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SUMMARY:GMID Virtual Event: Breathwork and Nervous System Regulation: A Path to Calm for Event Planners and Hospitality Professionals
DESCRIPTION:GMID Virtual Event: Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation: A Path to Calm for Event Planners & Hospitality Professionals \n  \nJoin us on April 3rd\, Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)\, for a complimentary Virtual Wellness event:  Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation: A Path to Calm for Event Planners & Hospitality Professionals. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00am \nWhere: Online\, link will be sent to registrants \nCost:  Complimentary to all\, Happy GMID! \nEvent Description: \nAs event planners and hospitality professionals\, we are often tasked with creating seamless\, unforgettable experiences\, while navigating the stress and high demands of our roles. But what about our own well-being? The constant pressure of ensuring everything runs smoothly can leave us feeling overwhelmed\, anxious\, and burnt out—leaving little room to recharge. \nThat’s where somatic breathwork and nervous system regulation come in. Join us for a transformative session led by Sepideh Eivazi\, founder of Dawn of the Earth\, and a member of the Global Wellness Institute’s Breathe Initiative. Sepideh will guide you through the powerful practice of breathwork\, helping you shift from a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state to a parasympathetic (rest-and-heal) state. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to release tension\, quiet your mind\, and ground yourself amidst the chaos of the event world. Through intentional breathing techniques\, we’ll work to release trapped emotions\, ease anxiety\, and promote a deep sense of calm and clarity. Whether you’re in need of stress relief\, a grounding reset\, or a new tool to better handle the demands of the industry\, this session is designed to give you exactly that. \nAttendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the nervous system\, tools to manage stress and anxiety\, and practical ways to integrate somatic breathwork into their daily routines—creating more balance and resilience in both personal and professional life. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to reset and reconnect with yourself\, so you can show up as your best\, most centered self for your clients and events. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how your nervous system responds to stress and how to regulate it\nLearn somatic breathwork techniques to release stress and anxiety\nDiscover ways to feel grounded and present\, even in high-pressure environments\nGain tools to manage burnout and shift from survival mode to thriving\nBe inspired and empowered by Sepideh Eivazi\, a leader in wellness integration for the hospitality industry and incorporating wellness to your event\n\nAbout Sepideh Eivazi: \nSepideh is the founder of Dawn of the Earth\, a unique platform that merges somatic breathwork with custom-crafted teas. As a member of the Breathe Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute\, she passionately educates others on the transformative power of breathwork to regulate the nervous system. \nWith extensive experience in the events industry\, including roles at Bellagio\, MGM Grand\, and her current position at Elevated Meeting Solutions\, Sepideh combines her event expertise with wellness\, aiming to transform humanity while serving the hospitality community by integrating both seamlessly. \nSepideh has been featured at SITE SoCal\, SITE Midwest\, MPI\, IMEX\, Caesars Entertainment\, MGM Resorts\, Smart Meetings\, and more. Her contributions to wellness have been recognized by Skift\, Corporate Event News\, MPI\, Smart Meetings\, Sync\, and MeetingsToday. She was honored as one of the 2022 Stellar Performance Smart Women\, a 40 Under 40 honoree\, and a 2025 Hall of Fame award winner with Smart Meetings for her role as a model for positive change in the meetings and events industry. She was also named to the 2025 Women to Watch list.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/gmidwellness/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:“Taking the Stage: Storytelling with Authenticity”- Networking & Educational Event\, Oceanside\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Oceanside Museum of Art for ““Taking the Stage: Storytelling with Authenticity”- A PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Networking & Educational Event in Oceanside\, CA \nWhen: Tuesday\, March 25th \nTime: 4:00pm – 6:30pm \nWhere: Oceanside Museum of Art\, 704 Pier View Way\, Oceanside\, CA 92054 \nCost:  PCMA  Members $35 / Non-PCMA Members $45 /Student  $25 \nParking: Self parking available \nRegister today! \n  \n“Taking the Stage: Storytelling with Authenticity” with Jerry Beers \nThis program introduces participants to better ways to communicate\, collaborate and innovate – all while building comfort with risk and change. By combining best practices from storytelling and Improvisational comedy\, it enables participants to combine careful\, logical message design with spontaneous creativity and wild fun. In the workshop you’ll learn: \n\nHow Improv helps speakers ‘win the room’ by unlocking their authentic stage presence\nHow a ‘yes and’ philosophy fosters collaboration and explosive creativity\nHow to inspire confidence in selling ideas\nThe art of purpose-driven storytelling and messaging\nTools for keeping your audience on track and engaged when you have the stage\nImprov exercises to help you prep an executive for taking the stage\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/storytellingwithauthenticity/
LOCATION:Oceanside Museum of Art\, 704 Pier View Way\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas Event Industry Networking Gathering for Event Industry Professionals\, Students and Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Join our Las Vegas PCMA Student Chapter for their Event Industry Networking Gathering for Event Industry Professionals\, Students and Faculty \nThese students are eager to meet you and learn about what you do in the industry! \nPlease join the event students from UNLV for an afternoon of networking and learning about the opportunities in the event industry. Join members from IAEE\, PCMA\, MPI\, NACE\, WISE and WIPA to network and discuss your journey in the event industry.  This is also a great opportunity to discuss your company and/or association and its benefits to UNLV event students as well as opening dialogue for internships\, part-time or full-time employment with students who are studying the events industry.  Please help us make this interactive event one that will be educational and inspiring for our students! \nDate:  March 13\, 2025\n\nTime:  4:00 – 6:00 PM PST\n\nLocation:  UNLV – William F. Harrah College of Hospitality 4th floor piano lounge\n\nCost:  Free to event industry professionals\, students and faculty\, however registration will be required.\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/gatheringforindustryproslv/
