It has been busy start to the year, here at Widener University filled with numerous activities, meetings, and events. The newly elected officers met in late August to discuss and plan out the year ahead so that by September we were ready to roll. We started off the year by hosting one of our several weekly lunch-INS in our newly renovated J. Willard and Alice S. Marriot Dining student-run dining room. PCMA members assisted in the planning of this event, while preparing and serving the food.
Following this event, we are holding our 7th annual PCMA “Outback Fundraiser” on November 18th, 2010 sponsored by the Wayne Outback. This event is certainly an all-hands-on-deck event in which Outback Steakhouse® staff teamed up with our PCMA members to cook and serve a three-course genuine “Outback” meal in our own dining room. While this event is primarily a fundraiser, it also served as an educational activity for our members. It was an excellent opportunity for our members to work with professional restaurateurs.
Members are also selling chocolate and candles during the past few months to help raise money to attend the annual conference in Las Vegas. Presently, we are now working on other general fundraising events such as “Hoagie Fridays” and selling “Gertrude Hawk” chocolate bars to the Widener Community. This year we have added a lunch-in series to our fundraisers to push our club members more and show the things we learn in the classrooms and apply them to real life setting while fundraising for conference.
In addition to hosting events and fundraising, Widener University PCMA will take part in numerous community service projects including volunteering again at the Ronald McDonald House, and City Team Ministries by cooking meals for the public who attend and by collecting canned goods for the holidays.
This coming January, we are pleased to be sending 10 of our members to attend the annual PCMA conference in Las Vegas. For some of our members, this will not be their first conference, but for several others it was their first chance to experience this amazing event. It should be a rewarding and educational experience for all attendees.
Each month we host general meetings as well as board meetings in which we plan out all our events and discuss ideas for the future events. After conference will be planning more events that we would love for some of our local PCMA professional and student members to attend.
If you would like more information about PCMA or have any ideas or suggestions please
contact our president Jason M. Schwemer at jmscwhemer@mail.widener.edu .
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
7 tips for updating your resume
Below is an article from Fistful of Talent on 7 tips for updating your resume
Resume Roulette - Is Yours Ready for 2011?
Resume Roulette - Is Yours Ready for 2011?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Internship Available at Talley Management
Contact Person: Lisa Astorga, Director of Meetings and Events
Company: Talley Management Group
Address:
Phone: 856-423-7222 ext 217
Fax: 856-423-3420
E-mail: lastorga@talley.com
I would like an intern to assist with: Sales & Meeting Planning
Desired availability for internship: January to May 2011
How many days a week? 2 to 3 days per week
How many hours a week? 4 to 7.5 hours per day
Would there be weekend hours? NO
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be: The intern’s responsibilities would be to assist the Exhibit Sales team in doing research and possible sales calls for Exhibit Sales. There would also be administrative work including data input of research results and manning the phones. There may be some additional assistance needed by the meeting managers and assisting them to get meetings “out the door”.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): Generally if this a for credit class there would be no salary or stipend involved however if it is not for the entire semester we can look at a hourly fee of $10-12 per hour
Friday, October 29, 2010
GPPCMA Annual Meeting Scholarship Winners Announced!!
Congratulations to Christine Frye, Chapter President from Temple PCMA and Jason Schwemer, Chapter President from Widener PCMA for being awarded the GPPCMA Annual Meeting Scholarship for Students!
Christine will receive complimentary registration, 4 nights hotel stay at the MGM Grand and up to $400 for airfare to the PCMA 2011 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
Jason will receive complimentary registration.
Christine will receive complimentary registration, 4 nights hotel stay at the MGM Grand and up to $400 for airfare to the PCMA 2011 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
Jason will receive complimentary registration.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
GPPCMA November Educational Meeting
Practiced Spontaneity: Cultivating the Leader Within
Please join us on November 17th, 2010 for a special presentation by Izzy Gesell MS Ed, CSP, this year’s PCMA Best in Class Speaker. Izzy is an "organizational alchemist." He is the author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed from Improvisation Theater. Izzy was one of the first to bring the concepts of Improv Theater into the business world. He has also contributed to the International Association of Facilitator's Handbook and Humor Me, a compilation by America's most prominent humorists. Izzy’s presentation, Practiced Spontaneity: Cultivating the Leader Within, speaks to meeting professional's need to be nimble, confident and creative in order to personally thrive while inspiring others. Interestingly, the same is true of improv theater performers. In fact, the skills that make improvisers so successful are the same ones that make non-performers successful. The good news is that these skills are applicable and available to us. By understanding and practicing the concepts and structures, participants will understand how to develop the powerful personal qualities of presence, acceptance and trust within themselves.
Enjoy an hour of self discovery while learning new skills for effective human interaction through a journey in improv. We are honored to have Kati Quigley, Chairman of the Board, PCMA, join us for this program.
If you are a new member or want to know more about GPPCMA, please join us for an Orientation Session from 4:30pm – 5:00pm.
