CMPs Out in Full Force at PCMA

CMPs were out in full force at PCMA Convening Leaders this month. PCMA and Visit Nashville hosted their annual breakfast celebrating CMPs and providing their usual excellent event with Nashville entertainers providing an early morning country treat.

In addition, CIC along with Visit Spokane and AMC Institute hosted a reception on Monday evening for those not inclined to get up early. We gave away some great prizes. Polly Pancoe, CMP, President of Hotel Reservation Management, Inc. based in Chicago, won a free registration to this year’s CMP Conclave and another lucky CMP won a Beats by Dr. Dre Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, donated by AMC Institute. Several CMPs also walked away with bottles of wonderful Washington State wines donated by Visit Spokane.

CIC staff also provided two educational sessions on the CMP. CMP Certification Coordinator, Belinda H. Thompson, presented "CMP Information Session" during the nearby ESPA 2015 Conference and Certification Director Gayle Dahlman presented on the panel "CMP Healthcare is Here: What’s It Mean for You?" A special thank you to all of the CMPs who were able to attend those events while in Chicago.

Please join us in congratulating all of the CMPs who were honored during PCMA’s Convening Leaders for their achievements and excellence in our field :

CMPs in the Class of 2015 "20 in their Twenties"
Ashley H. Akright, CMP, Assistant Director of Catering, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Kristine Koonts, CMP, Executive Events Manager, Vancouver Convention Centre
Jennifer Kuchenbecker, CMP, Director of Conferences & Events, International Providers of AIDS Care
Janet Partlow, CMP, Senior Meetings Manager, J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.
Jessica L. Smith, MTA, CMP, Senior Meetings Planner, American Bar Association

Distinguished Member of the Year Award
Joy Womack, CMP, Director, Event Management, Experient

Distinguished Meeting Professional of the Year Award
Carolyn Pund, CMP, CMM, Senior Manager, Global Strategic Meetings Management, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Outstanding Service to a Chapter Award
Belinda Keota, CMP, CEM, Meeting Manager, Produce Marketing Association

In addition, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition, of which CIC is a member, received PCMA’s Chairman’s Award during the Monday General Session for its work on advocating on behalf of the industry. And as you celebrate and congratulate your colleagues and friends on their achievements, we also encourage you to consider channeling some of that enthusiasm that into action! Plan to host an event during the first ever North American Meetings Industry Day on April 16, 2015! Check out our website for additional information and to register.

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