SEARCH Foundation

Will we see you at the Smart Meetings Incentive Experience where our chairwoman, Kate Patay, CPCE, is speaking?

Thank you to Meeting Professionals International Southern Florida for supporting SEARCH Foundation following the devastation of 2 back to back hurricanes ?? https://lnkd.in/gnRbtFw7

This past month has been incredibly difficult for? many people, including our employees, couples and vendors across the globe. When Hurricane Helene impacted six U.S. states, we understood it would be disastrous, but the scale of the destruction was beyond what anyone could have imagined. At the same time, communities in Mexico were grappling with the effects of Hurricane John, and now, Florida is facing further devastation resulting from Hurricane Milton. In response, we have been reaching out to support couples and vendors affected, while also contributing to organizations like the SEARCH Foundation, which helps event professionals during crises, along with the Florida Disaster Fund (https://lnkd.in/e8f4BtZ6) and the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund (https://lnkd.in/ef6CKmae). The road to recovery will be long, but we remain committed to standing by our communities throughout the process. If you have been impacted and need support, reach out to our Vendor Support team at [email protected], or our Customer Experience team at [email protected]. Please know you’re in our thoughts during this challenging time.

Started the week by co-moderating a panel with Kate Patay, CPCE at IMEX and ended by guest speaking at FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Huge thanks to Tahira Endean, MsC, CITP, CMP, CED and Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, PhD for these opportunities to be a thought leader in meetings and events.

In support of our community, the PCMA Southeast Chapter stands with those affected by Hurricane Helene. If you're an event, meeting, or catering professional impacted by this disaster, please know that help is available through the SEARCH Foundation ?? Established in 1997, the SEARCH Foundation assists industry professionals facing life-threatening illnesses and catastrophic events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and accidents. SEARCH is here for event professionals, by event professionals. We encourage anyone who can to contribute. Your donation will provide direct support to those in need. Please consider donating by scanning the QR code below ?? No donation is too small. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edjCrX4 #PCMASE #HurricaneHelene #EventPros #MeetingsIndustry #SEARCHFoundation #DonateNow #CommunitySupport #WeAreInThisTogether

Hurricane Helene has affected millions of individuals. If you are an event, meeting, or catering professional, and are in personal crisis, SEARCH is available to help. thank you to our supporters that have already made donations so we can continue to quickly help industry individuals when they need it most. If your place of business was affected there may be DUA available in your state (disaster unemployment assistance) #HurricaneHelene #SEARCHfoundation #CrisisRelief #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #CateringProfs ?? Paul Ratjc for NY Times

We had such a great time in Milwaukee with Connect and our DMC Network, LLC partners, Imprint Events Group and Terramar, a DMC Network Company They were joined by board & committee members Kate Patay, CPCE ? Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP ? Thomas Whelan ? Sara Parrell Thank you team #ConnectMP! Matt Johnson ? Tinsley Conway ? Michela Giovannotto ? Suzi Schnell ? Danica Tormohlen ? Rachel Jackson ? akire productions Can we do it all again next week???

Congratulations to Thomas Whelan!

If you’re in the greater DFW area on Thursday, October 10th we encourage you to attend the memorial of one of the most beautiful SEARCH supporters. Debbie was a force of nature and leaves a legacy that impacts our industry in so many positive ways. Rest in paradise, sweet friend, and thank you for being you ??