\, shall not be included in the calculation of the term limitations set forth in these Bylaws. (c) Officers and directors shall serve without compensation\, although the Board may in its sole discretion\, reimburse officers and directors for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties associated with their office. Such reimbursements to be made only upon submission of proper documentation\, including receipts for such expenses. \n  \nYour vote is requested on the above changes. The vote will remain open for 30 days\, 20% of the chapter membership is needed to vote. \n  \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-bylaws-vote/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:• Southeast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/images-2-dLSxdH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230628T163110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T191645Z UID:188829-1691600400-1691611200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2023 DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for “Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so click here to register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nWednesday\, August 9th\nRock the Yacht with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$45 for PCMA Members\, $65 for PCMA Non-Members \n* Price will increase July 26th \n$65 for PCMA Members\, $85 for PCMA Non-Members \nNo on-site registration permitted. \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc-2023/ LOCATION:Pier 40\, Embarcadero\, San Francisco CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Northern California,Chapters,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/August-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230614T190059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T104606Z UID:188186-1691685000-1691694000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Go Big or Go Home- August Event DESCRIPTION:​ \nGo Big or Go Home with Diana Kander – Joint Education Event with our friends at MPI KC\n \nThe PCMA Heartland Chapter is thrilled to welcome Diana Kander as our speaker for August’s Education Program. Diana is planning an interactive session relating to her new book. “Go Big or Go Home” is the greatest collection of the most memorable pitches in film\, sports\, business\, and philanthropy. These stories come from individuals and organizations that decided to Go Big or Go Home because their deals were too important to fail. One day\, you’ll have a pitch that matters just as much. And when you do\, you can follow the tools outlined in this session to plan for the future and create an experience that will close the deal. \n  \nCopies of Diana’s book will be available for purchase the night of the event. \n  \nWhen: August 10\, 2023 \nWhere: Sheraton Crown Center \nSchedule of Events \n    4:30 – 5:00 pm Registration\n5:00 – 6:00 ppm Diana Kander\n6:00 – 7:00 pm Reception and Networking with MPI KC\n \nPricing: \nMembers: $45\nNon-Members: $55\nStudents: $15 \n​ \n \nWe invite you to support the Veteran’s Community Project by bringing gift cards to the event on August 10th. Gift cards in small denominations ($10 and $20) from stores like Walmart\, Target\, Quick Trip\, Aldi\, Save-A-Lot\, Visa/Mastercard\, and Dollar Tree help Veterans purchase gas and other necessities. \nHome Depot gift cards in any amount help Veterans Community Project purchase the tools\, parts\, and supplies needed to build and maintain the tiny houses. \nIf you would rather shop their Amazon wish list for items to furnish a Tiny Home\, click here. \nVCP is grateful for a caring community that generously supports their efforts. \nSEE WHO’S COMING URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/go-big-or-go-home-august-event/ LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee St\, Kansas City\, 64108\, United States CATEGORIES:• Heartland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230518T184515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T210702Z UID:186608-1692057600-1692230399@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:CMEE 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo is the largest and longest running tradeshow and conference for meeting and event professionals. \nUse code PCMA for FREE registration or register by clicking the link below. \nSee you at CMEExpo on August 15th + 16th\, 2023 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/cmee-2023/ LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2w6\, Canada CATEGORIES:• Canada East GEO:43.6429123;-79.3854024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St W Toronto Ontario M5V 2w6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=255 Front St W:geo:-79.3854024,43.6429123 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230518T180015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T211535Z UID:186605-1692198000-1692212400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Softball Game – NYPCMA vs. MPIGNY DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the second annual NYPCMA versus MPIGNY softball game!\nDate: Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\nGame Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm\nLocation: Central Park\, Great Lawn-Softball-01 (Click here for directions from your location.) \nA reception will take place from 6:00pm-7:00pm following the game at the Dabble at the Conrad New York Midtown. \nThis event will happen rain or shine. \nThe registration fee to participate as a player is $20.00 to help with the cost of the jersey. There is no fee to be a fan/spectator\, but please register. \nFor questions about the softball game\, please contact Jimmy Le\, NYPCMA Treasurer\, at j.le@comsoc.org. For questions about registration\, please contact Erica Keagy\, NYPCMA Managing Director\, newyork@pcma.org. \nSpecial thanks to the Conrad New York Midtown and Dabble for hosting the reception! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThanks to our team jersey sponsor\, Dubai Business Events! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/softball-game-nypcma-vs-mpigny-2/ LOCATION:Central Park CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Softball-1500x500-1-52ACjo.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230719T230044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T214617Z UID:190114-1692288000-1692295200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:San Diego Networking Happy Hour Event at Town & Country Resort DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling all San Diego Members and Industry Professionals\, it’s time to mix and mingle! \nSan Diego Networking Happy Hour Event at Town & Country Resort \nWe will be having a networking Happy Hour event from 4pm – 6pm on Thursday\, August 17th at the Monkey Bar onsite at the breathtaking Town & Country Resort. \nThis free event is open to all\, members and non-members. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar available. There is self parking onsite and it can be validated at the bar. \nDon’t forget to register and join us for a summer mix and mingle on August 17th. \nSponsored By: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/san-diego-networking-happy-hour-event-at-town-country-resort/ LOCATION:Monkey Bar at Town & Country Resort\, San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Southwest & Pacific,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PCMA-SDHH-93CZlR.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230720T141554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T231215Z UID:190201-1692709200-1692729000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:August Spark: State of the Industry DESCRIPTION:State of the Industry: Past\, Present\, and Future\nAugust Spark\nAugust 22\, 2023 | 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.\nAlexandrian Old Town \nJoin us for the PCMA Capital Chapter August Spark as we guide you through the current State of the Industry: Past\, Present\, and Future. \n\nPast: We turned quickly to virtual events during the Pandemic\, and as we returned to in-person\, we began offering hybrid. Let’s discuss what hybrid meant to you in the past\, what we’re doing now\, and best practices for the future.\nPresent: Today’s Political Climate is complex. Beth Surmont of 360 Live Media will guide the conversation on how legislation affects the events industry in “Decision made. Conference relocated or remained. Now what?” where she’ll speak with planners from organizations that have navigated both situations and their next action steps.\nFuture: We’ll close out our event with a facilitated session on what keeps you awake at night. As we head into the last half of 2023\, join your colleagues to discuss issues they are facing now\, share resources\, and gain insight into what worked (and what didn’t) for others.\n\nLocation:\nThe Alexandrian\n480 King St\, Alexandria\, VA 22314 \nDate:\nTuesday\, August 22\, 2023\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, Networking Reception to follow \nRegistration Fees:\nPlanner Members: $30.00\nSupplier Members: $40.00\nPlanner Non-Members: $45\nSupplier Non-Members: $55\nStudent: $10.