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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Chapter Spring Networking Event
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URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/springnetworking/
LOCATION:Forward Brewing\, 418 Fourth Street\, Annapolis\, 21403
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T173000
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SUMMARY:Convening Leaders 2021 Virtual Cocktail Reception Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join PCMA Chesapeake as we share the recipes to our favorite cocktail drinks\, so that we can all celebrate Convening Leaders 2021 in style!\n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/clvirtual-cocktail-reception-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Town Hall and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Town Hall meeting\nNovember 17th at 5pm \nJoin us for our PCMA Chesapeake Chapter. We’ll give you an update on the hybrid format of Convening Leaders 2021\, “An Omnichannel Experience for Event Professionals”. \nEach attendee at our town hall event will be entered to win a Convening Leaders registration! \nBring a beverage as we also toast the new board and install the 2021 PCMA Chesapeake Chapter Leaders.  Our Town Hall will take place November 17th at 5pm. \nPCMA Chesapeake Members – free \nPCMA Chesapeake Non-Members – $20.00
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/town-hall-and-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T203000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Study Group for CMP Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for future CMP Exams. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will meet weekly via the Zoom virtual meeting software \nWe will be starting the course on October 7\, meeting on Wednesday nights. The course will be weekly for 11 weeks from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nCost is $150 for the course\, plus your books\, and will include weekly review of the material\, guided study and expert speakers. \nContact Marci Glavin for additional registration info! \n\n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/virtual-study-group-for-cmp-exam-candidates/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T180000
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SUMMARY:Making Your Event Sustainable: A New Priority
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\nTime 4:30 p.m.\nAccording to International Organization for Standardization 20121\, sustainable event management is the process of integrating environmental and corporate social responsibility issues into event planning. Sustainable events require you consider the needs of various parties that are impacted by your event. On the one hand\, you take steps to reduce negative impacts\, such as solid waste. While on the other hand you also seek out opportunities for events to give positive benefits to local communities. \nRunning greener meetings isn’t on every event planners’ radar but there are lots of reasons why you should be producing more sustainable events. There are many altruistic reasons to make your events more sustainable. But don’t forget the financial reason too. At this event\, we’ll explore the benefits of designing events with sustainability in mind\, in a way that makes financial sense. We’ll lay out the steps to build a business case to convince your organizations leaders to initiate sustainability initiatives for your events and venues by using food waste in Baltimore\, MD as an example. \nOur panel for the PCMA Chesapeake May 2020 Educational Event on Sustainability\, comes from the Baltimore area and spoke on this topic at the 2020 PCMA Convening Leaders meeting. In this session you’ll learn the relationship between sustainability practices and business objectives\, learn how to build a business case for adding sustainability practices\, and learn how to collect data that can demonstrate the benefits and cost of incorporating sustainability. \nOur panel for this webinar are: \nMac Campbell – Deputy Director\, Baltimore Convention Center\nChuck Schlagenauf– Director of Operations\, Centerplate Catering\nAurora Benton – Founder\, Astrapto\nSheila LeMaster – Vice President of Exhibitor Sales\, GES \nRegistration Now Open!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/making-your-event-sustainable-a-new-priority/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T203000
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CREATED:20200205T160435Z
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SUMMARY:What's the problem with my RFP?
