edUcon Scholarship Application Open
Who is eligible? One (1) Heartland Chapter Meeting Professional or Supplier member in good standing. What is included? (1) Heartland Scholarship includes registration
Chapter News
Hello From New Chapter President: Meredith Carr
Dear PCMA Heartland Chapter Members, I hope everyone is looking forward to the warmer weather next week! It is with great excitement (and gratitude) that I introduce myself as the new President of the PCMA
Scholarship Winner, Teresa Hellman: Convening Leaders Recap.
I was honored to receive the Heartland Chapter scholarship to attend PCMA Convening Leaders January 13-15, 2025, in Houston! I had not been able to attend Convening Leaders for several
Chapter Member Kaylee Harris Receives “20 in Their Twenties” Award.
A huge congratulations to our talented Chapter Member, Kaylee Harris, Maritz, for being recognized with the prestigious “20 in Their Twenties” award by PCMA! This remarkable achievement highlights Kaylee’s exceptional contributions and
Belinda “B” Waldo Memorial Scholarship for Service Award
The PCMA Heartland Chapter recognizes an exceptional young professional from the business events industry residing within the boundaries of the chapter. In 2025, the inaugural year for this award, we
EduCon Scholarship Winner- Kate Turner Recap
Kate was our chapter scholarship winner for EduCon and recieved reimbursed registration fee, three nights of accommodation at host hotel and airfare (up to $500). I appreciate the scholarship that
E3 Scholarship Winner, Leyla Haddad Recap
Leyla was one of our two chapter scholarship recipients. Recipients recieved $500 in reimbursement towards their expenses for E3 conference. Attending my first E3 conference was an exciting and enlightening
E3 Scholarship Winner, Tyece Wofford Recap
Tyece was one of our two chapter scholarship recipients. Recipients recieved $500 in reimbursement towards their expenses for E3 conference. Attending the E3 conference in St. Louis was a fabulous
E3 Conference
Our E3 Conference held at Live! by Loews Saint Louis was an incredible success! We had 90 registered to attend. The speakers and programming were engaging and lots of memories
Meet New Chapter Member Katie Kinsella
Welcome to our new Chapter member Katie Kinsella, CMP, Convention and Events Strategist, American Academy of Family Physicians The first concert I went to was: hmm, hard to remember but possibly
Meet New Chapter Member Dustin Roberson
Welcome to new Heartland Chapter member Dustin Roberson, Regional Sales Director, Encore. The first concert I went to was: Sick and Twisted Tour with Korn and Staind around 1997. My
Best in Class Recap
The Best in Class Program was successful and enjoyable with more than 40 members/nonmembers in attendance. Thank you to Meg Fasy, Founder of FazeFWD & eventsGIG who presented The Future
Congratulations To 2022 Award Winners
At the Heartland Chapter’s February 2, 2023, Annual Awards & Installation Banquet, 2022 President Vicki Baker presented five awards. “All of these awards acknowledge a meeting professional who excels in
Meet New Chapter President Hayley Neverve
Today, Hayley Neverve, our new Chapter president, shares these insights about her and her vision for our Chapter during 2023. When did you become involved in the PCMA Heartland Chapter
Reflections from Chas Emerson, Scholarship Recipient
What an incredible experience! This is my third time attending Convening Leaders and each time I spend the flight home thinking of all the phenomenal experiences that I have had over the last few days.
State of the Industry Meeting Recap and Takeaways
Our featured speakers Justin Meyer, Deputy Director of Aviation – Marketing & Air Service Development, Andrea O’Hara, Executive Director of the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City, and
When Doing Risk Management Plans, a Forest Fire Wasn’t at the Top of the Student’s List!
Written by Tauhni Willenborg and Maycee Quick Every semester, the Advanced Events class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln plans live events with and for our community partners. Every three
Student Member Spotlight
The Student Industry Exploration Trip was enlightening for everyone involved! PCMA’s Heartland Chapter, Emerging Leaders Committee last month welcomed 15
Annual Golf Classic A Huge Success
More than 100 people participated in this year’s Annual Golf Classic event on September 29, 2022, at T-Shotz in Kansas City, MO. Thank you to the event sponsors: Visit KC
Food &Beverage Trends Panel Discussion- Key Takeaways
Key takeaways from panel discussion on F & B trends in the industry.