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n1:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Registration/Information Open \n\n2:00 PM – Welcome \n\n2:15 PM – 3:00 PM – What’s Next? Lessons Learned from 3 Years of Hybrid\nOver the past three years associations have tested various digital delivery methods for conference content: virtual\, hybrid\, synchronous\, asynchronous\, live\, and pre-recorded. This period of pivoting (yes we used the “p” word) has resulted in an ever-growing body of knowledge in the association world on the topic of digital content. Important benchmarks are now being released about attendance\, costs\, and ROI. Best practices and case studies are being shared in hundreds of outlets. As such\, many organizations are going with a digital-first strategy while others are longing for a return to 2019. Join us for an engaging and lively discussion where we explore the lessons learned and the possible paths for moving forward. Define what “hybrid” means\, how to have knowledgeable conversations with your stakeholders about digital delivery\, and what the possible outcomes of the various options could be. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n  Barry Schieferstein\, CMP\, DES\n  Director\, Events\n  American Society for Nondestructive Testing\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  Sara Stehle\, CAE\, CMP\n  Owner and Independent Planner\n  Wow Moments Experience & Event Design\n\n\n\n  \n\n3:15 PM – 4:15 PM – Decision Made. Conference Relocated or Remained. Now What?\nToday’s Political Climate is complex. Beth Surmont of 360 Live Media will guide the conversation on how legislation affects the events industry and speak with two planners from organizations that have navigated either relocating an event or remained at destination despite opposition. This session will focus on the next steps that the organization needed to focus on and act upon after that decision was made. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n  Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP-Fellow\, CAE\n  Vice President Event Strategy & Design\n  360 LIVE MEDIA\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  Robin Troutman\n  Deputy Director\n  National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  Nneka St. Gerard\, CMP\n  Chief Program Officer\n  Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine\n\n\n\n  \n\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Better Together – Industry Idea Xchange\nAs we roll into the end of 2023\, we want to create open space for our smart community to learn and share from each other. This fun and interactive session will give you a moment to reflect\, an opportunity to learn\, and the chance to help out a fellow event professional. \n3 Takeaways: \n\nThe audience will reflect on the great things they have seen and done this year\nThe audience will present issues to each other to get feedback on resources and opportunities\nThe audience will have a chance to collect great thinking from their peers\n\nSpeaker:\n \n\n\n\n\n  Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP-Fellow\, CAE\n  Vice President Event Strategy & Design\n  360 LIVE MEDIA\n\n\n\n  \n\n5:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Reception\nWe’ll wrap up PCMA’s Capital Chapter August Spark with a reception where you can reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We hope to see you there!\n \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors:\n\nPremier Venue Sponsor \n \n\n\n  \n\nPresenting Sponsor​ \n \n  \nEvent Partner​​​​​\n\n \n\n \n\nBrand the Reception​​ \nBrand the Registration Desk​ \n​ \n\n\nThank you to our Annual Partners\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/august-spark-state-of-the-industry/ CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/August-Spark-State-of-the-Industry-y4AcVy.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230828T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230828T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230824T223022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T230016Z UID:192130-1693238400-1693251000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT – August Community Service Event DESCRIPTION:Join RMPCMA for a Community Service event on Monday\, August 28th from 4:00 – 7:30 PM at the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora! \nA hot meal can do wonders for families who spend long days caring for their seriously ill children. We are looking for groups of people to prepare a menu\, purchase the ingredients\, cook\, and serve the meal from scratch to our families in our kitchen. This is a great opportunity to connect with the RMPCMA community and give back to our community at large. \nEVENT SOLD OUT \nEvent Contact: \nGodwin-Charles Ogbeide\ngogbeide@msudenver.edu URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/sold-out-august-community-service-event/ LOCATION:Ronald McDonald House\, 932 Potomac Circle\, Aurora\, CO\, 80011\, United States CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-at-3.05.00-PM-5u0oc1.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230728T210013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T210012Z UID:190687-1693396800-1693400400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Work/Life Balance & The Power of Self-Care DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative session on work/life balance and self-care\, specifically designed for women who are determined to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Discover effective strategies to strike a harmonious equilibrium\, ensuring optimal productivity\, personal fulfillment\, and overall well-being.\n\nIn today's fast-paced world\, women often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities\, leaving little time for self-care. This session will delve into the challenges faced by women in achieving work/life balance and provide practical solutions to overcome them.\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals who have successfully navigated the complexities of work/life balance. Their expertise and practical advice will equip you with the tools to create a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n Mary Pat Heftman\, CAE\, CMP - Principal\, MPH Solutions\n\n Yvette Clark\, CMP - Director\, Meetings & Events\, Council on Social Work Education\n\nModerator:\n\n Judy Payne\, CMP - Vice President of Events\, Freeman URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/work-life-balance-the-power-of-self-care/ CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230802T210037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T101520Z UID:191103-1693396800-1693400400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Work/Life Balance & The Power of Self-Care DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative session on work/life balance and self-care\, specifically designed for women who are determined to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.  Discover effective strategies to strike a harmonious equilibrium\, ensuring optimal productivity\, personal fulfillment\, and overall well-being. \nIn today’s fast-paced world\, women often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities\, leaving little time for self-care.  This session will delve into the challenges faced by women in achieving work/life balance and provide practical solutions to overcome them. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals who have successfully navigated the complexities of work/life balance.  Their expertise and practical advice will equip you with the tools to create a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle. \nREGISTER NOW \nMembers: Complimentary\nNon-Members:  $10.00 \n  \nPanelists: \n \n  \nYvette Clark\, CMP\nDirector\, Meetings & Events\, The Council on Social Work Education \n  \n \n  \nMary Pat Cornett\, CAE\, CMP\nChief Strategy & Operations Officer\, American Society for Nutrition \n  \nModerator: \n \n  \nJudy Payne\, CMP\nVice President of Events\, Freeman \n  \n  \nEIC Domain E: Human Resources URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/work-life-balance-the-power-of-self-care-2/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Work-Life-Balance-e1690926278456-8rwsjH.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T201500 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230611T094520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T121617Z UID:187925-1694080800-1694117700@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Education Day & Trade Show DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Education Day on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023 at Convene Commerce Square in Philadelphia! This year\, Education Day will include a trade show with over 40 exhibitors from CVBs\, hotels\, AV companies\, exhibit and transportation companies\, and more. Also included is an afterparty for all attendees at the Pyramid Club. It’s a full day with opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun!\nAgenda:\n10:00am-11:00am: Registration\n11:00am-12:30pm: Education Session I\n12:30pm-2:30pm: Networking Lunch and Exhibits\n2:30pm-4:00pm: Education Session II\n4:00pm-6:00pm: Networking Reception and Exhibits\n6:15pm-8:15pm: Afterparty at the Pyramid Club \nEducation Session I:\nPCMA Best in Class Speaker: Aurora Dawn Benton\, DBA\, Founder\, Astrapo\nGo Rogue: Making Diverse and Local Procurement Possible\nWhen it comes to making events more inclusive and welcoming\, supplier diversity and buying local are the key to making an impact in host communities. Unfortunately\, there are significant barriers to driving real change: costs\, contracts\, and capacity. After years of pushing for change\, and being impatient with the lack of results\, a cohort of industry change makers\, led by Dr. Benton\, convened to identify solutions. Their restlessness and urgency are what led to the mandate to GO ROGUE!\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to use this framework to understand and overcome barriers and transform the industry.\nConsider how supplier diversity can lead to more inclusive and welcoming events.\nExplore how to confront the barriers and lack of access for many to participate in events and the hospitality industry.\n\nNetworking Lunch and Exhibits:\nEnjoy lunch on our trade show floor!  This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with our incredible exhibitor partners. A list of exhibitors attending this event can be found here. \nEducation Session II:\nSpeaker: Rich McLaughlin\, MA\, Principal\, McLaughlin Consulting Services\nEffective Teams and Fully “Showing Up” to Work\nDuring this session\, Mr. McLaughlin will use presentations and small group work to provide leadership and coaching skills related to connecting with colleagues and building teams\, showing up fully for our roles at our organizations\, participating in meaningful work\, and innovating.\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to create trust and “psychological safety” in our teams.\nConsider what it means to “fully show up” each day (the opposite of “quiet quitting”).\nExplore the role of improv in learning to be a better team player.\n\nReception & Exhibits:\nJoin us for a reception on our trade show floor.  This is another opportunity to connect with our exhibitors. \nAfterparty:\nAll Education Day & Trade Show attendees are welcome to attend an afterparty at the Pyramid Club\, hosted by Metropolis Passenger Logistics and the Pyramid Club. The Pyramid Club is located at 1735 Market Street\, 52nd Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103. It is a 6-minute walk from Convene. There is no fee to attend\, but registration for Education Day is required. \nHotel Room Block:\nA discounted room block is available at the Motto by Hilton Rittenhouse Square. The booking link is PCMA PHL Education Booking Link\, or search Motto by Hilton Rittenhouse Square\, enter the date of your stay\, and then enter group code 90D in the Special Rates section. The cutoff date is August 30. \nDirections & Parking:\nClick here for information about getting to Convene Commerce Square and parking. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, September 4\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 10:00am on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \n  \nA Note from the Community Service Committee:\nThis year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Our committee members will be at Education Day asking for monetary donations. We have made it very easy to donate via a QR code that takes credit cards or PayPal\, as well as cash donations onsite. We look forward to your support this year. \nEducation Credit:\nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit.  Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nIf you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nThe education credit total for these sessions is 3.0 hours. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/education-day-trade-show/ LOCATION:Convene Commerce Square\, 2001 Market Street\, Two Commerce Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/9.7.23-Web-Banner-ynYBjG.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230706T191552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T120106Z UID:189153-1694610000-1694624400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:DEI Education Event – Keeping DEI in the DNA of Your Organization: Powering Up for the Pushback DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThis is a must-attend event for meeting and event professionals aiming to power up their DEI efforts. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape\, it is crucial to ensure that diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) remain at the forefront of our organizational DNA. This event is designed to provide you with the latest insights\, strategies\, and tools to advance your DEI initiatives and navigate pushback. Learn from industry experts about the importance of DEI in our industry and receive sustainable DEI practices that can be used in your organization.​​​​ \nPlanners use code “PROJECTION” to receive complimentary registration. \nMeet our Speaker\nCie Armstead\, MPA\, DBA\nPronouns: She\, Her\, Hers \nAdministrative Director\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nAmerican College of Surgeons \nFor more than 30 years\, Cie has served as a leader in various association management and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) roles.  Two core values that she has sought to exemplify throughout her career are serving others and seeking the positive in every situation.  In August 2021\, Cie joined the American College of Surgeons as an executive leader for its new strategic focus on anti-racism\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion.  She is also the founder of Owlservations\, LLC\, a career service firm dedicated to equipping and empowering professionals of color to excel in their careers. \nPreviously\, Cie served for over 5 years as the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Director for the American College of Healthcare Executives\, and for 24 years with the American Bar Association. During her ABA tenure\, Cie held several leadership positions including Diversity Center Director\, Senior Staff Advisor to the ABA President\, and Director of Litigation Section Periodicals. Cie is a frequent presenter\, writer\, and consultant on DEI and association management topics\, specializing in evidence-based practices and creating collaborative initiatives to achieve DEI and organizational objectives. She serves as the 2023 Chair of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation Research Committee and previously Chaired the ASAE D&I Committee and its Diversity Executive Leadership Program Selection Committee (2016-2017); she has also held several leadership positions with the Association Forum of Chicagoland. On the NIGP: Institute for Public Procurement Board’s Talent Council\, Cie is the 2021-2023 DEI Thought Leader.  Cie earned an undergraduate Journalism degree from Northwestern University\, a Master’s in Public Administration from Roosevelt University\, and a Doctorate in Business Administration\, specializing in Industrial Organizational Psychology\, from Northcentral University. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\n  \nTitle Sponsor\n \n\n  \nPlanner Registration\n\n\n  \nEducation Breakout Sponsors\n               \nIn-Kind Sponsors\n   \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/dei-education-event-keeping-dei-in-the-dna-of-your-organization-powering-up-for-the-pushback/ LOCATION:Hilton Chicago\, 702 S. Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-06-101925-xa3ZFZ.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Midwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:events.gmcpcma@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230807T213025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T103017Z UID:191342-1694707200-1694718000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Yappy Hour – Networking & Community Outreach DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Yappy Hour benefitting Lifeline Animal project – Midtown\, We encourage you to bring your pups\, there will be treats and water available. \nLove to spoil your animals at home? Help spread the love by donating to animals in need. The PCMA Southeast Chapter is collecting items for the Lifeline Animal Project Midtown location. Lifeline looks at the root causes of animal homelessness and work with the community to provide accessible pet care. Their goal is to keep people and pets together. If you are able\, please bring any many items from their approved supplies list as you would like/are able to our Yappy Hour\, and we will drop off all donations at the Lifeline Midtown location. We have also provided the link if you would like to donate financially. \nList of accepted items  \n \n  \nDate: September 14\, 2023 \nTime: 4pm-7pm \nLocation: ASW Whiskey Exchange: 1000 White St SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30310 \nParking: This location is in the West End on the Beltline\, next to Monday Night Brewing and Wild Heaven. They share a huge parking lot\, so there are ample parking spaces. \nDrinks & lite bites provided \n  \nThank you to our Event Sponsor: \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-networking-event-community-service/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:• Southeast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Community-Service-XIapYO.