PCMA Events PCMA 2013 Convening Leaders Orlando

Jan. 13–16

PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement Washington, D.C.

May 15

PCMA Executive Edge Chicago

June 11 CHAPTER CORNER

Northern California’s BAMIE Awards

PCMA’s Northern California Chapter (NCC- PCMA) held its annual Bay Area Industry Excellence Awards (BAMIEs) in San Francisco on Oct. 18. And the winners were: › Rising Star Award Alexandra Capitolo, senior, San Francisco State University › Care Award Andrew Walls, assistant pro- fessor of hospitality and tourism, San Fran- cisco State University › Hero Award Brian Bouchelle, national sales director, Disney Resort Destinations › Environmentality Award VMware

“NCC-PCMA had another successful

BAMIES — the Bay Area’s best were recog- nized for their contributions to the industry, while supporting great local organizations,” said Chapter President Michelle Holmberg, sales manager with Intercontinental Hotels of San Francisco. “It’s not often we thank those who make significant contributions to our field, and the BAMIEs gave us that time to do so in the company of our peers.”

PCMA.ORG Great Points

Hotel loyalty programs are great for meeting professionals who are frequently on the road. And now, Hilton HHonors members can redeem points for their PCMA Professional or Supplier membership. Debbie Draper, senior global project

manager with ConferenceDirect, was the first PCMA member to redeem her Hilton HHonors points to renew her membership. “Being able to use points for this purpose is great!” Draper said. “The process was quick and easy, and you receive immediate con- firmation. When you are an independent contractor and want to keep up your pro- fessional memberships and attend confer- ences, being able to use your hotel points for this purpose is a huge plus.” Redemption is simple: Hilton HHonors

members can visit the Global Shopping Mall at hhonors.com/shopping and choose “Subscriptions” in the Other Rewards section to take advantage of this value-add option.

Mark Your Calendar Industry Events

Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase Chicago

Dec. 19

RCMA World Conference & Expo Minneapolis

Jan. 28–Feb. 1

CSAE’s Tête-à-Tête Ottawa, Canada

Jan. 31

Outsourcing at AIME

At AIME (Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Feb. 26-27, in Melbourne, Australia, PCMA will present a session on outsourcing’s role in delivering successful global events. Kati Quigley, CMP, senior director, WW partner community events for Microsoft Corporation, will highlight the pros and cons of outsourcing, followed by an interactive panel discussion moderated by PCMA COO Sherrif Karamat, CAE, and featuring Nesrene O’Connell, event and campaign strategy marketing manager for Cisco Systems Inc., and Paula Nolan, head of events, Commonwealth Bank of Australia. For more information on AIME, organized by Reed Travel Exhibitions, and its hosted-buyer program, visit aime.com.au.

Targeted Partying

What’s better than combining two things PCMA members love — celebrating and giving back? Austin’s The Spazmatics are returning to help Convening Leaders 2013 attendees Party With a Purpose. Come boogie down to the sound of the “Ultimate New Wave ’80s Show” on Monday evening, Jan. 14, at Hard Rock Live Orlando — your participation will benefit the PCMA Education Foundation’s education, scholarship, and research initiatives, as well as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and PCMA’s Network for the Needy.

You won’t want to miss one of the most popular events at Convening Leaders 2013. When you register for the annual meeting, be sure to add a ticket to the party; you can also edit your registration if you’re already signed up. For more information, visit the conference schedule at conveningleaders. org/schedule.

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