Day Two: PCMA Convention Continues with Highlights Following Opening Session.Philadelphia Convention Historical context Before the Constitution was drafted, those who came to be known as Federalists and Anti-Federalists both agreed about the government's failure to deal with commerce. & Visitors Bureau (PCVB PCVB Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau ):
WHAT: Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
delegates gear up for more five-star experiences, including
remarks from Governor Ed Rendell, during PCMA's Opening
General Session.
WHEN: Monday, January 9, 2006
DETAILS: 8 - 10 a.m. - Opening General Session - PCC Grand Ballroom,
12th & Arch streets
Hear Gordon Bethune, former CEO and Chairman of Continental
Airlines. In addition, We the people will celebrate PCMA's
opening with a patriotic presentation by the Philadelphia
Boys Choir and a moving theatrical performance you'll never
forget. The National Constitution Center has produced for
PCMA a special presentation of "Freedom Rising," a
theatrical, multimedia experience dedicated to connecting
visitors with the story of the U.S. Constitution. Gordon
Bethune will begin speaking at 9:15 a.m., followed by Gov.
Rendell at 9:45 a.m. and Tom Muldoon, PCVB President, at
8:30 a.m.
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. - PCMA Press Conference - PCC, Room
202A, 12th & Arch streets
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, PCVB President Tom
Muldoon, PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, Chairman of
the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority Board Hon.
Michael Nutter, along with PCMA Chair Gregg Talley and PCMA
Chair-Elect Leigh Wintz, both Philadelphia natives, will
hold a press conference regarding the importance of PCMA
and an update on PCC expansion.
2 - 3:30 p.m. - Special Plenary Session - PCC Grand
Ballroom, 12th & Arch streets
In response to the recent natural disasters, a special
plenary session--In the Eye of the Storm: Are We Prepared?--
will cover crisis management and contingency plans for the
meetings industry. General Richard Myers, retired Fifteenth
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the
keynote speaker. He will be followed by J. Stephen Perry,
president/CEO, New Orleans CVB, and William D. Talbert III,
president & CEO, Greater Miami CVB, an association meeting
planner and an expert on infectious disease.
7 - 9 p.m. - PCMA Golden Anniversary Celebration -
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Grand Ballroom, 12th & Arch
streets
Enjoy the "Red Carpet" treatment at the Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown. Don't miss a chance to see the five-foot
golden anniversary cake made from 600 pounds of vanilla
pound cake. Cake cutting will take place at 8 p.m.
9:30 p.m. - Muldoon's Saloon - Boathouse Row Bar at the
Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square
Join "celebrity meeting planner bartenders," plus Tom
Muldoon, president of the PCVB; Paul Decker, president of
the Valley Forge CVB; and Joe McGrath, president & CEO for
the Greater Pittsburgh CVB, at Muldoon's Saloon. This
spirited event will benefit the Hospitality Industry Relief
Fund for the Gulf Coast.
These are not public events -- Media Only!
For more information and a complete list of PCMA PCMA Professional Convention Management Association PCMA Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA Professional Coaches and Mentors Association PCMA Paired Carrier Multiple Access PCMA Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology activities visit www.pcma.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. or contact Sarah Hines Hines , Earl Known as "Fatha." 1905-1983. American musician. A prominent jazz pianist for 50 years, he first gained wide recognition for his recordings with Louis Armstrong in the 1920s. at 215/636-3412 or 484/716-2095 (cell). |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion