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
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Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Cassi Connors
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
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Dale Shuter
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
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Kate Turner
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
Tips, Advice and Memories From Long-Time Chapter Members: David Peckinpaugh
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
Meet Dr. Kristin Malek
Dr. Kristin Malek has over ten years in event management experience to include third-party, corporate, hotels, food service, and retail. She had the honor of being named a Hilton Merit
Tips, Advice and Memories From Long-Time Chapter Members: Belinda Waldo
Belinda Waldo Director of Sales, Midwest Region ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International) Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Tanya Lowery
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
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Missy Johnson
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
Working from Home? How to Relieve Aches and Pains in Your Neck, Back and Shoulders
The following tips are from an article by Stacey Colino’s June 11, 2020 article on the AARP website.Colino states that “thanks to stay-at-home orders and office closures, people may be
Reflections from Libby Dischert – 2020 Convening Leaders Scholarship Recipient
I’ve been the Director of Meetings at the American Association of Orthodontists for about 18 months. And, somewhere around the middle of 2019, I learned that my department’s budget for
Inside Look at KC Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Webinar
Register here for our upcoming webinar, June 25th 11:00 am- 12:00 pm CDT as we hear from our speakers Keli O’Neill and Kathy Nelson about an Inside Look at KC
Meet New Heartland Chapter Member Lizzie Oxley
The first concert I went to was: Hannah Montana with the Jonas Brothers! My favorite holiday is: New Year’s Eve What you would be surprised to know about me: I
Meet New Heartland Chapter Member Hanna Roberts
The first concert I went to was: Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers Tour. My favorite holiday is: Christmas! What you would be surprised to know about me:
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Crystal Walker
Member Spotlight: Crystal Walker Name: Crystal Walker, DMin, CMP, CHSP Director of Sales and Services, Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dayton/Indianapolis The first concert I went to was:
Distinguished Planner Member of the Year-Melissa Abuel Award winner interview
1. What does winning the Chapter’s 2019 “Distinguished Planner Member of the Year” mean to you? It is a complete surprise and honor to be selected for the Distinguished Planner
UPDATED MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENTS
Pharma Forum June 15-19 Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Education Forum New dates: June 22-26, online Professional Convention Management Association EduCon New dates: canceled ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition August
Tips And Insights From Chapter Member Hayley Neverve, Regional Sales Manager, Caesars Entertainment
Question: What is a good question to ask a fellow Chapter member when meeting her/him for the first time? Hayley: Asking their name is a great start…but in all seriousness,
Resources and Tips for Coping with These Unprecedented Times
Resources and Tips for Coping with These Unprecedented Times Recently furloughed or temporarily between jobs? Feeling stressed? Have more time to exercise? Among all the resources you’ve tapped into since
Protected: Trivia Happy Hour
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Staying Current
Staying Current By Cheri Jones, CMP, The Roark Group Amid this time of COVID-19, furloughs and layoffs, so many of the event industry organizations are stepping up to offer education
David Kinney Reflects On His Distinguished Member of 2019 Award
David Kinney Reflects On His Distinguished Member of 2019 Award 1. What does winning the award mean to you? David: It means a great deal to me personally, because this
GMID goes virtual
Join #EventProfs from around the world on April 14, 2020 to virtually celebrate #GMID20 and break the Guinness World Record for largest audience for a virtual conference! Global Meetings
The Ethics of Epidemic by Yonason Goldson
The Ethics of Epidemic 3 practical insights from the coronavirus outbreak It was my pleasure to address the PCMA Heartland chapter last month. In my program, I identified the
Annual Awards & Installation Banquet Turnout
We had a great turnout at our Annual Awards & Installation Banquet at the Westin Crown Center! Congratulations to our award winners: Taylor Abbate – Emerging Leaders Award Melissa Abuel
Welcome Letter from 2020 Heartland President, Sandy Wachter
Dear PCMA Heartland Chapter, Thank you to all that joined us as we celebrated an amazing event during the 2020 Annual Awards & Installation Banquet at the Westin Crown Center.
Heartland Hospitality Career Exploration Day
The words we have written or seen written too many times in the past couple of weeks….Out of an abundance of caution we are postponing the Hospitality Career Exploration Event
San Francisco hosted education and celebrity packed Convening Leaders conference
More than 4,000 business event professionals and suppliers from around the world gathered the first week of January 2020 in San Francisco to attend the annual PCMA Convening Leaders conference.
