PCMA Education Foundation Elects 2006-2007 Officers And Trustees

PCMA Education Foundation Elects 2006-2007 Officers And Trustees The Professional Convention Management Association Education Foundation has...
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ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers.	The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation has elected the following officers and members to its Board of Trustees: Chairman of the Board: John Patronski, Executive Vice President, Industry Development, GES Exposition Services (Term 2006-2007) Chairman-Elect: Gerhard E. Seibert, CHA, Area Vice President, Hawaii and Managing Director, Hilton Hawaiian Village (Term: 2006-2007) Secretary-Treasurer: Joseph V. Popolo Jr., President, Freeman (Term: 2006-2007) Immediate Past Chairman: Sheila Stampfli, President, Courtesy Associates, Inc. (Term 2006-2007) Professional Members Trustees (all serving two-year terms 2006-2008): Susan Katz, Director of Corporate Events, True Value Corporation Martin Balogh, Director of Meetings & Travel, American Bar Association Supplier Partner Trustees (all serving two-year terms 2006-2008): David Olender, Vice President-Sales Administration, Gaylord Entertainment Susan Iris, Vice President-United States, Canadian Tourism Commission Robert Dirks, Senior Vice President-Sales Strategy & Development, Hilton Hotels Corporation The following supplier partner trustees were re-elected to serve two year terms (2006-2008): Charles W. Ahlers, President, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau David Townsend, Senior Vice President, Marriott International The following individuals will continue to serve in their existing Board positions: Professional Member Trustee: A. Renee Battle, CMP, Director Meetings & Conventions, American Public Transportation Association (Term 2005-2007) Supplier Partner Trustees: George Aguel, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (Term 2004-2007) JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan, Manager, Specialty Group Markets, United Airlines (Term 2004-2007) Michael E. Fegley, Vice President, Global Sales, InterContinental Hotels Group (Term 2004-2007) Valerie C. Ferguson, Regional Vice President/Managing Director, Loews Philadelphia Hotel (Term 2004-2007) Christie Hicks, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, North America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (Term 2005-2007) Donna R. Karl, CMP, Vice President of Client Relations, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau (Term 2005-2007) Michael L. Payne, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, SmithBucklin Corporation (Term 2005-2007) Barry L. Smith, President & CEO, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Term 2005-2007) Thomas M. Mobley, General Manager & CEO, Washington Convention Center (Term 2004-2007) Others serving on the Board of Trustees include: PCMA Chairman Leigh Wintz, CAE, Executive Director, Soroptimist International of the Americas (Term 2006-2007) PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton The new officers and trustees will take office immediately following the PCMA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on January 8, 2006.
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