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SUMMARY:Midday Break
DESCRIPTION:Midday Break: Read and React: “What is my calling? An exploratory mixed-methods approach to conceptualizing hospitality career calling”\nMany are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the events industry workforce. Organizations and venues alike are struggling to hire back employees\, recruit new staff\, and retain existing staff. Join this PCMA PHL Midday Break to discuss an academic article that studied “calling dimensions” as they relate to advancing the hospitality workforce. According to the article\, “Calling has historically been defined as a sense of destiny or prosocial obligation (Duffy et al.\, 2018); however\, calling has more recently been understood as a sense of fulfillment or happiness\, emphasizing the current workforces’ focus on meaningful careers (Duffy et al.\, 2018). Calling has been found to enhance academic satisfaction (Duffy et al.\, 2011)\, life satisfaction (Duffy et al.\, 2017)\, vocational identity (Galles and Lenz\, 2013; Hirschi and Herrmann\, 2012) and well-being (Marsh and Dik\, 2020). More importantly\, previous studies found a sense of calling positively influences critical job-related attitudes and behavior such as career commitment\, job satisfaction and turnover (Chen et al.\, 2018; Duffy et al.\, 2012).” Join us for this session to discuss this study in more detail and what insights might be gleaned for solving current staffing challenges. \nThis article was written by: Lindsey Lee\, School of Sport\, Tourism and Hospitality Management\, Temple University; Sandra Sun-Ah Ponting\, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management\, San Diego State University; Ankita Ghosh\, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality\, University of Nevada Las Vegas; Hyounae (Kelly) Min\, The Collins College of Hospitality Management\, California State Polytechnic\, University Pomona. Dr. Lee will join us as the session facilitator. \nClick here to view the article. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about “calling identities” as they relate to advancing the hospitality workforce\nDiscuss current challenges in staffing in event management\nConsider possible solutions\, including “calling identities\,” for solving staffing challenges\n\n \nDr. Lindsey Lee will participate in this discussion. She is an assistant professor at Temple University’s School of Sport\, Tourism\, and Hospitality Management and focuses on maximizing service performance while supporting employee wellbeing. Dr. Lee’s research interests include identifying management and organizational practices to support employees\, implementing emotional labor to manage difficult guests\, and employee management training and development. \nThe PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of this continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nRegistration Information: Please consider making a donation towards registration for this meeting. Registration fees are a key source of revenue for the chapter. There is a $1.00 minimum. Any amount is appreciated. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the midday break.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/42023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Monday\, April 10th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour31323-2/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T123000
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Global Meetings Industry Day Philadelphia\nMeetings Matter: Trends and Tactics\nThursday\, March 30\, 12:30-6:15 PM ET\nPennsylvania Convention Center \nJoin us to celebrate the business events industry and its resilient workforce\, learn from experts in the field\, and interact with your colleagues. \nOur GMID event will focus on the importance of meetings\, future trends\, timely issues\, and practical solutions. The meeting will start with a panel looking at the data around current trends in the meeting industry and future directions. A second panel will follow to discuss why meetings matter\, how they create impact\, and tactical solutions for current challenges. Speakers will hail from all corners of the industry\, and will speak on topics such as: travel trends\, changes in trajectory of meetings\, CEO decision-making on how meetings fit into larger organizational goals\, staffing and workforce issues\, sustainability\, social justice issues\, and more. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview current trends in the meeting industry\nDiscuss how meetings fit in with larger organizational goals\nExplore solutions to current issues in event planning\nNetwork with other meeting and event professionals\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\nScott Higgins\, Director of Sales\, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (panel moderator)\nGregg Caren\, President and CEO\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\nNan Marchand Beauvois\, Senior Vice President of Membership and Industry Relations; General Manager\, Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations\, U.S. Travel Association\nBeth Mauro\, Senior Director of Client Services\, AH\nJohn J. McNichol\, President & CEO\, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority\nKellie Mayrides\, Client Success Manager\, Event Strategy Group\nLee-Jung Kim\, Service Design Experience Lead\, Pfizer Biopharma Group\n\nSpeaker bios are available by clicking here. \nAgenda:\n12:30 PM: Registration\n1:00-2:45 PM: Welcome and Session One\n2:45-3:15 PM: Break\n3:15-5:00 PM: Session Two and Wrap-up\n5:00-6:15 PM: Reception \nPlease note this event will not offer lunch. Refreshments and light snacks will be served at the afternoon break. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Sunday\, March 26. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nParking information can be found by clicking here.\nClick here to register\, or click on the blue button below.\n\n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTING PARTNERS!\n \nA note from the Community Service Committee:\nThis year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Our committee members will be at GMID asking for donations.  Our motto: If you forgo one cup of specialty coffee a week and donate $5 to Philabundance\, 10 meals are donated to our local communities.  We have made it very easy to donate via a QR code that takes credit cards or PayPal.  We look forward to your support this year. \nEducation Credit Information:\nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education courses\, which courses qualify for CMP continuing education credit.  Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nIf you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/gmid2023/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Monday\, March 13th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour31323/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Building Accessibility Into Events: What Are You Responsible For? What Should You Be Doing?\nPlanners\, organizations\, venues\, and cities are all responsible for ensuring accessibility at their events and in their event spaces. Join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on February 2nd to learn about the various types of accommodations event professionals should be considering\, how to proactively plan for accessible events\, legal responsibilities\, communication\, and more. Seasoned event professionals will share their knowledge on this topic and their work in creating accessible events. \nSpeakers include the following:\nModerator: Mariellen Diemand Morris\, Senior Director of Conferences and Membership\, Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R)\, PCMA PHL Board Member\nSpeaker: Joshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, Grimes Law Offices\, LLC\nSpeaker: Sheila Hess\, City Representative\, Office of the City Representative\, City of Philadelphia\nSpeaker: Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad\, Founder\, Accessible Travel NYC\nSpeaker: Amy Nieves\, MHR\, Executive Director\, Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities\, Office of the Mayor\, City of Philadelphia\nClick here to read the speakers’ bios. \nLearning objectives:\n* Learn how to proactively build accessibility into events (e.g.\, event design\, RFPs\, budget\, registration)\n* Review the types of accommodations and legal responsibilities\n* Discuss communication strategies for both collecting accessibility needs and confirming accommodations\n* Hear how cities/buildings are conceiving of accessibility in their spaces \nAgenda:\n8:00-8:30 AM   | Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:30-8:45 AM   | Opening Remarks\n8:45-10:15 AM | Moderated Panel Discussion \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Wednesday\, February 1 or the morning of Thursday\, February 2\, 2023. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. 15-minute self-tests will be available at registration if needed.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, January 30. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nThe hotel will provide a 25% discount off valet parking rates\, currently listed at $54.00. Other options for nearby parking are available under the parking tab at this link. Another option for discounted parking is https://spothero.com.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, Managing Director\, PCMA PHL at gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232.\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST!\n  \nA note from the Community Service Committee: This year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Philabundance was founded with the simple belief that no one should go hungry while healthy food goes to waste. Their mission is to drive hunger from our communities and to end hunger for good. In addition to food distribution\, they strive to reduce food waste\, increase access to nutritious meals\, and tackle the root causes of hunger through programs such as the Philabundance Community Kitchen. On February 2\, we will learn more about this organization and how PCMA PHL will support it in 2023.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/feb102022-2/
LOCATION:Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square\, 1800 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off Convening Leaders!\nA welcome reception with the New England\, New York\, and Philadelphia chapters will take place on Sunday\, January 8\, 2023\, 4:30pm-6:00pm EST\, at the Hyatt Columbus in the Franklin C/D rooms. If your primary membership is with the New England\, New York\, or Philadelphia chapter\, please click here to register.  \nThere is no fee to attend.  \nATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS! THE EAGLES/GIANTS GAME WILL BE TELEVISED DURING THIS RECEPTION.\nSponsored by:
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/cl2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Columbus\, 350 North High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Tuesday\, December 13th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour11822-2/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Chapter Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday party to celebrate our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays!\nThis year the event will also include our annual silent auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, wineries\, and more! Please consider making a donation to the silent auction. We appreciate all types of donations including hotel overnight stays\, restaurant gift cards\, museum passes\, gift baskets\, and electronics. Click here for more information about donating to the silent auction. \nDetails:\n• Thursday\, December 1st\, 5:00pm-8:00pm\n• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West (near the Plymouth Meeting Mall)\, 640 Fountain Road\, Plymouth Meeting\, PA 19462\, 610-834-8300.\n• Self-parking is complimentary. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome!\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Thursday\, December 1\, 2022. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. 15-minute self-tests will be available at registration if needed. Safety requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements.\nEarly registration closes on Sunday\, November 27\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/holiday-chapter-awards-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West\, 640 Fountain Road\, Plymouth Meeting\, PA\, 19462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Philadelphia Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Here’s Your Chance to Rise and Shine to Cheer on the\nPhiladelphia Marathon Participants! Volunteers Needed!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe PCMA PHL Community Service Committee invites you to volunteer at our annual water station at the 2022 Philadelphia Marathon! The event will be held on Sunday\, November 20\, and our time slot is from 6:00am-11:00am. We will be located at Water Stop #3 at 6th & Walnut. In our experience\, this activity ends closer to 9:30am (depending on how fast we clean up the thousands of cups that will be recycled). Our job is to set up thousands of cups of water and Gatorade\, and hand out the cups to the ever-grateful runners. It’s very stimulating and inspiring!  We know it’s an early morning\, but this is for a good cause! \nStreet parking is available on Walnut Street and on either side of 6th Street. You will receive a parking voucher when you arrive. All volunteers receive an official Philadelphia Marathon t-shirt to wear at the event. \nIf interested\, please follow the steps below to signup. Space is limited\, and is assigned first come-first served\, so please register soon! \n\nClick here to be directed to the volunteer page for the Philadelphia Marathon.\nSelect Water Stop #3 at 6th and Walnut for Sunday\, November 20th. Select PCMAPHL under “Are you registering on behalf of a team?”\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Service volunteer\, Sharon Goodspeed\, at sgood265@gmail.com.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/volunteer-at-the-philadelphia-marathon-2-2/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marathon\, Water Stop #3 at 6th & Walnut\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T190000
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Tuesday\, November 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour11822/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
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SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting and Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 20th\, 3:00pm-7:00pm at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square for an afternoon education session followed by a networking reception. During this event\, Rich McLaughlin\, Leadership Coach/Speaker\, will use presentations and small group work to provide leadership and coaching skills related to connecting with colleagues and building teams\, showing up fully for our roles at our organizations\, and participating in meaningful work\, and innovating. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn leadership and coaching skills that can be applied to internal work and external vendor relationships\nConsider how to show up fully for your role\, especially in times of uncertainty\, challenge\, etc.\nDiscuss how to leverage teams to innovate\n\nAbout the Speaker: Rich McLaughlin has been an observer and practitioner of innovation and employee engagement processes for over 20 years. He has over 14\,000 hours designing and facilitating leadership and interpersonal skills workshops\, innovation explorations and problem solving with teams to help them jump start their change and innovation efforts. He has helped teams as small as eight and departments as large as 100 learn how to blend external developments (to understand where customer needs are moving) with internal employee engagement processes (to show how to stimulate internal experiments and capitalize on those opportunities). Rich received his MA in Training and Development for Business from Ohio State University\, and has been consulting faculty for the University of Notre Dame’s College of Business since 2000. He is author of\, “Rules of Engagement: A Story About How Leaders Can More Effectively Engage Employees”\, and he co-authored\, “Tapping Team Intelligence: Consulting Tools and Exercises that Facilitate Team Performance and Learning Through Action”. He is also certified in EQi 2.0\, Rummler Brache process mapping methodology\, MBTI\, TMI\, CCL’s 360 Benchmarks\, the Hermann Brain Dominance Index\, the Matrix Management Institute’s Project Management Methodology\, and the Experience Innovation simulation. \nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Thursday\, October 20\, 2022. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Free at-home tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/tests. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. A limited number of tests will be available at registration if you forget. Safety requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements in the City of Philadelphia and at the Sonesta Philadelphia as the event date approaches. \nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/102022/
LOCATION:Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square\, 1800 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Tuesday\, October 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour101122/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20220117T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201627Z
