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Happy New Year PCMA GMC Members!
I wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2025. It was wonderful to see many of you at PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston.
In wrapping up 2024, a special thank you to Yolanda Simmons Battle for her trailblazing leadership as the Chapter’s first African American female Presidient . Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to Kelly Jena, Bonnie Stetz, and Sherry Vale as their terms on the board concluded.
Each new year brings opportunity for both personal and professional reflection and goal-setting. Yearly goals don’t have to begin in January, goals should start when you are ready to commit. A personal reflection, my 2024 personal goals were set in late February, with a theme of the “Year of Yes” when I was ready to commit to self improvement. Make 2025 your own unique journey, following your own timeline in whatever you choose to pursue. As for your professional goals, the Chapter is here to support you.
Key highlights within this months newsletter includes:
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Calendar of Events / Sponsorship Opportunities
- Honoring Civil Rights / Black History Month
The Board of Directors is committed to continuing to elevate the business events industry in 2025. I am honored and privileged to serve as President this upcoming year.

Dawn Amaskane, CAE, CMP
President, PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter
Vice President, Governance and Meetings
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