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POWER Chapter Meeting:
Create a More Memorable Experience
Wednesday, June 11 - Cleveland
Join us in Cleveland at the Intercontinental Hotel for "Harness the Power of the Live Experience," a PCMA Best in Class session. Attendees will learn how to create a greater depth of experience within the live event. Whether it's an
association meeting, special event or other, you will be shown specific ways in
which to create better, deeper, more creative experiences that you will never
forget.This session was one of the highest rated sessions at the 2007 PCMA Annual Meeting. Thanks to Cancun and the PCMA Foundation, we are able to bring one of the Best in Class speakers to our chapter. More details... |
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2009 Chapter Leader Nominations
Thinking about getting more involved in the POWER Chapter? We're beginning the process of the 2009 slate of officers and are seeking nominations for all committees and president-elect. It's a great way to meet colleagues from around the region, gain new skills and impact the meetings industry with your service.
Bonus Points:
- If you're thinking about taking the CMP exam, your service as a chapter leader provides points towards the ninety needed for certification.
- Chapter leaders have the opportunity to attend national PCMA Chapter Leader training, including the Chapter Leadership Retreat Oct 1-3 in Williamsburg, VA. Each Chapter is able to send two representatives, all-expenses paid.
Consider serving your chapter today! View the committee and leadership positions HERE. Nominate yourself or someone else by emailing Johanne Stogran at johanne@botany.org.
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What's Keeping You Up at Night?
What are the industry issues keeping you up at night? What topics do you wish you knew more about? Help us plan the 2009 programming calendar by sending your ideas and suggestions, along with the city you'd like our chapter to visit, to incoming chapter president Sheila Fox at sfox@eventinsite.com. |
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2009 Party with a Purpose -
Help decide New Orleans beneficiary
One of the highlights of the PCMA Annual Meeting is Party with a Purpose. There is a voting process to decide which organization will receive a donation from the funds raised from Party With A Purpose each year. Each chapter gets to place one vote for the organization they would like to see benefit from this wonderful event. Submit your choice to Community Serivce Chair Linda Paris at lparis@omnihotels.com by June 12.
The possible charities are:
THE TIPITINA'S FOUNDATION
The Tipitina's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of New Orleans through music education for the youth and providing programs that support working musicians of New Orleans and the Gulf Region. Since Hurricane Katrina, the Foundation has donated over one million dollars worth of instruments to New Orleans Area schools as well as programs that benefit musicians of all ages.
http://www.tipitinasfoundation.org
THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation seeks to inspire, mentor and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive and creative individuals. The foundation supports and encourages programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children within communities where Emeril's restaurants operate.
http://www.emeril.org
THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS' CLINIC
Our mission is to sustain Louisiana's musicians in body, mind and spirit by developing access to primary care, preventative health services, as well as social and occupational outreach. NOMC has played a pivotal role in sustaining the health of New Orleans musicians. As housing, family and financial challenges continue, we strive to remain a core resource for the music community. From providing medical services to funding gigs, our response to the needs of musicians knows no boundaries. Please support us in our efforts - we've got our finger 'on the pulse' of the New Orleans music community.
http://www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org
PAYTON'S PLAY IT FORWARD FOUNDATION
The mission of the "Payton's Play It Forward Foundation" is to improve the quality of life for local families through educational-based initiatives, increased and improved health-care support systems and social welfare through research, education and professional services for disadvantaged and disabled individuals and families in the greater New Orleans area.
http://www.paytonsplayitforwardfoundation.com
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See you in September, Cincinnati!
Our September 10 Chapter meeting will be held in Cincinnati and focus on Green Meetings. Stay tuned for registration information and further details! |
