| In This Issue - November 9, 2011 | - Book Review
- Ask the Expert
- Meet Your MPI-CAC Board
- Chicago Chatter
- Chapter News
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| | Book Review | | Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance | | By Mark J. Carter - ONE80 LLC. |  | | Do you ever wonder (or worry) about where your next client will come from, how your next event will go or what you will or won’t accomplish next week?Jonathan Fields, author of “Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance” knows all about it. In his book he gives us strategies to harness uncertainty and use it to our advantage.
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| | | | Ask the Expert | | McCormick Place |  | | Question: Will the changes the city has been trying to make with the labor unions at McCormick Place really make a difference?
Question: How will the union costs and fees affect the city?
Question: Why are the work rules so important in the Bill Of Rights for exhibitors?
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| | | | Meet Your MPI-CAC Board | | Interview with Lisa Meredith, CMP | | By Ted Miller, CHSP, CHME, CHSE, CGTP - Starwood Hotels & Resorts |  | | With more than 15 years of meeting and convention sales experience, Lisa is the Regional Director of Sales for the Central Region for the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau. She has been a very active member of the chapter since 1998 and has consistently been involved in many chapter committees.
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| | | | | Chicago Chatter | | People on the Move | | By Chris Payne - Show Department, Inc. | We want to know what’s happening in your world, who’s on the move, what new changes are happening at your company. Let us know about recent accomplishments, career decisions, or company growth by updating your MPI profile and submitting news via www.mpicac.org/ChicagoChatter. In the meantime, read about these members on the move. |
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| | | | Chapter News | | Attend the Education Program on November 15th for FREE | | The chapter is offering three (3) professional education grants for MPI-CAC members to attend the education program on November 15th for FREE. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, November 11th at 5:00pm CST. Recipients will be notified on Monday, November 14th. To apply, please complete the Professional Education Grant Application |
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| | Learn More About MPI-CAC Committees at Tradeshow on November 15th | Are you looking to enrich your MPI-CAC membership experience? Do you want to be more of a leader and make a difference in the chapter while also developing your business network? The best way to do all of this is by volunteering for a committee. Don't know which one is right for you? Then come to the networking reception at the JW Marriott on November 15th that's part of the Education Program. There will be an informal meet 'n greet with representatives from each of the MPI-CAC committees. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities on the different committees.
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| | Can't Make the Education Program on November 15th? Come for Networking! | Are you unable to get out of the office to attend the afternoon SMM Workshop for Meeting Professionals on November 15th at the JW Marriott? Then why not join us after hours for the Networking Reception from 5:00-7:00pm at the newly renovated hotel? You can still register to attend the networking reception only where you can mingle with those who attended the workshop and other industry peers all while experiencing what a $395 million makeover looks like at a landmark Chicago property.
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| | MPI-CAC Has a New Home | The MPI Chicago Area Chapter office has moved. Please update your records with our new address and staff phone numbers:
MPI Chicago Area Chapter
1301 West 22nd Street
Suite 202
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Main Phone: 888-721-8908
Beth Chitnis (Direct Line): 630-571-4480
Nikki Augsburger (Direct Line): 630-571-4426
Fax: 708-876-5598 |
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| | Call for Board Nominations | It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Call for Nominations to be elected to serve on the MPI-CAC Board of Directors. Nominate a peer or even yourself!
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 | | | UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event
SMM Workshop for Meeting Professionals: Taking Your SMMP to the Next Level
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
2:00 - 5:00pm | Education Workshop
5:00 - 7:00pm | Networking Reception
JW Marriott - Chicago, IL
Learn More & Register MPI-CAC CMP Weekend Boot Camp
Saturday, December 10, 2011 &
Sunday, December 11, 2011
8:00am - 4:00pm
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont, IL
Learn More & Register MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
4:30 - 7:30pm
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
Learn More & Register
Interested in donating to the raffle, silent auction or Giving Tree?
Donation Form
MPI-CAC TechCon Chicago 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:00am - 7:00pm
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
View Sponsorship Opportunities
Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Lunch
Thursday, March 8, 2012
7:00am - 1:00pm
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center - Chicago, IL
More Details Coming Soon! MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
4:00 - 6:30pm
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
Registration Coming Soon! MPI-CAC Spring Networking Event
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Looking for a Host Venue...View RFD
MPI-CAC Golf Classic
Monday, June 18, 2012
Looking for a Host Course...View RFD |
| OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
George Chrisopulos
Aloha Document Services
Member - Awards Recognition Gala, Education Conference, Technology Conference & Sponsorship Committees
Michael Hahn
Beyond Good Teams
Member - Leadership Development Committee |
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