| In This Issue - March 14, 2012 | - Win Over $1,000 Worth of FREE Education and Networking
- Tips & Tricks: Shortening Your Leadership Learning Curve
- MPI-CAC Board Interview: Meet Pamela Patsavas
- Volunteer of the Month Spotlight: January's MPI-CAC Rock Stars
- Ask the Expert: Focus on Leadership
- Chapter News
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| | Featured Article | | Win Over $1,000 Worth of FREE Education and Networking! | | By: MPI-CAC President Elect, Sean Lynch - NHS |  | | Imagine how you can grow your career and build your business with FREE registration to all 2012-13 MPI-CAC education and networking events! Give us your feedback and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two "All Access Passes"!
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| | | Tips & Tricks | | Shortening Your Leadership Learning Curve | | By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80, LLC |  | | The term “Leadership” often invokes images of a CEO or someone at the pinnacle of their career. Those images you’re thinking of are the end result of a lot of learning, taking risks and trial and error successes. What can you do to develop your leadership skills today so that you can enjoy those rewards in the future?
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| | Ask the Expert: Focus on Leadership | | By: The Expert |  | | Question: How can I help keep our meetings on track?
Question: How can I help my group move forward when we have a lack of leadership?
Question: How can I get my group moving and focused on what we need to accomplish?
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| | Members You Should Know | | MPI-CAC Board Interview: Pamela Patsavas, CSEP | | By: Sally Magallanes, CMP - Independent Marketing/Meeting Professional |  | | Pamela Patsavas, CSEP is an entrepreneur, special event expert and mentor in the meetings industry. For the past two years, she has served on the MPI-CAC board as a Director for the Leadership Conference and Annual Awards Recognition Gala.
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| | Volunteer of the Month Spotlight: Ben Palmer | | By: Hali Cooper, CMP - Meeting Expectations! |  | | I had the pleasure of meeting with Ben Palmer, President of Expressive Structures and recent MPI-CAC Volunteer of the Month. I was energized by his enthusiasm for our chapter and willingness to learn everything he can about our MPI-CAC community.
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| | Volunteer of the Month Spotlight - Charles Dreiske, CMP | | By: Polly Pancoe, CMP - Hotel Reservation Mgt., Inc. |  | | We congratulate Charles on being awarded Volunteer of the Month. Charles serves as the Director of Sales for the Wyndham Suites in Glenview and is on the Membership committee as chair of the trade show sub-committee, which coordinates volunteers to work the MPI-CAC booth at industry shows.
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| | | Chapter News | | Last Chance to Nominate for Awards | Each year, we have the opportunity to nominate our peers for eight prestigious chapter awards, which then get presented at the Annual Awards Recognition Gala to be held on June 5, 2012. The nominations process is quick and easy with our online nomination tool available on the chapter website – just fill in the form and you’re done! Nomination forms are due by tomorrow, Thursday, March 15th, so don't delay.
Nominate Yourself or a Peer Now |
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| | Education Conference: Call for Proposals Deadline Date: March 16, 2012 | The MPI Chicago Area Chapter is partnering with The Motivation Show to host our Fall Educational Conference on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. This full day conference will be held in conjunction with The Motivation Show and feature Meeting & Event Management education. We are seeking session ideas for innovative education. To be considered, submit your proposal online by March 16, 2012.
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| | Spring Soiree Seeks Raffle Items | The Special Events Committee is seeking internationally-inspired raffle items for the Spring Soiree: Networking from A to ZED, An International Affair on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at ZED451. While the committee hopes to collect Internationally-inspired items, all donations are appreciated.
If you are interested in donating an item, please contact Rhonda Grizzard, co-chair of the committee, at rgrizzard@gmail.com. |
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| | Let MPI-CAC Pay for Your Membership | Are you in need of financial assistance to support your professional membership? Each year, the Chicago Area Chapter of MPI awards membership grants to chapter members who can demonstrate need and commitment. Grant applications are accepted during three different periods througout the year with three membership grants awarded during each period. We are now accepting applications in time for the Spring deadline of April 13, 2012.
Complete the Membership Grant Application |
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 | | | UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
FREE FOR PLANNERS!
Register Now! HSMAI's MEET Mid-America 2012
Tuesday, April 3 &
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Register Now! MPI-CAC Spring Soiree
Networking from A to ZED,
An International Affair
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
ZED451 - Chicago, IL
Register Now! Hereschicago.com
Speed Dating for the Meetings Industry
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
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| NEW MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 2012
Amelia Bach
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Elizabeth Barrett
St. Regis Resort and Residences Deer Crest
Jeff Baryenbruch, CHSP
Greenwood Hospitality
Lorraine Bellas
Unique Vacations Incorporated
Amanda Bryant
Hilton
Mara Davis, CMP
Alzheimer's Association
Mike Dragovoja
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
Britnee Gillis
Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO)
Cory Hatfield
Visit Champaign County
Cassandra Hopkins
Valporaiso University
Toni Kinsel
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Mable (MJ) Lawrence
Lexington College
Cyndi Martinez, CMP
Marriott
Frances Park
SmithBucklin Corporation
Ann Quint
Julia Roberts, CMP
Motorola Solutions
Sylvia Rollins, CMP
Chicago Hotel Concierge Association
John Sink
VidTech Audio Visual Rental & Sales
Tracy Zabek
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| HOT DATES
March 15, 2012
Award Nomination Deadline March 16, 2012
Education Conference - Call for Proposals
April 13, 2012
Spring Membership Grant Application Deadline |
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