June 2018 Members on the Move
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Chapter News
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.
Reflecting on the Fall Educational Program
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.
Lend Your Support for Hurricane Victims
Earlier this week, we sent out a message about GMC PCMA efforts to help hurricane victims of Harvey and Irma. The Board of Directors and the Community Services Committee finalized the plan and we are happy to report that we have several ways to give through the Chapter. We invite you to help make a difference for people in our industry who have been affected by these devastating storms.
September 2017 Members on the Move
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – How Diaper Drives Improve Lives: A Vancouver CSR Case Study
Tourism Vancouver’s #VanGiving program, which encourages and assists meeting professionals in providing assistance to causes they believe in, has helped to organize CSR experiences for numerous meetings, including PCMA’s 2016 Convening Leaders.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Meeting in the “New” New York City
New York City is one of the world’s most iconic meeting destinations thanks to its abundance of world-class hotels, conference venues and cultural attractions. Of course, part of what makes the City so special is that it is constantly changing. See what's putting the "New" in New York.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Alberta’s Meeting Venues are Rich and Diverse in Philanthropy
Calgary, Banff, and Edmonton are meeting venues in well-known Alberta destinations that provide more than just a space to convene, they each make a difference through unique philanthropic initiatives.
September 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.
August 2017 Members on the Move
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August 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 – Experience the Hyatt Convention Alliance Difference
Discover the simplicity in contracting multiple meetings at Hyatt’s finest convention hotels. The Hyatt Convention Alliance comprises ten of Hyatt’s largest meeting properties, including Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Hyatt Regency Dallas, Hyatt Regency Denver at the Convention Center, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Hyatt Regency Orlando, Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and our newest addition, Hyatt Regency Seattle.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – New York City: Leading the Way in Planner Education
Did you miss this year’s PCMA EduCon in New York City? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Let Us Help You Choose Chicago
Are you looking for an urban destination for your next event? Chicago has a great selection event and meeting spaces that can accommodate large and small parties, providing the space, atmosphere, and top service providers to ensure you have a successful event. At Choose Chicago, we are dedicated to helping you find the best venue for your meeting and event needs.
July 2017 Members on the Move
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Accessible, Affordable and Amazing: Anchorage, Alaska
Accessible, Affordable and Amazing: Anchorage, Alaska: Anchorage, Alaska, is the perfect backdrop for a successful meeting or convention.
Help the homeless by donating 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 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.
June 2017 Members on the Move
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT – Cincinnati USA
In just the last few years alone, Cincinnati has experienced a major renaissance, with revitalized neighborhoods, like Over-the-Rhine, an influx of top-ranked restaurants and breweries, and world-class entertainment and attractions. Whether it’s touring pre-Prohibition lager tunnels that reflect the city’s brewing heritage, catching the MLB’s oldest team – the Cincinnati Reds – in action, or being moved by a concert at the famed Music Hall, the Queen City connects attendees to endless possibilities.
June 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.
Nominate for the 2017 GMC Awards
READY, SET, GO VOTE! The month of June marks the start of the GMC PCMA award nomination process! Be the first to nominate a fellow member, industry peer, or colleague.
Habla Trade Show?
An expert’s guide to trade show terms and phrases that are often misunderstood.