Great Turnout at Chapter Reception During PCMA Convening Leaders
We had a great turnout at our Chapter Reception at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco during this month’s 2020 PCMA Convening Leaders. Here are a few pictures from the reception.
Thank You Caitlin For Your Great Leadership During 2019
A big “thank you” to Caitlin Arnold for being such a good president for our mighty Heartland Chapter during 2019. Reflecting on the past year, Caitlin shares the following thoughts:
2020 Heartland Chapter Programs
Save the date for these upcoming 2020 programs! More information will be provided throughout the year. January 5-8 – Convening Leaders in San Francisco February 6 – Awards Dinner &
Heartland Chapter Awards
Do you know a full-time meeting professional who deserves recognition for their great contributions to their organization and community? Nominate them for one of four Chapter awards to be
Member Spotlight: Kristin Malek
Meet Heartland Chapter member Kristin Malek, Event Management Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor; University of Nebraska Lincoln; Lincoln The first concert I went to was: America one week and Backstreet
Heartland Chapter’s State of the Industry Recap
The PCMA Heartland Chapter’s State of the Industry Address on November 14 discussed the epidemic of human trafficking, which is problematic throughout world and specifically in the hospitality industry. Laura
Get Your Approval to Attend Convening Leaders 2020
Now is a good time to decide to attend Convening Leaders 2020, or to convince your supervisor to provide professional and financial support so you can attend. Here are suggestions
Heartland Chapter 2020 Slate of Officers
PCMA Heartland Chapter is pleased to present our proposed 2020 Slate of Officers and Board Members. The 2019 Board of Directors wish to thank these dedicated members for their
PCMA Heartland Chapter Scholarships
The Heartland Chapter has 2 membership scholarships available to any non-member Supplier or Planner. To be eligible, you must either be a new member or not have been a member
Chapter Member Tip for How To Be A More Effective Meeting Planner
Jill Hericks, CMP, Director of Convention Sales with Explore St. Louis provides her meaningful tips to help you become a more effective meeting planner: “Never stop building meaningful relationships with
Celebrating the Life of Ken Hamm
The Heartland Chapter of PCMA is sad to hear of the passing of a long time industry partner, Ken Hamm. He is a bright light in our industry that will
Tips For Setting Goals For Team Members You Manage
Here are some great tips for how to set goals from the book, One Page Talent Management, by Marc Effron and Miriam Ort: The Harder the Goal, the More It
8 Questions To Ask When Discussing Career Development With An Employee
When discussing career development with an employee ask at least these eight questions: 1. What are your recent successes? 2. What are you most proud of? 3. What rewards and
Recommendations from Past Chapter President Missy Johnson
Past Chapter president Missy Johnson, CMP, Principal/CEO, MJMeetings LLC, shares this good advice and these insights with us today: Question: What are good questions to ask a fellow Chapter member
Do You Have Your REAL ID?
Starting in October 2020, every U.S. airline passenger will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or other acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. If you don’t
Business Insights and Chapter Participation Tips
Business Insights and Chapter Participation Tips From Member Brad Plumb, CMP, Senior Sales Manager, Visit Overland Park. Question: What is a good question to ask a fellow Chapter member when
10 Myths About Multigenerational Meetings
This past July, Chapter supplier member Ascend Media sponsored a PCMA webinar that busted the biggest myths about planning multigenerational meetings. During the 1:11 hour webinar (1 CMP Certification Clock
Business Tips: How To Be A More Effective Meeting Planner
This Week’s Chapter Member Tip For How To Be A More Effective Meeting Planner “It’s all about relationships!” says Wendy M. Harms, Administrative Director, Kansas Livestock Association in Topeka, KS.
Member Spotlight: Meet Valerie Villa
Name: Valerie Villa Meeting Coordinator, Flik Hospitality Conference Centers. The first concert I went to was: Destiny’s Child (Pre-Beyonce) My favorite holiday is: Dia de los Muertos (November 1st and
Hackathons – What are they and why you should care
A hackathon is an event that brings together a group of people for an in-depth experience over an extended period of time for the purpose of creating solutions, solving problems, or starting something new.
Congratulations Convening Leaders Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our two Convening Leaders Scholarship winners! We had many great applicants and it was very difficult for the committee to select this year's winners.
Meet Ashley Taber, New Chapter Administrator
Hello! My name is Ashley Taber. I’m a Cincinnati native and a Kansas City transplant as of 3 years ago. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and exploring all that Kansas City has to offer.