Show your support for Global Meeting Industry Day (GMID) on April 4. RSVP by Thursday, March 28 @ [email protected] There is limited space and we hope to see you there.
ATTENTION PLANNERS Need assistants getting to the April program? Meeting Planner Travel Stipend Available Would you like to be considered for the $150.00 travel stipend?
By Barbara Dunn O’Neal, and Matthew E. Misichko For annual meetings, tradeshows or large conventions, nonprofit organizations enter into many contracts with third-party vendors to provide services such as staffing, audiovisual and transportation. All contracts for goods and services should include indemnification, an important risk management tool — and one that many in the meetings industry don’t entirely understand.
PCMA PNW Chapter Member Highlight - Amy Jolene Sjodin, Independent Meeting Planner based in Anchorage, Alaska
Planning Events Worthy of a President Presented by Franny Starkey Done well, events are tools used to achieve a greater goal, otherwise it’s just a waste of time and money. The job of any planner is to conceptualize and execute programs that have an impact on the message being delivered and the people being engaged and activated. After more than a decade planning events in politics for Governors, US Senators and the President and First Lady of the United States, Franny Starkey (former Senior Advisor and Director of Scheduling & Advance for Michelle Obama and current COO of Imprint Group), leads this session and shares the most important lessons she’s learned in her presidential planning career that can be embraced and applied for corporation and association planners across the country.
PCMA Celebrates International Women’s Day https://www.pcma.org/international-womens-day-pcma-president/
Trust is the foundation of human relationships and the key to success in today’s business environment. Yet, as a society, we are in a crisis of trust on a global scale. To become trusted today, you now must first prove that you are worthy of trust. But how?
The Intersection of Industries, Ideas and Interests. Six Take-aways from Convening Leaders. Convening Leaders has always been a place for meeting new people and building friendships. Each year PCMA takes the idea of creating connections to a new level and this year, the education and experiences crossed boundaries of industries and ideas, appealing to attendees’ broader interests.
April Program SAVE THE DATE EVENT DETAILS Thursday, April 18 11:30am -1:30pm Davenport Grand Hotel Spokane, WA AGENDA 11:30am - Registration/Networking 12:00pm - Lunch 12:30pm - Presentation 1:30pm - Conclusion REGISTRATION Meeting Planners - $25.00 Members - $50.00 Non-Members - $65.00 Students - Complimentary *Valid Student ID Required
Hosted Opportunity! Funds from the Pacific Northwest Chapter of PCMA are available for the following: • 2019 PCMA Education Conference: June 25-28, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA) • 2020 PCMA Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders: January 5-8, 2020 (San Francisco, CA) o PNW Planner Full Ride Scholarship to Convening Leaders o Partial Funding - Annual Meeting Convening Leaders • Membership Dues Application Due: Friday, March 15
Creating an emergency plan can seem overwhelming, but at the Risk360 conference Alan Kleinfeld, CMP, CMM, director of Arrive Management Group, reminded the audience that they were not alone. The following resources cover everything from a framework for your written plan, training programs on first aid and medical equipment, and companies that you can call on for expert advice.
Creating Guiding Principles with Kati Quigley, Senior Director, Marking, Microsoft Business Applications & Industry Life changes constantly as does your professional aspirations and career. Even with this constant change, finding your grounding principles will help guide you in your life choices and enable you to navigate through the twists and turns in life. Learn how I created mine, what they mean to me and how I apply them. Through this, you will hopefully discover your own and start to leverage them to be your own authentic self.
In 2018, PCMA PNW Chapter celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a toast on October 10th which included a few inaugural Board Members in attendance. The PNW Chapter of PCMA, representing members from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana, is dedicated to serving the meetings and event professionals with continuing education and community service. While not the largest chapter of PCMA, they are certainly the most tenacious; starting with those individuals who represented the inaugural board. They have produced many leaders, created exciting new programs and utilized technology to better serve their members.
Hot off the press - check your email for the First Quarter - PNW PCMA Newsletter!
SAVE THE DATE – PNW upcoming February and April Chapter Programs!
The Washington State University PCMA club has been named as one of the Student Chapter of the Year Recipients!
Thank you for your donations to YouthCare!
We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
The PNW PCMA board would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!
This is my final month as President of the Pacific Northwest chapter and I have been reflecting on all the wonderful events the chapter has hosted this year and the many successes. I hope you were able to attend at least one event this year and had at least one takeaway. My hope is that you were able to apply this takeaway personally & professionally.
Come Network with the members of the PNW chapter that are attending PCMA Convening leaders. This event is complimentary but make sure to sign up ahead of time. Convening Leaders Chapter Reception Sunday, January 6, 2018 4:30pm – 6:30pm Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh PA 15219 Sky Room
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR AT 2:00AM ON SUNDAY MORNING OR WHEN YOU GO TO BED ON SATURDAY NIGHT
For Italian-inspired house made pastas and steaks, visit Tula Bene Pastaria + Chophouse nestled in the luxurious Tulalip Resort Casino. Savor mouth-watering lobster ravioli or ricotta gnocchi, or a Tula Bene 16 oz. New York steak. To accompany your meal, add an Italian wine such as a robust Sangiovese or sparkling Prosecco, or a handcrafted cocktail. Top off your meal with a delicious dessert, including traditional white cholate budino. Dine in a casual and comfortable setting reminiscent of an Italian pastaria and “godere” (enjoy)!
48 Hour Flash Sale Register for our annual PCMA fundraiser at FlatStick Pub in South Lake Union today and take advantage of the discount. Cheerleaders only $20 dollars + a wine tree raffle ticket Teams get a 20% discount (5 team members per a team) Just use the following codes before the end of the day on Friday, October 26. Cheerleader Code: Cheer20 Teams Code: Team20
Guy Fieri was in town this summer sharing with the world the delectable hand-dipped, double-fried Korean style chicken from Seattle’s own Bok a Bok. This new restaurant is enjoying early stardom and it it’s no wonder with its seriously delicious unpretentious food. Kimchi mac and cheese anyone? Now in three locations - Capital Hill, White Center and Burien, in the heart of Seattle Southside. Now just one more reason to explore Seattle’s Backyard.
The vote is in! Meeting planners agree that Seattle Southside is the perfect place to hold your next event. Just minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport, the region is super accessible for attendees that fly, as well as drive. Let your attendees skip the Seattle traffic-congested commute and get right to Seattle Southside.
On behalf of the PNW PCMA board we would like to congratulate Leslie Dunn on the birth of her baby girl. Welcome Eloise Ruth Dunn made her arrival on September 4th at 6:30 PM 7lbs 7oz and 19 inches long.
Dollars are being spent on events! Lots and lots of dollars. Attendees are paying for access to valuable information to be more successful, to enrich their lives, and to increase their education. Clients are paying to create opportunity and experience for attendees. Don’t let a roll of the dice dictate ROI for the attendee or the client.
Please join us for an evening networking and fun at our 2018 Bid Event from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 7th at Flatstick Pub. There will be putting and a silent auction (sponsored in part by Gesture), the ever-popular Wine Tree Raffle and a few select live auction items that will only be available onsite! The proceeds will help fund our PNW Chapter charitable efforts and our 2019 scholarships and education programs. And remember: you do not have to be a PCMA member to attend – everyone is welcome!
PCMA 2019 Convening Leaders January 6 - 9, 2019 - Registration is Open for PCMA Members!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming PCMA programs. The 25th Anniversary Program is October 10th at MoPOP and the Annual Bid & Putt Invitational Fundraiser is November 7th at Flatstick. More information and registration coming soon.
As we enter the 2nd half of 2018, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the success we have had so far this year. Our chapter has produced 3 great events including our 1st annual Hospitality Symposium which was a huge success. Additionally, our chapter membership has held steady this year, but we have seen a slight increase in our Business Event Professional membership, which is so important to the health of our chapter overall. And finally, our communications team has produced a wonderful new blog which I encourage you all to check out on a regular basis.
