The Widener University Chapter of PCMA had a great year capt off with an exciting spring semester. We hosted and participated in multiple events throughout the semester. We started the spring semester by sending 10 students to the PCMA annual meeting in Las Vegas in early January; these students included our entire executive board and other student members. We had one student that was privileged to go to the annual meeting on an annual meeting scholarship presented by the Greater Philadelphia PCMA chapter.
Following the annual meeting our student chapter began planning our second annual themed dinner. We planned our annual themed dinner around the PCMA annual conference in Las Vegas with this year’s theme being” A Night in Vegas”. We hosted this dinner in the student run J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott dining room in Widener’s School of Hospitality Management building. We hosted this dinner for 75 campus guests.
We also hosted our annual spring community service event. We hosted this event in conjunction with Wideners new student organization the American Hotel and Lodging Association. For this community service event we prepared a meal for the soldiers at the Philadelphia USO.
Towards the end of the semester Widener’s School of Hospitality Management celebrated their 30th anniversary on April 15th. The Widener University PCMA chapter sent select students to this premier event where 150 of the school’s alumni attended.
Looking forward to next year the Widener University PCMA chapter is looking to have another year of success. We are currently holding elections on the fall 2011-spring 2012 Executive board and hope to have a new board elected and installed by the end of the month.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
NJAFP Annual Scientific Assembly looking for Volunteers!
There is a great opportunity to work onsite at the upcoming New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly which will be held June 16-19 in Atlantic City, NJ. GPPCMA Board Member Theresa Barrett is looking for two students whose responsibilities would include stuffing meeting bags to monitoring meeting rooms and helping with registration and some of the social activities. Theresa is not able to offer an hourly pay for this, but can cover accommodations and expenses. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain some hands on meeting volunteer hours. If interested, please contact Theresa Barrett at theresa@njafp.org as soon as possible.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Position Available with ABO/NCLE
ABO and NCLE are national not-for-profit organizations for the voluntary certification of ophthalmic dispensers. ABO, the American Board of Opticianry, certifies opticians – those who dispense and work with spectacles. NCLE, the National Contact Lens Examiners, certifies those ophthalmic dispensers who fit and work with contact lenses.
Position: Meetings Assistant/Registrar
Manages meeting registration process and provides support for an annual meeting of 700 ppl. Works with vendors to create on-line meeting registration and manages the back-end database. Creates the meeting registration form and other meeting publications. Processes meeting registration and creates reports using Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Produces badges, tickets, tent cards, signs, etc. Manages meeting customer service, registrant questions, and refund requests. Packs and moves meeting shipment materials (boxes up to 40lbs.).
Administers general office operations for a small office. Duties include; supply orders, filing, preparing correspondence, managing office vendors, bill review, answer/screening calls, and stuffing registration packets and other duties as required
Must have excellent database management skills, iMIS a plus. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Past meeting experience desired.
Please send your resume today, to: Mr. J. Gandorf, jgandorf@abo-ncle.org
Position: Meetings Assistant/Registrar
Manages meeting registration process and provides support for an annual meeting of 700 ppl. Works with vendors to create on-line meeting registration and manages the back-end database. Creates the meeting registration form and other meeting publications. Processes meeting registration and creates reports using Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Produces badges, tickets, tent cards, signs, etc. Manages meeting customer service, registrant questions, and refund requests. Packs and moves meeting shipment materials (boxes up to 40lbs.).
Administers general office operations for a small office. Duties include; supply orders, filing, preparing correspondence, managing office vendors, bill review, answer/screening calls, and stuffing registration packets and other duties as required
Must have excellent database management skills, iMIS a plus. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Past meeting experience desired.
Please send your resume today, to: Mr. J. Gandorf, jgandorf@abo-ncle.org
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
What to Consider When Writing Thank You Notes
Check out this great link on "What to Consider When Writing Thank You Notes" on Career Rocketter.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
PCMA Education Foundation Scholarships Available
The following scholarships are currently available for PCMA Student Members. Applications for these scholarships are due March 31st, 2011.
APPLICATIONS DUE: MARCH 31, 2011
Roy B. Evans Scholarship
Up to two (2) tuition based scholarships of $7,500 each awarded to student members who are chosen based on academic record, meetings industry experience, involvement in the industry and letters of recommendation.