LOCATION:UNLV – William F. Harrah College of Hospitality 4th floor piano lounge\, Las Vegas\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:San Diego Networking Happy Hour Event at Town & Country Resort
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling all San Diego Members and Industry Professionals\, it’s time to mix and mingle! \nSan Diego Networking Happy Hour Event at Town & Country Resort \nWe will be having a networking Happy Hour event from 4pm – 6pm on Thursday\, August 17th at the Monkey Bar onsite at the breathtaking Town & Country Resort. \nThis free event is open to all\, members and non-members. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar available. There is self parking onsite and it can be validated at the bar. \nDon’t forget to register and join us for a summer mix and mingle on August 17th. \nSponsored By:
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/sdhhtownandcountry/
LOCATION:Monkey Bar at Town & Country Resort\, San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership Featuring Michael Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to “pull up a chair” and join us for this very special Lessons in Leadership. \nDon’t miss the chance to sit down with Michael Dominguez\, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotel International (ALHI)\, to learn about his passion for leadership and how it has shaped his hospitality career. \nSponsored by the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel\, this luncheon is in the exclusive Thunderbird Room at Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar (located at TPC Scottsdale Golf Course). \nAddress: 17020 N Hayden Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85255 \nThere are only 18 seats available. \n  \nAdmission is: \n$25 for PCMA members \n$35 for non-PCMA members
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/lessons-in-leadership-featuring-michael-dominguez/
LOCATION:Toro Latin Restaurant at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess\, 17020 N Hayden Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T173000
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SUMMARY:Sippin With Students
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Please join us on Tuesday\, March 15th\, at 4:00 pm PST\, 5:00 pm Arizona Time for the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter – Sippin with Students. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nDate: Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30pm PST\, 5 – 6:30pm Arizona Time\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin with Students\nWhere: Zoom (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary \nContact for event: Karen Strgacich\, Board Member\, kstrgacich@latourism.org \n  \nMeet Our Speakers \n\n \nModerator\, Karen Strgacich\nDirector Hotel Sales\nLos Angeles Tourism and Convention Board\n \nKaren currently works as a National Sales Director for LA Tourism where she works on the Hotel Sales team assisting with bringing meetings and conventions to the over 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. Karen began her tenure in the industry 30 years ago. In that time she has had the pleasure of working for Hyatt\, Sheraton\, and Wyndham Hotels. Her destination marketing career started with the Long Beach CVB in 2003. Karen also spent some time on the meeting planner side of the industry during her position as an Area Vice President with HelmsBriscoe in Los Angeles.\nKaren has raised two children as a single mother as she navigated her hospitality career\, and she spends her free time blogging for single mom sites. Along with her writing partner\, she is about to become a published author producing a book on this subject. \n  \nAJ Arnett \nA hotel junkie at heart\, AJ Arnett gravitated toward a career in hospitality with her first front desk job at the Barton Hills Country Club and Resort. Before joining Visit Phoenix\, AJ worked with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in the Dallas and Chicago markets. This year\, AJ will celebrate her 10th anniversary with Visit Phoenix. AJ has worn many hats in her time with Visit Phoenix\, most recently as Director of National Accounts on the citywide team selling downtown Phoenix hotels and the convention center. In 2018\, AJ worked with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee to coordinate the requirements of the hotel package as part of our bid to win the 2023 Super Bowl. She worked in a similar fashion with the Arizona hotel community to execute the College Football Playoff in 2016 and the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2017. \nIn her spare time\, AJ loves to hike the Sonoran Desert trails with her pups Willie Jean and Waylon J. \n  \n \nRyan Moyer\nSales Manager\nGila River Resorts and Casinos \nThe perfect hybrid of operations and sales\, Ryan Moyer’s career in hospitality spans over 37 years. The blend began in operations for one of the largest resorts in the Valley\, Arizona Grand. Ryan led the front office team of a 500-room property\, through renovations\, water park mayhem and many stays from Mr. Mike Tyson for over 13 years. He expanded his potency when he joined the sales team with Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Ryan fills Wild Horse Pass with group convention business by cultivating relationships with key prospects and opportunities. \nOutside of the office\, Ryan enjoys cheering for the Buckeyes\, BBQing and Beers. \n  \n  \n \nNick Morales\nEvent Sales Manager\nSoFi Stadium \nNick’s primary responsibility as an Event Sales Manager at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park is to sell their various venues on campus for all private events. Ranging from intimate to expansive experiences\, the Private Events team is tasked with filling the calendar beyond the standard sporting events and concerts with a central goal of zero dark days! \nOriginally from Denver\, Colorado\, Nick moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to attend Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and graduated with a degree in Business Administration (Finance). Armed with a passion for sports and live entertainment\, he began his career with his first opportunity in the industry with AEG and joined their Inside Sales Program at the STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE. Nick was responsible for selling Lakers’ suites to Disney on Ice to L.A. LIVE’s flagpole events. Nick quickly developed his sales skills and showcased his ability to successfully pitch the extensive product portfolio at his disposal. \nNick went on to accept the Event Sales position on the L.A. LIVE Events team\, a team responsible for putting on some of LA’s most distinguished events such as the GRAMMYs and NBA All-Star Weekend. \nNick has spent the last four years immersing himself in the events industry and prides himself on learning & selling at the highest level. He is passionate about building long-term relationships and consistently delivering an elevated experience for his clients – he believes that starts and ends with your attitude and work-ethic. \n \n  \nMichelle Ocampo\, CMP\, DES\nSenior Conference Planner\nIEEE\n2022 PCMA SWP President \n  \n  \n \n  \nJay Thomas\nVice President/General Manager\nDolby Theater \nJay Thomas currently serves as the VP/General Manager for Booking and Talent at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. He’s been at that position since it’s opening in 2001. Prior to that\, he opened and was the Director of Operations for 3 years at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. \nHe began his career at the University of Texas as the Asst. Cultural Arts Coordinator back in 1982. In 1986 he accepted the positions of Open-Air Theatre Manager at San Diego State University where he built and was named the General Manager of the 13\,000 seat Cox Arena. \nMr. Thomas has presented more than 3\,000 athletic events\, concerts\, special events and television productions during his career. Most notably\, the last 20 Oscars ceremonies\, the very first American Idol finale shows\, Grammy’s\, Latin Grammy’s\, Tyler Perry\, and Broadway plays. \nWhen asked what his favorite show is? He responds\, “The next one”. Jay Thomas as named one of the “Heroes of Hollywood” by the Hollywood Chamber in 2019. He resides in Leona Valley\, California with his wife\, two children and many\, many animals.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/sippin-with-students-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Student Insight Series
DESCRIPTION:Consider this panel the “know before you go” meeting to prepare for your first professional job. Dahlia\, Lisa and Cara will share the difficult experiences and failures they lived through so you won’t have to make the same mistakes! \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, December 8\, at 4PM EST\, for the Student Insight Series\, hosted by the New England Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members.  \nWho: Students\nDate:\nWednesday\, December 8\, 2021\n6:00 pm Eastern / 5:00pm Central / 4:00 Mountain / 3:00 pm Pacific / 11:00 pm GMT\nWhere: Digital (Access instructions will be provided upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary\nQuestions? Please contact students@pcma.org \nMeet Our Panelists\n \nDahlia El Gazzar\, DES\, altMBA\, ECC\, EWD\nDAHLIA+Agency \n \nLisa Deveney\nGreater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau \n \nCara Pratt\, CMP\, DMCP\nCSI Destination & Event Management \n \nModerator: Amanda Harless\, CMP\nLiz Page Associates
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series-q4-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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SUMMARY:New Membership Orientation – 3rd Quarter 2021
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by the membership chairs of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will hear an overview of benefits\, hear testimonials for their peers\, and participate in breakouts for how to best utilize their membership.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/new-membership-orientation-3rd-quarter-2021/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20210805T205324Z
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SUMMARY:Student Insight Series
DESCRIPTION:You never know when a casual coffee chat could change the course of your career. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job\, but it’s also an effective and exciting way to keep expanding your connections\, even when you’re not job hunting.  \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, September 21\, at 4pm PDT\, for Sippin with Students\, hosted by Southwest & Pacific Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members.  \nDate: Tuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nTime: 4pm – 5:30pm PDT\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin’ with Students\nWhere: Zoom Meetings (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary \nQuestions? Please contact Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \nMeet Our Panelists\n \n  \nLisa Lewis\nLisa has over 28 years of experience in the luxury hotel market including on-property and in global sales. She is involved with Sunbelt MPI and AZSAE as well as a Board Member for the PCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter. She was awarded top Global Sales Manager by Global Cynergies and various awards at ALHI. \n  \n  \n \n  \nTodd Hester\nTodd Hester\, Regional Vice President of Venues for Encore\, has been in the live events / hospitality industry for 24 years and brings a diverse background through working closely with multiple market segments\, hotel chains and ownership groups from the Rockies to the Hawaiian Islands. He has held roles in his organization from Technician to Venue Director to Divisional Leadership. In his current role\, he supports Encore’s venue operations in Los Angeles and Hawaii. \n  \n  \n \n  \nCasey Shields\nCasey Shields has been a professional in the Meetings and Events industry for over 20 years. Beginning her career at The Venetian Hotel Resort & Casino\, Casey transitioned to a medium-sized General Contractor before spending ten years with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. She now leads the group sales efforts for Las Vegas’s newest attraction Meow Wolf. Casey sits on the board for PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as well as the Las Vegas Hospitality Association.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series-sippin-with-students/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