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southeast":MAILTO:southeast@pcma.org GEO:25.2048493;55.2707828 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230718T194641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T112318Z UID:189920-1694709000-1694716200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Mix & Bowl 2023 – PINSTACK – Las Colinas DESCRIPTION:Join your #EventProfs friends and colleagues for an evening of fun and networking! This event is always a highlight of the year – so reserve a lane today then gather your team and get ready to strike up some fun!\nBe sure to visit the Silent Auction and place your bids on fabulous items.\nWhat a great way to start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself (we won’t tell!) \nPlanners: FREE \nMember Suppliers: $50.00\n Non-member Suppliers: $65.00\nIncludes snacks\, beverages and networking\, bowling and shoe rental.\n \nRegister Here \n\nThank you to our Sponsors\n  \n                      \n                       \n                                     \n  \n\nClick for Mix & Bowl Sponsorship Details\nLane Sponsor $1000 – includes one lane (8 guests)\, recognition in promotions and onsite\, and much more! \nFor more info\, contact Chapter President\, Leah Stefanini at lstefanini@acep.org\n or Amanda Wells at amanda@discoverdenton.com URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/mix-bowl-2023-pinstack-las-colinas/ LOCATION:Pinstack Las Colinas\, 2750 W LBJ Fwy\, Irving\, TX\, 75063\, United States CATEGORIES:• Gulf States,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bowling-1-uNVPk7.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org GEO:32.9055831;-96.9214166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pinstack Las Colinas 2750 W LBJ Fwy Irving TX 75063 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 W LBJ Fwy:geo:-96.9214166,32.9055831 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230829T104540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T143213Z UID:192357-1695126600-1695146400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Philabundance Activity & Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Two great events in one day!\nPhilabundance Packing Day\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023 12:45pm-3:30pm EDT\nPhilabundance\, 3616 S Galloway St\, Philadelphia\, PA \nJoin us on September 19th when we volunteer at Philabundance for a Warehouse Repacking Day! \nPlease sign up by visiting the link below:\nhttps://philabundance.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/pcma \nSocial Hour\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023\, 4:00pm-6:00pm EDT\nThe Library at The Prime Rib at Live! Casino Hotel\, 900 Packer Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19148 \nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. There is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Please feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nPlease note: There are separate registrations for these two events. You can attend one or both parts of the day. Space is limited for the Philabundance activity.\nIf you would like to donate to Philabundance\, please use this QR code: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/philabundance-activity-social-hour/ LOCATION:Philabundance followed by Live! Casino Hotel\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/91923-RsjPQ5.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230624T190031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T123010Z UID:188577-1695146400-1695151800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:RISE & GUIDE: Empowering Mentors\, Inspiring Students DESCRIPTION:  \nFree Zoom Discussion open to all University Students who are interested in the Meetings & Events Industry. \nSAVE THE DATE: September 19th\, 2023 6pm – 7:30pm Pacific Time \nFeatured Speakers: \n \nAmy Durocher\, Sr. Director\, Global Accounts\, Global Cynergies \nKimberly Hart\, CMP\, HMCC\, CIS \, National Sales & Canadian Account Manager\, Experience Scottsdale \nKathy Holt\, Senior Sales Manager\, The Ritz-Carlton\, Rancho Mirage \n  \n\nSponsored By: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/rise-grind-empowering-mentors-inspiring-students/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Southwest & Pacific,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rise-and-guide-std-1-k6NFCE.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230731T140110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T101606Z UID:190827-1695211200-1695222000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything Series: Suppliers On Stage DESCRIPTION:Ask Me Anything Series: Suppliers On Stage\nDate: Wednesday\, September 20th\, 2023\nTime: 12:00 PM – 3:00PM\nLocation: The Westin Ottawa\, 11 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9H4 \nDo you have a burning question – do you want to know why things are the way they are\, but don’t know who to ask? Join this session for an open\, honest discussion with key industry supplier representatives about anything and everything! No topic is off limits! This will be a two-way audience interactive session with audience members engaging in lively conversation with the panelists.  You don’t want to miss this continuation of our excellent series premiered at last year’s CIC Conference! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify challenges and how to overcome them\nDiscover what is and is not negotiable when it comes to business events\nExplore the connections and gaps between planner and supplier processes\n\nAgenda: \n11:00AM – 12:00PM: Middle Mingle (For those attending both the MPI morning session and the PCMA Panel session)\n12:00PM – 1:00PM: Lunch\n1:00PM – 2:45PM: Panel Session\n3:00PM: Event close \nModerated by:  \n \nHeather Cleat is the Chief Operating Officer at Say Something Communications\, an international conference planning and event management solutions company. She has worked in the conference management industry for more than 22 years\, and it is definitely her calling. Heather thrives on the  problem solving\, the relationship building\, the organization\, the negotiation\, the time management\, and even the stress. She finds the development and delivery of a successful event very rewarding. Heather is a natural puzzle solver and can successfully maneuver through the hectic pace and the often-chaotic moments of events towards collaborative success. Heather enjoys hanging out at the campground\, volunteering\, travelling\, spending time with friends and family\, and helping others with anything and everything. \nMeet Your Panelists: \n \nJamal Jordan has been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years. For over a year now Jamal has embraced his role as Director of Field Sales in Canada for Hyatt Hotels\, helping event professionals and travel managers in all segments find venue’s that fit the needs for themselves and their customers. \nJamal started his career in housekeeping and worked his way up through all facets of operations and sales. He has worked in hotel chains such as Marriott\, Accor along with Hilton and continues to work with many different brands of hotels with Hyatt in select service\, boutique\, full service and Luxury Resort. He is also engaged with PCMA’s Canada East chapter as Co-Chair for the Community Engagement and Inclusion committee\, collaborating with other industry professional on the betterment of DE&I initiatives. \nJamal is handy with home renovation projects and is also an active member of his community\, where he and his family volunteer at a homeless shelter. \n \nTracy Campbell has worked in the tourism industry\, more specifically in sales\, hospitality\, and events\, for now 20 years. She has a passion for traveling and meeting new people\, and she is an absolute foodie. She studied in Tourism and Travel at La Cité collégiale and has a certificate in Event Management. \nEarly in her career\, she worked for Reservation Outaouais\, a local inbound travel agency managing the tour groups. This experience allowed her to build relationships with many partners and suppliers including hotels\, venues\, restaurants\, attractions\, and to learn more about what the region has to offer. She also worked at several hotels in the Gatineau-Ottawa region such as the Hilton Lac-Leamy\, the Fairmont Château Laurier and the Four Point by Sheraton as well as venues like the Ottawa Convention Centre (now known as the Shaw Centre)\, the Canadian Museum of History\, and the Canadian War Museum. \nTracy has always been very proud of the organizations she represented in the Gatineau-Ottawa region. Since September 2021\, she gets to use her experience and knowledge with the DMO team at Outaouais Tourism as the destination’s Business Events Representative. Her motto is work hard\, play hard and her DNA is exactly like their hashtag #OutaouaisFun! \n \nDon Leddy has been an event professional for most of his working life. \nWhile initially aiming for a career in the utilities sector with a number of years spent in both Cable and Hydro\, Don realized his communication skills were better suited to a life in sales. \nHis first adventure with a small consumer show cemented his love for live events.  