University of Delaware Annual Career Fair

Looking for a job or internship? Come check out the University of Delaware's Annual Hospitality Career Fair!

When: March 8th
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Trabant University Center, Newark, Delaware

Agenda:

Sunday March 8, 2009
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Industry Forum
1:00 p.m. Career Fair

Presentation Schedule
3:30 p.m. Marriott Presentation
5:00 p.m. Disney Presentation
6:00 p.m. Hyatt Presentation

Monday, March 9, 2009
8:30 a.m. Interviews

Click Here for more information and a list of past participants

May 16th Volunteer Program at the Ronald McDonald House

Network with chapter members and while honing your “Top Chef” Skills for Ronald McDonald House Guest Chef Programs!

But the # 1 reason to get active in community service is......

Put a smile on someone’s face !

Upcoming Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PCMA Events for the St. Christopher’s Hospital Ronald McDonald House
May 16th

4:00pm-7:30pm

Guest Chef Dinner Program

We will prepare and serve dinner for up to 15 families staying at the house. The dinner not only provides the families with a nutritious meal that might otherwise be skipped, but it also creates an opportunity for families to interact with one another, share their stories, and learn from people who are in similar situations.

Contact Vince Elorza at velorza@palaceresorts.com for more information or to volunteer.

More Meeting Planning and Catering Blogs

If you would like more information on Conventions and Catering check out these blogs that are hosted by Patti Shock, a professor from UNLV:

Intro To Conventions

Catering

Meetings Industry News Forums and Publications

If you are interested in getting more information about the Meetings Industry, such as current trends, important topics, job listings, etc there is a great google group that will allow you to interact as much or as little as you would like with other meetings industry professionals.

If you are interested, take a look at the MiForum (Meetings Industry Forum).

You can also find other great information at the following at http://www.mimegasite.com/. If you scroll to the bottom of the home page, there are also two great publications (Successful Meetings and Meeting News)that you can read either electronically or sign up to receive a print copy.

Please also check out Meetings Collaborative for up-to-date industry info.

Hotel Sales Manager Needed

Sales Manager needed for a beautiful hotel in the Norfolk/Chesapeake area. This is a hotel that is doing well in its market share. The base salary is $42-$48,000 plus wonderful benefits and a good bonus plan.

Please send your resume today, to:

ecarr@snellinghospitality.com

http://www.snellinghospitality.com/

Destination Management Internship with GEP Philly

About GEP Philly

At GEP Philly, we specialize in the design and management of group events. Our services include airport meet & greet, group tours, spouse programs, entertainment, themed receptions and dinners, team building programs and complete VIP services for corporations, associations, incentive travel and non-profit institutions. We operate out of our headquarters location in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, and maintain a satellite on-site office at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel.


Primary Objective of Position:
Support the GEP Philly team by providing assistance in the areas of sales, project development, operations and administration to gain a better understanding of what a Destination Management Company does.

Sales:

• Assist sales department with marketing campaigns – addressing gifts to recipients, deliver gifts to hotels
• Assist sales team for site visits. Order vehicle, script out timeline and venue information
• Research companies/conventions for leads
• Help package and prepare Fed Ex proposals
• Help sales reps in hotels with projects
• Updating databases and maintain lists for holiday cards
• Re-stock give-away items
• Assist with PDF’ing word files for clients
• Enter clients in GEP Net
• Send weekly updates of our sales leads to the partnership

Project Development:

• Assist in securing space and services for client proposals
• Research new products, venues, themes and ideas for proposals
• Data entry into ACT! & WebDMC systems for current vendors and clients
• Custom label CD’s for popular entertainment options we send to clients
• Assist in the creation of GEP presentations, including Award Submissions and Special proposals for clients

Operations:

• Organize the internal tabs and information for the part time staff binders
• Assist Operations Managers with organizing part time staff uniforms, nametags, signage and binders prior to a program
• Updating Part time Staff Contact Information in Database
• Re-stock client gift items such as coffee mugs, gift cards, etc.
• Assist with reserving Part Time Staff for specific dates and times
• Running program related errands (picking up rental cell phones, uniforms at dry cleaners, printed materials, etc.)
• Assist with packaging and shipping of Client Thank you gifts
• Shadow Ops Manager on larger programs when necessary

Administration/General:

• Ladies in the Biz—coordinate a meeting and location, negotiate specials, send out evite list, etc for one evening event
• Administrative duties including ordering office supplies, filing, copying, faxing, data entry, mailing and running errands.
• Organize part-time staff refresh meetings (organize, maintain RSVP list, get food, nametags)
• Help track vendor referrals
• Organize back closet; order shelves, hooks, etc to display
• Assist administration manager with issues with telephones, cell phones, fax machine, Xerox machine, computer problems, printers, email
  

This is an unpaid internship and you are eligible to receive school credit. It runs from January 5th through May 8th or May 14th through August 14th.

If you would like to apply for this internship, please contact:

Contact: Tricia Kornutik
Finance & Administration Manager
GEP Philly
The Phoenix Building
1600 Arch Street ~ Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel:267-514-2626
Fax:267-514-2728
Email: tkornutik@gepphilly.com
http://www.gepphilly.com/

Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?

Upcoming GPPCMA Event - February 4, 2009 - 5PM


Who hijacked my fairy tale? How to hang on to humor when life doesn't go as planned. And, by the way, life never goes as planned. There's a part of the fairy tale they never told you about - the part where the charming prince grows a spare tire, the princess develops anger issues, and dreams of happily-ever-after turn into unpaid bills, dirty laundry, and dreams of killing him in his sleep. At some point, even the fairest of us all finds a page ripped out of our fairy tale. Join us as award-winning storyteller and humorist, Kelly Swanson, takes us on a hilarious and inspiring journey with her wacky cast of southern characters who will charm you, inspire you, and remind you how to stay on the funny side of life - even when things don't go the way you planned.

AGENDA

• 5:00pm – Registration
• 5:30pm – Opening Remarks
• 5:45pm – Program
• 6:45pm - Reception

WHEN: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WHERE: Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia, 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

If paying registration by check, please bring a check payable to GPPCMA to the meeting, or mail it to PO Box 517, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Please contact Erica Keagy, Chapter Administrator, at 610-220-1232 or at gppcma@comcast.net if you would like to attend. Prepayment is required for guests and students.

Special thanks to our meeting sponsors: Tourism Vancouver and the Canadian Tourism Commission. Thank you to the Doubletree Philadelphia for hosting this event! Through our sponsors and hosts, our chapter can bring the highest quality of education to the local chapter level.