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

Great Website and Podcast

Check out Grash Shack Events & Media! They have a great Meetings Podcast!
http://grassshackroad.com/

GPPCMA Holiday Party - December 3!

December 3, 2009 @ 5:00 pm
McGillin's Olde Ale House
1310 Drury Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Don't miss our final get together of 2009 as we ring in the holidays and celebrate the achievements and volunteers of GPPCMA for the year. Last year's event at McGillin's was so much fun that we are going back again!

Registration fee: $20.00 for members and guests, includes open bar from 5:00pm-8:00pm, and hot and cold buffet from 5:30pm-7:30pmParking:

$8.00 discounted parking passes for the Holiday Inn Express parking garage will be available at McGillin's.

Thank you to Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Texan and Gaylord National for sponsoring this event! We appreciate your support!

To sign up, please contact Erica Keagy at gppcma@comcast.net

Guest Chef Dinner:
December 5th, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
The Ronald McDonald House at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

We will prepare and serve dinner for up to 15 families staying at the house. We are looking for volunteers! This will be our last guest chef dinner with the Ronald McDonald House!

To sign up, please contact Vicente Elorza at velorza@palaceresorts.com.

The Ronald McDonald House at St. Christopher’s Hospital has a budget of $2.5 Million and they are responsible for raising 90% of that money. It costs them $75.00 a day for each family that stays at the home, and they charge the families only $15.00 a day to stay. If a family cannot afford it, the home will not turn them away, and will instead let them stay for free! Let’s all pitch in to help them raise money for their budget, so they can continue to help families with children in the hospital.

PCMA Annual Meeting Jan 10-13, 2009

The PCMA Annual Meeting brings together more than 3,000 industry leaders for four days of exceptional education and networking.
Each education session is chosen for its relevance, value, and ability to advance the professional development of each attendee. Each networking event is designed to help forge strong relationships.

For more information about the schedule, education, networking opportunities, and to register , check out the website at: http://www.pcma2010.org/

TWITTER!

Hello Everyone!

Time to get this blog back up-to-date! Stay tuned for a bunch of new updates!


Also, you can now follow the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Professional Convention Management Association (GPPCMA) on Twitter!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with GPPCMA!

Volunteer Opportunities

This year, as in the past, GPPCMA is doing all of our fundraising efforts in support of the Ronald McDonald House at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Below are several opportunities to not only help out by volunteering, but also to get to know the other chapter members in a different light (always a great networking opportunity for those of you looking for jobs!).

The Ronald McDonald House at St. Christopher’s Hospital has a budget of $2.5 Million and they are responsible for raising 90% of that money. It costs them $75.00 a day for each family that stays at the home, and they charge the families only $15.00 a day to stay. If a family cannot afford it, the home will not turn them away, and will instead let them stay for free! Let’s all pitch in to help them raise money for their budget, so they can continue to help families with children in the hospital.
May 9th

Southwest Airlines Airplane Pull

7am to 10am

What: The Plane Pull is a giant tug-of-war between the GPPCMA team and a hefty Southwest Boeing 737. Bring the kids and enjoy fun outdoor activities, including a visit with Ronald McDonald.

Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of $125.

How: It’s easy! Visit http://www.firstgiving.com/GPPCMA Ask everyone you know to make a pledge towards your team’s pull. Anyone can donate!

Who: Teams of up to 20 of your friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, teammates, etc.!

Where: Atlantic Aviation, located next to the Philadelphia International Airport

8375 Enterprise Avenue,

Philadelphia, PA, 19153.

May 16th

4 pm - 7 pm

GUEST CHEF PROGRAM AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

adjacent to St Christopher’s Hospital.

We will prepare and serve dinner for up to 15 families staying at the house. We are looking for a Team Leader and suggestions for the menu.

If you are interested in participating in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Vicente Elorza at velorza@palaceresorts.com or 609-443-9617.