
May 2022 Message from the President
Do fewer things better. That is the motto of our year and I think this Chapter is CRUSHING this goal. We set out to have one meaningful engagement per month
Do fewer things better. That is the motto of our year and I think this Chapter is CRUSHING this goal. We set out to have one meaningful engagement per month
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Every May, we celebrate National Mental Health Month, a time set aside to recognize individuals with behavioral and mental health conditions as well as acknowledge the people who support them.
Jewish American Heritage Month is observed in May 2022. Jewish American Heritage Month is an annual recognition and celebration of Jewish American achievements in and contributions to the United States
Colleen Bingle, CMP, is the Senior Meetings, Exhibits, and Sponsorship Manager for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a GMC Membership Committee Member. Membership Committee Chair Kara Patten said
View this conversation between Loretta Yingling, GMC Awards Committee Member and National Sales Manager for Visit Raleigh and Roz Stuttley, Director, Equity Diversity & Inclusion at Choose Chicago Foundation/Choose Chicago
March was a huge month to celebrate! April in Chicago…the month where you either thaw out and start to feel alive again or stay frozen and start to question your
For organizations in the meetings industry, there is no better audience than PCMA Members and no better place to capture the highest quality meetings-related business than from within the Greater
GMC-PCMA Membership Volunteer Opportunity – Giving back to our local community May 2nd, 3rd, or 4th from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon – Lakeview Pantry West On behalf of the
The United Nations designated April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day that is commemorated internationally. The Autism Society of America, the United States’ oldest leading grassroots autism organization, is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month
The GMC Emerging Leaders is excited to host a Virtual Student Day of 2022 at Northern Illinois April 11, 2022. We have a great group of five industry professionals (Michael
5 years in February: Tanya Kinsman April Martin Ryan Thorpe 5 years in January: Jennifer Braun 10 Years in January Christina Noonan 10 Years in February
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
We are almost through the first quarter of 2022 and let me tell you, we have been one busy chapter. These committees have taken their charges are crushing some goals!
PCMA GMC Robert Donovan Award Winner Spotlight: Cherai M. Lewis, CMP, CTS By Lora J. Di Padova-Tannehill, CMP-HC, GMC Awards Committee Member Join us in celebrating all of our award
For organizations in the meetings industry, there is no better audience than PCMA Members and no better place to capture the highest quality meetings-related business than from within the Greater
March is Women’s History Month which honors the vital role of women in American history. “Here’s to strong women. May we be them. May we know them. May we raise
The PCMA GMC Chapter hopes that you will continue to celebrate the Year of the Tiger throughout the year. The Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations
The GMC-IDE committee hopes that everyone will continue to learn about and celebrate Black History Month this year. The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which
The GMC Emerging Leaders is excited to host their first in-person Student Day of 2022 at Northern Illinois April 11, 2022. We have a great group of five industry professionals
WE NEED YOU…YES YOU! It goes without saying that the last two years have been ROUGH on all of us but it’s time to come together and change that narrative.
Although it still might be cold and snowy, spring semester is underway for many schools. We are now accepting applications for mentees and mentors for the spring 2022 GMC Mentorship
Provided by Ronnette Phillips, Director of Sales, Association Group Sales, Hilton Worldwide Sales – on behalf of the GMC Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee. February is not simply a month
Happy New Year to my fellow GMC PCMA Chapter Members! I hope this reaches you all healthy, happy and well-rested after the holidays! I want to start by thanking Molly
Patti Beese is the Director of Event Services for the National Restaurant Association and a GMC Membership Committee Member. Membership Committee Chair Lindsay Williams said “Patti has been incredibly involved
Situated among the Sierra Nevada mountain range and sprawling desert landscapes, Reno Tahoe is a dynamic, four-season resort destination where America’s largest alpine lake meets “The Biggest Little City in
Happy Holidays! For my last video of the year, I’m going to just speak to you all versus doing a full recap, so please watch if you are so inclined.
The Community Services Committee is hosting a drive for gently used winter coats, gloves, and scarves for women and children, from infants to teenagers boys and girls, that participate in
We have been thriving and surviving our way through 2021! I can’t believe we are almost at the end of the year and a big thanks to all our 2021
The PCMA Chapter Challenge is here! PCMA Foundation is hosting the annual PCMA Foundation Raffle. To get everyone excited for Convening Leaders 2022, PCMA Foundation has added some extra fun.
Fall is here and I am still coming down from the excitement of seeing so many people in person at our Awards Ceremony last week and getting to speak at
PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter (GMC) volunteer committee members are the reason GMC is one of the most successful and active of all PCMA chapters. Now is your chance to recognize
Dear GMC Members, It is my honor to put forth this proposed slate for the 2022 calendar year. The PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter nominating committee met to determine the final slate of
Some of my key areas of focus for our chapter during my presidency were around industry collaboration, engagement, and operational efficiency with a simple strategic focus. Some of these areas
We are excited to share that the Mentorship program is back for the 2021 fall semester! Applications are open for both mentors and mentees and you can sign up using
Angie is an accomplished association events professional and meticulous leader with advanced experience in overseeing meetings and education. She currently serves as Director of Meeting Services with the Water Quality
The opening of the 2022 board and chair application process got me thinking about all the things I’ve learned so far serving in leadership in our GMC chapter. What a
Our GMC PCMA members and friends wrapped up our 6th 2021 summer volunteer date at The Lakeview Pantry with all Type A personalities finishing all of our projects in record
I am happy to report that our chapter logged the most miles in the PCMA run/walk challenge along with signing up the most participants! Competition aside thanks for showing up
GMC PCMA is seeking nominations from chapter members for the 2020 Board of Directors and Officers.
What brought you to the meetings industry? It was a fluke, really. I have a degree in Broadcast Journalism from LSU and after a short foray into radio, I decided that
There’s still time to volunteer! On behalf of the GMC-PCMA Community Services Committee we are providing a time sensitive opportunity for you to make a commitment to volunteer to help