| In This Issue: May 8, 2013 |
- Tips for a Successful Awards Gala
- Event Planning is Not All About Party All the Time
- Basic Ways to Cut Down on Event Costs
- Ask the Expert
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Chapter News
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| Tips & Tricks |
| Tips for a Successful Awards Gala |
By: Maura Dominguez - AND Hospitality
What does it take to create and produce a sensational awards gala? I list some helpful tips and share insight from an industry expert.
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| Event Planning is Not All About Party All the Time |
By: Scott Lee, CTSM, CME, CMP
A couple of years ago, I was walking past a couple work colleagues and overheard one of them say "There goes the Paris Hilton of the company. All he does is travel across the country throwing these elaborate corporate parties." Needless to say I was taken aback. To think that people's perception of my role as the Event Manager within the company was a glorified party planner really annoyed me. There is a lot of value we add by hosting Face-to-Face engagements. So how does one turn this negative to a positive?
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| Basic Ways to Cut Down on Event Costs |
By: Selvis Morales - International Society for Stem Cell Research
There are a few insider secrets that are so basic and known among our MPI expert peers, they could fly under any newbie’s radar. Luckily, Conversations + Connections sheds light on these pearls of wisdom so you’re ahead of the game when running your first event.
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| Ask the Expert |
| Ask the Expert: Tips & Tricks |
By: The Expert
Question: How can I determine who is emailing me when they don't include a signature?
Question: What is the best way to leave a voicemail for someone?
Question: What is the protocol for assisting a lady through a revolving door?
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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New Sponsorship Opportunities Offer Year-Long Exposure
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Do you want to build brand awareness for your company? Would you like a marketing partner that can guarantee a full-year of exposure? Then search no further. The new MPI-CAC cash sponsorship program provides 20 organizations a marketing partnership opportunity. The generous benefits include Event Recognition, Event Registration, MPI Membership and Advertising throughout the 2013-14 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2013-14 Program Year
We also invite you to view these remaining sponsorship opportunities for the current 2012-13 program year.
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| Host an Upcoming MPI-CAC Event |
Would you like to showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Please consider hosting an upcoming chapter educational and/or networking event and enjoy sponsorship benefits in addition to the opportunity to demonstrate your venue's capabilities first-hand. We invite you to view and respond to the following RFP's for upcoming chapter events.
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| Chapter News |
Presenting the Winners of the Kathy Osterman Industry Award and Hall of Fame Awards
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We are pleased to announce the winners of three of the 2012-13 MPI Chicago Area Chapter awards to be presented at the Annual Awards Recognition Gala on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile:
Kathy Osterman Industry Award
Susan Tinnish, PhD - Kendall College
Hall of Fame Individual Award
Kevin Hinton - Associated Destinations Worldwide-The ALHI Global Solution
Hall of Fame Organization Award
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Please join us in honoring these deserving individuals and partners as well as the winners of the additional prestigious 2012-13 awards to be announced during the program, including Planner and Supplier of the Year.
Register Now for the Annual Awards Recognition Gala
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Registration for the 18th Annual Golf Classic Now Open
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Come be a part of the summer’s biggest and most enjoyable networking event - the 18th Annual MPI-CAC Annual Golf Classic & Summer Soiree at the beautiful Mission Hills County Club in Northbrook, Illinois. New this year, if you are not interested in golfing join us for the Summer Soiree which includes breakfast with the golfers, a tour of Chicago's North Shore and return in time for the networking reception and silent auction.
Register Now
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Update Your Profile in Time for the Printed Directory
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In July the chapter will be compiling the content for our annual printed membership directory. Take a few minutes now to ensure that your listing is complete and accurate in a few easy steps. As a reminder, you will need to update your profile with the MPI Chicago Area Chapter as well as with MPI International since the two directories are not connected.
View Detailed Instructions for Updating Your Profile
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Join or Lead a MPI-CAC Committee
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Do you want to make a positive difference in our industry? Do you want to Grow your Career and Build your Business? Do you want to bring your time and talents to the largest Chapter of MPI and the most dynamic business community in North America? JOIN A COMMITTEE and BE MPI. Motivated. Profitable. Inspired.
Read How MPI Inspires Committee Member Rhonda Grizzard
View the Committee Descriptions and Join
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Annual Awards Recognition Gala
Monday, June 10, 2013
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Golf Classic & Summer Soiree
Monday, June 17, 2013
Mission Hills Country Club - Northbrook, IL
Register Now!
HUG Chicago 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
HeresChicago.com
Summer Networking Event
Monday, June 3, 2013
Howells & Hood - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event
"Industry Xchange"
The unlimited possibility of meetings
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Save the Date - Registration Coming Soon!
View All Upcoming Events
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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.
Post a Job | Post a Resume |
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ON THE MOVE?
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NEW MEMBERS
APRIL 2013
Ilona Araasiewicz
Ivy Hotel
Cheryl Burggraf
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Stephanie Christopher
Diana D'Agostino
S&C Solutions, LLC
Kathlyn Ferdinand
Lindsey Gift
The Peninsula Hotels
Margaret Gniadek, CMP
OfficeMax, Inc.
Abigail Goetsch
Charles (Chase) Gooch, III
Creative Republic
Kathy Gorgan, CMP
Susan Harper
Bishop-McCann
Art Hill
Prime Electrical and Exhibitions Services
Heather Karberg English
AlliedPRA Chicago
Suyeon Lee
Nancy McFadyen
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Jamie Messinger
SmithBucklin Corporation
Selvis Morales
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Razaima Nogal-Claudon
ACCOR Hotels ~ Global Sales
Helga Price
DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center Chicago North
John Rhoads
AVmedia Inc.
Barbara Rozgonyi
CoryWest Media LLC
Hana Schaefer
Capital One
Ron Veno
Abercrombie & Kent
Elizabeth Whitney, WLP
International Warehouse Logistics Association
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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