DESCRIPTION:Please join us IN-PERSON on Sunday\, August 15th for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres at 1:10pm MT game. Suite tickets are limited – first come first serve. \nWhen: Sunday\, August 15\, 2021 @ 1:10 PM (MT) \nPlease register by August 12. \nWhat: Watch the game and network with your industry peers in a private SUITE at this PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Event \nWho: Hospitality Industry Professionals and guests.  PCMA SWP Chapter Members are $10.00. Non-Members and Guests/Family will be $20.00 per person (up to 3 guests). \n\n\n\nRegistering a Guest: When you visit the registration site\, FIRST\, REGISTER YOURSELF.  Once done\, you will be able to register other guests under the “Additional Attendee” tab. There you can select “Register Another” and it will prompt you to fill out all of their registration information. If you have registered additional attendees with their personal email\, they will receive their registration confirmation once the process is complete.\nNo guests to register?: If you do not wish to register additional attendees\, you’ll be able to select “Complete Registration” at the bottom of the page. This will bring you to the payment options and registration record.\n\n\n\nCost: \n\n\n\nTickets: PCMA SWP Chapter Members Suite Tickets are only $10.00.  Non-Members in the industry and Guest(s) will be $20.00 per person (no more than 3 guests).  Tickets will be sent by text message prior to the game.\nParking:  A complimentary parking pass for one (1) car is included as well!\nFood & Beverage:  Individual pays own – Enjoy one of the many concessions/restaurants and bar outlets that are available both on the Suite level and throughout the ballpark for food and beverage.\n\n\n\nWhere: Chase Field 401 E Jefferson St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004 \nParking: Chase Field Garage 401 S 4th St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004 \nGuest Rooms:  The Kimpton Hotel Palomar located near the stadium is offering an amazing room rate of $99.00++ and no Guest Amenity Fee. \n\n\n\nDates: Friday\, Aug 13 – Monday\, Aug 16\, 2021\nHotel:  Kimpton Hotel Palomar at 2 East Jefferson Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004\nCut-off date: Tuesday\, August 3rd\nReservations:  Email Lisa Lewis at llewis@alhi.com and ask for the PCMA-SWP room block.\n\n\n\nThank you:  to our sponsors\, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kimpton Hotel Palomar for their incredible partnership. \nSponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities:  Are you interested in a sponsorship opportunity and/or helping with this event?  Are you interested in joining PCMA and/or joining a committee?    If so\, please reach out to one of the contacts listed below. \nQuestions?  Contact one of our PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Board Members: \n\n\n\nLuci Whiteman at luci@swiei.com\nLisa Lewis at llewis@alhi.com\nJeremy Eisler at jeisler@dbacks.com\nRyan Moyer at ryan.moyer@gila.casino\n\n\n\n REGISTER NOW – We look forward to seeing you! \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/arizona-diamondbacks-vs-san-diego-padres/
LOCATION:Chase Field\, 401 E Jefferson St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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SUMMARY:Sippin With Students
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Please join us on Tuesday\, April 13th\, at 4:00 pm PST\, for the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter – Sippin with Students. \nWe look forward to seeing you! More information coming soon \nDate: Tuesday\, April 13\, 2021\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30pm PST\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin with Students\nWhere: Zoom (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary \nContact for event: Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \n  \nMeet Our Speakers\n  \n \nJeremy Eisler\nJeremy Eisler is in his 13th year with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2020\, and 5th as the organization’s Manager\, Hospitality and Business Development. Eisler oversees package and single-game Suite rentals for all Arizona Diamondbacks home games and Chase Field events. Additionally\, since 2018\, Eisler has been involved with Arizona Diamondbacks Events and Entertainment (ADEE)\, the arm of the organization booking private\, non-baseball events. Eisler is a 2006 graduate of University of Florida\, where he received his bachelor of science in Business Management. He\, his wife and daughter reside in Phoenix\, Arizona. \n  \n \n  \nLisa Lewis\nLisa has over 28 years of experience in the luxury hotel market including on-property and in global sales. She is involved with Sunbelt MPI and AZSAE as well as a Board Member for the PCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter. She was awarded top Global Sales Manager by Global Cynergies and various awards at ALHI. \n  \n  \n \n  \nTodd Hester\nTodd Hester\, Regional Vice President of Venues for Encore\, has been in the live events / hospitality industry for 24 years and brings a diverse background through working closely with multiple market segments\, hotel chains and ownership groups from the Rockies to the Hawaiian Islands. He has held roles in his organization from Technician to Venue Director to Divisional Leadership. In his current role\, he supports Encore’s venue operations in Los Angeles and Hawaii. \n  \n  \n \n  \nCasey Shields\nCasey Shields has been a professional in the Meetings and Events industry for over 20 years. Beginning her career at The Venetian Hotel Resort & Casino\, Casey transitioned to a medium-sized General Contractor before spending ten years with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. She now leads the group sales efforts for Las Vegas’s newest attraction Meow Wolf. Casey sits on the board for PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as well as the Las Vegas Hospitality Association. \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/sippin-with-students-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20210406T203732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T133857Z
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SUMMARY:GMID with LA Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Event with LA’s Top Outdoor Venues!\nThe world has changed\, and we know that outdoor space is key to making meeting attendees feel comfortable and safe. With our year-round\, near-perfect weather and an unlimited supply of one of-a-kind venues\, we are excited to showcase some of the options that await you as Los Angeles prepares to welcome back groups. \nThis special event will feature a live look at some of our top partner venues\, including SoFi Stadium at Hollywood Park\, Banc of California Stadium and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum\, along with L.A. LIVE\, Universal Studios Hollywood\, Paramount Pictures Studios and the Los Angeles Convention Center. \nBe sure to add the event to your calendar and join us on Zoom!