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SUMMARY:Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Education Day on Thursday\, September 8\, 2022\, 1:00-6:00 PM at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia.\nRegister today!\nAccording to a recent survey of our audience\, the future of work and re-imagining the audience journey were the most interesting topics. As such\, we’ve planned this year’s Education Day event around these topics. Attendees at this year’s event will hear from seasoned experts about the challenges of planning and the potential in holding in-person events in this environment\, and they will have the opportunity to dialogue with their peers about possible short-term and long-term solutions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the future of work and its impact on events\, suppliers\, and planners\nConsider what attendees want from in-person events post-COVID and learn how to re-imagine the audience journey\nBrainstorm solutions to current challenges and network with colleagues\n\nAgenda:\n1:00-2:00 PM: Registration\n2:00-2:15 PM: Welcome\n2:15-3:15 PM: General Session: Meg Fasy\, Founder\, FazeFWD & eventsGIG; PCMA Best in Class Speaker: The Future of Work–Shift Happens\n3:15-3:30 PM: Break\n3:30-4:30 PM: Breakout Sessions\n4:30-5:00 PM: Wrap-up\n5:00-7:00 PM: Reception \nSession Descriptions: \n\nThe Future of Work is top of mind for all leaders – from the “Great Resignation” to the gig economy\, these dynamic shifts are challenging all businesses. Your workforce\, how and where people work\, and skills you need to address the evolving event formats is critical to succeed. A talent strategy that is based on skills and finding new ways to source talent is pivotal to staying agile and adapting to whatever the future brings. It’s not just about getting through your next program but determining what is needed to reimagine what is possible and deliver compelling experiences.\nLearner Outcomes:\n•Optimize your talent strategy to drive innovation •Identifying gaps for your future state •Leveraging gig economy talent options to build the right team\nBreakout 1: The Future of Work Follow-Up Conversation: This session will provide a deeper dive into the future of work as it applies to the business events industry. Speakers will discuss current challenges in all industries and potential short-term and long-term solutions. Speakers include Maria Grasso\, Senior Vice President\, Convention Division\, PHLCVB\, Meg Fasy\, Founder\, FazeFWD & eventsGIG\, and Ben Fileccia\, Senior Director of Operations\, Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.\nBreakout 2: Re-Imagining the Audience Journey: Planning events in the post-pandemic era has forced event professionals to think more about what their audiences want out of in-person events\, what’s feasible given ongoing challenges regarding budgets\, COVID\, hybrid\, etc.\, and how to re-imagine in-person events to both incentivize in-person participation and enhance the education/networking/business transactions that take place at these events. Speakers include Danielle Cleary\, Sourcing Manager\, JR Global Events\, Sharon DeFelices\, CMP\, owner of Mosaic Meetings and Events\, and Kyle Morris\, Vice President Business Development\, NMR Events.\nClick here to learn more about our speakers.\n\nA Message from the PCMA PHL Community Service Committee: At Education Day\, we will be hosting a school supply donation drive for the Tanner G. Duckrey School\, 1501 Diamond St.\, Philadelphia School District. Located in North Philadelphia\, this school is challenged with less-than-ideal conditions\, a lack of supplies\, and various hardships for the children\, families\, and teachers. Despite the challenges\, nearly 510 diverse students benefit from education that helps them get into some of the best high schools in the city.  They will accept basic school supplies that can be purchased at any store\, or gift cards to stores likes Staples\, Target\, Amazon\, or CVS. Please help support the students and faculty at this school by bringing donations to Education Day. Thank you! \nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Thursday\, September 8\, 2022. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Free at-home tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/tests. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. A limited number of at-home tests will be available at registration if you forget. Safety requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements in the City of Philadelphia and at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia as the event date approaches. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST! \nPlatinum Sponsor \nGold Sponsor \n \n\nUnderwriter Sponsors \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nPCMA Best in Class Speaker Sponsor \n \nHost 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/education-day-2022/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20220117T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201752Z
UID:3535-1657558800-1657636200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat on July 11-12! This year’s Chapter Retreat will be held in-person at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster\, PA\, and will include opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun! The agenda is as follows: \nSunday\, July 10\, 2022 \n\n4:00 PM: Hospitality Suite Open\n\nMonday\, July 11\, 2022 \n\n2:30-4:30 PM: Registration\n2:30-4:30 PM: Community Service Activity – We will be filling 100 tote bags for Heart of Surfing\, a non-profit organization that offers free surfing and skateboarding lessons for families with autism or other developmental disabilities. Please bring donations to include in the bags. Suggested items (in any amount) include sunglasses\, chap stick\, beach balls\, flip flops\, spray bottles\, candy\, water bottle\, toys\, frisbees\, footballs\, and bubbles.\n2:30-5:00 PM: Hospitality Suite Open\n5:00-7:00 PM: Opening Reception\n\nTuesday\, July 12\, 2022: \n\n6:30 AM: Group Walk (optional)\n8:00-9:00 AM: Registration\n8:00-9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast\n9:00-9:05 AM: Welcome\, Chapter Updates\n9:05-9:15 AM: State of Industry/Trends\n9:15-9:25 AM: Sponsor Presentations\n9:25-10:15 AM: Chapter Committee Activity: Help Your Chapter!\n10:15-10:30 AM: Break\n10:30 AM-12:00 PM: General Session: Harriet Stein\, RN\, MS\, Big Toe in the Water; Creator\, Take Pause Mindfulness Program\n12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch\n1:00-1:05 PM: Discover Lancaster and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Welcome\n1:05-2:30 PM: Best Practices Roundtable Activity: Bring your best business/professional “hack” to share with others.\n\n*Agenda is subject to change. Attendees are encouraged to arrive a day early (July 10) to experience all that Lancaster has to offer. Contact Sara McWilliams\, PCMA President Elect\, for information on things to do before the retreat!  \nRegistration Information: \n\nPCMA PHL Member and Faculty Planners – $50 registration fee\nPCMA PHL Supplier Members – $60 registration fee\nPCMA PHL Student Members – $15 registration fee\nRegister at https://na.eventscloud.com/retreat2022.\nMembership to the Philadelphia Chapter is required to attend the Chapter Retreat. If you are a member of PCMA\, but not of the Philadelphia Chapter\, contact membership@pcma.org to add PHL to your membership for $30.00.\nNegative Covid test requirement: Please take a Covid test the day you are departing for the Chapter Retreat to make sure you are negative. Please take a photo of the negative test and share it when you check in at registration. Free tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/tests. A rapid test offered by a doctor or testing facility is also acceptable. If you test positive\, your registration fee will be refunded.\nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality.\n\nHotel accommodations: The Lancaster Marriott is offering complimentary rooms for planners for the nights of July 10th and July 11th\, and discounted rooms for suppliers at $129.00 plus tax for the nights of July 10th and July 11th. Planners\, please book your room at the $129.00 rate. The room fee will be waived prior to when you check in at the hotel. The cutoff date is Friday\, July 1\, 2022. To make a reservation\, click the link below: \nBook your group rate for PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/chapter-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Lancaster Marriott\, 25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, 17603
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20220308T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201853Z