PCMA Education Conference Scholarship
Scholarship provides opportunity for up to three (3) students to attend the PCMA Education Conference. Includes registration, housing and transportation. Recipients will be paired up with a PCMA professional to serve as your mentor on site.
Multicultural Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship awarded to up to two students who have traditionally been underrepresented in the meetings industry. This scholarship is available to non-members.
PCMA Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship provides $2,000 tuition-based funding for up to five (5) students who have shown committment to PCMA through involvement within student chapters, regional chapters and PCMA Headquarters.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS DUE: MARCH 31, 2011
Roy B. Evans Scholarship
Up to two (2) tuition based scholarships of $7,500 each awarded to student members who are chosen based on academic record, meetings industry experience, involvement in the industry and letters of recommendation.
PCMA Education Conference Scholarship
Scholarship provides opportunity for up to three (3) students to attend the PCMA Education Conference. Includes registration, housing and transportation. Recipients will be paired up with a PCMA professional to serve as your mentor on site.
Multicultural Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship awarded to up to two students who have traditionally been underrepresented in the meetings industry. This scholarship is available to non-members.
PCMA Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship provides $2,000 tuition-based funding for up to five (5) students who have shown committment to PCMA through involvement within student chapters, regional chapters and PCMA Headquarters.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Volunteer Opportunity with ACA!
Tri-State Camp Conference (www.tristatecampconference.com)
The Tri-State Camp Conference, in its 29th year, continues to be the largest conference of camp professionals in the nation. Nearly 4,000 summer camp professionals gather to network, participate in over 200 program sessions and visit the 250-booth exhibit hall. This educational conference serves camp owners, directors, executives and staff by offering workshops and seminars on a spectrum of subjects pertaining to not-for-profit and private resident, day, travel and special population camps.
Who we are: The American Camp Association (ACA) is a private, not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of summer camp experiences for children. ACA, New York represents one of the largest networks of camp professionals in the country with over 500 members representing over 300 affiliated camps. The programs and services of the New York Section are aimed at responding to the particular needs of the region while at the same time, adhering to ACA’s national agenda.
Details: 3,000-4,000 attendees, 200+ booth Exhibit Hall
Location: Atlantic City Convention Center
Dates: Monday March 14 – Friday March 18
We are looking for students to volunteer and learn about running a Conference within a Convention Center. Areas of needed help: Registration, Education Session Management, Speaker Relations, Exhibit Hall logistics, Evening Social Events and much more.
Great opportunities for all!
For more information please contact:
Rachel Beloff
Meeting Planner
American Camp Association - NY
1375 Broadway, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
office 212.391.5208 ext. 18
cell 646.417.1529
email rachel@aca-ny.org
The Tri-State Camp Conference, in its 29th year, continues to be the largest conference of camp professionals in the nation. Nearly 4,000 summer camp professionals gather to network, participate in over 200 program sessions and visit the 250-booth exhibit hall. This educational conference serves camp owners, directors, executives and staff by offering workshops and seminars on a spectrum of subjects pertaining to not-for-profit and private resident, day, travel and special population camps.
Who we are: The American Camp Association (ACA) is a private, not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of summer camp experiences for children. ACA, New York represents one of the largest networks of camp professionals in the country with over 500 members representing over 300 affiliated camps. The programs and services of the New York Section are aimed at responding to the particular needs of the region while at the same time, adhering to ACA’s national agenda.
Details: 3,000-4,000 attendees, 200+ booth Exhibit Hall
Location: Atlantic City Convention Center
Dates: Monday March 14 – Friday March 18
We are looking for students to volunteer and learn about running a Conference within a Convention Center. Areas of needed help: Registration, Education Session Management, Speaker Relations, Exhibit Hall logistics, Evening Social Events and much more.
Great opportunities for all!
For more information please contact:
Rachel Beloff
Meeting Planner
American Camp Association - NY
1375 Broadway, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
office 212.391.5208 ext. 18
cell 646.417.1529
email rachel@aca-ny.org
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
What’s Up at Widener University’s Chapter of PCMA
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 .
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 .
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.
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