E3 Conference Emphasized Education and Networking
Nearly 40 Chapter members attended the June 12-14 E3 Conference at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The two-day conference featured educational panel discussions and networking
Focus On A Member Series: Heather Miller
Focus On A Member Series: Heather Miller
Highlights From The Chapter’s Annual Awards, Installation Banquet & Auction
Highlights from Annual Awards Banquet and Auction
Thank You To Outgoing Chapter President, Sandy Wachter
Thank you, Sandy, for your remarkable service to the Heartland Chapter during 2020 and 2021 as Chapter president. Your leadership, perseverance, and dedication have been truly remarkable. We are all
New Chapter President Shares her History, Advice and Theme For 2022
Our Chapter’s Annual Awards, Installation Banquet & Auction on Thursday, February 10, 2022 featured among many things the following speech from incoming Chapter president, Vicki Baker, Senior Account Executive, Association Account Sales Organization, Marriott International. Please read on to learn more about Vicki, her vision and theme for the Chapter for 2022, and the advice past Chapter presidents shared with Vicki as she embarks on her new role for the Chapter.
PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 Recap- Cheri Jones
Cheri Jones recaps her experience at CL 2022.
Focus on a Member Series: Amber Prosser
Meet chapter member Amber Prosser
Smiling Faces At Chapter Reception
Smiling faces (even behind masks) was the key takeaway from the Chapter Reception at PCMA Convening Leaders in Las Vegas earlier this month. How great it was to be in-person,
Stockings for Seniors
The Heartland Chapter is honored to be teaming up with Kansas City Hospice for their Stockings for Seniors Program this holiday season. We will be filling stockings and gift bags
Heartland Chapter 2022 Slate of Officers
PCMA Heartland Chapter is pleased to present our proposed 2022 Slate of Officers and Board Members. The 2021 Board of Directors wish to thank these dedicated members for their continued
Chapter Challenge
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.
Meet Our Two New Membership Committee Members
We have two new Membership committee members that we wanted to introduce you to. Please welcome Bel Hanson, CMP, DES, Senior Manager of Operations and Programs for International Society for
Advice From Chapter Members
Thank you to our fellow Chapter members who responded to the survey Sandy recently sent. Here is some of the feedback received so far regarding food and beverage, hotel negotiations
5 Lessons From My First In-Person Event In 16 Months
As this year unfolds and we then enter 2022, returning to in-person events will be both welcoming and perhaps even revelational. Rich Vallaster, CEM, DES of Personify A2Z Events shared
Sponsor Spotlight: Visit Wichita
Today we spotlight Visit Wichita Kansas – one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Wichita, KS? Our Flexibility Promise offers no attrition, no food and
Focus On A Member Series: Taylor Abbate
This week in our Focus On A Member Series, we hear from Taylor Abbate, CMP What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? New Girl! I have probably watched the
Focus On A Member Series: Kristin Malek
This week for our Focus On A Member series, we hear from Kristin Malek, PhD, CMP, CED, DES, CHE. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Focus On A Member Series: Melissa Whitaker
This week for our Focus On A Member series, we hear from Melissa Whitaker CMP, DES Meetings Consultant What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? So many to choose from: Virgin
Sponsor Spotlight: Branson, Missouri
Today we spotlight Branson, Missouri – one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Branson? One thing you can count on in 2021 is Branson finding
Focus On A Member Series: Geralyn Krist
This week for our Focus On A Member series, we hear from Geralyn Krist, CMP, Global Account Executive, Conference Direct What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Top of
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Rhonda Chesney
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended January’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Rhonda Chesney, consultant, and feature her
Focus On A Member Series: Peggy Ford
This week for our Focus On A Member series, we hear from Peggy Ford Senior Sales Executive at Marriott Marquis Chicago. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Like
Focus On A Member Series: Meredith Carr
This week for our Focus On A Member Series, we hear from Meredith Carr, M. P. Collective, Inc. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Only one?! I think
Successful Hybrid Event Brings Key Lessons Learned Takeaways
PCMA Heartland Chapter member, Kristin Malek, shares her key takeaways from a very successful hybrid event earlier this month: What was your event’s name and what date was it held?
Focus on a Member – Sarah Morrissey
This week for our Focus On A Member series, we hear from Sarah Morrissey, Director of Meetings and Events, Distinctive Meetings Inc. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Ozark
Sponsor Spotlight: Visit Manhattan
Today we spotlight Visit Manhattan Kansas – one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Manhattan, KS? The Manhattan Conference Center was expanded in 2020 by
Focus On A Member: Vicki Baker
This week for our Focus On A Member series, we hear from Vicki Baker, Senior Account Executive, US Account Sales, Marriott International What was your favorite Netflix binge during
Focus On A Member: Ashley Taber
This week, we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Ashley Taber PCMA Heartland Chapter Administrator. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Schitt’s Creek for sure! Where is the first