Transitioning from there\, Don moved on to help organize some of the biggest trade shows in Canada working at Reed Exhibitions. \nAs his skillset expanded\, the Association world called\, where he helped launch Ontario Trucking Associations annual Truck show.  Moving over to the Packaging Association of Canada allowed Don to use his experience in rebuilding PAC’s Biennial PACex which was decimated after the SARS Epidemic. \nFrom there\, Don moved to Exhibition Place where he has enjoyed the last 16 years serving some of Canada’s most interesting events.  From the G8/G20 Media Centre to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and pretty much any type of event you can think of\, Don has worked on it.  During this time\, he realized the power (& good) of volunteering and has served on numerous events industry committees and boards. \nOver the past few years he has taken a strong interest in sustainability within the events world and happy to share his learnings (feel free to ask him!) \nThere’s more to life than work of course\, and that portion of Don’s life involves as much travel as possible\, spending time with family and friends and of course his dogs! \n \nMark Millar has been in the industry for over 30 years in various roles taking each role and giving it his personal twist\, most recently as Director of Sales for Bespoke Audio Visual. Mark likes to add a touch of levity to all conferences as he feels it makes everyone smile\, even if just for a moment during those stressful times. He believes that if your job is enjoyable then your events will be successful. In his personal life\, he loves dogs and good espresso! \nFees: \nMember Early: $95\nMember Regular: $115\nNon-Member Early: $115\nNon-Member Regular: $130\nStudent/Faculty Early:$95\nStudent/Faculty Regular: $115\nTable of Eight Early: $680\nTable of Eight Regular: $825 \nTo purchase a table of eight\, please reach out to your Chapter Secretariat at canadaeast@pcma.org. \nREGISTER NOW \nLunch Host and Production Partner: \n \nVenue Partner: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/ask-me-anything-series-suppliers-on-stage/ CATEGORIES:• Canada East END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T161500 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230720T141601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T113020Z UID:190203-1695214800-1695226500@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Martha’s Table – PCMA Capital Chapter Community Service Activity DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Capital Chapter Community Services Committee for an afternoon of giving back during a Martha’s Table Markets event. We will be volunteering in-person on Wednesday\, September 20\, 2023 from 1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Volunteers should dress comfortably (jeans\, t-shirts and sneakers) as you’ll be assisting in the distribution of fresh produce including fruits & vegetables to customers. Activities will include: restocking\, assisting in bagging requested items\, and carrying bags to customer vehicles. \nThis activity is limited to the first 20 individuals to sign up. Please note that parking at the venue is limited\, attendees are encouraged to carpool or take public transportation. Via Metro – Green Line train to Anacostia station\, transfer to the Circulator Bus to Congress Heights (Bus Bay F). Exit the bus at the Elvans Road SE stop (5 stops from Anacostia). Martha’s Table Market is located at 2375 Elvans Road S.E. \nDate:\nWednesday\, September 20\, 2023\n1:00 PM – 4:15 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n. \nThank you to our event sponsors:\n \n\n​ \nThank you to our Annual Partners\n  \n\nAnnual Partners\nConvening Leaders Partner\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n\nGMID Presenting Partner\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/marthas-table-pcma-capital-chapter-community-service-activity/ CATEGORIES:• Capital,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Marthas-Table-Event-1-HsxyNr.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230628T120020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T120105Z UID:188810-1695747600-1695756600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Don’t Be A Drag\, Just Be A Queen (Or King)! DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 26th | 5:00 – 7:30 PM \nArlington Cinema & Draft House\n2903 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA 22204 \nThe First Annual Don’t be a Drag Just be a Queen (or King)! event was a blast. Can you imagine what the second annual event will be like? Save the date and get ready for a night to remember. The PCMA Capital Chapter Second Annual Don’t be a Drag Just be a Queen (or King)! event is on Tuesday\, September 26th and may even have more surprises than last year! \nWhether you want to perform or enjoy as an audience member\, we’re confident you will be entertained. \nHere’s a challenge to all our CVB friends – each city has its own favorite drag queen\, how about you bring in your favorite performer! \n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\nVenue Partner\n\n\n\n\n \nDiamond Diva Partners\n \n \nDreamgirl Performer Sponsor\n\n \n  \nFierce & Fab Friends Partner\n \n \n  \n \nBrand the Registration Desk Partner\n \n  \n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/dont-be-a-drag-just-be-a-queen-or-king-2/ LOCATION:Arlington Cinema & Draft House\, 2903 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Don___t_be_a_Drag__Just_be_a_Queen___or_King__-1-HB2uev.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230830T210056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T233043Z UID:192450-1695751200-1695758400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:MEET THE VENUE: The Rec Room Brentwood DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Fraser Valley Event Professionals Association\, PCMA Canada West presents our next “Meet the Venue” series at The Rec Room Brentwood in Burnaby! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 26th\, for an engaging and energetic team building activity that promises to foster new connections and strengthen existing bonds. Put your skills and teamwork to the test across an array of games\, collaborating in teams to accrue points. The cutting-edge technology at The Rec Room Gaming Yard will seamlessly track credits and redemption points. The top 3 teams will be honored in a medals ceremony\, followed by a reception and networking. Your ticket includes two complimentary drinks and appetizers. \nThis event is part of our “Meet the Venue” series\, an unparalleled opportunity to explore distinctive venues in the Greater Vancouver Area. The Rec Room\, nestled within The Amazing Brentwood\, boasts an impressive 43\,000 square feet of entertainment\, dining\, and leisure options\, all seamlessly integrated under one roof. With a plethora of engaging activities\, including an array of over 90 arcade games\, virtual reality experiences\, bowling\, axe throwing\, and various tabletop games\, The Rec Room offers an unbeatable setting for a memorable team building experience. Sign up now to experience this venue first hand! \nDATE: Tuesday\, September 26th from 6:00-8:00PM \nLOCATION:  The Rec Room Brentwood – 1920 Willingdon Ave\, Unit 2106\, Burnaby\, BC \nAmple street parking and underground parking are available\, in addition to the Brentwood Skytrain and bus loop\, which are connected to the Amazing Brentwood.  If you park in the underground\, complimentary parking is available for 2 hours. Simply scan the QR code at the host stand upon arrival to register your plate. \nPRICING: (includes two drink tickets and appetizers) \n\nMembers (PCMA\,MPI\,ILEA\, FVEPA) – $30\nNon-Members – $40\nOn-site Registration – $45\nStudents – $20\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors. \n      URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/meet-the-venue-the-rec-room-brentwood/ LOCATION:The Rec Room Brentwood\, 2106 - 1920 Willingdon Ave\, Burnaby\, V5C 0K3\, Canada CATEGORIES:• Canada West ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CDHT-Meeting-8-fkZYWN.