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Problem with my RFP?\nThursday\, March 12\, 2020 \n5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. \nLive! Casino Hotel – Maryland! \nNot getting the responses you were hoping to get for your RFP? Join our panel discussion\, featuring representatives from hotels\, CVB and DMOs\, service contractors\, and convention centers to learn tips on what they look for in RFPs and how to get more responses to your RFPs. \nClick HERE to submit questions to the panel now and help develop the program to your needs! \nThanks to our Host Venue!\nMust be 21. Please play responsibly – for help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER \n7002 Arundel Mills\, Circle #7777\, Hanover\, MD 21076 \n1-855-5MD-LIVE \nSCHEDULE\n5:30 p.m. Registration Opens \n6 p.m. Program \n7:30 p.m. Reception \nCOSTS\nPlanner Members FREE / Supplier Members $20 \nPlanner Non-Members $10 / Supplier Non-Members $30
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/whats-the-problem-with-my-rfp/
LOCATION:Live! Casino Hotel – Maryland\, 7002 Arundel Mills\, Circle #7777\,\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T203000
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CREATED:20191114T204709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155044Z
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SUMMARY:CMP Study Group forming for April 2020 Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam in April? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for the April 2020 CMP Exam. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will meet weekly in the Baltimore area. The location will be the Maritime Conference Center\, just off I-695 and the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Linthicum Heights. \nWe will be starting the course in January\, meeting on mutually convenient nights. The course will be weekly for 11 weeks from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nCost is $150 for the course\, plus your books\, and will include weekly review of the material\, guided study and expert speakers. \nContact Marci Glavin for additional registration info! \nThanks to our host venue!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/cmp-study-group-forming-for-april-2020-exam-candidates/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090-1952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T163000
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake  and Capital Chapters’ Reception at PCMA 2020 Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our Annual Chesapeake  and Capital Chapters’ Reception at Convening Leaders 2020 in San Francisco\, CA! \nJoin us for a great reception to kick off Convening Leaders 2020 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. The reception begins at 4:30pm Pacific on Sunday\, January 5\, 2020. \nEat\, drink and mingle with more than 700 of your industry peers from not only the Capital and Chesapeake areas\, but around the world! \n*Please note there will be NO onsite registration for this event. You must pre-register online. \nThank You to our Venue Sponsor\n \nHilton San Francisco Union Square
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/chesapeake-and-capitalchapters-reception-at-pcma-2020-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Hilton San Francisco Union Square\, 333 O'Farrell Streett\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T203000
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CREATED:20190708T122556Z
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SUMMARY:Cracking the Code of the Future Room Block
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 12\, 2019 \n5:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nBy now we realize\, a silver bullet doesn’t exist to address the many factors contributing to the erosion of the room block. Instead\, what we need moving forward is a multitude of strategies. Join us for a discussion on how events strategists will address the shift in the room block climate and how they will rethink everything from their goals\, their metrics and whether they’ll need a room block at all. \nLearner Outcomes \n\nDiscover new industry resources you could use to educate your stakeholders about the difference between your room demand and contracted  room block\nAssess the current state of your organization’s room block practices\nIdentify specific practices other event organizers are having success deploying\n\nChristine “Shimo” Shimasaki\, CDME\, CMO\n \n\nChristine “Shimo” Shimasaki\, CDME\, CMP of 2Synergize\, LLC is a passionate advocate of the meetings industry and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs). For the past eight years\, Shimo has been a full-time consultant for Destinations International\, the trade association for CVBs. During her work for the industry\, Shimo managed the empowerMINT initiative\, the Event Impact Calculator\, authored the Event Room Demand Study\, and provided leadership and guidance to the CVB industry with specific meetings market issues and opportunities. \nShimo’s 35-years in the travel industry includes Marriott Hotels & Resorts and the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau. Under 2Synergize\, LLC\, she will continue to help the meetings industry and CVBs with initiatives designed to support the value of meetings and the significant economic contributions CVBs and meetings have on the local community.\n\nThanks to our host venue! \n \nRoyal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore\n550 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21202\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n5:30 p.m. – Registration \n6 p.m. – Program and Presentation \n7:30 p.m. – Reception \nProfessional (Planners) Members – $20\, Supplier Members – $40\nNon-Member Professionals (Planners) – $30\, Non-Member Suppliers – $50 \n Thanks to our event sponsor!\n \n\n Harbor Court
