In This Issue: February 24, 2016
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- Ask the Expert: Being a Student as an Adult
- Security and Safety Issues for the Meeting Planner
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert: Being a Student as an Adult
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By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - The Drake Chicago - Hilton Worldwide
Q: It has been some time since I was in school and feel that I need to update part of my knowledge. Can you give me some idea of how I might get started?
A: The first place to start begins with identifying what you feel you want to learn and how you can build time in your schedule to complete the work.
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Security and Safety Issues for the Meeting Planner
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By: Rick Goldman - Stage Right, Inc.
In today’s world, it’s a sad truth that meeting and event planners must put as much time and research into security concerns as they do their caterer. Just like you don’t want attendees to get food poisoning, you also don’t want them to feel unsafe.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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Showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.
We are also looking for Annual Cash Partners too, so consider aligning yourself with MPI's biggest and largest chapter today!
- 2016/2017 Charity Selection
- Trivia Night - April 21, 2016
- Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
- 2016 Awards And Recognition Gala Venue
- 2017 Trivia Night Venue
- 2017 Spring Board Retreat
- 2017 Winter Board Retreat
Learn More
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Monthly Renewal Drawing
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Is your MPI membership about to expire this month or in the upcoming months? All members who renew in February are entered into a drawing. One lucky winner will choose between a 6 month membership extension, 6 complimentary tickets to a chapter event or $200 gift certificate towards any MPI Academy training.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March New Member Mixer
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
WhirlyBall - Chicago, IL
Invitation Only
MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
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HOT DATES
Membership Grant Application
Due: April 15, 2016
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
The MPI-CAC Career Center is a free resource to help you grow your career and build your business by connecting industry job posters with job seekers.
View Job Postings | View Resumes
MPI-CAC members can simply log in to the website to post jobs and/or resumes. Not a member of MPI-CAC? Create a free Registered User account to post.
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THANK YOU
Members of the NEXT Committee
Rebecca Deluca, CMP - Vice President, Eduction
Las Vegas CVA
Kathleen Clickett - Director, NEXT
A Maritz Travel Company
Colette Apke
American Nuclear Society
Salvatore Camarda
MeetApp
Mark Carter
ONE80, LLC
Luciana Clark
Workspring
Anita Daniel
Mary Degner
McGladery LLP
Cory Fowkes
Next Level Event Design
Ali Greene
Spot Me
Miranda Kidd
Drake Hotel
Adam Levy
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
Lisa Mikita
American Foundry Society
Marc Moisan
Travis, Inc.
Ashley Novack
Crowe Horwath LLP
Meghan Palm
Baxter Healthcare
Emily Richards
Roosevelt University
Cherri Sheler
Crowe Horwath LLP
Albert Zara
Edge ShowTek
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MPI MEMBER CARE
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Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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