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230928T111500 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230803T234518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T234512Z UID:191149-1695895200-1695899700@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Project Spark: An AI Tool Designed for the Business Events Industry DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Register Now” style=”classic” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fna.eventscloud.com%2Fprojectsparkseptembereducation|||”] \n\n \n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive and groundbreaking session entitled “Project Spark\,” where we invite event planners like yourself to delve into the future of the business events industry. This once-in-a-generation opportunity will empower you to understand and shape the impact of disruptive technology on our chosen profession.Through Project Spark\, a revolutionary free education and development initiative\, we aim to shed light on the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our industry. By participating\, you will gain hands-on access to an AI tool specifically designed to jump-start routine event planning tasks\, allowing you to leverage your skills and expertise in unprecedented ways. \nThis session serves as your starting point to explore\, together\, the challenges and opportunities of adopting new AI technology that can amplify the power of human connections. Our expert\, Meredith Sorkin\, Manager of Chapter Engagement at PCMA\, will guide you through this transformative journey.Now is the time to embrace the AI challenge and ignite a path beyond the boundaries of what is possible in the business events industry. On Thursday\, September 28th at 10-11am\, join us virtually for an immersive experience that promises to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the AI landscape with confidence.Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to learn the fundamentals of AI and how it can revolutionize event planning. Register now and be part of the movement that will shape the future of our profession. \n\nDon’t forget to visit rmpcma.org to secure your spot and embark on a transformative journey with Project Spark. \n \nMeredith Sorkin\, Manager of Chapter Engagement at PCMA \n\n\n  \n Visionary Sponsors:\n \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/education-program-project-spark/ CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Spark-RMC-1-e1695239459621-6uCGBD.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230718T223026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T154702Z UID:189931-1695906000-1695920400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Annual Golf 2023 DESCRIPTION:The PCMA Heartland Chapter is excited to host our annual Chapter Golf Classic again this year. This event will be held at Oak Ridge Social Club\, on September 28\, 2023.\nRegistration opens at 1:00 pm.  Closing awards begins at 4:15 pm. \nSPONSORSHIPS\nPlease consider sponsoring the PCMA Heartland Chapter Putt-Putt Golf Event. Our\nsponsorships will be a bit different from the past\, you will be sponsoring one of the putt-putt holes. With this format\, you have the opportunity to get creative on your hole with signage\, games and/or an individual competition that you create. The planners will all be divided into small teams and will rotate through and play on each hole. This gives everyone the opportunity to meet and network with all the planner and sponsors. \n  \nSEE WHO’S COMING URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/annual-golf-2023/ CATEGORIES:• Heartland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230816T211536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T143030Z UID:191758-1695906000-1695924000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:NYPCMA Education Day DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a productive day of learning and networking at the NYPCMA Education Day. The day will be filled with insightful sessions led by industry experts\, designed to provide you with the latest trends\, strategies\, and tools to excel in your field.\nNYPCMA Education Day is not just about learning\, but also about connecting with like-minded professionals. Engage in meaningful conversations\, share experiences\, and build valuable relationships that could shape your future career.\nMark your calendars and be part of the NYPCMA Education Day!\nAgenda:\n1:00pm-2:00pm | Registration and Networking\n2:00pm-5:00pm | Program featuring PCMA Best in Class Speaker\, Ashley Brundage\, and Cameron Curtis\n5:00pm-6:00pm | Reception \nLocation: The Altman Building\, 135 West 18th Street\, New York\, NY 10011 \nAccessibility: The Altman Building is accessible. The venue is at street level. There is an elevator and ramp to take guests downstairs to access the bathrooms. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact newyork@pcma.org. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA New York Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the New York Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the New York Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, September 25\, 2023. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 1:00pm on Thursday\, September 28\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nSpread the word! We’re giving away two tickets to non-member event planners from the Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color community to join NYPCMA and our business event professional friends for this event! Please email newyork@pcma.org by September 22\, 2023 for more information. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \nEvent Sponsors\nHost\, The Altman Building\nPCMA Best in Class Speaker Sponsor\, the PCMA Foundation\nSession Sponsor\, Go Providence\nKeynote Sponsor\, San Francisco Travel Association\nReception Sponsor\, Discover Albany \n2023 sponsors\nPlatinum Sponsor\, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions\nGold Sponsor\, Wind Creek Bethlehem\nSilver Sponsor\, Destination Vancouver\nCatering Sponsors\, Visit Fort Worth and Visit Salt Lake \nEducation Credit: PCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit.  Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nIf you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/nypcma-education-day-4/ LOCATION:The Altman Building\, 135 West 18th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/92823_1500x500-80sSyk.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230707T133115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T120019Z UID:189190-1695913200-1695922200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:The Power of Inclusion with Deanna Singh DESCRIPTION:Join your community of event professionals as we highlight the power of inclusion while showcasing Bellingham and the blossoming events industry it fosters.Explore the power of inclusion! It acknowledges the virtues of issuing public statements\, modifying behavior\, and changing policies to achieve greater inclusivity\, but it pushes organizations to go further. Those who achieve the greatest success are those that go beyond creating inclusive declarations\, actions\, or environments to fundamentally change the way they make decisions.Explore how to modify organizational processes to encourage buy-in\, share authority\, and foster belonging in order to achieve the full benefits of inclusive workplace culture.Key Takeaways:• Define inclusion.• Examine how inclusivity benefits organization.• Explore strategies for creating a more inclusive culture.\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n3:00 pm – Registration Open/Networking\n3:30 pm – Presentation\n4:30 pm – Reception/Networking\n5:30 pm – Conclusion\n\nDeanna Singh\, Founder & CEO\, Uplifting Impact\nDeanna Singh wants to live in a world where marginalized communities have power. As an expert social entrepreneur\, she is obsessed with making the world a better place\, and she will build or break systems to create positive change. While tackling complex social challenges\, Deanna gives audiences the tools and courage to imagine\, activate\, and impact the world as agents of change. Deanna is described as a trailblazer and dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of social change. She is an award-winning author\, educator\, business leader\, podcaster\, and social justice champion! \nSingh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Fordham University\, a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University\, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin\, Madison. She has been recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the community’s most influential 40 Under 40 Leaders\, the State of Wisconsin as a Women Who Inspires\, and by Forbes as an African American Woman Everyone Should Know. \nNeed a place to stay?\nStay the night at the charming Fairhaven Village Inn and take 20% off the room rate for Thursday\, September 28\, 2023\, for PCMA PNW attendees! Call to obtain the discount or book online here https://secure.webrez.com/hotel/383/?package_id=280834. Come explore Bellingham and Whatcom County!  \nFairhaven Village Inn\n1200 10th St | Bellingham\, WA 98225\n(360) 733-1311 URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/save-the-date-upcoming-education-program/ LOCATION:Bellingham Cruise Terminal\, Dome Room\, 355 Harris Ave\, Bellingham\, 98225\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Pacific Northwest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/September-Program-Banner-UJxz6V.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230704T170125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T141530Z UID:189000-1696181400-1696275000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2023 DESCRIPTION:Stress and sustainability\, tech and time management\, health and happiness. \nAs event and hospitality professionals\, how do we take care of ourselves\, our attendees and each other?\n\nJoin us October 1st & 2nd at the Embassy Suites in beautiful Napa Valley and find out with PCMANCC’s LEAP 2023: Event EQ.