Holly May began working for Southwest Conference Planners as an Account Coordinator in 2010.  Prior to joining the team, Holly attended Northern Arizona University graduating with honors and earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Hotel and Restaurant Management.    

During that time, Holly also worked at The Camelback Inn Resort Golf Club for five years holding various 

positions and was named Associate of the Month twice because of her outstanding customer service skills and her continuous effort to go above and beyond for guests.

Holly enjoys working for Southwest Conference Planners because each day brings something new, interesting, or challenging her way. 

In her spare time, Holly enjoys spending time with her husband, Dolf, and their new puppy, Rocco.  She enjoys traveling, hiking, and biking as well as spending time with her friends and family. 

Holly lives by the quote, "Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody's watching."

To contact Holly, you can reach her at

480-609-5323 or hmay@swcp.net.

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In an effort to be more civicly minded, the Southwest Conference Planners Team is determined to participate in at least one community service giveback each quarter.  In the past quarter, members of the Southwest Conference Planners Team partnered with children from the Phoenix Collegiate Academy to build and paint bookshelves for the school. 

 

 

Hospitality Industry Professionals &

Communities in Schools

Recently, the Southwest Conference Planners Team attended the 4th Annual School Supply Drive and Cooking Class at the Sanctuary on Camelback Resort.

Kelley Bolender, an Account Executive at SWCP, linked the two non-profit agencies and said, "It has been a great match for both. H.I.P. wanted to start a school supply drive and C.I.S. can always use donations."  In her spare time, Bolender volunteers as both a board member for  H.I.P. and a chairperson for C.I.S.

Communities in Schools seeks to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The group works within the school system to address underlying factors that impede student success. Their network of 4,500 passionate professionals coordinates or provides resources that enable all students to succeed. They serve the most vulnerable students in the most dropout-prone school districts and are actively engaged with policy makers, school staff, parents and business partners to ensure that Communities In Schools' services are extended to as many K-12 students as possible. In Arizona, C.I.S. serves over 40 schools and last year they were able to  impact close to 40,000 students and families.

Let Southwest Conference Planners organize a unique community giveback event for your company or organization.    For more information, please contact a Southwest Conference Planners Account Executive at 480-443-3505. 

Upcoming Events 

On October 15, the annual Taco Festival hosts everyone from Valley restaurants to amateur competitors who sign up for their chance to taco-battle it out for $7,500. Expect Lucha Libre wrestling, beer donkeys, a main bar experience sponsored by a local taco shop, a Margarita Challenge, hot chili pepper eating contest, and a Boutique Tequila Expo Tent featuring over 30 different brands of premium tequilas, a kid's zone, and so much more.

The 30 competitive taco teams will cook off in any combination of four categories-chicken, beef, pork, and seafood-while sometimes also entering the salsa and guacamole contests as they chose. Teams will bring their food trucks, hottest booth decor, and crazy surprises. 

The Scottsdale Classic, always a popular show for the reiners,  will be the host again for the NRHA South West Affiliate Finals in which the top four finishers in each Affiliate Class earned the right to compete at the Affiliate Championship in Oklahoma City.  Saddles, trophies, prizes and generous added money will be awarded. 

Known for its free parties with great food, the Scottsdale Classic continues the fun into the night with the opportunity to relax, mingle, and watch the special events. Everything for horse and home can tempt you with the offerings from a great line-up of vendors. There is always something going on, which makes the Scottsdale Classic the perfect show for spectators as well.

For infomation on these events or any other upcoming area happenings, contact a Southwest Conference Planners Account Executive at 480-443-3505.  We can plan everything from transportation to ticket purchases and ensure you're group has a blast during their Phoenix visit.