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/cracking-the-code-of-the-future-room-block/
LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Harbor Court\, 550 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T190000
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SUMMARY:Sagamore Spirit Distillery Tour & Little Havana Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Sagamore Spirit Distillery Tour & Tasting\n4:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nFollowed by Happy Hour at Little Havana \nJoin friends and fellow members for an inside look at the Sagamore Spirit Distillery with a tour and tasting! \nThe Sagamore Spirit Distillery sits on 5 waterfront acres overlooking the Patapsco River in the Port Covington neighborhood of South Baltimore. Network and catch up with friends while you learn about the famed history of Rye Whiskey in Maryland\, see the world’s only 40-foot mirrored-finished copper column still\, and taste three of Sagamore’s award-winning whiskies. The tour lasts about an hour and is led by a knowledgeable and fun Guest Experience Teammate. After the tour\, an event coordinator will discuss the space’s capabilities for meetings\, off-sites\, and private events. \nThen we head over to Little Havana where you can mingle and network with your friends and PCMA Chesapeake members overlooking the harbor while enjoying appetizers and a cash bar. \nThanks to our host venues!\n \n\nSagamore Spirit Distillery\n301 East Cromwell Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21230\n\n\nLittle Havana\n1325 Key Highway\nBaltimore\, MD 21230\n\n\nSchedule: \n3:30 p.m. – Registration at Sagamore \n4 p.m. – Tour and Tasting \n4:30 p.m. – Registration at Little Havana \n5 p.m. – Happy Hour Reception at Little Havana \nProfessional (Planners) Members – FREE\, Supplier Members – FREE\nNon-Member Professionals (Planners) – FREE\, Non-Member Suppliers – FREE \nDistillery Tour is Limited to 24 attendees \nHappy Hour appetizers sponsored by
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/sagamore-spirit-distillery-tour-little-havana-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Sagamore Spirit Distillery\, 301 East Cromwell Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T203000
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SUMMARY:CMP Study Group forming for November 2019 Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam in November? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for the November 2019 CMP Exam. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will meet weekly in the Baltimore area. The location will be the Maritime Conference Center\, just off I-695 and the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Linthicum Heights. \nWe will be starting the course on August 15th\, meeting on Thursday nights. The course will be weekly for 11 weeks from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nCost is $150 for the course\, plus your books\, and will include weekly review of the material\, guided study and expert speakers. \nContact Marci Glavin for additional registration info! \nThanks to our host venue!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/cmp-study-group-forming-for-november-2019-exam-candidates/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090-1952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190629
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Education Conference - Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Education Conference is an energetic\, immersive and provocative program designed to attract thought leaders\, event marketers\, experience designers and business events strategists. The program fosters learning styles that drive engagement — creating solutions and ideas that build lasting relationships.
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-education-conference-los-angeles/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T150000
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CREATED:20190306T152759Z
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SUMMARY:One Day Refresher Session for May 2019 CMP Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam in May? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a one day refresher study session for anyone accepted to sit for the May 2019 CMP Exam. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will on Saturday\, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. \nClass location TBA and is flexible based on the attendee’s locations. \nContact Marci Glavin for additional registration info!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/one-day-refresher-session-for-may-2019-cmp-exam-candidates/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T143000
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SUMMARY:Event Technology Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tech refresh with representatives from EventRebels\, Core-apps and Freeman.. You’ll get tips and tricks for choosing a new system\, get ideas for increasing audience engagement with your programs\, an overview of GDPR and emerging privacy standards and their impact on events\, along with  the opportunity to explore how augmented reality can enhance your event experience. \nTopics \n\n GDPR\, Privacy and Events – An overview of GDPR and emerging privacy standards and their impact on events. \nHow Augmented Reality Will Transform the Events Space in the (Near) Future – A look at what augmented reality is (and isn’t)\, and how if differs from other cutting-edge technologies.  We’ll explore why and how it will change and enhance the nature of f2f events over the next five years.  Specific examples of projected use cases for the events space will be presented\, and will include exhibits\, sponsorships\, gamification\, event promotion and education.  