\n\nYou will learn from eight different speakers from a variety of issues that impact us directly on a daily basis. We don’t just talk the talk\, we’ll also walk the walk (& literally!) by implementing wellness throughout this program.\n\nWhether it’s the food we eat\, the way we interact with each other\, or reflecting on our personal and professional boundaries\, you’ll end the event refreshed with key takeaways to strategically infuse at your office back home or your next on site engagement.\n\nJoin your peers in exciting networking opportunities and inspiring education and enter the new world of Event EQ!\n  \nRegister HERE \n  \nHosted Buyers: \nNeed assistance with your hotel room or registration fee? Planners! Here is your chance to become a Hosted Buyer at this year’s LEAP and receive a complimentary hotel room at the beautiful Embassy Suites on Sunday October 1st and/or complimentary registration. \nLimited space\, register and complete this survey. \nAttention Suppliers! Interested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nThank you to our Sponsors \n \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nMeeting Our Speakers – Click Here \nVenue: \n \nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley\n1075 California Boulevard\, Napa CA 94559 \nRoom Block: \nStart Date: Sunday\, October 1\, 2023 End Date: Monday\, October 2\, 2023\nLast Day to Book: Friday\, September 1\, 2023\nHotel(s) offering your special group rate: \n\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley for $319 USD per night\nSelf Parking – $20 a night\nComplimentary Internet\n\nBook your group rate for PCMA \nAgenda: \nLearn More About the Sessions – Click Here \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n3:30 – 6:00pm\nRegistration\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00pm\nSponsor program & Tour (Planners & Partners Only)\n\n\n6:00 – 8:00pm\n Taste of Napa Valley Reception (Planners & Partners Only)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am\nRegistration/ Morning Snack/ Activity\n\n\n9:30 – 9:50am\nWelcome Remarks\n\n\n9:50 – 10:35am\nMorning Keynote\n\n\n\nBanish Burnout: Move from Stress to Success\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30am\n   Breakout 1 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nDiversity & Inclusion: Neurodiversity & Untapped Talents in Your Workforce\n\n\n\nTips\, Tools\, & Tricks for Personal & Professional Well-being\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm\n Lunch & Walking Activity\n\n\n1:00 – 1:45pm\nBreakout 2 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nCommunicating with Style; Understanding Communication Styles\n\n\n\nNetworking Like a Pro\n\n\n1:45 – 2:00pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45pm\nBreakout 3 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nFinancial Planning Basics for your Person and Profession\n\n\n\nYour Personal Brand\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00pm\n15 min Activity\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00pm\nFeatured Keynote\n\n\n\nCreating Healthy Event Spaces and Experiences that Help us Thrive!\n\n\n4:00 – 4:15pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00pm\nTransportation\n\n\n5:00 – 7:30pm\nClosing Reception\n\n\n\n  \nFees: \nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Student/Faculty: $75 \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2023/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley\, 1075 California Boulevard\, Napa\, CA\, 94559\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Northern California,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/L.-E.-A.-P.-October-1-2-2023-fp6AcD.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230811T130040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T110804Z UID:191533-1697040000-1697050800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:October Pink Social DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for a PINK evening of networking and fun promoting breast cancer awareness.  Hosted by our generous venue sponsor\, Moxy Boston Downtown.  Join in the fun by wearing something PINK! \n100% of your registration fee and any money raised on-site will be donated to Marisa’s Mission\, our 2023 Charity of Choice.  $30/person for nonmembers\, $20 for members.  Restricted to those aged 21 and over.  \nREGISTER AT THIS LINK! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-pink-social/ LOCATION:Moxy Boston Downtown\, 240 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/balloons-cropped-8-21-scaled-yUT9L0.tmp_.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230810T100025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T140016Z UID:191475-1697108400-1697119200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Best in Class Chapter Education Event featuring Fran Dean-Bishop DESCRIPTION:Join the POWER Chapter for our annual Best in Class education event\, brought to you by the PCMA Foundation on October 12 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown\, featuring Best in Class speaker Fran Dean-Bishop! \nRegistration now open! \n\n\n REGISTER NOW \n\nPrioritize Workplace Wellbeing to Boost Productivity\, Performance\, and Engagement \nFran Dean-Bishop is a management consultant and the award-winning President and CEO for Aerobodies\, Inc.\, a health and wellbeing corporate service provider. She established a 20-year track record as a business leader\, publisher\, speaker\, and technology innovator\, founding Aerobodies\, Inc. in 1997 as a provider of health management and business consulting services to private and public sector organizations. \nFran currently leads a team of 50 employees and contractors serving 20 different federal agencies and private sector companies in the areas of workforce management\, health technology integration\, enterprise-level activation\, and engagement systems. A certified Executive Leadership Coach\, she serves on the boards of the National Contract Managers Association Tysons Chapter and the Northern Virginia Technology Council as a Co-Chairwoman of the Healthcare Committee. She is also a professionally certified master wellness coach. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors \n \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/best-in-class-event-featuring-fran-dean-bishop/ CATEGORIES:• POWER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0170_exterior-05_2000-cEl0ca.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230830T103112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T163008Z UID:192398-1697112000-1697115600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – October 12\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Event ROI: Unleashing the Power of Meetings\n     \nOur Lunch and Learn program is making a comeback! We are excited for our upcoming event which is a free\, virtual event. Grab your lunch and join in on October 12th\, 12:00 CST as we hear from Tammy Kockaya\, CMP\, CMM is the Senior Director for Product Innovation at PCMA. With more than 20 years in the events industry\, she’s a highly collaborative and accomplished leader with a proven track record for driving organizational change and effectiveness while building high-performance cultures. Tammy is a problem-solver who gravitates toward developing and implementing strategies to address complex challenges while finding every opportunity to invest in her team’s professional development. \n​​​​​Session Description:\nIn the ever-evolving world of events and meetings\, achieving a substantial Return on Investment (ROI) has shifted from a mere philosophical notion to an indispensable survival strategy. Join us for an enlightening session designed exclusively for the PCMA Heartland Chapter\, where we delve into the essential aspects of driving ROI in this dynamic landscape. \nDuring this thought-provoking session\, we will explore the tangible value of events and meetings\, demonstrating how they can transcend beyond mere gatherings to become transformative experiences that yield measurable results. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding of event ROI and become an influential force in shaping the future of the industry. Register now for this must-attend session and unlock the true potential of your events! \nAnd\, as a bonus\, you’ll hear about all of the tools\, resources\, and education available to you from the Event Leadership Institute\, a PCMA company\, where PCMA members receive 20% off certificate courses to advance their skills and career. \nSession Objectives: \nProvide attendees with a clear understanding of the purpose an event serves and how to measure its impact effectively.\nEquip participants with the knowledge and skills to guide internal or external stakeholders in optimizing their event strategies for maximum effectiveness.