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/gmid-with-la-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20210304T215312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T160804Z
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SUMMARY:March Lessons in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter on Tuesday\, March 23rd at 3pm PDT for March Lessons in Leadership! \nAs COVID-19 decimated the meetings & events industry in 2020\, the business decline\, job losses\, and unprecedented circumstances were unlike anything our industry had seen before. We soon began to realize that although a vaccine provides hope\, the way we will meet and come together face-to-face is now forever changed. \nFor our next Lessons in Leadership\, as well as a celebration of Women’s History Month\, we are honored to be joined by four remarkable women that took the lead on moving our industry forward. Find out how three CMPs along with Health Education Services designed the Pandemic Compliance Advisor Course – focused on returning to meeting safely and key learnings that will help us beyond COVID-19. \nWhen: March 23rd\, 3:00 – 4:00pm PDT\nWhere: Zoom (access links provided upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary for members and non-members \nFeatured Speakers\n \n  \n  \nHeather Seasholtz\, CMP\, DES – Director\, Americas Operations\, DIA \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nMary-Ann Urbanovich\, MS\, CMP-HC – Meeting Manager at HMP Global \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nShannon Majewski\, CMP\, CMM\, HMCC\, VEMM – Education Program Coordinator (II)\, Department of Pathology Administration\, Medical College of Wisconsin \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nJulianne Brawner – Owner\, Health Education Services \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/march-lessons-in-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20210203T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T184412Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Panel Makeover
DESCRIPTION:EXTREME PANEL MAKEOVER\, co-hosted by Kristin Arnold and Deborah Molique. With YOU. \nJoin our joint industry interactive discussion for PCMA and SPIN planners\, by planners. Our complimentary virtual conversation will be a live case study on creating powerful panels in the virtual and hybrid world. Panel Improvement Evangelist\, Kristin Arnold will join us as we conduct an “Extreme Panel Makeover” – taking the typical panel discussion and sharing a ton of ways to make it more interesting\, lively and informative! We are lucky to have Kristin Arnold guide us on this journey as she just released her brand new book\, “123 Ways to Add PIZAZZ to a Panel Discussion.” \nHave you taken the time to: \n\ndevelop your panelist and moderator choices\,\nstructure the visual and audio layout\,\n“beta test” the questions and discussion\, and\nelevate the interaction and outcomes?\n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 16\, 2021\nTime: 9-10am PST (7-8am HST\,10-11am MST\, 11am-12Noon CST\, 12Noon-1PM EST)\nVirtual Environment: casual and interactive so please have cameras on and audio ready\nPrice: Complimentary for SPIN and PCMA industry colleagues \n  \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/extreme-panel-makeover/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20201215T151712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T151712Z
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SUMMARY:Sippin With Students
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Please join us on Tuesday\, January 26th\, at 4pm PST\, for the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter – Sippin with Students. \nJoin us for an opportunity for students to engage with PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter professional panelists. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nDate: Tuesday\, January 26\, 2021\nTime: 4:00pm – 5:00 pm (PT) / Arizona time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (MST)\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin with Students\, an opportunity students to engage with PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter professional panelists.\nWhere: Zoom (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration) \n***NOTE: Once you register\, you will be sent an email confirmation with the Zoom link. \nContact for event: Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \n  \nMeet the Panelists: \n \nJenna Richardson\, DES\nSenior Meetings and Events Manager\nMake-A-Wish® America \nJenna is an accomplished meetings and events professional with over 23 years of experience. Her leadership\, integrity\, and creative energy has lent to her successful career. \nAfter several years of working in healthcare administration\, Jenna found her passion for producing events and joined Make-A-Wish America in 1999. As Senior Meetings and Events Manager\, Jenna is responsible for the strategy\, concept design\, learning content and event execution for the national organization. During her 21+ years of serving this incredible organization’s mission …to grant the wish of every eligible child… Jenna has effectively produced a myriad of meetings and events that achieve business objectives while successfully creating memorable experiences for its participants. \nJenna is an active member of PCMA. She has served the Southwest and Pacific chapter as the Treasurer and Chapter President and currently serves as the Immediate-Past President and leads the Marketing Committee. During her tenure she has brought forth and implemented several programs that have taken her chapter in an upward trajectory of providing unique experiences for its members. \nRaised in a military family in Chandler\, AZ\, Jenna enjoys reading\, biking\, cooking\, spending time with her family and spoiling her dog “Jax”. She is an avid “foodie” and loves trying new cuisines and wines. \n  \nMichelle Ocampo\, CMP\nSenior Conference Planner\nIEEE Computer Society \nMichelle Ocampo is a Senior Conference Planner with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers\, Inc. (IEEE)\, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its more than 419\,000 members in over 160 countries\, and its highly cited publications\, conferences\, technology standards\, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering\, computing\, and technology information around the globe. \nAs a Senior Conference Planner for IEEE Computer Society\, Michelle oversees a portfolio of twenty international conferences in the field of Computer Science including VR (Virtual Reality)\, VIS (Visualization)\, ICDM (Data Mining) and Big Data. Conference average attendance is 200 – 1\,000 attendees. Michelle works with volunteer boards and suppliers all over the world to organize conference logistics\, such as budgeting\, contracting and on-site or virtual management. \n  \nTheresa Ofstad\nPresident-Elect\nPCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter \nTheresa is an accomplished and motivated leadership fanatic\, with more than 20 years of diversified selling experience in the hospitality and property management industries. After three years of being an Assistant Property Manager\, Theresa found herself climbing the ladder in the hospitality industry starting as a Hostess\, Catering Manager\, then Catering Director of Specialty Restaurants before moving into Hotels as Catering Manager and Sales Manager. For the past eight years she has held the position of Destination Sales Director for Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board. Theresa has helped the organization reach its goal of 50 million visitors two years early and helped the team bring large events like the Superbowl and 2028 Summer Olympics. \nTheresa has held several volunteer leadership positions such as PCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter Secretary and current President Elect\, Speaking Your Business Toastmaster Club Charter President and current Vice President Membership\, PTA President and Secretary. \nShe is always looking for ways to improve herself and her teams through mastermind classes and inspirational leaders such as John Maxwell\, Simon Sinek\, Tony Robbins\, Wallace D. Wattles and many others. She also enjoys watching her Husband coach\, 14-year-old son play basketball\, and spoiling her two dogs\, “Riley” and “Jacks.” Named after Lakers coaches\, of course. \n  \nLuci Whiteman\nSenior Director of Global Accounts\nPremier Event Resources\n*Proudly serving as 2020 President of the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter \nThe hospitality and customer service seed was planted early when Luci worked at a resort in Myrtle Beach\, SC\, during college summers. She loved meeting new people while checking them into the resort to start a wonderful vacation. \nShe began her career in sales with Marriott in Raleigh\, N.C.\, transferring to the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in 2002\, where she handled Association sales in the DC and Chicago markets\, as well as the Professional Sports market countrywide. After transferring to Phoenix in 2005\, she represented the JW Marriott Desert Ridge\, JW Marriott Camelback Inn\, JW Marriott Starr Pass and Marriott McDowell Suites. \nIn 2007\, she joined The Ritz-Carlton family and represented The Ritz-Carlton\, Phoenix for a few years and then The Ritz-Carlton\, Dove Mountain. \nNext\, she was the Director of Association Sales at the Five Diamond – Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for almost 5 years\, handling the large group Association and SMERF Markets. \nLuci joined the Premier Event Resources team in the summer of 2016. At PER\, she identifies and develops relationships with new accounts\, assist planners with buying power\, hotel site selection\, contract negotiations and more. \nShe loves spending time with her family\, traveling\, playing sports\, being outside\, riding bikes\, attending sporting events and rooting for the Arizona Coyotes. \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/sippin-with-students/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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SUMMARY:PCMA CL21 Southwest & Pacific Chapter Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Please join us virtually on Monday\, January 11\, 2021\, at 3:30-4:30 pm PT\, for the PCMA Convening Leaders – Southwest & Pacific Chapter Reception. \nJoin us to learn how to make a fun cocktail/mocktail\, play BINGO\, win prizes\, and network with your industry peers at this Complimentary Reception. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n  \nDate: Monday\, January 11\, 2021\nTime: (PT): 3:30 – 4:30 pm / Arizona time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm\nWho: Registered attendees of PCMA Convening Leaders 2021\nWhat: Learn how to make a fun cocktail/mocktail\, BINGO\, win prizes\, and network with your industry peers.\nWhere: Zoom (access links will be provided upon registration) \n  \nContacts for event: Theresa Ofstad\, Incoming President\, tofstad5501@gmail.com / Luci Whiteman\, President\, Luci@perteam.com \n  \nThank you to our sponsor!\n \nCadmiumCD is an event management software company with more than 15 years of experience providing solutions for Meeting Planners\, Exhibition Organizers\, Education Directors\, and Attendees. The company’s award-winning platform is trusted by more than 3\,500 meeting professionals worldwide to collect\, manage and share content to all event stakeholders. Perfect for virtual\, hybrid\, and face-to-face events. For more information\, visit www.cadmiumcd.com or call 1-877-426-6323.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/pcma-cl21-southwest-pacific-chapter-reception/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200915T210041Z
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SUMMARY:October Lessons in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special “Lessons in Leadership” featuring Kimberly Mosley\, CAE\, CPE\, Association CEO & Former President of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association. \nDuring this insightful conversation\, Ms. Mosley will share her journey as a leader and the lessons she’s learned along the way. \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 21st\nTime: 1:30 PM PT\nWhat: Lessons in Leadership – featuring Kimberly Mosley\, CAE\, CPE\, Former President of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association\nWhere: Zoom (Call-in details will be provided to you in your confirmation email upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary \n  \nFeatured Speaker: \nKimberly Mosley\, CAE\, CPE is the former President of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)\, the world’s largest specialty toy association serving more than 1\,700 independent specialty toy retailers\, manufacturers\, sales representatives and toy industry experts. ASTRA is the nation’s only association dedicated to the education and expansion of the specialty toy industry. \nKim has been a leader in the association industry for more than 20 years with experience in technology. Prior to her role with ASTRA\, she served as CIO for the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Forum where she served in many leadership roles including serving as chair of the Diversity Workforce Committee. In 2002\, she was awarded the Diversity Executive Leadership Scholarship and in 2003\, she earned distinction as a Certified Association Executive. \nShe serves as adjunct faculty for Governors State University in healthcare informatics and serves on the advisory board for Prairie State Junior College. She also lectures\, blogs and writes articles on association management and technology. \nMs. Mosley holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Governors State University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago\, IL. \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/october-lessons-in-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200605T163733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T143029Z
