PCMA Events Education Foundation Silent Auction pcma.org/silentauction

April 26

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

May 15

2013 PCMA Education Conference Denver

June 24–27 CHAPTER CORNER

RMPCMA Celebrates Silver

PCMA’s Rocky Mountain chapter (RMPCMA) commemorated its 25th anniversary on Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Denver dur- ing its 2013 All Hearts Auction and Awards Dinner.

RMPCMA debuted its new online auc-

tion system by Auctions by Cellular, filling it with more than 100 items that attendees could bid on from their smartphones or desktops. Proceeds from the auction bene- fitted the Food Bank of the Rockies as well as the PCMA Education Foundation. “This year’s event was a major suc-

cess for us,” said RMPCMA volunteer Scott Collinsworth, CTS, director of sales with PSAV. “Overall, our attendance and fundraising efforts were at record levels. Our All Hearts Committee worked tire- lessly for the past year to ensure our 25th celebration was a major success. Mission accomplished!”

We’ve Got Your News

Where do PCMA members and industry professionals go to find up-to-the-min- ute industry news and stories? It can be difficult to keep up with all the informa- tion that matters with the myriad sites and sources available online. That’s why the new pcma.org, rede- signed and reformatted, simplifies the search for relevant takeaways. The front-page Up to the Minute section of curated industry news, online-only edi- torial coverage, and content from three different blogs gives visitors an experi- ence customized to meet their specific needs. It’s the perfect place to find late-breaking news from every corner of the meetings, travel, and hospitality industries. From interviews with planners on

what’s working at their meetings to in- depth how-to articles and more, visitors can count on extensive and thought- provoking reporting every day.

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Mark Your Calendar Industry Events

ACTE Global Education Conference New York City

April 21–23

ASAE Springtime Expo Washington, D.C.

May 16

Asia Pacific CHRIE Conference Macau (SAR), China

May 21–24

Opening the Discussion

Have you checked out Catalyst yet? Catalyst is part of PCMA’s relaunched website — a new social circle where members can participate in conversa- tions that matter to them, join com- munities, and collaborate with one another in exploring today’s pressing issues and trends. Catalyst is available exclusively to PCMA members in its launch mode, and allows participants to crowdsource ideas and connect with meetings-industry leaders. To join in (or start!) the conversation, simply log on to catalyst.pcma.org.

Partying With a Purpose, Once Again

By popular demand, PCMA’s Party With a Purpose is expanding its footprint and bringing the party to AIBTM — building on the success of the event each year at PCMA’s Convening Leaders.

› Dust off your dancing shoes and showcase your moves on June 12 from 9 p.m. to midnight at The Underground — one of Chicago’s hottest clubs. Party With a Purpose at AIBTM supports new scholarships through AIBTM and Choose Chicago.

› Don’t miss this popular event where attendees always have a blast while giving back and building relationships.

The PCMA Education Foundation gratefully acknowledges venue sponsors The Underground and Rockit Ranch Productions.

For more information, contact the Education Foundation at foundation@pcma.org.