Speaking of charity, if you are attending the Annual Meeting – are you planning on going to Party with a Purpose (PWAP)? You can buy individual tickets and all the funds raised go to three different organizations: PCMA Education Foundation, PCMA Network for the Needy committee and a local Seattle charity.
This year the charity we selected is The Moyer Foundation’s Camp Erin. Camp Erin is a grief camp designed for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, friend or loved one. It is a …

At this time of the year I always look for a charity to donate to. If you’re like me you also get great joy from helping people and families in need. I found a great online resource called Charity Navigator – below are some of their more interesting/helpful links I found.
Tips for Holiday Giving: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=666
Food Banks: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.results&cgid=6&cuid=18
Charities Helping the Homeless: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.results&cgid=6&cuid=28
Social Services: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.results&cgid=6&cuid=29

November 29 is fast approaching and if you didn’t already know this – that’s the last day for advance registration for the Annual Meeting. After 11/29 the registration fees go up $100 – so register now to save some cashola!
If you are already registered for the Annual Meeting-be sure to take advantage of two very useful tools – PCMA Connect and the Personal Planner. Each serves a specific function – PCMA Connect to get you networking and Personal Planner to set your schedule for the Annual Meeting – …

There are a few events coming up that PCMA will have a presence at – here’s a recap – stop by to say hi if you are at any of them:
Holiday Showcase 2007 – December 11, 2007 @ Hyatt Regency ChicagoStop by and say hi – our table will be located throughout the event near the luncheon room.
Chicagoland’s No. 1 Business Services and Meeting Sites Exhibition brings together the best in learning, networking, and business connecting all in one day and all in one place.
TAKE TIME TO LEARN! An array …

With Thanksgiving just a week away, I have to ask myself, “where in the heck did this year go?” I am constantly amazed at the quick passage of time…I’m sure I’m not alone here.
We are about 40 days away from our Annual Meeting (Jan 13-16 in Seattle) – and the finishing touches are going on the event. This is my first Annual Meeting with PCMA and so I am watching from the sidelines as our Meetings & Events team works effortlessly through the details, the hassles and the …