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SUMMARY:Tailgate Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:You and your meeting planning team are invited to a unique outdoor trade show where you will be able to visit in-person with destinations\, hotels\, venues\, event service companies\, and more! There will be exciting raffle prizes and tasty food\, beverages\, and treats!\nThursday\, June 2\, 2022\n2:00pm-5:00pm\nThe Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center\n4700 Drexelbrook Drive\, Drexel Hill\, PA 19026 • 610-259-7000\nIn the event inclement weather is forecasted on June 2\, this event will be moved inside. \nPlanners – Click here to register. Or press the Register Now bar below! This event is complimentary for all planners. Please register by May 27th. \nVaccine Requirement/Proof of Negative Test: Upon arrival to registration\, attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. \nDress Code: Smart casual including shorts \nInformation about exhibiting and sponsorships\, is available by clicking here.  \nA room block is available at the Holiday Inn and Suites: Philadelphia W – Drexel Hill\, which is adjacent Drexelbrook. Click the link below to be connected to the Tailgate Trade Show room block\, offering a $149+ rate: \nPCMA PHL Tailgate \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER\, HOST & SPONSORS! \n \nQuestions? Please contact PCMA PHL Administrator\, Erica Keagy\, at gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/tailgatetradeshow2022/
LOCATION:The Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center\, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive\, Drexel Hill\, PA\, 19026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20191118T161347Z
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SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 19th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual networking event at Citizens Bank Park! This year’s event will take place at the Rooftop Terrace\, while the Phillies play the Padres. The festivities are planned to maximize the fun complete with food\, beverage\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information:\nYour registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:35pm-2:05pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside of the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information:\nThe game starts at 1:05pm. Attendees will be able to watch the game from the reception area or from the bleacher seats adjacent to the reception area. Vaccine and mask requirements/restrictions will be posted and shared closer to the event date. \nRegistration:\nPlease register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration bar later on this page. \nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n \n  \nA discounted room block is available at Live Casino & Hotel. Below is the booking link:\nLive! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (livecasinohotel.com)
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies-businesspersons-special-5192022/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20220117T162220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201958Z
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter is excited to announce the in-person return of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 7\, from 12:15-6:00 PM ET\, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Join us this afternoon to celebrate the business events industry and its resilient workforce\, learn from experts in the field\, and interact with your colleagues. \nOur GMID event will focus on “reuniting to recover\,” with sessions that will provide insights for suppliers and planners on bringing back in-person events\, working together through current challenges\, and planning for the future of the events industry. We will be bringing back the popular “unconference” format\, which will allow attendees to select and learn about the topics of most interest to their immediate needs. \nPlease note this event will not offer lunch. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss strategies for partnerships in the current meeting environment\nExplain current challenges in planning meetings and events\nWork with other meeting and event professionals to brainstorm solutions to current and upcoming challenges\n\nAgenda: \n12:15-1:30 PM: Registration Open\n12:15-1:15 PM: Attendee Headshots: Come early and have your complimentary headshot taken!\n1:30-1:45 PM: Welcome\n1:45-2:00 PM: Event Industry Proclamation\, Jim Kenney\, Mayor of Philadelphia\, PA\n2:00-2:30 PM: Unconference Overview/Topic Brainstorming: Attendees will work in small groups to brainstorm potential discussion topics\n2:30-3:30 PM: General Session: Reuniting to Recover: A moderated discussion featuring seasoned business events professionals on the future of strategic partnerships in event planning\, current challenges\, and potential solutions. Speakers include:\n \n\nJohn McNichol\, President and CEO\, Pennsylvania Convention Center\, Moderator\nMaria Grasso\, Senior Vice President\, Convention Division\, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau\nKevin Kelly\, Director of Meetings and Events\, ASTM\nMichael Thompson\, Director of Meeting and Event Services\, Talley Management\nClaire Marrazzo Greenwood\, Executive Director\, CEO Council for Growth\, Senior Vice President for Economic Competitiveness\, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia\n\nSpeakers bios are available by clicking here. \n3:30-3:45 PM: Break\, Attendee Headshots\n3:45-5:00 PM: Unconference Continued: Presentation of Session Topics: Attendees will hear presentations on selected topics resulting from brainstorming sessions. This session will be moderated by Paul Wong\, Director of Global Events\, ISPOR\, and Kacie Sheppeck Corbitt\, Senior Event Manager\, Global Event Management GBS\, Wolters Kluwer. Our Unconference speakers include: \n\nApril Gamache\, Director of Group Sales\, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\nJoshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, GRIMES LAW OFFICES\, LLC\nKaren Lennert\, CASE\, DES\, National Account Manager\, Projection\nBrad Magarity\, Vice President\, Sales\, ALHI\nDebra Maines\, CMP-HC\, DES\, Senior Manager\, Sponsorships & Exhibit Logistics\, A. Fassano & Company\nJudi McLaughlin\, Managing Director\, Northeast\, HelmsBriscoe\nBob O’Connell\, National Sales Manager\, GES\nMichelle Rovner\, Director\, Marketing\, ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research\n\n5:00-6:00 PM: Reception \nThe PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of these continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nUpon arrival to the PCMA PHL chapter meeting\, attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Masks are recommended but not required. These requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements in Philadelphia and at the Pennsylvania Convention Center as the event date approaches. \nA discounted room block is available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market St\, Philadelphia PA 19107. To make a reservation\, visit this link:\nhttps://book.passkey.com/go/GlobalMeetingsIndustry \nClick here to register.\nThank you to our hosts and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-472022/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20220117T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202029Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Midday Break
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Midday Break: Community Conversation—State of Meeting Planning in the Current Environment\nJoin your colleagues on March 10 for a virtual midday break on the state of meeting planning in the current environment. This offering will be a moderated discussion. Planner and supplier attendees are encouraged to attend to discuss current challenges/opportunities\, brainstorm and share solutions\, and make connections. At the start of the event\, attendees will take a poll on the issues they most want to discuss during the session\, then a moderator will facilitate discussion on the top two to three topics. \nLearning objectives:\n1) Discuss timeline topics in current meeting planning environment\n2) Brainstorm and share solutions to current challenges\n3) Network with others in field and make connections that can benefit you beyond the session \nModerator: Mariellen Morris\, Senior Director of Conferences\, PRIM&R; PCMA PHL Board Member and Education Committee Co-Chair \nThe PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of this continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. \nRegistration Information: Please consider making a donation towards registration for this meeting. Registration fees are a key source of revenue for the chapter. There is a $1.00 minimum. Any amount is appreciated.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/midday-break-31022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20220105T184242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202057Z