Topics will include ideas on how to bring it to your event and monetize it. \nAudience Engagement – Cutting-edge technology tools and trends planners should consider for a unique experience that attendees can remember and talk about for months to come. \n\nPresenters \nK.C. Hopson MS CMP\, President\, CEO and Founder of EventRebels\, has been doing business with meeting planners\, associations and others in need of registration\, trade show\, mobile and conference software solutions for over a decade. Author of two published books\, K.C. frequently writes about technology and meetings on his company’s blog. He is currently serving on several meeting industry boards and international committees and is President-Elect of PCMA Chesapeake chapter. \nWayne Crawford\, CEM has over 30 years’ experience in the events space\, with extensive stints as both an organizer and a supplier.  He is currently Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Core-apps\, which was recently acquired by Community Brands.  His experience on the “organizer” side of the business includes executive and management roles with such iconic events as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)\, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show\, NXTcomm and the JCK Jewelry Show.  Wayne’s experience on the supplier side of the business includes exposition management platforms\, mobile applications\, CRMs and registration.  He is frequent speaker at IAEE\, PCMA and SISO events. \nOscar Sandoval is a Digital Sales Manager with Freeman in Washington\, DC and is a native of Guatemala\, but considers Baltimore as his hometown. In his role with Freeman\, he is responsible for managing Incoming Digital Sales leads and working with his existing clients to further their digital partnership with them. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOverview of GDPR and emerging privacy standards and their impact on events\nProvide basic overview of augmented reality as a technology\nPresent predictions on why and how it will transform f2f events over the next five years\nDiscuss real-world use cases for adoption and monetization of augmented reality for events\nAssess your current strategy for engaging attendees to find methods for digital solutions.\nIncorporate digital solutions that best support your new strategy objectives.\nGrow engagement and attendance by integrating digital solutions before\, during and after the event.\n\nSchedule: \n11:30 a.m. – Registration / Buffet Lunch Opens \n12:30 p.m. – Program and Presentation \n2:00 p.m. – Venue Tours \nProfessional Members – $20\, Supplier Members – $40Non-Member Professionals – $30\, Non-Member Suppliers – $50The first 20 PCMA Chesapeake Professional Members to register can have their fees WAIVED by using code VEGAS\, courtesy of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Thanks to our host venue!Maritime Conference Center692 Maritime BoulevardLinthicum Heights\, MD 21090-1952Free parking in Lot C – Tours available before and after the programThanks to our sponsor!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/event-technology-panel/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090-1952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:PCMA will host 2019 Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh\, PA\, known as” City of Bridges\,” located at confluence of the Allegheny\, Monongahela and recognized for its 400+ bridges and breath-taking vistas. The destination once known as “The Steel City” has transformed into a technology lightening rod with companies such as Google\, Apple\, Bosch\, Facebook\, Uber\, Nokia\, Autodesk\, and IBM among the 1\,600 technology firms generating $20.7 billion in annual payrolls and generous local intellectual capital. \nLocated in Downtown Pittsburgh\, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center blends space\, functionality\, and flexibility with cutting-edge technology and promises to create an unforgettable Convening Leaders experience. Pittsburgh is home to 68 colleges and universities\, including research and development leaders Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. PCMA will tap into these cerebral resources to bring risks\, new ideas and innovation to Convening Leaders’ content. You just might get a chance to take a spin in a driverless Uber!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-convening-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T194500
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SUMMARY:Best in Class Speaker and Lighthouse Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday afternoon\, November 14 at the Holiday Inn Baltimore – Inner Harbor for this exciting educational and networking session. Meet the new 2019 PCMA Chesapeake Board and see who are our 2018 award winners. \nWith four generations of professionals coming together\, event professionals must learn how to craft meetings\, events and trade shows to meet the expanded range of expectations. Millennials and Gen Z professionals soon will represent the majority of the work force\, and they have much higher expectations for experiences overall than preceding generations.