President's Message

Welcome to our first issue of the Pulse for 2004! We have just completed our tenth year as a chapter, and are ready to move forward with a new year full of excitement, energy and cutting edge programs. Speaking of energy and excitement, for those of you who joined us in Indianapolis for the PCMA Annual Meeting, that is what we got! The Greater Midwest Chapter had a wonderful attendance with nearly 500 of our members making the trip to Indy. The GMC bus was filled with fun and the three hour ride felt quicker than that, thanks to Serena Melancon of USA Hosts and Andrew Schorr of In the Loop Chicago, who generously sponsored and coordinated the transportation.

For those of you who attended the PCMA Chapter luncheon on Tuesday January 13th, you might have noticed that GMC had a great presence. Thanks to our game show wizard, Bob Donovan, and his sidekick, Laurie “The Leprechaun” Fitzgerald, GMC left as the PCMA Trivia Game Show Champions! I’m sure that Bob and Laurie couldn’t have done it without all the cheers and support from the GMC members who rooted for them!

We are planning a great year, and are committed to bringing you exciting programs with hot topics, joint industry events, more member benefits, community service opportunities, and a new twist on the Annual Awards Presentation. Our goal is to keep the lines of communication open, so if there is something that you think GMC can improve, or if you have an idea for the chapter, please call any of the board or committee members at any time. GMC is now keeping committee sign ups open all year, so if you haven’t joined, and want to be a part of the shaping of your chapter, please call any of the board members or committee chairs at any time during the year. We can always use your assistance, and welcome your involvement.

I hope to see everyone at the March 10th Quarterly Meeting at the Chicago Hilton & Towers sponsored by Chicago Area Convention Bureau Satellite Offices. The speaker, Sheila Neil and the topic “Are We There Yet” – Communicating Goals into Results, is a must see. We will be holding our Annual St. Patrick’s event, also sponsored by Chicago Area Convention Bureau Satellite Offices, at Kitty O’Shea’s immediately following the program, so be sure to join us for an afternoon of education, and an evening of fun. Should you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at 312-559-2857 or e-mail me at lstanley@anaheimoc.org.

Lora Stanley
2004 GMC PCMA President

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