Wednesday, November 17th
4:00pm- 6:30pm – Registration
4:30pm – 5:00pm – Orientation for new members
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Reception
6:00pm – 7:15pm – Izzy Gesell, PCMA Best in Class speaker brought to you by the PCMA Education Foundation and Visit Baltimore
7:15pm – 8:15pm – Reception
Location: Crowne Plaza Valley Forge, http://www.cpvalleyforge.com, 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, 610-265-7500
Please join us on November 17th, 2010 for a special presentation by Izzy Gesell MS Ed, CSP, this year’s PCMA Best in Class Speaker. Izzy is an "organizational alchemist." He is the author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed from Improvisation Theater. Izzy was one of the first to bring the concepts of Improv Theater into the business world. He has also contributed to the International Association of Facilitator's Handbook and Humor Me, a compilation by America's most prominent humorists. Izzy’s presentation, Practiced Spontaneity: Cultivating the Leader Within, speaks to meeting professional's need to be nimble, confident and creative in order to personally thrive while inspiring others. Interestingly, the same is true of improv theater performers. In fact, the skills that make improvisers so successful are the same ones that make non-performers successful. The good news is that these skills are applicable and available to us. By understanding and practicing the concepts and structures, participants will understand how to develop the powerful personal qualities of presence, acceptance and trust within themselves.
Enjoy an hour of self discovery while learning new skills for effective human interaction through a journey in improv. We are honored to have Kati Quigley, Chairman of the Board, PCMA, join us for this program.
If you are a new member or want to know more about GPPCMA, please join us for an Orientation Session from 4:30pm – 5:00pm.
Wednesday, November 17th
4:00pm- 6:30pm – Registration
4:30pm – 5:00pm – Orientation for new members
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Reception
6:00pm – 7:15pm – Izzy Gesell, PCMA Best in Class speaker brought to you by the PCMA Education Foundation and Visit Baltimore
7:15pm – 8:15pm – Reception
Location: Crowne Plaza Valley Forge, http://www.cpvalleyforge.com, 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, 610-265-7500
GPPCMA Service in Sync Events!
Service In Sync® (SIS) is a program encouraging PCMA members to come together and give back to their local communities on behalf of the meetings industry during the first week of November. Please consider supporting one of the following activities that GPPCMA is sponsoring for SIS.
Red Cross Blood Drive – November 1-7, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Philadelphia Donor Ctr, 700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA (free parking) or any Donor Center
Philabundance – November 3 & 5, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm,
3616 South Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Ronald McDonald House Dinner – November 4, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Ronald McDonald House-Front and Erie, 100 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Please contact Lucy Rivera, Community Services Chair with any questions and to RSVP for the projects at lucyrivera@comcast.net or at lrivera@philadelphiabelle.com by October 29.
Red Cross Blood Drive – November 1-7, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Philadelphia Donor Ctr, 700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA (free parking) or any Donor Center
Philabundance – November 3 & 5, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm,
3616 South Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Ronald McDonald House Dinner – November 4, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Ronald McDonald House-Front and Erie, 100 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Please contact Lucy Rivera, Community Services Chair with any questions and to RSVP for the projects at lucyrivera@comcast.net or at lrivera@philadelphiabelle.com by October 29.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
GPPCMA Annual Meeting Scholarship for Student Members
Dear Student Members,
The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PCMA is happy to announce our scholarship opportunity for the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9-12, 2011.
The Greater Philadelphia Chapter recognizes the value for students to attend the PCMA Annual Meeting, but also understands that it can become a financial burden as well.
We invite all GPPCMA Student Members to apply for the Annual Meeting Scholarship by submitting the following items to the GPPCMA Student Development Committee:
1. Cover Letter – Letter to Student Committee explaining why you would like to attend the Annual Meeting and why you deserve to receive this scholarship
2. Proof of PCMA Student Membership
3. Current Resume
4. Proof of involvement in PCMA, GPPCMA, Student Chapter of PCMA and hospitality industry. Potential items to include are:
a. GPPCMA Newsletter Articles
b. Minutes from Student Chapter Meetings
c. Summary of and pictures from Student Chapter functions/events
d. Items from internships
e. Certificates/Awards
f. Any additional items you feel represent your involvement
**Since this is a brand new scholarship, items are not limited to a certain time frame.
Also, all submissions will be returned to applicants.
Submissions must be received by Astrid Schrier, GPPCMA Student Development Committee Chair by Friday, October 22nd, 2010. Submissions can be sent via e-mail to gppcmastudents@gmail.com or mailed to the following:
Astrid Schrier
Association Headquarters Inc.
15000 Commerce Pkwy, Suite CMt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Submissions will be reviewed by the members of the GPPCMA Student Development Committee and winners will be announced no later than Friday, October 29th, 2010.
