December 2018 Letter from the President
Reflect back on 2018 with GMC PCMA President, Murray Ryan, as he wraps up the year in his final message as GMC PCMA President.
Chapter News
Meet our 2018 Award Winners
Join us in recognizing these GMC PCMA members on their outstanding accomplishments.
December 2018 Members on the Move
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – The Uncommon Meeting Place: Salt Lake
Stereotypes be damned! That’s right, we said it because we live it every day in Utah’s capital city. We get it. We understand and appreciate the long-standing, though outdated, stereotypes that linger about Salt Lake. Locals and those who have visited in the last 5-10 years know Salt Lake is now a thriving urban destination teeming with activity and countless options for all to experience, most of which typically surprises many first-time visitors and changes their preconceived notions of our community.
Submit a Video for a Chance to Win!
The GMC PCMA Chapter Relations Committee is looking for two lucky planner chapter members from outside of Illinois to receive a scholarship to attend the GMC PCMA Holiday Mixer
Save the Date for Leader’s Day 2018
Leader’s Day – November 29, 2018 Are you looking for a way to connect with other industry professionals and get more involved? Have you filled out the Call for Volunteers or do you currently serve on a Chapter committee? Looking to sharpen your leadership skills and move up? It’s time to VOLUNTEER! SAVE THE DATE
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Visit Anchorage
2018 marks the 10-year anniversary for the Dena’ina Center, a milestone year for Alaska’s largest convention center.
November 2018 Members on the Move
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November 2018 Letter from the President
November greetings from GMC PCMA President, Murray Ryan, including a brief overview of the Educational Meeting, Holiday Mixer and more!
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Shepard: How Should You Measure the Success of Your Event?
On the surface, there seems to be only one metric to measure the success of an event like a conference: attendance. More attendees mean more ticket revenue, which means more people see whatever exhibitors want to exhibit, right? Find out in this article from Shepard.
September Educational Program Recap
A recap from the September 5, GMC PCMA September Educational Program at Miller Park followed by an exciting Baseball Outing watching the Cubs take on the Brewers.
October 2018 Members on the Move
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October 2018 Letter from the President
October greetings from GMC PCMA President, Murray Ryan, including a brief overview of the September Educational Program, a call to volunteer and an update on the final Bowl-a-Thon.
Community Service Event at Cradles to Crayons
GMC PCMA members Wendy Carranza, Jennifer Nelson, and Carolina Basora took a group of Chicago Youth Program teens to a Cradles to Crayons event on August 21, where they inspected, sorted and packaged donation boxes for low-income and homeless children. Snack bags were also generously donated by GMC member Andrea Goldberg. “We had a blast
September 2018 Members on the Move
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September Letter from the President
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
2019 Call for GMC Board Nominations is now open!
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August 2018 Members on the Move
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August Letter from the President
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
Support Chicago’s Youth – Donate Bowl-A-Thon items
GMC PCMA is working to secure donations for the Silent Auction and Wine Pull to help our fundraising efforts for Inspiration Corporation.
July Letter from the President
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
July 2018 Members on the Move
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June 2018 Members on the Move
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June Letter from the President
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Destination Canada
Our city’s premier meeting facility, Shaw Centre, is a state-of-the art, LEED-Gold Certified, 192,000 sq.ft. meeting facility built with sustainability at the cornerstone of its operations. So if you’re a meeting planner committed to sustainability and healthy living, Ottawa’s got you covered.
May Letter from the President
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
May 2018 Members on the Move
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Letter from the President
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
Learning to Adapt at the March Educational Program & Reception
On March 13 at The Kympton Gray Hotel in Chicago, GMC PCMA members joined John Nawn, for his presentation, “Adopting Emerging Technologies for your Meeting or Events.” Attendees learned how to integrate emerging technologies into their meetings and events.
April 2018 Members on the Move
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2018 GMC Award Ceremony Celebration
On February 22 at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, GMC PCMA members gathered to honor our GMC PCMA 2018 award winners.
GMC Creates Mark Henry Scholarship Fund
Help support those impacted by cancer in honor of the life of Marlene Hetzel Palmerson, an inspirational woman in the hospitality industry.
March 2018 Members on the Move
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Meet our 2018 Award Winners
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February 2018 Members on the Move
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We Mixed, We Mingled at Holiday Mixer!
On September 19 at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois, GMC PCMA members joined leadership expert, Randy Fox, for his high-energy presentation, “A Leader Worth Following.” Attendees learned how to tap into their full potential and exude the qualities of an influential leader.
January 2018 Members on the Move
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We learned, we bowled, we gave!
On September 19 at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois, GMC PCMA members joined leadership expert, Randy Fox, for his high-energy presentation, “A Leader Worth Following.” Attendees learned how to tap into their full potential and exude the qualities of an influential leader.
December 2017 Members on the Move
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December Membership Challenge Update
Next January, PCMA Convening Leaders will be held in Nashville which is well-known as Music City. As we look forward to that event, the Membership Committee has chosen a song of the month to highlight with each e-newsletter.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Montréal, World Leader in Artificial Intelligence
Our city’s premier meeting facility, Shaw Centre, is a state-of-the art, LEED-Gold Certified, 192,000 sq.ft. meeting facility built with sustainability at the cornerstone of its operations. So if you’re a meeting planner committed to sustainability and healthy living, Ottawa’s got you covered.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – 15 Reasons to Bring the Family to the Meeting in Anchorage
Our city’s premier meeting facility, Shaw Centre, is a state-of-the art, LEED-Gold Certified, 192,000 sq.ft. meeting facility built with sustainability at the cornerstone of its operations. So if you’re a meeting planner committed to sustainability and healthy living, Ottawa’s got you covered.
November 2017 Members on the Move
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Culinary and Cultural Capital of the South – Visit Houston
Always evolving, Houston continues to impress and inspire. Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from more than 70 global regions, world-renowned theater groups and the brains behind U.S. space exploration, Houston is a diverse metropolis brimming with personality. This is the Culinary and Cultural Capital of the South where new experiences and adventures are right around the corner.
November Membership Challenge Update
Next January, PCMA Convening Leaders will be held in Nashville which is well-known as Music City. As we look forward to that event, the Membership Committee has chosen a song of the month to highlight with each e-newsletter.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – It’s Easy Being Green (and Healthy) in Ottowa
Our city’s premier meeting facility, Shaw Centre, is a state-of-the art, LEED-Gold Certified, 192,000 sq.ft. meeting facility built with sustainability at the cornerstone of its operations. So if you’re a meeting planner committed to sustainability and healthy living, Ottawa’s got you covered.
October Membership Challenge Update
Next January, PCMA Convening Leaders will be held in Nashville which is well-known as Music City. As we look forward to that event, the Membership Committee has chosen a song of the month to highlight with each e-newsletter.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – The Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Inspires the World
In mid-September, 550 competitors from 17 nations arrived in Toronto, Canada’s downtown, to compete in the Invictus Games. From the moment athletes and their supporters touched down in the city, Toronto did what it does best – welcome the athletes with open arms.
October 2017 Members on the Move
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Don’t Miss the 8th Annual Friends of Marlene FriendRaiser
Help support those impacted by cancer in honor of the life of Marlene Hetzel Palmerson, an inspirational woman in the hospitality industry.