October 1, 2007 RCM

Prelude

Host of a Different Color

The Arabian Nights show, part of the entertainment on Wednesday evening of RCMA 2008 in Orlando, made me curious. Who came up with the idea of a dinner...

Connections

A Positive Encounter

This year has evolved into a very busy schedule with meetings and encounters that involve diverse experiences and interests. I have enjoyed the privileges...

Elnora Hamb

Don't Make the Mistake of thinking that Elnora P. Hamb, president of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church's Women's Missionary Council, is retired,...

Third Tier? How about the Third World

Planners Talk about the logistical challenges of planning meetings in third-tier cities, but what about third-world countries? In June, Washington, D.C.-based...

Meet the Press

On any Given Day, up to 70 percent of all stories in U.S. newspapers were either released or pitched by public relations and communications firms. Most...

Voices

What technology would you like to add to your meeting planning? We use Passkey for housing registration, and we wouldn't do housing without it. A lot...

Features

RCMA 2008 Orlando

Do you want to improve your skills as a meeting planner? Would you like to be motivated to pursue your personal and professional dreams? Do you enjoy...

In a Class of Its Own

Orlando, site of RCMA 2008, February 5-8, 2008, needs no introduction. The city and surrounding area in the past 20 years have emerged as a meetings,...

Lessons

How to Plan Outdoor Events

Outdoor settings can be magnificent for religious meetings. Views of mountains, water, and cityscapes can inspire any event, day or night. But outdoor events come with unique challenges. Weather, food, dress, and yes, even insects are part of the equation. Religious Conference Manager’s food-and-beverage columnist, Patti Shock, outlines how to make your outdoor gatherings successful. ...

Sites

Giving Some Love to Smaller Cities

With the continued sellers' market in top-tier towns, religious meeting planners are turning to smaller cities. The good news is that cities nationwide...

Bigger, Better Buildings

Convention Center Facilities Montgomery Convention Center Montgomery, Ala. News: The 30-year-old Montgomery Civic Center is undergoing a $29 million transformation....

Midwest Update

There's no shortage of cities, big and small in the Midwest. Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Cleveland, Kansas City, and more offer plenty of...

In Service

How Can We Not Go To New Orleans?

After Hurricane Katrina, religious groups from around the country were instrumental in providing vital aid. Religious meetings continue to play an important...

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