The scholarship winner will receive the following:
-Complimentary registration to the 2011 Annual Meeting
-Four nights stay at the MGM Grand (Saturday-Tuesday or Sunday-Wednesday)
-$400 for use for airfare to the 2011 Annual Meeting
Student must submit an article (625 words) for the GPPCMA newsletter describing his or her experience at the Annual Meeting.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Astrid Schrier at gppcmastudents@gmail.com
Thank you and GOOD LUCK!
The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PCMA is happy to announce our scholarship opportunity for the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9-12, 2011.
The Greater Philadelphia Chapter recognizes the value for students to attend the PCMA Annual Meeting, but also understands that it can become a financial burden as well.
We invite all GPPCMA Student Members to apply for the Annual Meeting Scholarship by submitting the following items to the GPPCMA Student Development Committee:
1. Cover Letter – Letter to Student Committee explaining why you would like to attend the Annual Meeting and why you deserve to receive this scholarship
2. Proof of PCMA Student Membership
3. Current Resume
4. Proof of involvement in PCMA, GPPCMA, Student Chapter of PCMA and hospitality industry. Potential items to include are:
a. GPPCMA Newsletter Articles
b. Minutes from Student Chapter Meetings
c. Summary of and pictures from Student Chapter functions/events
d. Items from internships
e. Certificates/Awards
f. Any additional items you feel represent your involvement
**Since this is a brand new scholarship, items are not limited to a certain time frame.
Also, all submissions will be returned to applicants.
Submissions must be received by Astrid Schrier, GPPCMA Student Development Committee Chair by Friday, October 22nd, 2010. Submissions can be sent via e-mail to gppcmastudents@gmail.com or mailed to the following:
Astrid Schrier
Association Headquarters Inc.
15000 Commerce Pkwy, Suite CMt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Submissions will be reviewed by the members of the GPPCMA Student Development Committee and winners will be announced no later than Friday, October 29th, 2010.
The scholarship winner will receive the following:
-Complimentary registration to the 2011 Annual Meeting
-Four nights stay at the MGM Grand (Saturday-Tuesday or Sunday-Wednesday)
-$400 for use for airfare to the 2011 Annual Meeting
Student must submit an article (625 words) for the GPPCMA newsletter describing his or her experience at the Annual Meeting.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Astrid Schrier at gppcmastudents@gmail.com
Thank you and GOOD LUCK!
Fall 2010 Internship Opportunties - Limo Show
On-site Opportunities at the Limo Show, November 2010 in Atlantic City
Company: Digest Tradeshow Management
Name: Megan Bates, Show Director
Address: 29 Fostertown Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Phone: 609-953-4900 ext. 215
Fax: 609-953-4950
E-mail: megan@limoshow.com
Availability for internship: NOVEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 10, 2010
How many days/hours a week? November 3rd for 1.5 hours, November 7-10 full days
Description of responsibilities:
Assist with set up of brochures for designated event areas. Provide guests with accurate information regarding event locations and times. Hand out and collect surveys from seminar events. Assist Exhibitors with general information and basic troubleshooting information for arena/booth issues.
Position will also assist with evening event entertainment - room set up per diagram, secure and set up specialty giveaway items for each event. Hand out specialty items and greet attendees at after hour events.
Assist with retrieving bigs and processing bid paperwork in conjunction with our Annual Make a Wish Auction event and MAW employees. Returning processed bids to bidders with necessary paperwork to retrieve won items later in the evening.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): Stipend & room from Nov 7-10
Travel involved? If yes, please describe: Yes, to Atlantic City, NJ
Is your office located near public transportation? No, but the tradeshow is located neat the Atlantic City Train Station.
Company: Digest Tradeshow Management
Name: Megan Bates, Show Director
Address: 29 Fostertown Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Phone: 609-953-4900 ext. 215
Fax: 609-953-4950
E-mail: megan@limoshow.com
Availability for internship: NOVEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 10, 2010
How many days/hours a week? November 3rd for 1.5 hours, November 7-10 full days
Description of responsibilities:
Assist with set up of brochures for designated event areas. Provide guests with accurate information regarding event locations and times. Hand out and collect surveys from seminar events. Assist Exhibitors with general information and basic troubleshooting information for arena/booth issues.
Position will also assist with evening event entertainment - room set up per diagram, secure and set up specialty giveaway items for each event. Hand out specialty items and greet attendees at after hour events.
Assist with retrieving bigs and processing bid paperwork in conjunction with our Annual Make a Wish Auction event and MAW employees. Returning processed bids to bidders with necessary paperwork to retrieve won items later in the evening.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): Stipend & room from Nov 7-10
Travel involved? If yes, please describe: Yes, to Atlantic City, NJ
Is your office located near public transportation? No, but the tradeshow is located neat the Atlantic City Train Station.
