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February 2025 Newsletter

February 2025 GMC Newsletter

President’s Message

February is filled with many sports, celebrations and holidays from honoring Black History Month to Super Bowl Sunday, Galentine’s Day,  Groundhog Day and  more, showcasing a rich and diverse range of events.

​​​​As Business Event Strategists and Suppliers, we have the opportunity to foster a culture of belonging within our Chapter and organizations, while enhancing the attendee experience at the meetings and events we plan or book. By being mindful of the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and needs of attendees, we drive positive change within the groups we serve. This is one example of how the meetings industry creates a meaningful impact on the global community, extending beyond the events themselves.

As a Chapter, we are the professional regional home for the meetings community, embracing uniqueness, welcoming all backgrounds and individual needs, and valuing the  distinct perspectives and experiences each person contributes. The Chapter is proud to have volunteer leaders actively serving on six committees: Awards,  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Marketing, Membership Engagement, Professional Development and Sponsorship/Industry Relations. The DEI committee continues to be active, and as a Chapter, we will keep pushing forward in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within the greater Midwest hospitality community.

Key highlights within this months newsletter include:

Here’s hoping Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t see his shadow and Spring arrives soon. Until then, stay warm!

Thank you for being a member of the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter.

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Dawn Amaskane, CAE, CMP
President, PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter

​​​Vice President, Governance and Meetings
American Osteopathic Association

Awards Luncheon

Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2024!

Date:
Tuesday March 18th, 2025
11:30 am- 1:30 pm

Location:
Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile
540 Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Visit the Awards Luncheon Event Page for details and registration!

Table sponsorships available

Member Mondays

The Marketing Committee wants to show off our members!  Fill out our Member Monday form to be featured on our social media channels this year!

Please follow, like, and share our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Mentor/Mentee Program

Are you a student or new to the industry and looking for someone to share their experiences and help you make connections? The GMC PCMA mentorship program can be your secret weapon for breaking into the world of events and hospitality. By connecting with a mentor you can expect to gain insider knowledge, practice interview skills, and start building that all-important network.

Are you an industry professional with a depth of knowledge that you are eager to share with others that are just getting started? This could be your chance to give back and help mentees navigate the ins and outs of our industry.

Our mentee/mentor program is open and we are looking for mentees and mentors to sign up NOW! Please visit the mentee/mentor page to learn more about the program and fill out the appropriate form to get involved!
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Calendar of Events / Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2025 events calendar will be finalized in the near future. Below is a preliminary view of what’s forthcoming:
  • Tues, March 18 – Awards Recognition Luncheon
  • April – GMID Participation
  • May – Experiential Event (Tentative)
  • July/August – Family Networking Event (Tentative)
  • September – DEI Educational Event
  • Wed, November 12 – Bowl Bash Annual Auction Fundraiser
  • December – Holiday Mixer
  • Spring/Fall – Student Engagement Days
  • Quarterly – Virtual Webinar Series

Sponsorship Opportunities: As the 2025 event schedule is finalized, there are many sponsorships available for organizations to network with business event strategists in the Midwest region. Please contact [email protected] ​​​​to learn more about sponsorship opportunities

THANK YOU PCMA GMC GOLD SPONSORS

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