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Impacting Organizational Change: Stories of DEIA in the Workplace \nAgenda\n8:00-8:30 AM   | Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:30-8:45 AM   | Opening Remarks\n8:45-10:00 AM | Moderated Panel Discussion \nModerated Panel Discussion\nWe’re starting 2022 in-person! Don’t miss this opportunity to begin the year with the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, and to discuss diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, accessibility\, and justice (DEIAJ) in the workforce and business events industry. The February chapter meeting will focus on becoming a change agent\, and will discuss approaches for building DEIAJ within your organization/team/department. So often\, organizational change around DEIAJ is performative\, not measurable\, and not held to intent and standards. How do we move this important work beyond this? This session will: \n\nDiscuss how to influence change in your personal life\, and how that translates to influencing change within your organization/team/department (regardless of your role).\nReview organizational hiring practices as they relate to job descriptions\, job postings\, interviews\, etc.\nExplore how to build diverse\, inclusive\, and equitable teams and workplace culture.\n\n\nSpeakers include the following with more to be announced soon: \n\nModerator: Greg DeShields\, CHE\, CDE\, Executive Director\, PHLDiversity\, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau\nPanelist: Susan Baranowski\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, Corporate Director of Human Resources\, Refined Hospitality\nPanelist: Ira Rosen\, Associate Professor of Practice & Director of the Event Leadership Executive Certificate Program\, Temple University\nPanelist: Joyce Leveston\, CMM\, CVP\, Senior VP of Convention Centers\, Spectra\n\nClick here to review the speakers’ biographies. \nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Category \n\n  \nEarly Bird—Until 12:00pm\, Monday\, February 7\, 2022 \n\n  \nOn-Site Registration—After 12:00pm\, Monday\, February 7\, 2022\n\n\nPCMA PHL Members\n\n$40.00 \n\n\n$50.00 \n\n\n\nPlanner and Supplier Non-Members\n\n$50.00 \n\n\n$60.00 \n\n\n\nFaculty Members\n\n$25.00 \n\n\n$35.00 \n\n\n\nFaculty – Non-Members\n\n$35.00 \n\n\n$45.00 \n\n\n\n\nStudents \n\n$15.00\n\n$25.00 \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to join today. PCMA is offering hardship pricing. If you need help to join\, please call 877-827-7262 or email membership@pcma.org.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please call the membership department at PCMA HQ to add the Philadelphia chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nPCMA PHL is closely monitoring CDC and local guidelines regarding mask and COVID-19 standards. As the event nears\, we will post and communicate meeting procedures. Masks will be required by the Four Seasons and PCMA PHL. Vaccine cards will be checked at registration. If you cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or recognized religious beliefs\, please contact us to discuss alternative means of participation.\nThere is no virtual option for this event.\nParking Information – Parking at the hotel is $40.00 per car. Self parking options nearby include Three Logan Square Garage\, 1900 Arch Street Garage\, and Parkway 1901 Arch Street. Prices and availability vary at each location. The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia\, does not have any affiliation with the options provided.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors! \n \nA Note from the Community Service Committee:\nAt this event\, we will be collecting donations for The Wardrobe. The Wardrobe (formerly known as Career Wardrobe) is a nonprofit social enterprise open to all. Their goal is to eliminate clothing insecurity by outfitting people for life or work. Their support helps 5\,000 people a year look and feel their best to move forward in their lives. Requested items for this donation collection include deodorant\, shampoo/conditioner\, feminine products\, lotion\, and shaving products. New socks\, bras\, and underwear are also being collected. If you would like to donate clothing\, please visit their website and donate directly at their drop off locations. Thank you!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/feb102022/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia\, One North 19th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210128T145805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202305Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Chapter Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual holiday party and awards events to celebrate our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays! \nThis year the event will also include our annual auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, wineries\, and more! \nDetails:\n• Thursday\, December 2nd\, 5:00pm-8:00pm\n• The Notary Hotel\, 21 N Juniper St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107\n• Parking at The Notary is valet only. The rate is $24\, plus 25% tax = $30.00. Information about additional parking options is available by clicking here. \nAt this event\, we will be collecting blankets and warm coverings for Prevention Point Philadelphia. Prevention Point Philadelphia is a nonprofit public health organization providing harm reduction services to Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Please bring a blanket (any size or material\, new or in good condition) to the event to help support this worthy cause. Sleeping bags\, throws\, and comforters are accepted. \nPlease consider making a donation to the auction. Click here for more information. \nThank you to our host and sponsors! \n \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to join today. PCMA is offering hardship pricing. If you need help to join\, please call 877-827-7262 or email membership@pcma.org.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please call the membership department at PCMA HQ to add the Philadelphia chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nPCMA PHL is closely monitoring CDC and local guidelines regarding mask and COVID-19 standards. As the event nears\, we will post and communicate event procedures. Masks will be required when not actively drinking or eating. Vaccine cards will be checked at registration. If you cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or recognized religious beliefs\, please contact us to discuss alternative means of participation.\nThere is no virtual option for this event.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/holiday-chapter-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:The Notary Hotel Philadelphia\, 21 N. Juniper Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T060000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210913T161501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202334Z
UID:3397-1637474400-1637474400@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Philadelphia Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Here’s Your Chance to Rise and Shine to Cheer on the\nPhiladelphia Marathon Participants! Volunteers Needed!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe PCMA PHL Community Service Committee invites you to volunteer at our annual water station at the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon! The event will be held on Sunday\, November 21\, and our time slot is from 6:00am-11:00am. We will be located at Water Stop #3 at 6th & Walnut. In our experience\, this activity ends closer to 9:30am (depending on how fast we clean up the thousands of cups that will be recycled). We are working this station in coordination with a local running club. Our job is to set up thousands of cups of water and Gatorade\, and handing out the cups to the ever-grateful runners. It’s very stimulating and inspiring!  We know it’s an early morning\, but this is for charity. In fact\, there are over 24 charities supported by this event\, so come and show you care! \nStreet parking is available on Walnut Street and on either side of 6th Street. You will receive a parking voucher when you arrive. All volunteers receive an official Philadelphia Marathon sweatshirt to wear at the event. \nIf interested\, please follow the steps below to signup. Space is limited\, and is assigned first come-first served\, so please register soon! \n\nClick https://philadelphiamarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=56092 to be directed to the volunteer page for the Philadelphia Marathon.\nNext to “Have a password? Enter it here:”\, enter “aarc.” The website will automatically link you with our station. Check the box next to the time and scroll down to complete your registration. IMPORTANT! Please add the team name ‘PCMAPHL’ so that we know you are registered. Hope to see you there!\n\nQuestions? Contact Sharon Goodspeed\, at sgood265@gmail.com. or Allen Anderson\, r.allen.anderson@gmail.com.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/volunteer-at-the-philadelphia-marathon-2/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marathon\, Water Stop #3 at 6th & Walnut\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20211025T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200025Z