Fall 2010 Internship Opportunities - Talley Managament Group
Exhibit Sales Internship with Talley Management Group
Name: Lisa Astorga, Director of Meetings and Events
Company: Talley Management Group
Address: 19 Mantua Road, Mt Royal, NJ 08061
Phone: 856-423-7222 ext 217
Fax: 856-423-3420
E-mail: lastorga@talley.com
I would like an intern to assist with:
Sales & Meeting Planning
Desired availability for internship: September to December 2010 or we could use someone from now until end of November if not available for the entire semester
How many days a week? 2 to 3 days per week
How many hours a week? 4 to 7.5 hours per day
Would there be weekend hours? NO
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be:
The intern’s responsibilities would be to assist the Exhibit Sales team in doing research and possible sales calls for Exhibit Sales. There would also be administrative work including data input of research results and manning the phones. There may be some additional assistance needed by the meeting managers and assisting them to get meetings “out the door”.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?):
Generally if this a for credit class there would be no salary or stipend involved however if it is not for the entire semester we can look at a hourly fee of $10-12 per hour
Travel involved? If yes, please describe: NO
Is your office located near public transportation? NO
Name: Lisa Astorga, Director of Meetings and Events
Company: Talley Management Group
Address: 19 Mantua Road, Mt Royal, NJ 08061
Phone: 856-423-7222 ext 217
Fax: 856-423-3420
E-mail: lastorga@talley.com
I would like an intern to assist with:
Sales & Meeting Planning
Desired availability for internship: September to December 2010 or we could use someone from now until end of November if not available for the entire semester
How many days a week? 2 to 3 days per week
How many hours a week? 4 to 7.5 hours per day
Would there be weekend hours? NO
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be:
The intern’s responsibilities would be to assist the Exhibit Sales team in doing research and possible sales calls for Exhibit Sales. There would also be administrative work including data input of research results and manning the phones. There may be some additional assistance needed by the meeting managers and assisting them to get meetings “out the door”.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?):
Generally if this a for credit class there would be no salary or stipend involved however if it is not for the entire semester we can look at a hourly fee of $10-12 per hour
Travel involved? If yes, please describe: NO
Is your office located near public transportation? NO
Fall 2010 Internship Opportunities - Fernley&Fernley
Meeting Planning Internship
Company: Fernley & Fernley, Inc.
Name: Lindsay Groff, MBA and/or Trish Keppler, CMP
Title: Vice President / Senior Meeting Manager & Team Leader
Address: 100 N 20th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-3484
Fax: 215-564-2175
E-mail: lgroff@fernley.com / tkeppler@fernley.com
Availability for internship: September to December 2010
How many days a week? 3 – 4 (up to 5 if workload permits)
How many hours a week? 20 – 30 (no more than 37.5)
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be:
· Assist meeting management department in planning of annual conferences for non-profit trade and professional associations.
· Coordination and communication with speakers and attendees.
· Compile detailed proposals received from hotels via RFP process. Assist in the decision making process by summarizing leads and presenting to the client.
· Attend in-house meetings with industry leaders such as hotels and CVBs from across the country and internationally.
· Work with team on various other projects involving marketing, PR, website, membership.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): For credit only. No salary or stipend offered at this time. However, skills needed are very transferable and company has a solid reputation in the industry.
Is your office located near public transportation? Yes.
Company: Fernley & Fernley, Inc.
Name: Lindsay Groff, MBA and/or Trish Keppler, CMP
Title: Vice President / Senior Meeting Manager & Team Leader
Address: 100 N 20th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-3484
Fax: 215-564-2175
E-mail: lgroff@fernley.com / tkeppler@fernley.com
Availability for internship: September to December 2010
How many days a week? 3 – 4 (up to 5 if workload permits)
How many hours a week? 20 – 30 (no more than 37.5)
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be:
· Assist meeting management department in planning of annual conferences for non-profit trade and professional associations.
· Coordination and communication with speakers and attendees.
· Compile detailed proposals received from hotels via RFP process. Assist in the decision making process by summarizing leads and presenting to the client.
· Attend in-house meetings with industry leaders such as hotels and CVBs from across the country and internationally.
· Work with team on various other projects involving marketing, PR, website, membership.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): For credit only. No salary or stipend offered at this time. However, skills needed are very transferable and company has a solid reputation in the industry.
Is your office located near public transportation? Yes.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
What’s Up at Widener University’s Chapter of PCMA
It has been quite a busy year here at Widener University filled with numerous activities, meetings, and events. The newly elected officers met in late August to discuss and plan out the year ahead so that by September we were ready to roll. We started off the year by participating in the grand re-opening of our newly renovated J. Willard and Alice S. Marriot Dining student-run dining room. PCMA members assisted in the planning of this event, while preparing and serving the food.
Following this event, we held our annual PCMA “Outback Fundraiser” in October. This was certainly an all-hands-on-deck event in which Outback Steakhouse® staff teamed up with our PCMA members to cook and serve a three-course genuine “Outback” meal in our own dining room. While this event was primarily a fundraiser, it also served as an educational activity for our members. It was an excellent opportunity for our members to work with professional restaurateurs.