\nEmpower attendees to become proactive advocates for maximizing event effectiveness and driving tangible outcomes. \nAbout Tammy: \nTammy Kockaya\, CMP\, CMM is the Senior Director for Product Innovation at PCMA. With more than 20 years in the events industry\, she’s a highly collaborative and accomplished leader with a proven track record for driving organizational change and effectiveness while building high-performance cultures. Tammy is a problem-solver who gravitates toward developing and implementing strategies to address complex challenges while finding every opportunity to invest in her team’s professional development. \nTammy is also the Event Leadership Institute’s Advanced Event Design & Strategy certificate course instructor\, where she brings together her many years of strategic planning and experience coaching teams\, along with her passion for education and training. \nFor fun\, she’s a budding gardener\, yogi\, sometimes hiker\, and home chef\, and she’s completed the Key West Half-Marathon. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/lunch-and-learn-october-12-2023/ CATEGORIES:• Heartland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lunch-learn-gzENkN.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230828T231530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T120014Z UID:192326-1698058800-1698073200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Speed Networking in Montreal: Be Unapologetically You/On gagne en étant soi-même sans complexe. DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEnglish version to follow… \nDate :  Lundi le 23 octobre 2023\, Montréal\, QC \nHeure : 11h00 – 15h00 HNE \n11h00 – 11h30 – Inscription\n11h30 – 12h30 – « Speed-dating » événementiel\n12h30 – 13h00 – Déjeuner\n13h00 – 14h00 – Conférence éducative\n14h00 – 15h00 – Réception café et dessert avec réseautage et prix \nLe chapitre de l’est du Canada de PCMA est fier d’organiser un événement spécial de réseautage et d’éducation à Montréal\, soit au Le Centre Sheraton Montréal Hôtel. \nL’événement se déroulera en trois segments différents : une heure de réseautage\, suivi d’une séance éducative d’une heure  suivi plus de réseautage en fin de journée. Ce ne sera pas votre événement d’affaires typique ! Le temps de réseautage alloué permettra aux planificateurs et aux fournisseurs de se rencontrer dans un contexte de « speed-dating » événementiel. \nChaque fournisseur inscrit devra acheter une table cocktail pour trouver de nouvelles occasions d’affaires. Nous invitons les planificateurs à se joindre gratuitement à cet événement unique pour créer d’excellentes relations\, élargir leur réseau professionnel\, tout en échangeant\, les uns avec les autres\, dans un cadre plus intime. \nDescription de la séance \n<> \nCette devise est au cœur des initiatives commerciales audacieuses et du parcours professionnel non conventionnel de Jake Karls\, et s’y tenir est sa plus grande fierté. En faisant abstraction du bruit et des détracteurs\, Jake a appris à s’accommoder de l’inconfort initial que représente le fait d’être simplement lui-même. Autrefois peu sûr de lui à l’idée de s’adresser à des investisseurs de premier plan\, Jake a cultivé la confiance nécessaire pour apprécier les moments difficiles et en tirer de la force. Son engagement à rester fidèle à lui-même a permis à la marque de se développer organiquement\, et les résultats ont été assez extraordinaires.  \nDans cette conférence percutante et inspirante\, Jake vous encourage à faire confiance à votre instinct – le muscle le plus puissant que vous ayez – et à trouver votre superpouvoir\, quel qu’il soit. C’est lorsque vous êtes authentiquement vous-même que cela se produit.  \nÀ propos de notre conférencier \n \nJake Karls est un chef d’entreprise d’un genre différent – authentique\, rafraîchissant et totalement dépourvu de b*******. \nIl est le cofondateur et le principal artisan de Mid-Day Squares\, la marque de chocolat bon pour la santé qui a transformé un rêve de table de cuisine en un nom de ménage mondial. Mid-Day Squares est en train de bouleverser un secteur vertical extrêmement compétitif grâce à une équipe gagnante\, une stratégie marketing innovante et un esprit intrépide. \nJake est reconnu comme une étoile montante dans le monde des affaires. Il a été finaliste du prix de l’entrepreneur de l’année décerné par EY\, a été nommé sur la liste des 30 de moins de 30 ans de Forbes pour 2023 (catégorie alimentation et boissons) et contribue régulièrement à des médias dans toute l’Amérique du Nord \nFrais: \nInscription gratuite pour les planificateurs \nLes fournisseurs doivent acheter une table cocktail pour réseauter avec nos planificateurs invités \nMembres : 200 $ + TVH (comprend une inscription de table cocktail et une de représentant) \nNon-membres : 300 $ + TVH (comprend une inscription de table cocktail et une de représentant) \nInscription de représentant supplémentaire* : 150 $ + TVH \n*Maximum deux représentants par table \nINSCRIVEZ-VOUS DÈS AUJOURD’HUI! \n  \n\nDate: Monday\, October 23rd\, 2023\, Montréal\, QC \nTime: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST \n11:00AM – 11:30AM – Registration \n11:30AM – 12:30PM – Speed Networking \n12:30PM – 1:00PM – Lunch \n1:00PM – 2:00PM – Education \n2:00PM – 3:00PM – Coffee & Dessert Reception with Networking & Prizes \n  \nPCMA Canada East Chapter is hosting a special Networking and Education event in downtown Montreal at Le Centre Sheraton Montréal Hôtel. \nThe event has been created with three different segments: an hour of networking at the beginning followed by an hour of education and finishing the day with another hour of networking. This will not be your typical networking event! The allotted networking time is for planners and suppliers to meet in a speed networking environment. \nEach Supplier registered will need to purchase a table to find new opportunities. We invite planners to join this special event on a complimentary basis\, making new connections\, and expanding their network by interacting with one another in a more intimate setting. \nSession Description: \n“You win by being unapologetically you.” \nThis motto is at the heart of Jake Karls’ bold business moves and unconventional career journey\, and sticking to it is his proudest achievement. Blocking out noise and naysayers\, Jake learned to get comfortable with the initial discomfort of simply being himself. Formerly insecure about pitching high-profile investors\, Jake cultivated the confidence to enjoy and gain strength from tough moments. His commitment to staying true to himself has allowed the brand to grow organically\, and the results have been pretty extraordinary. \nIn this impactful and inspiring keynote\, Jake urges you to trust your gut – the most powerful muscle you have – and find your superpower\, whatever it is. When you’re unapologetically you\, that’s when the magic and serendipity happen. \nAbout Our Speaker: \n \nJake Karls is a different type of business leader – unapologetically authentic\, refreshingly relatable\, and completely free of b*******. \nHe is the Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares\, the good-for-you chocolate brand that turned a kitchen-table dream into a global household name. Mid-Day Squares is leading the disruption of an extremely competitive vertical with a winning team\, innovative marketing strategy\, and fearless spirit. \nJake is recognized as a rising star in the business world. He was a finalist in EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year awards\, was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2023 (Food and Beverage category)\, and is featured as a regular contributor to media outlets across North America. \nFee: \nComplimentary registration for planners \nSuppliers need to purchase a tabletop to network with our guest planners. \nMembers: $200 +HST (includes one table-top and one representative registration) \nNon-Members: $300+HST (includes one table-top and one representative registration) \nAdditional representative registration*: $150 +HST \n*Maximum two registrations per table \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \n\nEducation Partner: \n \nVenue Partner: \n \nSpeaker Partner: \n \n                                                         \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/speed-networking-in-montreal/ CATEGORIES:• Canada East,• Education,• Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PCMA-Newsletter-Banners-CWk5wA.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Canada%20East%20Chapter":MAILTO:canadaeast@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T073540 CREATED:20230929T124536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T143016Z UID:193853-1698230700-1698235200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Learn CPR & Save a Life! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 25th | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM \nThe statistics for heart disease are frightening: \n# 1 killer in the US – 1 in every 5 deaths!\nCardiovascular disease claims more life’s than all forms of cancer.\n70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are inside the home. \nJoin the Community Services Committee on Wednesday\, October 25 to learn how to do Hands-Only CPR.\nHow can you not spend an hour learning how to save a life? The Training is FREE and is being held prior to the October Sparkler\, but you don’t have to attend the PCMA Program to attend. \n \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/learn-cpr-save-a-life/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Learn-CPR-Save-a-Life-R57eF4.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR