January 2020 Events & Announcements

Notes from the Chair

Welcome to the January edition of Events & Announcements!

We started the month in San Francisco for PCMA's Annual Convening Leaders. One of our Board members spoke on a panel about inclusive events, followed by our largest networking event yet! We ended the month in Philadelphia for our first Strategic Planning meeting, where we discussed the vision, mission, and goals of the association.

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Sponsorships

Thank You to our new Platinum Sponsor VisitNorfolk!

“We are proud to demonstrate our city’s commitment to diversity and the LGBT community by sponsoring the LGBT MPA” said Ann M. Garvey, CMP, CEM, National Sales Manager, VisitNorfolk. “We want meeting planners to know they can count on the VisitNorfolk’s experienced Sales and Convention Services staff for planning diverse events.”
Read the press release here.

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In The News

LGBT Meeting Professionals Association Announces More Member Benefits Including the First Supplier Diversity Resource Guide

City of Philadelphia Makes Equity a Priority

12 Amazing Ways to Enjoy San Francisco (Including the Hunky Jesus Contest)

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Events

PCMA
     At the beginning of the month we traveled to San Francisco for PCMA Convening Leaders. We listened to Board member Ron Renee Roley speak on a panel about inclusivity in events, and then we hosted our biggest networking event yet! Sponsored by Palm Springs and hosted by Hilton San Francisco Union Square, this 4th annual event drew the largest attendance of any of our events. We loved seeing all of the familiar faces and getting acquainted with all of the new ones! Additional sponsors: Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, AOM, PRA Northern California, Soulflower, San Francisco Broadway, Lollipop Signs and Champagne Creative Group.

Strategic Planning Meeting
    On January 25, the Executive Board and Board of Directors met in Philadelphia for our first Strategic Planning session. With the help of facilitator Gregg Talley, the Board discussed the vision, mission, and goals of the association. We are so excited about the continued progression of the organization and are eager to turn our discussions into actions!

Inclusion after Diversity Presentation

Knoxville FAM

Knoxville would love to have you join us for our 2020 Spring Familiarization Tour! This is an excellent opportunity for you to come to Knoxville to qualify for your future events. And to have more fun than any one person should have in 2 ½ days. Complimentary round-trip flight, accommodations, ground transportation and meals provided for qualified planners. Drive-in attendees may be reimbursed at the current Federal Mileage Allowance. The program will be on the evening of Tues 4/28 and conclude the night of Thurs 4/30. Travel days will include Tues 4/28 morning for arrivial and Fri 5/1 for departure. We are unable to accomodate late arrivals and/or early departures APPLY HERE:  WWW.VISITKNOXVILLE.COM/FAM

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