Members also sold chocolate and candles in the fall to help raise money to attend the annual conference in Dallas. Presently, we are now working on other general fundraising events such as “Hoagie Fridays” and selling “Gertrude Hawk” chocolate bars to the Widener Community.
In addition to hosting events and fundraising, Widener University PCMA also took part in numerous community service projects including volunteering again at the Ronald McDonald House, The Please Touch Museum, and cooking dinner for the USO at the Philadelphia International Airport.
This past January, we were pleased to have 12 of our members attend the annual PCMA conference in Dallas. For many of our members, this was not their first conference, but for several others it was their first chance to experience this amazing event. It was a rewarding and educational experience for all that attended. We look forward to attending next year’s annual conference in Las Vegas.
Following conference, we held a “Taste of Texas Dinner” in February. The main purpose of this event was to showcase our trip to the annual conference. This event was planned and executed entirely by the student membership of our chapter. It was a fun-filled night that allowed us to showcase our time in Dallas as well as the flavors that are indigenous to Texas with family and friends. Since this event was so successful, we decided to hold it annually to showcase the conference and the city it was held in.
Each month we host general meetings as well as board meetings in which we plan out all our events and discuss ideas for the future. We have been fortunate to have several guest speakers come in from all areas of the hospitality industry. In late January, we hosted “Interviewing Essentials”. Several HR directors in the hospitality industry came in to share their wisdom on interviewing techniques and resume preparation; this was previous to our Hospitality Career Fair. We also have Hilary Werner, a corporate meeting planner, coming in to speak to our members as well as the NACE members on Tuesday April 6th.
If you would like more information about PCMA or have any ideas or suggestions please
contact our president JJ Morgan jhmorgan@mail.widener.edu.
Submitted by Steven Devine, Secretary for Widener University's PCMA
Following this event, we held our annual PCMA “Outback Fundraiser” in October. This was certainly an all-hands-on-deck event in which Outback Steakhouse® staff teamed up with our PCMA members to cook and serve a three-course genuine “Outback” meal in our own dining room. While this event was primarily a fundraiser, it also served as an educational activity for our members. It was an excellent opportunity for our members to work with professional restaurateurs.
Members also sold chocolate and candles in the fall to help raise money to attend the annual conference in Dallas. Presently, we are now working on other general fundraising events such as “Hoagie Fridays” and selling “Gertrude Hawk” chocolate bars to the Widener Community.
In addition to hosting events and fundraising, Widener University PCMA also took part in numerous community service projects including volunteering again at the Ronald McDonald House, The Please Touch Museum, and cooking dinner for the USO at the Philadelphia International Airport.
This past January, we were pleased to have 12 of our members attend the annual PCMA conference in Dallas. For many of our members, this was not their first conference, but for several others it was their first chance to experience this amazing event. It was a rewarding and educational experience for all that attended. We look forward to attending next year’s annual conference in Las Vegas.
Following conference, we held a “Taste of Texas Dinner” in February. The main purpose of this event was to showcase our trip to the annual conference. This event was planned and executed entirely by the student membership of our chapter. It was a fun-filled night that allowed us to showcase our time in Dallas as well as the flavors that are indigenous to Texas with family and friends. Since this event was so successful, we decided to hold it annually to showcase the conference and the city it was held in.
Each month we host general meetings as well as board meetings in which we plan out all our events and discuss ideas for the future. We have been fortunate to have several guest speakers come in from all areas of the hospitality industry. In late January, we hosted “Interviewing Essentials”. Several HR directors in the hospitality industry came in to share their wisdom on interviewing techniques and resume preparation; this was previous to our Hospitality Career Fair. We also have Hilary Werner, a corporate meeting planner, coming in to speak to our members as well as the NACE members on Tuesday April 6th.
If you would like more information about PCMA or have any ideas or suggestions please
contact our president JJ Morgan jhmorgan@mail.widener.edu.
Submitted by Steven Devine, Secretary for Widener University's PCMA
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Knowledge Exchange: A Series of Lively Discussions April 7th at Hotel Palomar
Believe it or not . .. GPPCMA’s April program is already upon us!
It was just 2 weeks ago (thanks to “mother nature”), that we met at the PA Convention Center for an informative panel discussion on industry hot topics. Next week, we are meeting again, on April 7th, for a lively conversation with some of our local experts on our evolving industry.
We are pleased to get spring off to a great start with a program of round table discussions at Philadelphia’s new Kimpton property, The Hotel Palomar. Our program will take place in the ballroom which is located on the 25th Floor and features lovely views of our city!