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at Stinger’s Waterfront on Thursday\, November 4th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nMembers of the Membership\, Communications and Student Committees\, along with the Board of Directors\, will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Special thanks to our sponsor\, IMS Technology Services\, for providing appetizers for this event. Drinks and additional food will be available for purchase. \nPlease share this information with your colleagues\, too. Click here to register today. \nPlease check Stinger’s Waterfront’s website for current vaccine/mask requirements and safety guidelines. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/social-hour-9/
LOCATION:Stinger’s Waterfront\, 401 S. Swarthmore Avenue\, Ridley Park\, PA\, 19078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210812T165305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200159Z
UID:3369-1632416400-1632423600@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at SPIN on Thursday\, September 23rd from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nMembers of the Membership and Student Committees\, along with the Board of Directors\, will be on hand to share what’s happening in the chapter and the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Happy hour food and drink specials will be available for purchase. Please share this information with your colleagues\, too. Click here to register today. \nPlease check the SPIN website for current vaccine/mask requirements and safety guidelines. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/social-hour-8/
LOCATION:Stinger’s Waterfront\, 401 S. Swarthmore Avenue\, Ridley Park\, PA\, 19078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210128T145106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200303Z
UID:3139-1631190600-1631203200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Event Planning in the Pandemic Era: Forecasting the Future of Business Events \nPlease join us for Education Day on Thursday\, September 9\, 2021\, 12:30pm-4:00pm at The Study at University City! \nAgenda:\n12:30-1:00 PM | Registration\n1:00-2:00 PM | Session One: State of Industry Panel\n2:00-2:15 PM | Break\n2:15-3:00 PM | Joshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, Attorney at Law\, Current and Future Legal Considerations in Event Planning\n3:00-3:15 PM | Break\n3:15-4:00 PM | Steve Garguilo\, PCMA Best in Class Speaker\, Showing Up More Empowered at Work \nSession One: State of the Industry Panel\nWhat does the future hold for suppliers and planners as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? What is the state of the meeting planning industry with regards to current planning challenges\, future bookings\, the economy\, event design\, etc.? How are suppliers and planners working together to bring constituents back to in-person events? How have decision-making processes been affected for suppliers and planners? How are planners conceiving their events in light of changes to technology and access to content\, and how are they thinking about and creating sustainable event models post-COVID? A panel of industry professionals will join us for a moderated discussion on these topics.\nModerator:\nKavin Schieferdecker\, Senior Vice President\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\nSpeakers:\nDerrick M. Johnson\, II\, CMP DES\, Chief Diversity Officer & Director of Event Strategy\, Talley Management Group\nKaren Lennert\, CASE\, DES\, National Account Manager\, Projection\nKathy Slater\, Regional Director of Sales\, Hersha Hospitality Management \nSession Two: Joshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, Attorney at Law\, Grimes Law Offices\, LLC\, Current and Future Legal Considerations in Event Planning\nAs we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic\, planners are getting back to the business of finalizing contracts placed on hold or booking new business for 2021 and beyond. What has changed in contracting since COVID-19? What should planners and suppliers be aware of and\, more importantly\, how can these stakeholders work together to create contracts that are beneficial and protective for both parties? Join us for a conversation with Joshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, Attorney at Law\, Grimes Law Offices\, LLC\, to learn more about trends in contracting and legal considerations. \nSession Three: Steve Garguilo\, PCMA Best in Class Speaker\, Showing Up More Empowered at Work\nEmpowered employees aren’t satisfied being on the outside looking in. They are explorers and action-takers. They use their creativity to imagine what a new world could look like and apply their energy and courage to bring their imagination tolife. But it can be hard sometimes to feel like you’re really empowered at work to make change. There are all kinds of rules and reasons why things can’t work\, and your management might frown upon what you think about as a good idea. Over time\, this can lead to people not bringing forward new ideas anymore or not pushing to challenge the status quo. In this session\, we’ll explore stories\, models\, and experiments for how to show up more empowered at work. You’ll hear stories of people who were able to make a big impact inside their complex workplaces\, and you’ll learn about power dynamics and how you can make change no matter your role or title. \nLearner Outcomes:\n•Explore specific stories of people who challenged the status quo at work and what you can learn from them\n•Apply the different constructs of power (power to\, power with\, power within\, power over) to your situation\n•Learn how to assess your current level of empowerment using a validated\, researched model (Autonomy\, Fulfillment\, Community\, Competence) and take action to make waves inside your organization \nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Category \n\n\nEarly Bird—Until September 3\, 2021 \n\nOn-Site Registration—After September 3\, 2021\n\n\nPCMA PHL Members\n\n$40.00 \n\n\n$50.00 \n\n\n\nPlanner and Supplier Non-Members\n\n$50.00 \n\n\n$60.00 \n\n\n\nFaculty Members\n\n$25.00 \n\n\n$35.00 \n\n\n\nFaculty – Non-Members\n\n$35.00 \n\n\n$45.00 \n\n\n\n\nStudents \n\n$15.00\n\n$25.00 \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to join today. PCMA is offering hardship pricing. If you need help to join\, please call 877-827-7262 or email membership@pcma.org.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please call the membership department at PCMA HQ to add the Philadelphia chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nValet parking is available for $20.00. There are several self-parking lots in the area.\nFood will not be served at this meeting. A to-go snack will be provided.\nPCMA PHL is closely monitoring CDC and local guidelines regarding mask and COVID-19 standards. As the event nears\, we will post and communicate meeting procedures. Currently\, capacity is limited to 62 attendees and seating will be 2 per 6ft. Masks will be required. Vaccine cards will be checked at registration. If you cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or recognized religious beliefs\, please contact us to discuss alternative means of participation.\nThere is no virtual option for this event.\nDress code – To go along with our education-themed event taking place at The Study in University City\, please wear your favorite school logo’d gear! \nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.\n\nA message from the Community Service Committee\nAt Education Day\, we will be supporting Kimberly Ross from the Ridley School District. Kimberly is the primary autistic support teacher for Grades K-2. She believes all students have the fundamental right to learn. Children will learn when provided with the support and supplies needed to understand effectively. Kim\, her team and the school district also provide community and schoolwide awareness about autism and how to support individuals with autism. Please help by purchasing items from this Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/2k6wKb7?ref_=wl_share. Other donations needed include the following:\nFat crayons\nShaving cream\nColored construction paper\nStickers\nWatercolor paint\nFat popsicle sticks\nPompom balls\nCotton balls\nWikki Stix\nTissue paper \nThank you to our sponsors and hosts!