Mark Your Calendars!
Compiled by: Brad Plumb, CMP, Visit Overland Park Your program committee has been busy putting together experiences that are educational, social, and just plain fun. You don’t want to miss
Chapter News
Heartland Chapter Presents $15,000 Check to VCP
By: Danielle Wright, Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills Each year the PCMA Heartland Chapter raises money for a nonprofit organization through the silent auction held during the Installation Banquet. This
Committee Updates for Q1 of 2018
Compiled by: Cheri D. Jones, CMP, The Roark Group SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE For more information on sponsorship for the Heartland Chapter, please contact Priscilla Noland at [email protected] and Katie Conoyer at [email protected].
Northwest Arkansas Hosts First Lunch and Learn
By: Cheri D. Jones, CMP, The Roark Group NWA hosted our first PCMA Lunch and Learn on April 4 and had over 63 in attendance. Michael Farr traveled from Tulsa
February Installation Banquet and Winners
By: Brad Plumb, CMP, Senior Sales Manager, Visit Overland Park Heartland Chapter’s 2018 Officer Installation, Awards Dinner and On-line and Live Auction! On February 8th chapter members and guests donned their
Convening Leaders Delivers Once Again
By: Eric Jacobson, Ascend Integrated Media LLC “Convening Leaders is my happy place! I go every year – without question,” says Missy Johnson, Heartland Chapter member, CMP and Meetings Consultant.
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Lisa Boon, CMP
By: Eric Jacobson, Ascend Integrated Media LLC Meet Heartland Chapter member Lisa Boon, CMP, Event Planning Manager at Retail Confectioners International in Springfield, MO. My favorite food is: American Comfort
Get to Know Your 2018 President, Kerry Kerr
By: Danielle Wright, Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have been in the industry since I started my own business as a marketing
Closing Words from 2017 President Elizabeth Huston
By: Danielle Wright, Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills When did you become involved in the PCMA Heartland Chapter and what made you want to join? I joined PCMA Heartland Chapter,
Operation Breakthrough
https://operationbreakthrough.org Founded in 1971, Operation Breakthrough is open 55 hours a week with a 2-prong mission in Kansas City’s urban core: To help 400+ children in poverty succeed in school and
Q4 2017 Committee Updates
Compiled by: Cheri D. Jones, CMP, The Roark Group SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: Contact: Sandy Wachter at [email protected] The Sponsorship Committee worked hard finding sponsors for our events this year. A special
Q4 2017 Around the Region
By: Cheri D. Jones, CMP, The Roark Group If you have events happening in your city, please email them to Cheri Jones, CMP at [email protected]. We would love to highlight
Forecasting the Evolution of Business Events
By: Brad Plumb, CMP, Senior Sales Manager, Visit Overland Park The experts gathered along with over 90 Chapter members and guests for Heartland’s annual “State of the Hospitality Industry” program
St. Louis Arch Recap
By: Brad Plumb, CMP, Senior Sales Manager, Visit Overland Park For over 50 years St. Louis’ the Gateway Arch has been known throughout the world as a symbol, not only
Nominate Your Fellow Chapter Members
The PCMA Heartland Chapter is pleased to recognize those outstanding individuals or organizations that generously contributed their time and efforts to the PCMA Heartland Chapter during 2017. Nomination deadline is
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Jodie English
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Jodie English, Director of Sales – Crescent Hotel & Spa – Eureka Springs, Arkansas My favorite food is: Oh, so hard to pick only one! I
A Positive Workplace Creates Positive Results
By: Heidi Smith, CINHC, CCWS, CMP at the Integrative Wellness Studio As we move into a new year, let’s look at ways that we can celebrate the best in the workplace
Veterans Community Project/Tiny Homes
The Heartland Chapter has selected Veterans Community Project/Tiny Homes as the charity the Chapter will support during 2018. Veterans Community Project (VCP) is dedicated to supporting every man and woman
January 4 Past Presidents’ Reception
On Thursday, January 4, 2018, the PCMA Heartland Chapter Past Presidents will host the “Ring In” Reception. As a way to say happy New Year, the past presidents created this
Your Heartland Chapter Leaders and Committee Chairs for 2018
Here are the Heartland Chapter’s Officers, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for 2018. Thank you for your volunteering and we’re looking forward to a great year under your guidance
Thank You to All New and Renewed Heartland Chapter Members
A big “Thank You” to the following individuals who either became a new Heartland Chapter member or renewed their membership during the second half (June through December) of 2017. Our