\n\n\nDesigning the learning experiences and the locations in which we bring people together must now start with studying the habits of Gen Z and Millennials. For these younger professionals\, community spaces are extensions of their homes. Alternative creative spaces is where this group prefers to work – they are working in extreme comfort\, on their own timelines and increasingly remotely. \nBut what happens when they arrive at the annual convention or a corporate event? Our team of strategic designers are looking at the three pillars of how people are learning\, connecting and experiencing — and doing so with technology weaved throughout. \n\nLearner Outcomes: \nTighten the experience by pulling activities closer together to be more centrally located – your ecosystem of attendees\, exhibitors and sponsors; Design spaces with multiple casual interactions\, editing so spaces feel welcoming and not a billboard – younger generations trust people not commercials; Capitalize on the “festivalization” trend and blur the lines between trade show\, corporate event and live experiences \nAbout our Speaker – Nicole O’Leary \nNicole leads Experience Design as the Vice President\, Creative at The Expo Group\, leading their creative teams and customer strategy to design and deliver unique\, compelling and memorable experiences that attract\, engage\, immerse and reward. Nicole is a 17-year veteran having led the experience design and creative efforts for large associations\, corporate events and global brands. \nFocusing on attendee-journey-centric design means creating physical\, emotional and learning environments that ensure a complete immersion of client’s audiences in their brands for all generations.\nNicole is a firm believer that great design is NOT budget-dependent. \nWhen she’s not with one of our customers or leading design\, try and catch her between sailing in Buzzards Bay on Cape Cod or snowboarding with her family. Sports and cooking are two of her passions. \n  \nSchedule:\n4:30 p.m. – Registration Opens \n5:00 p.m. – Program and Presentations \n6:30 p.m. – Networking Reception \n\nProfessional Members – $20\, Supplier Members – $40\nNon-Member Professionals – $30\, Non-Member Suppliers – $50 \nThanks to our Host Venue! \n \nThanks to our Event Sponsor! \n \n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/best-in-class-speaker-and-town-hall/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Baltimore – Inner Harbor\, 300 West Lombard Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:CMP Study Group forming for January 2019 Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam in January? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for the January 2019 CMP Exam. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will meet weekly in Baltimore. The location will be the Hilton Baltimore\, just across the street from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. \nWe will be starting the week of October 15th\, meeting on Wednesday nights. The course will be weekly for 11 weeks from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nClass dates and location can be flexible based on the attendees schedules and locations. \nCost is $150 for the course\, plus your books\, and will include weekly review of the material\, guided study and expert speakers. \nContact Marci Glavin for additional registration info!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/cmp-study-group-forming-for-november-2018-exam-candidates/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090-1952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T220000
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends and fellow members of the Chesapeake Chapter for a night of baseball at Orioles Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles will be hosting the New York Mets and all fans attending receive an Orioles t-shirt! \nYour ticket includes unlimited food items at the concession stands! \nProfessional Members – $10 \nProfessional Non-Members – $20 \nSupplier Members – $30 \nSupplier Non-Members – $50 \n\nThanks to our Home Run Sponsors!\n  \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/a-night-at-the-ballpark/
LOCATION:Oriole Park at Camden Yards\, 333 West Camden Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T121132Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Moveable Feast
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION NOW OPEN \nDo something good and make a positive change in the world! The PCMA Chesapeake Chapter invites you to join us and your hospitality industry colleagues for a hands-on volunteer activity as part of PCMA’s Service in Sync initiative. \nJoin us on Thursday\, June 14 to create hundreds of nourishing meals for people living with serious illnesses. Giving back is a 365 day process – not just during the Holiday seasons! \nSpace is limited and registration will max out at  20 people. \nCan’t make the date? Please make a donation to Moveable Feast through our registration page. \nMoveable Feast is a Baltimore-based charity that provides meals to individuals who have a critical and life threatening illness including HIV/AIDS\, cancer\, diabetes\, and other conditions. Moveable Feast served more than 815\,000 meals during 2016\, all with the help of volunteers who work in the kitchen to prepare nourishing and delicious food. Learn more about Moveable Feast. \n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/volunteering-at-moveable-feast/
LOCATION:Moveable Feast\, 901 North Milton Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:What's Hot\, What's Not in Events
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Chesapeake Chapter and the Baltimore Chapter of NACE on February 19\, 2018  \nfor our Newly Expanded What’s Hot\, What’s Not Program \n          \nEvent Designers Andrew Zill and Petra Compel present their “What’s Hot\, What’s Not” predictions for 2018! \nThere are some real surprises in their predictions for 2018…To be sure your 2018 event is In and not Out\, don’t miss this session full of ideas and trends in food\, beverage\, and event style. Gain valuable tips for what really makes an impact in an event space and what creates lasting impressions on your guests and attendees. With their combined experience dealing with celebrity\, social and corporate clients\, you’ll discover some of the trade secrets that keep Andrew and Petra on the cutting edge in the event world. Find out what continues to inspire and feed the fire of creativity for these award-winning producers. \nAfter our program\, dine and network with your fellow event professionals and discuss what you are taking away from the session! \nMonday\, February 19\, 2018 \n5:30pm-6:30pm Registration and Networking Reception \n6:30pm-7:30pm What’s Hot\, What’s Not Program \n7:30pm-8:30pm Networking Dinner  \nPresented in partnership with \n \n \nRegistration costs: \n Members: $30.00 \nNon-Members: $40.00 \nSpecial Early Bird Pricing – Prices increase by $10 on February 10 \nIf your organization does not support your registration for your attendance at this program please contact our Chapter Administrator. \nThank you to our event sponsors\n \nThank you to our host venue