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/education-day-2/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 S 33rd St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210128T144914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200332Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat! \nLocation:\nThis year’s Chapter Retreat will be held in-person at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West. For those interested in staying over\, please call 610-834-8300 to make a reservation with the group code\, CMA. The room rate is $89.00 plus taxes. The cut-off date is Friday\, July 9\, 2021. \nProgram Description:\nJoin us for this informative and interactive\, in-person retreat where you can: \n\nParticipate in conversations with your peers about the state of meeting planning today.\nConvene to learn about current trends in meeting planning.\nMeet-up with your colleagues in person.\nAttend an in-person event!\n\nAgenda for Tuesday\, July 20\, 2021:\n1:00–1:15 PM Opening Remarks\n1:15–1:45 PM What Are We Doing Now?! Part I: Considerations in Working with Venues and Technology\n1:45-2:15 PM Small Group Discussions and Questions on Part I \n2:15-2:30 PM Break\n2:30-3:00 PM What Are We Doing Now?! Part II: Considerations in Managing Attendees and Exhibitors\n3:00-3:30 PM Small Group Discussions and Questions on Part II \n3:30-4:15 PM Retreat Wrap Up and Committee Updates\n4:15-5:00 PM Community Service Activity*\n5:00-7:00 PM Reception \nPart I: Considerations in Working With Venues and Technology\nPart I of the retreat will start with short talks by industry representatives on how venues are working with groups on meetings in the current COVID environment including implementing safety measures where desired by planners; working with planners when meetings have fewer attendees and contractual obligations still can’t be met; how venues are mitigating issues with staffing; and technical considerations for including a virtual component to in-person events. Differences between big and small venues will be addressed. After the talks\, attendees will break into small groups to discuss their current challenges\, brainstorm solutions\, and ask questions of the speakers. \nPart II: Considerations in Managing Attendees and Exhibitors\nPart II of the retreat will provide insight on how organizations are driving attendees and exhibitors to their in-person events. Included in this discussion will be information on mitigating and addressing attendee concerns; options for virtual involvement; providing ROI for exhibitors/sponsors\, including engagement beyond the meeting; and more. After the talks\, attendees will break into small groups to discuss their current challenges\, brainstorm solutions\, and ask questions of the speakers. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss information from industry experts on the state of meeting planning now\nReview considerations for working with venues\, utilizing technology\, addressing attendee concerns/driving attendance\, and providing ROI for exhibitors\nIn small groups\, discuss current challenges and brainstorm solutions\n\n*Community Service Activity – At the Chapter Retreat\, we will be doing an activity to help Philly Mindset. Philly Mindset was founded to support community equity through allocating educational resources to students and families in the Philadelphia area. Please use their Amazon and Target lists to purchase school supplies\, or purchase similar products and bring them to the retreat. At the Chapter Retreat we will pack school supply bags for upcoming Philly Mindset events. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is required to attend. If you are not a member\, click here to join today. PCMA is offering hardship pricing. If you need help to join\, please call 877-827-7262 or email membership@pcma.org.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please call the membership department at PCMA HQ to add Philadelphia to your account. The cost to add another chapter to your membership is only $30.00.\nRegistration is required to attend the retreat. The early bird registration for planners\, suppliers and faculty is $30.00. After July 14\, registration will be onsite and the rate increases to $40.00. The registration fee for students is $15.00\, and $25.00 after July 14.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.\n\nThank you to our Underwriter Sponsors and Host! \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/chapter-retreat/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West\, 640 Fountain Road\, Plymouth Meeting\, PA\, 19462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210128T173321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200405Z
UID:3146-1623333600-1623344400@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Tailgate Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:You and your meeting planning team are invited to a unique outdoor trade show where you will be able to visit IN-PERSON with destinations\, hotels\, venues\, event service companies\, and more! There will be exciting raffle prizes and tasty food\, beverages\, and treats! CDC guidelines for outdoor events will be in place\, as well as guidelines from Delaware County. \nDate: Postponed until Thursday\, June 10\, 2021\nTime: 2:00pm-5:00pm\nLocation: The Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center\, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive\, Drexel Hill\, PA 19026\nDress Code: Smart casual including shorts \nRegistration Information for Planners: \n\nThis event is complimentary for planners.\nIf you already registered\, you are automatically registered for the rain date.\nIf you can now attend but did not register for the original date\, please register by Friday\, June 4th. \nIn the event inclement weather is forecasted on June 10\, this event will be moved inside on Thursday\, June 10th.\nIf you cannot attend the rain date\, please email gppcma@comcast.net to cancel your registration.\nPlanners\, please click here to register\, or click the “Register Now” button towards the bottom of this page.\n\nClick here to see a current list of sponsors\, partners\, and exhibitors. \nVisit Delco\, our Host Destination Sponsor\, is hosting an after-event at Drexelbrook from 5:00pm-7:00pm. All registered planners and exhibitors are welcome. (If you are a supplier who is not exhibiting at the tailgate trade show\, you can register to attend this after-event for $50.00. Please arrive no earlier than the start time of 5:00pm. Please click here to register as a supplier who is not exhibiting.) \nQuestions? Please contact Erica Keagy at gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232\, or Jim Cohn at jim@eventsmagazine.com\, 215-947-8600. \n***Exhibit space is sold out for this event.*** \nA message from the PCMA PHL Community Service Committee\nPCMA PHL is holding a fundraiser to help the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation move one step closer to finding a cure for all children with cancer! You can help by donating at our Tailgate Trade Show event or by clicking here. The money you donate will pay for research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. Please help kids and their families by providing desperately needed hope! Thanks for your support! \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS! \n \n  \nA room block is available at the hotel attached to Drexelbrook:\nHoliday Inn & Suites Philadelphia at Drexelbrook\n5400 Ferne Blvd.\, Drexel Hill PA 19026\n610-259-7000\nRoom Rate: $129.00\nPlease add PA State Sales Tax (6%) and Local Delaware County Tax (3%) to all rates.\nBelow is the link to make a hotel reservation within the block:\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/tailgatetradeshow/
LOCATION:The Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center\, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive\, Drexel Hill\, PA\, 19026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210326T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200503Z