Featured industry experts and topics are as follows:
Negotiating with Hotels
Sue Wagner – Meetings Director/CPCU Society
Mike Hochman – Global Director of Group Sales/Millenium Hotels
The New Face of the Exhibit Floor
Kevin Richards – National Director of Trade Shows/PCVB
Sponsorship Opportunities
Debra Beach - Director of Corporate Relations/ Soroptimist International
Social Media Game Plan
Brian Riggs - VP of Business Development/Assn. HQ
David Comdico - Director of Web Services/Assn. HQ
Labor Negotiation
Bill Smith – National Sales Manager/Freeman Companies
Jack Ferguson – Executive Vice President/PCVB
If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay.. ..go to the link below and register today!!http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q,P1,C59A6964-DF4E-4784-80FA-ACC6BF8651A7
It was just 2 weeks ago (thanks to “mother nature”), that we met at the PA Convention Center for an informative panel discussion on industry hot topics. Next week, we are meeting again, on April 7th, for a lively conversation with some of our local experts on our evolving industry.
We are pleased to get spring off to a great start with a program of round table discussions at Philadelphia’s new Kimpton property, The Hotel Palomar. Our program will take place in the ballroom which is located on the 25th Floor and features lovely views of our city!
Featured industry experts and topics are as follows:
Negotiating with Hotels
Sue Wagner – Meetings Director/CPCU Society
Mike Hochman – Global Director of Group Sales/Millenium Hotels
The New Face of the Exhibit Floor
Kevin Richards – National Director of Trade Shows/PCVB
Sponsorship Opportunities
Debra Beach - Director of Corporate Relations/ Soroptimist International
Social Media Game Plan
Brian Riggs - VP of Business Development/Assn. HQ
David Comdico - Director of Web Services/Assn. HQ
Labor Negotiation
Bill Smith – National Sales Manager/Freeman Companies
Jack Ferguson – Executive Vice President/PCVB
If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay.. ..go to the link below and register today!!http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q,P1,C59A6964-DF4E-4784-80FA-ACC6BF8651A7
The Penn State Chapter of PCMA is keeping busy!!
Penn State has been busy planning a reverse mentor session for the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP). Through the efforts of the Executive board, Penn State will be taking around 10 students to the SGMP monthly meeting in Pittsburgh to the Sheraton Station Square Hotel on April 15, 2010 to talk about Generational issues in the work force and how to work with Generation Y. The meeting will consist of a panel of Generation Y that will talk about the stereotypes their generation faces when entering the work force. Penn State has had a few meetings mainly dealing with the upcoming election process where there will be a new board put in place to start planning the trip to Annual Meeting 2011 in Las Vegas.
For more information regarding the Penn State Chapter of PCMA, contact Lindsey Boyer at lab5119@psu.edu.
For more information regarding the Penn State Chapter of PCMA, contact Lindsey Boyer at lab5119@psu.edu.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Check out the Temple University Chapter of PCMA!
The Temple University Chapter of PCMA has stayed busy this year with bi-monthly Chapter meetings and events and collaborating with other Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) student groups to hold events like Sustainable Leisure: Keeping Our Carbon Footprints Lights and Our Destinations Green, a panel discussion on the topic of sustainability featuring top hospitality, event, tourism, sport, and recreation industry leaders.
They recently held a meeting on conflict resolution lead by Chapter President, Christine Frye, and a meeting on managing yourself instead of time lead by Chapter Vice President, Lena Rowell. A number of students were able to attend the March GPPCMA Panel Discussion at the Convention Center and later that day, a group of about 8 of their members volunteered at a Big Cat Fundraiser and were really able to get involved hands on.
The Temple PCMA Chapter will be participating in the Temple University Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society, March 26-27th and then will host Betsy Harbison from ACS on March 30th for an interactive session on event planning for a non-profit association.
You can keep up to date with the Temple PCMA Chapter by checking out their facebook page - Temple University Chapter of PCMA (updated) or by checking out their website at https://sites.google.com/a/temple.edu/pcma/. You can also e-mail their Executive Board at tupcma@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Notes from the March 12th, 2010 GPPCMA Chapter Event
GPPCMA Event – March 12, 2010, 8:00 am – 10:00 am, Pennsylvania Convention Center
“State of the Industry” Panel Discussion
Moderator: Gregg H. Talley, CAE, President & CEO, Talley Management Group Inc.
Panelists:
- Kent Allaway, CEM, CMP, Vice President, Meetings and Trade Shows, Produce
Marketing Association
- Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe, President, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
- Matt Sanford, Client Solutions, Gray Consulting
- Michael Schmeltzer, Managing Director, Passenger Sales, US Airways
- Deborah Sexton, President & CEO, PCMA and PCMA Education Foundation
On March 12, 2010, the GPPCMA Chapter held it’s rescheduled “State of the Industry” Panel Discussion. The panelists touched on a number of topics that are affecting the convention management industry that they are seeing first hand through their different roles in the industry.
Michael Schmeltzer of US Airways touched on how the airline industry has been affected by the economy. He said that airlines have cut back on the amount of flights offered, but planes are still filling up. He also said that they are noticing how business travel is bouncing back, which will bring fares back up. Michael also noted that US Airways is making more knowledgeable decisions when determining where and when to place their flights.
Kitty Ratcliffe spoke from the convention center and CVB side in terms of how they are adjusting to the economy to meet their client’s needs. While many clients are looking for cost saving measures, especially from convention centers, Kitty reiterated that costs still need to be covered. Convention centers react to customers needs and she brought up examples such as the green movement amongst organizations (recycle bins) and the need for more sanitation measures (like hand sanitizers) with the recent swine flu scares. Both of these examples are items that are not charged to any client directly, but that cost convention centers thousands of dollars, thus making it a lot harder for convention centers to give things away at no cost.
Matt Sanford from Gray Consulting talked about how corporate America is bouncing back from the economy in terms of meeting and how the integration of technology is becoming a growing trend in corporate meetings. He does, however, feel that technology will not be replacing the need for face to face meeting any time soon.
Kent Allaway of Produce Marketing Association and Deborah Sexton of PCMA touched on a lot of key issues from the association stand point as well as attendees trends that are affecting the convention management industry. Because of the economy, companies and organizations are allocating less and less money for their employees to attend education conferences which presents more challenges to associations to keep attendees coming to their meetings. Organizations now have to present the best educational and networking opportunities to justify why people should attend. Deborah referred to it as “Return on Time,” time spent at the conference and time spent out of the office. Attendees are also now more likely to attend more specialized conferences in their area as opposed to broad topic conferences because of the more specialized education that is offered.
Kent and Deborah talked about registration trends and how associations can no longer easily predict hotel guarantees, hotel pick-up rates and overall attendance projections from previous years because of the economy and because attendees are more likely to wait until much closer to the conference to register. Associations are also having to renegotiate contracts booked previously to decrease room blocks because of the increase in websites such as Hotwire, Expedia, Orbitz, etc. Attendees are now more likely to use sites like these to find cheaper hotel stays when attending conferences.
They also touched on the changing trade show floor and how companies are changing their marketing techniques when exhibiting. Companies are re-evaluating the conferences they are exhibiting at and how they are approaching attendees on the show floor to show a better return on investment.
In terms of social media, another growing trend that is affecting our industry, panelists agreed that social media outlets are being added to the marketing of meetings as well as attendees participation at some meetings and it is not only the younger generation that is utilizing it.
“State of the Industry” Panel Discussion
Moderator: Gregg H. Talley, CAE, President & CEO, Talley Management Group Inc.
Panelists:
- Kent Allaway, CEM, CMP, Vice President, Meetings and Trade Shows, Produce
Marketing Association
- Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe, President, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
- Matt Sanford, Client Solutions, Gray Consulting
- Michael Schmeltzer, Managing Director, Passenger Sales, US Airways
- Deborah Sexton, President & CEO, PCMA and PCMA Education Foundation
On March 12, 2010, the GPPCMA Chapter held it’s rescheduled “State of the Industry” Panel Discussion. The panelists touched on a number of topics that are affecting the convention management industry that they are seeing first hand through their different roles in the industry.
Michael Schmeltzer of US Airways touched on how the airline industry has been affected by the economy. He said that airlines have cut back on the amount of flights offered, but planes are still filling up. He also said that they are noticing how business travel is bouncing back, which will bring fares back up. Michael also noted that US Airways is making more knowledgeable decisions when determining where and when to place their flights.
Kitty Ratcliffe spoke from the convention center and CVB side in terms of how they are adjusting to the economy to meet their client’s needs. While many clients are looking for cost saving measures, especially from convention centers, Kitty reiterated that costs still need to be covered. Convention centers react to customers needs and she brought up examples such as the green movement amongst organizations (recycle bins) and the need for more sanitation measures (like hand sanitizers) with the recent swine flu scares. Both of these examples are items that are not charged to any client directly, but that cost convention centers thousands of dollars, thus making it a lot harder for convention centers to give things away at no cost.
Matt Sanford from Gray Consulting talked about how corporate America is bouncing back from the economy in terms of meeting and how the integration of technology is becoming a growing trend in corporate meetings. He does, however, feel that technology will not be replacing the need for face to face meeting any time soon.
Kent Allaway of Produce Marketing Association and Deborah Sexton of PCMA touched on a lot of key issues from the association stand point as well as attendees trends that are affecting the convention management industry. Because of the economy, companies and organizations are allocating less and less money for their employees to attend education conferences which presents more challenges to associations to keep attendees coming to their meetings. Organizations now have to present the best educational and networking opportunities to justify why people should attend. Deborah referred to it as “Return on Time,” time spent at the conference and time spent out of the office. Attendees are also now more likely to attend more specialized conferences in their area as opposed to broad topic conferences because of the more specialized education that is offered.
Kent and Deborah talked about registration trends and how associations can no longer easily predict hotel guarantees, hotel pick-up rates and overall attendance projections from previous years because of the economy and because attendees are more likely to wait until much closer to the conference to register. Associations are also having to renegotiate contracts booked previously to decrease room blocks because of the increase in websites such as Hotwire, Expedia, Orbitz, etc. Attendees are now more likely to use sites like these to find cheaper hotel stays when attending conferences.