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/whats-hot-whats-not-in-events-february-19-2018/
LOCATION:Sagamore Pendry Baltimore\, 1715 Thames Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:CMP Study Group forming for May 2018 Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam in May? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for the May 2018 CMP Exam. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will meet weekly in Baltimore. The location will be the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute\, just off the Baltimore Washington Parkway and offers free parking. \nWe will be starting the week of January 29th\, meeting on Wednesday nights. The course will be weekly for 12 weeks from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The exam period starts May 4\, 2018. \nClass dates are as follows: \nJanuary 31\nFebruary 7\, 21\, 28\nMarch 7\, 14. 21\, 28\nApril 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 \nCost is $150 for the course\, plus your books\, and will include weekly review of the material\, guided study and expert speakers. \nRegister today or contact Marci Glavin for additional registration info!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/cmp-study-group-forming-for-may-2018-exam-candidates/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum\, MD\, 21090-1952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180107T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at PCMA Convening Leaders - Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on the Annual Capital & Chesapeake Chapters’ Reception at the 2018 Convening Leaders! \nJoin us for an evening of fun and connecting with members and guests. The reception begins at 4:30 pm CST at The Bell Tower in Nashville\, Tennessee. \nEat\, drink and mingle with more than 600 of your industry peers from not only the Capital and Chesapeake areas\, but around the world! \nAdvanced registration will close Friday\, January 5\, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST. \nCosts: \nPrior to Friday\, January 5\, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST: \nPlanner – Capital and/or Chesapeake Member: Complimentary\nPlanner – Non-member: Complimentary\nSupplier – Capital and/or Chesapeake Member: $55.00\nSupplier Non-Member: $75.00\nStudent – Capital and/or Chesapeake Member: Complimentary\nStudent Non-Member: Complimentary \nAfter Friday\, January 5\, 2018 at 12:00 pm: \nPlanner – Capital and/or Chesapeake Member: $20.00\nPlanner – Non-member: $20.00\nSupplier – Capital and/or Chesapeake Member: $65.00\nSupplier – Non-member: $85.00\nStudent – Capital and/or Chesapeake Member: $20.00\nStudent Non-Member: $20.00 \n \nThank you to our sponsor! \n \nCancellation Policy:\nRegistrants may cancel up to 7 (seven) business days before the event for a full refund\, minus a $10 administration fee. No refunds thereafter. Cancellation must be in writing and sent to Bea Tijerina at bea.tijerina@interelgroup.com. Substitutions are accepted. If you do substitute\, please include the following information: \n\nEmail Address\nFirst Name\nLast Name\nDesignations\nJob Title\nPreferred/Badge Name\nCompany Name\nAddress\nPhone
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/convening-leaders-nashville/
LOCATION:The Bell Tower\, 400 4th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:2018 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The definitive annual event for the business events industry.\nWe’re cranking up the volume at 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders. The engagement factor is the most critical piece of connecting with your audience. But we’ve entered the new school of engagement — one where you must navigate around digital distractions and satisfy increased attendee expectations at every turn. At Convening Leaders\, you’ll learn how to electrify your experience. And what better place to bring that supercharged sound and feeling than Music City. Plug in and discover the Grand Ole Land of Innovation and Opportunities. Join more than 4\,200 of your colleagues in Nashville this January.​ \nPriority registration now open for PCMA Members. \nQuestions? Contact events@pcma.org
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/2018-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Nashville Music City Center\, 201 Fifth Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171213T200000
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:Holiday Mixer - December 13\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Chesapeake and Visit Baltimore are partnering together on a Holiday Event to benefit the PCMA Education Foundation and the PCMA Industry Relief Fund. \nGive assistance to your industry colleagues\nPCMA and the PCMA Education Foundation are uniting members of the business-events industry to contribute to disaster recovery efforts with the PCMA Industry Relief Fund. The fund will provide assistance to members in the meetings and events industry who have been impacted by the recent disasters. \nThe fund was originally named the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund\, as we could not have imagined the subsequent disasters that would quickly follow. In Texas\, Florida\, the Caribbean and Mexico our colleagues need a helping hand and through your donations\, the PCMA Industry Relief Fund is there! \nCelebrate the Holidays\nJoin your industry colleagues as we celebrate the holidays and “wrap up” another fantastic year! Members\, future members and guests are all welcome to sip\, snack and mingle while enjoying the evening. \n \nCo-Sponsored by\n \n \n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/holiday-mixer-december-13-2017/
