PCMA Heartland Chapter

Join us for our Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction on February 22 at the Crossroads Hotel. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gRS9S7Nb

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Heartland PCMA Annual Awards and Auction on Feb 22nd at Crossroads Hotel in KC. It will feature an auction full of exciting items, Dinner at 6pm, and Awards Ceremony at 7pm! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggGK4QCY We are looking for event sponsors as well! Message me for more info. PCMA Heartland Chapter Melissa Whitaker, CMP Meredith Carr Hayley Neverve, CMP

Unwrapping Inclusion: The Holiday Imperative of Remembering Remote Coworkers As the holiday season is aglow with glittering festivities of joy and togetherness, there's an often-ignored sound echoing through the digital corridors of the workplace: the call to remember your #remote coworkers! In the midst of celebration and twinkling decorations, holiday parties loom through physical spaces. Let’s be mindful to extend the spirit of the season to our coworkers who are miles away from the celebratory epicenter. Remote workers often experience #isolation and even more so during holiday festivities as they have been left off of the invitee list.  As we prepare to deck the office halls, our remote colleagues may find themselves facing a different kind of silent night, one that lacks the jingle of office excitement and the warmth of in-person camaraderie. This holiday season let's not merely exchange gifts; let's extend the gift of #inclusion to our virtual team members. For more on inclusive practices for remote workers, check out activity 23: Engage Remote Colleagues with Intention -  from the book Impactful Inclusion Toolkit – 52 Activities to Help you Learn and Practice Inclusion Everyday in the Workplace. 

Holiday Helping Hands ‘Tis the season to spread some joy! The Heartland Chapter has chosen Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City this year. Below is an Amazon wish list full of items they need for day to day operations of the houses. Also included are gifts from their wish list that will be given to residents for various occasions throughout the year. They are also in need of Gift Cards (no more than $20 per). Items may be purchased from the link below and brought to the Past Presidents Reception on January 4th or shipped directly to me for collection and drop off after returning from Convening Leaders. Please have all donations to me by January 10th. https://lnkd.in/g5ww9pbR  

We are excited to announce the slate of candidates for the 2024 PCMA Heartland Chapter Board of Directors. This dedicated group of individuals has been selected for their exceptional leadership skills and commitment to advancing our chapter. Each candidate has passed the requirements for nomination stated in our chapter’s bylaws. The candidates for the various officer and directorship positions are as follows: - President: Melissa Whitaker - Vice President: Meredith Carr - Treasurer/Secretary: Melissa Abuel - Director: Steve Donlin - Director: Kristin Malek - Director: Courtney Meyer - Director: Sarah Morrissey We believe that these candidates bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, and we are confident that they will lead our chapter with professionalism and dedication. As per our chapter's bylaws, additional nominations for any officer or directorship may be made by written petition, signed by 5% of the membership body, within 30 days following notification to the membership. If you wish to make any additional nominations, please ensure that the petition is submitted within the specified timeframe. We encourage all members to actively participate in the nomination process and exercise their right to shape the future of our chapter. Your voice matters, and we value your input. Furthermore, if you are interested in volunteering on a committee, we have some amazing opportunities to do so. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in the PCMA Heartland Chapter. Together, we can create an even stronger and more vibrant community. I look forward to seeing a lot of you at Convening Leaders in San Diego!