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SUMMARY:Planner & Supplier-Knowledge Share & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest & Pacific Chapter and your industry peers for an open discussion knowledge share and happy hour!\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, August 20th\, 4:00 – 5:00pm PDT \nWho: Planners and Suppliers \nWhat: Knowledge Share/Happy Hour \nWhere: Zoom (Access links will be distributed to registrants) \nCost: Registration is complimentary. Register today! \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/planner-supplier-knowledge-share-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200605T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T165005Z
UID:2526-1595520000-1595523600@southwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Planner-Only Knowledge Share & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Planners! Join the Southwest & Pacific Chapter in an open discussion happy hour and catch up with industry peers and colleagues.\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, July 23rd 4:00-5:00pm PDT \nWho: Planners \nWhat: Contract negotiations during COVID-19 and Happy Hour \nWhere: Zoom (Access links will be distributed to registrants) \nCost: Registration is complimentary. Register today! \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/planner-only-open-discussion-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200709T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200605T160447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T135130Z
UID:2522-1594310400-1594314000@southwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Supplier-Only Knowledge Share & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Suppliers! Join the Southwest & Pacific Chapter in an open discussion happy hour and catch up with industry peers and colleagues.\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, July 9th 4:00-5:00pm PDT \nWho: Suppliers \nWhat: Open Discussion/Happy Hour \nWhere: Zoom (Access links will be distributed to registrants) \nCost: Registration is complimentary. Register today! \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/supplier-only-open-discussion-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T111500
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200514T160803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T161026Z
UID:2507-1593081000-1593083700@southwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:June Lessons in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us for a very special “Lessons in Leadership” featuring Richard Davis\, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® America. Richard joined Make-A-Wish America in January 2019. \nPreviously\, Davis served as the executive chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp\, a financial service holding company with more than $460 billion in total assets and businesses across the United States\, Canada and Europe. \nDuring this insightful conversation\, Mr. Davis will share his journey as a leader\, the lessons he’s learned along the way\, how he’s navigated economic crises while in the banking industry and how he’s leading one of the largest charities during COVID-19. \n  \nWhen: Thursday\, June 25th \nTime: 10:30 – 11:15 am PDT \nWhat: Lessons in Leadership – featuring Richard Davis\, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® America \nWhere: Zoom (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration) \nCost: Complimentary
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/june-lessons-in-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200507T145646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T192245Z
UID:2497-1589900400-1589904000@southwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Planner-Only Knowledge Share
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Planners! Join your PCMA Southwest and Pacific Chapter to discuss contract negotiations during COVID-19.\n  \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT/MST \n Who: Meeting Planners \nWhat: Open discussion on Contract Negotiation During COVID-19 \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: Complimentary. Register today! \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/planner-only-knowledge-share/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200421T164500
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20200408T202030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T172639Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest & Pacific Virtual Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:Let’s stay connected! Early virtual Happy Hour at 4 p.m. – “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!” \nWho: PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Members and Industry friends \nUpcoming Regional Dates:\n• Tue\, April 21 = Arizona / Nevada REGISTER NOW\n• Wed\, April 22 = Los Angeles to Orange County REGISTER NOW\n• Thu\, April 23 = San Diego / Palm Springs / Hawaii* REGISTER NOW \n*Feel free to join any regional session that works with your schedule.  \nTime: 4:00pm – 4:45pm (on a flow – join when you can) \nWhere: Zoom (Before the call\, we will send you a link with instructions to log in) \nCost: Complimentary \nWhy: We’ll have some guided topics for this call and we are encouraging positive personal stories that can help and/or lift us up during this challenging time. \nSpecial Notes: Has your email address changed? Please email membership@pcma.org with your updated email address so that we can stay connected. \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/southwest-pacific-virtual-happy-hours/2020-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T093000
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SUMMARY:GMID 2020 Goes Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for GMID 2020\, Tuesday\, April 14\, 2020! \nGlobal Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is April 14. GMID was created to be an international forum for advocacy\, awareness\, and celebration for the business events industry. Each year\, event professionals from around the world come together to raise the collective voice of our community. \nIn 2020\, GMID will look very different. \nDue to advice from WHO\, CDC and governments around the world\, we’re not encouraging live events for GMID. But we will meet. We will do so virtually—and we are going to break some records! \nWe are inviting the entire industry to join us to set the record for the Largest Virtual Event. \nWe will be hosted by the heads of Meetings Mean Business US\, India and Canada.\nAfter we have broken the record\, we will discuss COVID-19 and its impact on our communities\, work\, and families. Since this situation is constantly evolving\, we expect our agenda for the webcast to evolve as well. \nThis is a challenging time for our industry and it is important that we support each other and work together so that we emerge stronger together. This year\, GMID needs to be about resiliency\, survival\, tenacity\, and perseverance. \nPlease join Meetings Mean Business and be part of the conversation. \nDate: April 14\, 2020\nTime: Starting at 9am PDT/11am CDT/12pm EDT\nThis FREE event will be webcast and open to all.\nThe webcast will be recorded and shared following the event. \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/2020-global-meetings-industry-day-gmid/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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SUMMARY:PCMA Happy Hour Long Beach
