Meetings and Special Events at PACE 2007
I’m 25,000 feet in the air on my way back to Philly. I have several hours to recap my meetings this morning and hope it gives you a little idea of what to expect at PACE 2007.
I met up with our Audiovisual rep, Ryan at 8:00 am. He was going to attend the meetings with me again today since he’ll be providing all A/V support even in the hotel. He welcomed me with a can of Diet Coke. I mentioned to him that as long as I have one in my hand, all is right with the world. That was very thoughtful of him and what a great way to butter me up!
We hooked up with the Convention Services Manager for Adam’s Mark Hotel, Mark Story, to begin going over the meeting space for the SSPC training programs that take place pre-PACE. For the most part we will be able to keep them all on the same level which will make it very convenient. These training programs offer an array of certifications from Fundamentals of Protective Coatings for Industrial Structures to QP Quality Control Supervisor Course. You’ll be able to check the course descriptions and continuing education units in the preliminary program that is going to be mailed out right before Labor Day. This way, when you return from your end of the summer trips and vacations, it will be waiting for your review!
Both the PDCA Board of Directors meeting and SSPC Board of Governors meetings will be held at the hotel along with the PDCA President-Elect Reception. This reception is traditionally a welcome reception for the newly elected president and a celebration of his roots.
Dave Siegner is from Oregon and if you know anything about the Oregon Trail and what Oregon is like today, you can only imagine what is being planned. A fusion of cattle ranching and wineries and brew pubs and James Beard style cooking with modern influences, this PDCA member only reception will be something to talk about for years to come.
The Wednesday Evening Gala Banquet is a Denim and Diamonds event. It’s a mix of casual and formal and semi-formal to help celebrate the end of the convention, Valentine’s Day and…do we need another reason to have a party? So plan on coming that night, even if you’re by yourself. You won’t be alone for long. You’ll meet the people at your table, the leadership and staff of both PDCA and SSPC and more importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Wait until we begin planning the menu!
Benjamin Moore will again sponsor this event along with the Silent Auction that helps raise money for SSPC’s preferred charity, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and PDCA’s Disaster Relief Fund. We’ll begin with previewing the auction items during the Gala Reception and then again when dessert is served among the auction displays.
Similar to the event in Tampa, this evening will be interactive and include professional dancers teaching you how to line dance, an emcee guiding us through the evening and highlighting certain auction items and a local band called Midnight Thunder. They play a mix of country western, pop and the classics. I may not be the biggest CW fan but give me Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney or a little Big and Rich and I’ll be up there in my levi’s and rhinestone encrusted cowboy boots (with stiletto heels of course) doing the two-step with the best of them.
The pilot just got on and said he was putting the seat belt sign on in preparation of our landing. What a quick return home. Oh well, I guess I need to sign off. I’ll be back soon to keep you posted on the plans for PACE 2007. I can’t wait for you to see the education program. I know we’ve said in the past the program has something for everyone but wait until you see how it is laid out – you won’t be able to miss the sessions that were designed with you in mind!
Until next time...
Annette S. DeLorenzo, CMP
I met up with our Audiovisual rep, Ryan at 8:00 am. He was going to attend the meetings with me again today since he’ll be providing all A/V support even in the hotel. He welcomed me with a can of Diet Coke. I mentioned to him that as long as I have one in my hand, all is right with the world. That was very thoughtful of him and what a great way to butter me up!
We hooked up with the Convention Services Manager for Adam’s Mark Hotel, Mark Story, to begin going over the meeting space for the SSPC training programs that take place pre-PACE. For the most part we will be able to keep them all on the same level which will make it very convenient. These training programs offer an array of certifications from Fundamentals of Protective Coatings for Industrial Structures to QP Quality Control Supervisor Course. You’ll be able to check the course descriptions and continuing education units in the preliminary program that is going to be mailed out right before Labor Day. This way, when you return from your end of the summer trips and vacations, it will be waiting for your review!
Both the PDCA Board of Directors meeting and SSPC Board of Governors meetings will be held at the hotel along with the PDCA President-Elect Reception. This reception is traditionally a welcome reception for the newly elected president and a celebration of his roots.
Dave Siegner is from Oregon and if you know anything about the Oregon Trail and what Oregon is like today, you can only imagine what is being planned. A fusion of cattle ranching and wineries and brew pubs and James Beard style cooking with modern influences, this PDCA member only reception will be something to talk about for years to come.
The Wednesday Evening Gala Banquet is a Denim and Diamonds event. It’s a mix of casual and formal and semi-formal to help celebrate the end of the convention, Valentine’s Day and…do we need another reason to have a party? So plan on coming that night, even if you’re by yourself. You won’t be alone for long. You’ll meet the people at your table, the leadership and staff of both PDCA and SSPC and more importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Wait until we begin planning the menu!
Benjamin Moore will again sponsor this event along with the Silent Auction that helps raise money for SSPC’s preferred charity, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and PDCA’s Disaster Relief Fund. We’ll begin with previewing the auction items during the Gala Reception and then again when dessert is served among the auction displays.
Similar to the event in Tampa, this evening will be interactive and include professional dancers teaching you how to line dance, an emcee guiding us through the evening and highlighting certain auction items and a local band called Midnight Thunder. They play a mix of country western, pop and the classics. I may not be the biggest CW fan but give me Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney or a little Big and Rich and I’ll be up there in my levi’s and rhinestone encrusted cowboy boots (with stiletto heels of course) doing the two-step with the best of them.
The pilot just got on and said he was putting the seat belt sign on in preparation of our landing. What a quick return home. Oh well, I guess I need to sign off. I’ll be back soon to keep you posted on the plans for PACE 2007. I can’t wait for you to see the education program. I know we’ve said in the past the program has something for everyone but wait until you see how it is laid out – you won’t be able to miss the sessions that were designed with you in mind!
Until next time...
Annette S. DeLorenzo, CMP
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