They also touched on the changing trade show floor and how companies are changing their marketing techniques when exhibiting. Companies are re-evaluating the conferences they are exhibiting at and how they are approaching attendees on the show floor to show a better return on investment.
In terms of social media, another growing trend that is affecting our industry, panelists agreed that social media outlets are being added to the marketing of meetings as well as attendees participation at some meetings and it is not only the younger generation that is utilizing it.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Another Great Meeting Planning Internship Opportunity Available!!!
Company: Fernley & Fernley, Inc.
Name: Lindsay Groff, MBA and/or Trish Keppler, CMP
Title: Vice President / Senior Meeting Manager & Team Leader
Address: 100 N 20th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-3484
Fax: 215-564-2175
E-mail: lgroff@fernley.com / tkeppler@fernley.com
Availability for internship: May to September 2010, September to December 2010
How many days a week? 3 – 4 (up to 5 if workload permits)
How many hours a week? 20 – 30 (no more than 37.5)
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be:
· Assist meeting management department in planning of annual conferences for non-profit trade and professional associations.
· Coordination and communication with speakers and attendees.
· Compile detailed proposals received from hotels via RFP process. Assist in the decision making process by summarizing leads and presenting to the client.
· Attend in-house meetings with industry leaders such as hotels and CVBs from across the country and internationally.
· Work with team on various other projects involving marketing, PR, website, membership.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): For credit only. No salary or stipend offered at this time. However, skills needed are very transferable and company has a solid reputation in the industry.
Is your office located near public transportation? Yes.
Name: Lindsay Groff, MBA and/or Trish Keppler, CMP
Title: Vice President / Senior Meeting Manager & Team Leader
Address: 100 N 20th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-3484
Fax: 215-564-2175
E-mail: lgroff@fernley.com / tkeppler@fernley.com
Availability for internship: May to September 2010, September to December 2010
How many days a week? 3 – 4 (up to 5 if workload permits)
How many hours a week? 20 – 30 (no more than 37.5)
Please describe what the intern’s responsibilities would be:
· Assist meeting management department in planning of annual conferences for non-profit trade and professional associations.
· Coordination and communication with speakers and attendees.
· Compile detailed proposals received from hotels via RFP process. Assist in the decision making process by summarizing leads and presenting to the client.
· Attend in-house meetings with industry leaders such as hotels and CVBs from across the country and internationally.
· Work with team on various other projects involving marketing, PR, website, membership.
Per-hour salary (or stipend?): For credit only. No salary or stipend offered at this time. However, skills needed are very transferable and company has a solid reputation in the industry.
Is your office located near public transportation? Yes.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Planning Internship available with Soroptimist International of the Americas
A great opportunity is available with 2007 GPPCMA President, Eva Matyskiela, CMP, Meetings Manager for Soroptimist International of the Americas.
Description: Assist Meetings Manager, Sr. Director of Program Services and Executive Director in all facets of planning the 39th biennial membership convention being held in San Francisco for up to 1,800 attendees from 19 countries; assist with hotel coordination (sleeping
rooms, VIP's, meeting space, food and beverage planning) computer registration processing; vendor coordination for meals, tours, entertainment, equipment rental, exhibits, tracking expenditures and costs. Shipping of sales/logo items and convention materials. Computer word processing and strong verbal and math skills required. Excellent hands-on learning experience in a professional work environment located in Center City Philadelphia
Dates: Mid- March through July 11, 2010 (negotiable)
Flexible weekday hours.
Compensation: $8.00 per hour.
Location: Center City Philadelphia, near all trains/busses
Contact Person: Eva Matyskiela, CMP
Meetings Manager
Soroptimist International of the Americas
1709 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 893-9000 x109
Email: eva@soroptimist.org
Web: www.soroptimist.org
Application Process: Send cover letter of interest, and resume. List start date
and work schedule.
Deadline: February 19, 2010
Description: Assist Meetings Manager, Sr. Director of Program Services and Executive Director in all facets of planning the 39th biennial membership convention being held in San Francisco for up to 1,800 attendees from 19 countries; assist with hotel coordination (sleeping
rooms, VIP's, meeting space, food and beverage planning) computer registration processing; vendor coordination for meals, tours, entertainment, equipment rental, exhibits, tracking expenditures and costs. Shipping of sales/logo items and convention materials. Computer word processing and strong verbal and math skills required. Excellent hands-on learning experience in a professional work environment located in Center City Philadelphia
Dates: Mid- March through July 11, 2010 (negotiable)
Flexible weekday hours.
Compensation: $8.00 per hour.
Location: Center City Philadelphia, near all trains/busses
Contact Person: Eva Matyskiela, CMP
Meetings Manager
Soroptimist International of the Americas
1709 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 893-9000 x109
Email: eva@soroptimist.org
Web: www.soroptimist.org
Application Process: Send cover letter of interest, and resume. List start date
and work schedule.
Deadline: February 19, 2010
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