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n  \nJoin us Thursday\, March 12th\, at Hotel Maya and network with your industry colleagues in Long Beach\, CA. \nAttendance is complimentary! We’d love to see you there. \n  \nWhere: Hotel Maya \nWhen: Thursday\, March 12th \nTime: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nWhat to Expect: Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar \nContacts: Michelle Ocampo | m.ocampo@computer.org and Robert Wentworth | rwentowrth@edlen.com \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/pcma-happy-hour-long-beach/
LOCATION:Hotel Maya\, 700 Queensway Dr\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20191121T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T150430Z
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SUMMARY:Convening Leaders 2020 Joint Chapter Receptions
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!  \n  \nPlease join us on Sunday\, January 5\, 2020 (4:30-6:00 pm) at the iconic Pied Piper\, located at The Palace Hotel\, a Luxury Collection Hotel\, for the Northern California and Southwest & Pacific Reception.\nMeet us to mix\, mingle and network with your industry peers at this Complimentary Reception.  We look forward to seeing you! \n  \nContacts for event:  Elaine Rothenhaus / Erothenhaus@HotelNikkoSF.com / Incoming President Northern California and Luci Whiteman / Luci@perteam.com / Incoming President Southwest & Pacific Chapter \n  \nEvent Sponsors: \n  \nMonterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau \nMonterey County is an unparalleled destination for transformational meetings that will leave your attendees talking about their experience for years to come. Activity and venue options are limitless—from beautiful vineyard venues to waterfront boutique hotels\, world class spas\, golf and more. Monterey County is ready to set the stage for innovation and success at your next meeting. Contact us at 1-800-555-6290 or email Sales@SeeMonterey.com. Visit MeetInMonterey.com for more information. \n  \nSanta Barbara \nIn a world filled with beautiful places\, the American Riviera offers meeting planners a unique destination to mix business and pleasure:\n• 5269 total guestrooms in accommodations ranging from luxury resorts to quaint hideaways\n• Conference facilities as well in wineries\, outdoor spaces\, and historic venues\n• Delicious dining and a vibrant wine scene with over 220 wineries\, 40 tasting rooms downtown\n• Watersports galore from luxury coastal cruises to kayaking and SUP’ing\n• A beach town with culture: from Opera to Flamenco Dancers\n• Walk-ability and history in a dynamic downtown full of Chumash\, Spanish\, and Mexican heritage \n•Channel Islands National Park: known as the Galapagos of the Pacific \nFor more information visit: https://santabarbaraca.com/  \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/convening-leaders-2020-joint-chapter-receptions/
LOCATION:Pied Piper\, 2 Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200109
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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SUMMARY:2020 Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Convening Leaders: The Conference for Event Professionals \nVisit: https://conveningleaders.org/ for additional information and to register!
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/2020-convening-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20190820T034204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T192351Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership Featuring Marianne Guenther
DESCRIPTION:Claim your seat at the table and join us December 3rd for lunch with Marianne Guenther\, CEO of BIG YAM\, The Parsons Agency and SNEAKY BIG Studios. This opportunity doesn’t come often… here’s your chance to sit at the table with Marianne\, learn about her leadership journey and participate in an intimate conversation with an admired and well-respected leader. \nThere are only 15 seats available and the cost is just $25.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/lessons-in-leadership-featuring-marianne-guenther/
LOCATION:BIG YAM\, The Parsons Agency\, 15750 N Northsight Blvd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
CREATED:20190820T035614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T192116Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership Featuring Pam Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to “pull up a chair” and join us for this very special Lessons in Leadership. Pam Gilbert\, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will be hosting us for lunch at Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar that boasts breathtaking views of the 18th Hole. Don’t miss out on your chance to sit with Pam\, learn about her career\, what drives her as a leader and her insight in the hospitality industry. \nThere are only 15 seats available and the cost is just $25.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/lessons-in-leadership-featuring-pam-gilbert/
LOCATION:Toro Latin Restuarant at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess\, 7575 E Princess Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T152713Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Industry Icon Awards
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited for the 2019 Industry Icon Awards presented by PCMA Southwest and Pacific chapter! This year we are honored to recognize Ray Bloom\, Chairman and Founder\, IMEX Group and Chuck Bowling\, President and Chief Operating Officer\, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino\, Las Vegas. We invite you to join us as we celebrate their success and unprecedented contributions to our industry!  Tickets are on sale now! \n\nOur most sincere “Thanks” to this year’s event sponsors! \nPlatinum Sponsors \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSilver Sponsors \n \n  \n*Interested in being an IIA event sponsor? Contact us at southwest@pcma.org for available sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/2019-industry-icon-awards/
LOCATION:TAO at the Venetian\, 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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