Focus On A Member Series: Heather Miller
Focus On A Member Series: Heather Miller
Chapter News
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
Focus on a Member: Cheri Jones
This week we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Cheri Jones, CMP Cheri Jones Meetings. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? The Crown, Heartland. What is the
Congratulations to Our Chapter’s 2020 Award Winners
The Chapter awarded four members during the February 18 virtual Annual Installation and Awards Banquet. The event kicked off 2021 for the Chapter with the Induction of the Chapter’s Board
Focus on a Member: Caitlin Condie
This week, we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Caitlin Condie, Manager, Meetings and Expositions Kellen Company. What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Oh gosh – I watched
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Sponsor Spotlight: Encore (formerly PSAV)
Today we spotlight Encore (formerly PSAV) – one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new at PSAV (Encore)? Our rebrand! After the initial announcement of
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Liza M. Lampi
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Liza M. Lampi and feature
Focus on a Member: Hayley Neverve
This week, we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Hayley Neverve, Regional Sales Manager, Caesars Entertainment Corporation What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Oh man, so many! Schitt’s
Recommendations for Physical Events/Exhibit Floors in the Foreseeable Future
Check out these ideas/recommendations for a physical meeting/exhibit floor during these COVID-19 times and what may be needed in the foreseeable future post-pandemic. These ideas are from a 2020 NY
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Rhonda Chesney
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Rhonda Chesney, consultant, and feature
Focus on a Member: Eric Jacobson
This week, we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Eric Jacobson, Vice President, Business Development at Ascend Media in the Kansas City metro. Did you create a new tradition
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways-Vicki Baker
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Vicki Baker and feature her
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Annie Tebow
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference, using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. In this week’s newsletter, we feature Annie Tebow’s highlights and
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Steve Donlin
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference, using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Steve Donlin, Regional Sales Director,
Update from Chapter President- Sandy Wachter
When did you become involved in the PCMA Heartland Chapter and what made you want to join? I became involved with the PCMA Heartland Chapter about 17 years ago. I
Sponsorship Spotlight: Little Rock
Today we spotlight Little Rock AR- one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Little Rock? In 2020, Little Rock embraced the outdoors with the opening
Taylor Abbate Reflects on Being Named One of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties’ Class of 2021
Congratulations to our Chapter member, Taylor Abbate, CMP, who recently was named and awarded one of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties’ Class of 2021. In PCMA’s announcement, it said the
Heartland Chapter By-Laws Changes Final Revision
HEARTLAND CHAPTER of the PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BYLAWS (Revised October 22, 2020) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization is the Heartland Chapter of the Professional Convention Management
Sponsor Spotlight: Louisville Tourism
Today we spotlight Louisville Tourism: one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Louisville? “We are excited about the following new attractions and venues that
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
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Spotlight: Cox Business Convention Center
Today we spotlight Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa OK: one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. Cox Business Convention Center (CBCC) offers over 275,000 square-foot of event space in downtown
Tips For Effectively Using Zoom
Tips For Effectively Using Zoom Thank you to Heartland Chapter member, Kristin Malek, for hosting a variety of recent webinars on how to use Zoom effectively. Kristin is an