LOCATION:Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor\, 2 North Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T180000
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SUMMARY:2017 Town Hall & Awards - November 16\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Town Hall Event\nJoin your 2017 Chesapeake Chapter President\, Krystine St. Michael Bussiere\, and the PCMA Chesapeake Chapter Board for a year in review and your chance to ask questions and give input on the chapter events\, what you’d like to see in the future and anything else that’s been on your mind!  After the town hall\, get ready for all those holiday parties and Convening Leaders and brush up on your networking skills! \nNetworking with Impact\nDo you get a jolt of energy at the thought of networking or does it feel like a chore? No PowerPoint screens\, worksheets or jargon in this interactive\, entertaining workshop. Gain easy-to-use strategies to transform conversations with prospective clients from surface chatter to meaningful engagements at networking events and beyond. Keith Scott and Rebecca Klein Scott\, of TALLsmall Productions\, will reveal how to maximize time at events before  entering the room\, how to establish common ground and how to listen effectively to words and body language to identify “pain points.” Learn what words and phrases to avoid and which ones to use\, how to communicate in stories and what to do with all those cards when you get home. \nLearner outcomes:\n\nTransform conversations from surface chatter to meaningful engagements.\nMaximize time at events before entering the room\nEstablish common ground\nListen effectively\nWhat words and phrases to avoid\nCommunicate in stories\nWhat to do with business cards\n\nPRESENTERS\n \nKeith Scott and Rebecca Klein Scott \nTALLsmall Productions  \nSCHEDULE\n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Registration\n3:30 pm – 3:45 pm – Welcome & Opening Remarks\n3:45 pm – 4:15 pm – Town Hall & Year in Review\n4:15 pm – 4:45 pm – TALLsmall Networking Bootcamp\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Networking Reception \nThanks to our Host Venue!\n \nPIER 5 HOTEL\n711 Eastern Avenue\nBaltimore\, MD 21202 \nDiscounted parking of $18 for self-parking on the open lot to the left of the hotel entrance or $25 for valet \nThanks to our Sponsor!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/2017-town-hall-awards-november-16-2017/
LOCATION:Pier 5 Hotel\, 711 Eastern Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T193000
DTSTAMP:20261021T005927
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SUMMARY:Everybody Hates AV. There\, I Said It. Now\, Let’s Fix It - October 17\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Talk to any group of meeting planners and they’ll tell you that one of the most frustrating elements of planning and executing any conference is the AV.   From planning to budgeting to on-site issues\, AV is what often keeps them up at night.  It’s mysterious and complicated.  It’s changing all the time.  It’s expensive\, and frankly\, it can make or break an event. \nThe flip side is\, AV can add sizzle and create an emotional connection between your event\, event message and audience. It can take the overall impression of your conference from “met expectations” to “mind blown”.  But how do you harness the beast that is AV? \nIn this interactive session\, AV and event producer Stephen O’Connor will unlock some of the basic mysteries of AV in order to improve your overall knowledge and control.  You’ll walk away with: \n\nAn overall understanding of the perplexing world of AV and over 30 insider secrets.\nSome of the most important basics in planning for AV – venue considerations\, shopping for vendors\, and labor.\nA better understanding of the fine print of venue and AV contracts and how to adjust them to satisfy your meeting’s objectives and budget.\n\nStephen O’Connor is the owner and CEO of O’Design Productions and Consulting\, a breakthrough company that provides audio visual productions\, consulting\, and training to meeting professionals\, companies and associations. A former Disney employee\, Hollywood producer and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for various AV and event companies\, Stephen approaches conference AV in a completely different way – from a creative sou and a meeting planner’s heart. The result is an efficient process that removes the headache and hassle normally associated with conference AV\, and replaces it with the free mind space needed to create a heightened conference experience – regardless of budget. \n  \nGet Involved with the PCMA Chesapeake Chapter!!\nWe will be holding a Committee Fair during this event. Come meet with current committee members and learn how you can contribute your special talents to the PCMA Chesapeake Chapter. Not only is it rewarding to become involved\, you can make valuable networking contacts and earn credit towards your CMP certification / recertification. \nSCHEDULE\n4:30 pm – Registration Begins \n4:30 pm – Committee Fair Begins \n5:00 pm – Program \n \nThanks to our venue host!\n \nThanks to our sponsors!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/october-17-2017-event/