Chapter’s Second Hospitality Career Exploration Day Attracts Nearly 40 Students
By: Teresa Hellman, Senior National Account Manager, Experient The PCMA Heartland Chapter’s second Hospitality Career Exploration Day took place Saturday, November 4th at the Marriott Overland Park, Kan., and by all
Food Trends – How to Bust Your Sugar Addiction
By Heidi Smith, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, CMP, Author Are you addicted to sugar? Do you find yourself craving sweet foods or sugary drinks during
Plan Now to Attend Heartland Chapter’s Reception at Convening Leaders 2018
The PCMA Heartland Chapter reception will take place from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in the Omni Nashville Hotel, Cumberland 2 (Level 3). Each sponsor will have a
Thank You to Our 2017 Heartland Chapter Reception Sponsors at Convening Leaders
A big “Thank You” to all our 2017 Chapter Reception sponsors at Convening Leaders 2017. They represent an impressive list from within our six-state region. Here they are: Visit KC
Former Heartland Chapter Presidents Host Dine with Destinations
Co Hosts Missy Johnson and David Kinney, former past presidents of the Heartland Chapter, hosted the fifth annual Dine with Destinations event at Lidia’s Restaurant in Kansas City on Wednesday,
Lisa Boon Wins Scholarship to Attend Convening Leaders 2018
Grab your boots and cowboy hat Lisa Boon because you’re going to NASHVILLE! Congratulations Lisa, Event Planning Manager at Retail Confectioners International. You are the recipient of the 2018 PCMA Convening
2nd Annual PCMA Hospitality Career Exploration Day
Plans are being made for the 2nd Annual PCMA Hospitality Career Exploration Day, sponsored by the Heartland PCMA Chapter. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, November 4
2018 PCMA Convening Leaders Scholarship – Apply Today
The PCMA Heartland Chapter is delighted to announce the following scholarship to attend the 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders taking place in Nashville, TN, January 7-10, 2018. The award nomination deadline
Heartland Chapter Q1 and Q2, 2017 Around The Region
By: Cheri D. Jones, CMP, The Roark Group If you have events happening in your city, please email them to Cheri Jones, CMP at [email protected]. We would love to highlight exciting
Heartland Chapter Q1 and Q2, 2017 Committee Updates
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: For more information on sponsorship for the Heartland Chapter, please contact Sandy Wachter at [email protected]. The Sponsorship Committee has been hard at work finding sponsors for our events.
Kerry Kerr Recaps PCMA Education Conference in NYC
By: Kerry L. Kerr, Director, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe I attended PCMA Education Conference (Educon) in New York City this June, representing the Heartland Chapter at the Chapter Leadership session prior
Q1 and Q2, 2017 President’s Report
By: Elizabeth Houston, Senior Sales Manager, Visit Indy Happy summer, my fellow PCMA Heartland Members! I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe September is already just around the corner. Our
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Amy Westerman
Meet Heartland Chapter member Amy Westerman, Director of Meetings, International Association of Assessing Officers in Kansas City, MO. My favorite food is: Potatoes. My next dream trip is to: Go
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Elisabeth Baluh
Meet Heartland Chapter member Elisabeth Baluh, Global Events Meeting Planner at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) in Tulsa, OK. My favorite food is: Today, my favorite food is homemade
Thank You to All New and Renewed Chapter Members
A big Thank You to the following individuals who either became a new Heartland Chapter member or renewed their membership during the first half (January – June) of this year.
Have You Lost Respect for Your RSVP?
By: Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC I’m bothered by a current and growing trend in our society. It seems that the public is numb to the meaning of the RSVP
Let’s Get Social
If you haven’t Liked us on Facebook or aren’t yet following the Chapter’s Twitter, it’s time get social! The Heartland Chapter uses both its Facebook page and its Twitter account
Tulsa Hosts Chapter’s First Lunch and Learn
By: Michael Farr, CASE, CGMP, Senior Sales Manager, Hyatt Regency Tulsa Tulsa hosted the first ever PCMA Lunch and Learn Wednesday, March 21 to much excitement and success. Produced by Chapter
Plan Now for These Upcoming Chapter Events
Heartland Chapter Networking Reception September 14, 2017 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Fontaine, 901 W. 48th Street Kansas City, MO Mix and mingle with your industry colleagues at The
Heartland Chapter Creates Regional Day of Service
By: Sarah Morrissey, CMP, Director of Meetings and Events, Distinctive Meetings Inc. On Friday, June 16, the Heartland Chapter formed a regional Day of Service by volunteering at the Boys