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About the New England Chapter

Geographic Territories: Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Northern Connecticut

Members: 188

PCMA Mission:
The New England Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) delivers breakthrough education, encourages involvement in community-based service programs, and promotes the value of professional convention and meeting managementl.

PCMA Objectives:
To be the professional association of choice for the Convention and Meeting Industry by providing excellent education and networking opportunities to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of our members.

Welcome Message:
On behalf of the New England Chapter of PCMA, welcome to our Chapter's web site. The web site provides you with links to our chapter's leadership and calendar of events, community service activities, scholarship applications and newsletters.

In 2008, the mission of the New England Chapter is to go from 'Good to Great'. We may be one of the smaller chapters but we will make our presence known through the following initiatives:

  1. Provide Quality Educational Programming for our membership. Through education, we continue to learn and grow. Providing topics of interest for our membership will foster additional attendance at our meetings. Four timely programs that will provide you with solutions to take back to work have been planned for this year.
  2. Increase Membership. Our chapter will continue to mirror the initiatives of headquarters and to proactively solicit individuals who want to be active, participate and see our chapter grow.
  3. Be more visible/interactive. We will reach out to our membership for input. Wouldn't it be great if we could all give a little more of ourselves? Get involved, be a part of the New England Chapter. We can use your expertise and knowledge on a committee. We are all so fortunate; why not jump in and give back to our organization and community?

    Hope to see you at the four educational programs conveniently located to make your participation easier.

Thank you for visiting our Web site.

A Message From the President:

As a member of New England PCMA you are part of the worldwide community of meeting professionals. PCMA has the tools, solutions, and insights to help you succeed in this industry. Members have 24/7/365 access to PCMA's website that has career-enhancing online courses and numerous articles from the archive issues of Convene. There are many opportunities to connect with colleagues through communities of interest via specialized LISTSERV's, and a completely stocked online bookstore brimming with a wonderful selection of industry resources discounted for members.

Most important, is the opportunity you have to meet with other local PCMA New England Chapter members at the educational programs. Attend our educational programs and you will:

  • Improve your job performance. Each educational session provides practical and up -to date industry specific information that you need to know to work in a down economy. Our programs feature industry leaders that discuss the latest trends and best practices. You will leave every PCMA educational program with valuable take-away information that you will put to use in your job immediately.
  • Increase your effectiveness. Take advantage of unlimited networking opportunities with colleagues and experts in the virtual communities and at chapter programs, or the annual national meeting. Our chapter provides you many opportunities to get involved with other professionals in our industry through regular meeting attendance, serving on committees, community outreach and service programs and our e-newsletter.
  • Save valuable time. Access indispensable online resources from the convene library, studies and white papers and the online member directory. Also housed on PCMA's web site are meeting planning resources such as crisis management exchange, check lists, contracts and formulas. Why reinvent the wheel? PCMA has already done it for you in one convenient place.
  • Realize your professional potential. PCMA encourages members to seek industry certifications and provides programs to assist in the preparation. Additionally, you can visit the online career center that hosts a nationwide job bank, internship opportunities, sample resumes and a compensation survey.

Thank you for your interest in and support of the chapter….I look forward to meeting you and learning about your needs this year. If you have any suggestions for the chapter or want to get involved, please contact me at bstehley@bostonusa.com or by phone at 617-867-8236.

Sincerely,

Beth Stehley

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