LOCATION:Dave & Buster’s\, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle\, Suite D-1\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Women@Work - September 19\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:A conversation during the 2015 PCMA Education Conference gave way to a new program at Convening Leaders 2016 –  Women@Work\, a three-hour forum to discuss women in leadership. Now\, we will continue the discussion at the chapter level. \nTamela Blalock \nWomen@Work will discuss a number of issues facing professionals in the meetings industry\, including diversity and inclusion\, career advancement\, and personal branding. The event will kick-off with breakfast and a panel discussion led by Tamela Blalock\, Executive Director of the Section on Women’s Health (SOWH)\, a 3\,000-member professional association for physical therapists\, physical therapist assistants\, and students working within and advocating for vital areas of women’s and men’s health\, including pelvic floor health\, sport injury recovery\, and continence. After we break into roundtable discussions\, Linda Schenk will advise attendees on the importance of building your personal compass. \nYOUR BRAND COMPASS: A Navigation Tool for Career Success \n Learn strategies to find direction and guide your choices as you move through different stages of your career. \n\nGain confidence and a clear path for how you will grow professionally\nOptions to distinguish yourself in your industry\nChange course around new opportunities or challenges\n\nThis event is open to ALL industry professionals! Please join us to take part in this very important conversation! \n \nPanelists: \nJuan Amador\, CAE\, Director\, Constituent Engagement\, Association of American Medical Colleges\, www.aamc.org  \nShawn E. Boynes\, FASAE\, CAE\, Executive Director\, American Association of Anatomists (AAA)\, www.anatomy.org \nAbby Locke\, Executive Coach & Career Growth Expert\, Executive Coaching & Personal Branding Company\, www.abbylocke.com \nMarsha L. Saunders\, AWE Board Member\, Director\, Conferences & Tradeshows at FIA\, Futures Industry Association \nChristina Snyder\, CISP™\, CFP®\, Financial Planner/Wealth Adviser\, AspireWealth Planners\, www.aspirewealthplanners.com \nPersonal Compass Speaker: \nLinda Schenk\, Marketing Strategist\, Designer & Owner\, THE BRAND BUILDER TOOLBOX with Virtuallinda\, www.virtuallinda.com \nSchedule\n8:00am-8:30am Registration\n8:30am-9:45am Breakfast and Panel Discussion\n9:45am-10:00am Break\n10:00am-10:45am Roundtable Discussions\n10:45am-11:00am Break\n11:00am-11:45am Personal Compass\n  \nThanks to our Venue Sponsor \nPresented in partnership with \n \n  \nThis program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council (EIC) for approval of CMP certification credit. \nIMPORTANT: in order for the Convention Industry Council (CIC) to validate your participation in this activity\, you must register using the email address associated with your CMP Continuing Education account. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/september-21-2017-event/
LOCATION:Hotel at Arundel Preserve\, 7795 Arundel Mills Boulevard\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends and fellow members of the Chesapeake Chapter for a night of baseball at Orioles Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles will be hosting the Oakland Athletics for the first of a three game series. \nYour ticket includes unlimited food items at the concession stands! \nProfessional members of the Chesapeake Chapter can attend for free! Supplier members of the Chesapeake Chapter tickets are $45.00 with non-members being charged $55.00. \nThis event is now sold out! Please contact our Administrator to be added to our wait list for when tickets become available!  \nThanks to our sponsor!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/chesapeake-chapter-a-night-at-the-ballpark/
LOCATION:Oriole Park at Camden Yards\, 333 West Camden Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:CMP Study Group forming for November 2017 Exam Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking the CMP Exam in November? \nThe PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for the November 2017 CMP Exam. \nLed by Marci Glavin\, CMP\, the study group will meet weekly in Baltimore. The location and night will depend on the schedules of the participants but we will be starting the week of August 14th. \nCost is $150 for the course\, plus your books\, and will include weekly review of the material\, guided study and expert speakers. \nRegister today or contact Marci Glavin for additional registration info!
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/cmp-study-group-forming-for-november-2017-exam-candidates/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Moveable Feast
DESCRIPTION:Do something good and make a positive change in the world! The PCMA Chesapeake Chapter invites you to join us and your hospitality industry colleagues for a hands-on volunteer activity as part of PCMA’s Service in Sync initiative. \nJoin us on Thursday\, July 13 to create hundreds of nourishing meals for people living with serious illnesses. Giving back is a 365 day process – not just during the Holiday seasons! \nSpace is limited and registration will max out at  20 people; registration details to follow soon. \nCan’t make the date? Please make a donation to Moveable Feast through our registration page. \nMoveable Feast is a Baltimore-based charity that provides meals to individuals who have a critical and life threatening illness including HIV/AIDS\, cancer\, diabetes\, and other conditions. Moveable Feast served more than 815\,000 meals during 2016\, all with the help of volunteers who work in the kitchen to prepare nourishing and delicious food. Learn more about Moveable Feast. \nTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR\n \n 
URL:https://chesapeake.pcma.org/event/chesapeake-chapter-volunteering-at-moveable-feast/
LOCATION:Moveable Feast\, 901 North Milton Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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