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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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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
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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