UID:3260-1621512000-1621515600@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Where Are We Headed? Connecting on Hybrid Meeting Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues for an interactive discussion on hybrid meeting planning. With many of us working on hybrid meetings (in person and virtual) for the fall\, and with the future trending in this direction\, what’s needed for successful implementation of these events? What do we mean when we talk about “hybrid”? How do we keep people safe? What protocols will be in place/do we need to follow? What does the in-person and virtual presentation of content look like to attendees? How will budgets and registration fees change/be modified? During this midday break\, we’ll start a conversation on this timely topic\, with more programming to follow later in the year.  \nFormat/Speakers: \n\n12:00 PM: Welcome/introductions\n12:05 PM: White Paper/Case Study Presentation\, Onsite Trends/Resources for F2F Meetings\, Julie Smith\, Senior Vice President\, Exhibition Sales\, GES; Chair\, APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force\n12:25 PM: Breakout groups (groups of 5-8 people will discuss three questions)\n12:40 PM: Groups report back what they learned\, questions that came up\, etc.\n12:55 PM: Wrap up/conclusions\n\nSome of the breakout questions that will be discussed include the following: \n\nWhat does “hybrid” mean to you/your organization? How will you/would you implement hybrid regarding facilitation of in-person and online content?\nHow are you adjusting registration fees/budgets to reflect hybrid meeting execution?\nWhat have been the challenges in planning a hybrid meeting so far?\nWhat safety protocols will you implement onsite?\nHow are your managing exhibitors in a hybrid meeting?\n\nThank you to our 2021-2022 Underwriter Sponsor for supporting this midday break!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/may20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210302T195212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T210650Z
UID:3175-1617890400-1617897600@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and the MPI Philadelphia Chapter for a joint event on Global Meetings Industry Day 2021.\n\nDon’t Let Your Start Be Your Stop\nOur keynote speaker will be Dr. James Smith\, Jr. CSP\, Author\, Speaker\, Educator\, Coach. During this keynote\, Dr. Smith will highlight ways to: \n\nShift your mindset\nEnhance your personal power\nWork on your TAN (i.e.\, take action now)\n\nClick here to read a full description of this session. \n \n\nFinding Inspiration in a Pandemic\nSince Covid struck the meetings industry\, many of our members are experiencing career upheaval. The pendulum swings from job furloughs to job loss; job dissatisfaction to career disenchantment. Many have courageously tried to upskill\, reskill\, cross-skill and rebrand. But is this enough to create a ladder leading to a satisfying career\, enjoyment and advancement? Our speakers will share successful transitions and provide guidance and real life scenarios to reshape your thinking versus rebranding your skills. \nLearning Objectives:\n1)  To broaden your mindset on the possibilities open to you.\n2)  To provide creative and more targeted approaches to resume building.\n3)  To understand how to analyze and leverage existing/new networks. \nOur speakers include: \n \nMike Gamble\, Founder of Tourism Diversity Matters and Co-founder of SearchWide Global \n \nBill Yetman\, Chief Creative | Principal at BY DESIGN Training \n\nAgenda for Thursday\, April 8\, 2021\n2:00-2:15 PM | Opening Remarks\n2:15-2:45 PM | Keynote Speaker\, Dr. James Smith\n2:45-4:00 PM | Presentation and Q&A with Mike Gamble and Bill Yetman\, sponsor presentation and community service activity \nRegistration Information\n \n\nThis meeting will be a Zoom meeting.\nThere is a $15.00 minimum registration fee. Please consider paying more if you can. PCMA PHL and MPI PHL rely on registration fees to cover operating expenses\, and to provide educational events for our members.\nThere is no charge for students to attend. Students can you this special\, monitored link to register\, https://forms.gle/8y8D8bF4Eh3mU4M5A.\nThere is also an option to purchase a scholarship\, which will go towards registrations for members who need help covering this expense. If you are a member that needs financial assistance in order to attend\, please reach out to gppcma@comcast.net.\nRegistration will close on Thursday\, April 8\, 2021\, 12:00pm.\nQuestions? Contact gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232.\nPlease help support Cradles to Crayons by donating items from their Amazon Wish List. We will be learning more about this organization during GMID.\n\nThank you to our 2021 GMID PHL sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20210204T151741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200619Z
UID:3157-1616068800-1616072400@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Midday Break Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a midday break on Thursday\, March 18th from 12:00pm-1:00pm for a book discussion with Jimmy Murray. Jimmy is the co-founder of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and former General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles. He is one of Philadelphia’s top 75 celebrities and a great speaker who will entertain and inspire you. There is no need to purchase the book if you don’t have time to read it prior to the event. The first ten people to sign up will receive a free copy of his book\, Life is an Audible: The Jimmy Murray Story. \nThere is no fee to attend. Please register by clicking here. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the book club.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/bookclub/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081355
CREATED:20201228T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T210744Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Events: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Headed?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the February education session\, The Future of Events: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Headed?\nThursday\, February 11\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST\nThe theme of this year’s February chapter meeting and subsequent programming will be around the future of events in the current environment\, and in the post-pandemic era. As we close the books on 2020 and reflect back on where we’ve been—from our industry shutting down to our move from in-person to virtual events\, to our conceiving of what hybrid events will look like\, to our considerations around how we can increase and support diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in our programs and industry—the February meeting will include a discussion from experts in the field on what 2020 taught us and where we are headed in the future.\nLearning objectives:\n1) Share on how to create successful virtual events that capitalize on the opportunity to reach a wider audience\, and lessons learned for the execution of virtual/hybrid events in 2021\n2) Discuss how to lead events and event management teams in 2021\, including how to lead and structure teams\n3) Provide insight on how to ensure that diversity of perspective is included in meeting programs and on event teams \nSpeakers include: \nBelinda Harvey\, CMP\, CEM\nPortfolio Marketing Manager\nProduce Marketing Association \nGreg DeShields\nExecutive Director\, PHL Diversity\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\nHost\, PHL Diversity Podcast \nAgenda for February 11\, 2021\n10:00-10:05 AM | Opening Remarks\n10:05-10:30 AM | Strategic Planning for Virtual Events and Beyond: Where Have We Been\, Where Are We Headed?\n10:30-10:40 AM | Break\n10:40-11:30 AM | Strategic Planning for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion: Dimensions of DEI and Actionable Steps for Meeting Planners \nClick here to register. Please support PCMA PHL by making a contribution towards registration for this event. Your help is needed. Registration fees are a key source of revenue to cover operating expenses for PCMA PHL. There is a $1.00 minimum. \nEnjoy a cup of coffee\, tea\, or snack from Starbucks during our February program. The first 20 registrants (planner or supplier) will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card courtesy of Visit Seattle and donations made by our chapter. \nA Message from the Community Service Committee\nAs we have always done at our in-person events\, we are supporting an organization in need as part of the February 11th virtual event. We plan to support the Sacred Heart Recover Residence\, a division of Project HOME. The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults\, children\, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty\, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty\, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Please help by purchasing items from this Amazon Wish List. Please add a note in your purchase that you are affiliated with PCMA PHL. If you would like to make purchases outside of Amazon\, you can use the list as a guide and drop off the donations to the Sacred Heart Recover Residence\, 1315 W Hunting Park Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19140. Please note the quantities listed are just a guide. Our support will make a big difference this winter!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/the-future-of-events-where-have-we-been-and-where-are-we-headed/
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