Call for Donations the PNW Chapter of PCMA for our Bid and Putt Invitational, which will be on November 7th from 4:30pm-7:30pm at FlatStick Pub South Lake Union in Seattle is our chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every contribution to and participation in the auction is what makes the event a success. All featured auction donors will be supporting the cause as well as gaining exposure for your business. Your company name will be on program signage at the event and leading up to the event and your company will be highlighted in an email to all attendees following the event that will thank our sponsors/donors.
Scholarship Opportunity – Application Due August 24th Scholarships from the Pacific Northwest Chapter of PCMA is available for the following: • 2019 PCMA Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders: January 6-9, 2019 (Pittsburgh, PA) o PNW Planner Full Ride Scholarship to Convening Leaders o Partial Funding - Annual Meeting Convening Leaders • Membership Dues For More Information & To Apply
Happy 4th of July from the Pacific Northwest PCMA Chapter!
Experience the high caliber of educational content that PCMA is renowned for in an environment customized to the Canadian market. You can earn up to 12 Clock Hours of Continuing Education and expand your peer network as you invest your time in attending this 2 1/2 day conference.
Encourage an Outstanding Colleague to Apply for PCMA's 20 in their Twenties Award 20 in their Twenties is designed to engage the best and brightest in the Business Events industry in the world. These individuals will have a PCMA platform to showcase their talents and how they will shape the meetings industry of the future. Deadline to submit applications: Friday, August 10, 2018
Are you registered yet for the PCMA chapter program? Learner Outcomes: Identify three key differences between staged experiences and movements; Explain why the era of "blind" attendance is ending and how personal values will impact decisions to attend you events in the future; Describe how a concise Organizing Principle drives better design decisions and investments.
If you are looking for an event space with incredible water views and state of the art conference facilities, you’ve found the perfect spot! Located on the shores of Lake Washington, the 12-story, 347-room Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport is the first waterfront hotel less than 10 miles from Seattle’s Sea-Tac International Airport.
PCMA PNW Chapter New Member Highlight - Lisa Fraser, Sr. Manager, Corporate Events Nintendo of America Inc. Why join PCMA: Being new to the client side of this industry, Lisa wanted an opportunity to meet others in similar positions with whom she can learn, collaborate and share ideas. She appreciates the lunch-n-learn presentations and looks forward to making new connections.
Welcome our newest Platinum sponsor Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority! They are the perfect destination for your conference needs, combining affordability with accessibility.
Taking a trip away from home can be good for the body and soul, but it also means you’re going to be without the safety net of your home and office Wi-Fi, and might even involve piggybacking on a different data network and living through a different time zone. Your smartphone can adapt, if you know the right tricks.
If you haven’t been to Greater Palm Springs in a while, you won’t believe all the exciting new developments. Discover them below—then come experience them for yourself!
The symposium is the first annual event for the PNW Chapter of PCMA gathering regional hospitality professionals for an innovated half day of education.
In a few months, Alaska Airlines passengers may have to downsize. The airline is decreasing the maximum dimensions allowed for carry-on baggage.
Scholarships are available! If you are an active member in good standing, get involved today!
YouthCare 33rd Annual Luncheon raised more than $765,000 (the most ever!) for homeless youth in Seattle. Thank you to Maven, Natalie, & David, who shared their stories with over 1,300 people in Attendance. Their valiant testimony shed light on addressing racism which is essential in preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Registration is NOW open for the upcoming 2018 PCMA Education Conference in Cleveland, OH. We look forward to seeing you there!
Are you registered yet for the PCMA chapter program? Listen LOUDER than you Speak What do to when you struggle with people not paying attention to you or your message? Or do you have to repeat yourself multiple times? Registration is NOW open for the PCMA April Chapter program.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the PCMA PNW Team!