Chapter News
Call for 2026 Board Nominations
PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter has opened the nomination period for Board Members, Committee Chairs and Committee Members. Nominations are open through December 1st. Open positions on the board are
Anticipated 2025 Events Calendar
2025 Event Calendar & Sponsorship Opportunity List January Networking Event Thursday, January 16th at OC Vibe in Anaheim, CA January Education Event “City Wide Conferences & Partnering with your CVB
Holiday Fun While Helping Rescue Animals in Need
What a fantastic day at the beautiful Arizona Grand Resort and Spa. So much fun playing with rescue puppies while enjoying some hot chocolate and holiday cheer. Thank you to
2023 Proposed Board Slate
NOMINATING SLATE FOR PROPOSED 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and
Summer Happy Hour – Thank you
We kicked off the summer at Hotel Maya’s waterfront Fuego Restaurant in Long Beach, CA. Thank you to Hotel Maya & the Long Beach CVB for sponsoring this event and to
Lessons in Leadership – Thank you
PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter was honored to have Michael Dominguez, CHSE as the featured speaker for our Lessons In Leadership Luncheon! Thank you Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for sponsoring this
Thank You Letter from 2021 SWP President, Theresa Ofstad
Dear Southwest & Pacific Chapter, We started off 2021 with many in our industry feeling Hopeful. It was a year of recovery, and rebuilding our industry, from complete Virtual meetings
Position Interchange Notification – Announcing the Confirmed 2022 Board of Directors Slate
Please be advised of the position changes in the SWP 2022 Board of Directors below. L. Lewis and C. Shields have interchanged positions for 2022. — PCMA Southwest & Pacific
Recap: Greetings of Gratitude
Thank you to all who attended Greetings of Gratitude on Tuesday, November 16. And a big thank you to our special guests – healthcare professionals local to the Los Angeles
Announcing the Proposed 2022 Board of Directors Slate
PCMA Southwest & Pacific has selected a strong list of individuals whom we believe have the skills, dedication, and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term
Chapter Challenge
The PCMA Chapter Challenge is here! PCMA Foundation is hosting the annual PCMA Foundation Raffle. To get everyone excited for Convening Leaders 2022, PCMA Foundation has added some extra fun.
2022 Board of Directors Nominations – Now Open!
The PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter is seeking qualified applicants for the 2022 Board of Directors! Are you a PCMA member of the SWP Chapter and looking for a way
Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Thank you to all who joined our Q2 Sippin with Students program! Our amazing panel of industry experts shared what makes them so passionate about the meetings and events industry, their experience in their day-to-day, and what's going on in their region regarding COVID-19.
Recap: Sippin with Students
Thank you to all who joined our Q2 Sippin with Students program! Our amazing panel of industry experts shared what makes them so passionate about the meetings and events industry, their experience in their day-to-day, and what's going on in their region regarding COVID-19.
Recap: March Lessons in Leadership
We’d like to take a moment to thank all of those who joined our March “Lessons in Leadership” yesterday, March 23rd! Our fabulous speakers would like to offer a discount
Student Apprentice Program Opportunity
A New Collective Impact Approach Offers Inclusive Entry-Level Opportunities for the Meetings and Events Industry Our industry is committed to providing more job opportunities for all individuals. For those interested
Extreme Panel Makeover Recap
Thank you SPIN and Kristin Arnold for partnering on a great conversation about the art of panel discussions, and hearing all of Kristin’s suggestions, case study feedback from the Together
Sippin with Students Recap
We’d like to take a moment to thank all of those who joined our first “Sippin with Students” yesterday! With over 50 attendees, we were able to have a fabulous
Southwest & Pacific CL21 Chapter Reception Recap
We had such a fantastic time kicking off Convening Leaders with our SWP Chapter Reception! We started with a Roasted Pineapple Mojito drink and enjoyed “2020 Bingo.” If you didn’t
Welcome Letter from 2021 SWP President, Theresa Ofstad
Dear Southwest & Pacific Chapter, What is your word of the year for 2021? The word I am seeing the most throughout our industry is Hopeful! I am Grateful for
Approved: Southwest & Pacific 2021 Board of Directors
Southwest & Pacific PCMA has selected the listed individuals whom we believe have the skills, dedications, and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office.
Message from 2020 Chapter President, Luci Whiteman, Premier Event Resources
Whoa – what a year! A big thank you to the 2020 Board and Committee members as well as to all our Chapter Members for embracing change and quickly adapting
Southwest & Pacific Proposed 2021 Board of Directors
Southwest & Pacific PCMA has selected the listed individuals whom we believe have the skills, dedications, and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office.
ASU Survey for PCMA North American Student Competition
We are so proud to have undergraduate Special Event Management students from Arizona State University as part of our chapter! This year, a group of their students have joined forces
31 Days to a Better You!
Starting tomorrow, Friday, May 1st, join your #PCMASWP chapter colleagues over the next 31 days in a movement to build a better you! 31 Days to a Better You is
April 2020 Letter From The President
Hello PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter, Oh my goodness – what do I say? For the first time, I’m speechless. I could write on and on about how challenging the
Welcome 2020 Chapter President, Luci Whiteman
Dear Southwest & Pacific Chapter, Can you believe it? It’s 2020! I am thankful for the opportunity and excited to serve as your 2020 President for the PCMA Southwest &
Southwest and Pacific 2020 Board of Directors
Board of Directors President – Luci Whiteman, Premier Event Resources (one-year term) Immediate Past President – Jenna Richardson, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America (one-year term) President Elect – Theresa Ofstad, Los
Southwest and Pacific Proposed 2020 Board of Directors
The PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter
2020 Southwest and Pacific Open Board Positions
Make a name for yourself, meet new people, build relationships, experience new ideas, and work toward advancing your career and PCMA! The PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Nominating Committee is