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Middle Pennsylvania Chapter News February 2019
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February 2019 Issue
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- Do you know a colleague who deserves to be in the spotlight? Here is your chance to recognize them for their contribution to the meeting industry! Nominations are due February 15, 2019!
- Check out six reasons to attend WEC in Toronto! Planners may be able to attend for FREE with the Hosted Buyer program.
- Sponsorships, including lane sponsors, are now available for the March 29th Bowling Party - benefitting the Scholarship Fund.
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| Hotel Contracts Bootcamp for Experienced Meeting Professionals |
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Hotel Contractors Boot Camp for Experienced Meeting Professionals
Date: March 6, 2019
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Hollywood Casino
You can be the best negotiator in the world, but the bottom line is whether your contract is legally clear, inclusive and enforceable. Understanding hotel contract basics is critical to both planners and suppliers. This session is for novices and pros that need a refresher on the basics. It will cover legal tips and pitfalls that every meeting professional must understand to survive in today's business climate and avoid expensive lawsuits. For more information and to register, click here.
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Is it time to renew your MPI membership? Renew today!
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New Members - Welcome to MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter:
Larry Crouser, Even Hotels - IHG
Caroline Voorhis, Director of Marketing, Klock Entertainment
Ava Stoops, Admin Specialist, Susquehanna River Basin Commission
Stacy Snyder, Education Program Associate II, P.S.COM Continuing Education
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MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter has a four-year scholarship for meeting planners!! Membership paid 100% the first year; requirements have been revised. Click here for the meeting planner scholarship application.
We also have scholarships for students! Click here for the student scholarship application.
Already a member of another MPI chapter? You can join MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter as an affiliate member and receive the member rate for all our education events! Only $75 to become an affiliate member! Click here for the affiliate application! |
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Join us on April 25 at 7:30am at Cocoa Beanery, located at 1215 Research Blvd in Hershey. This early morning event is designed to encourage members (current or potential) to learn more about the MPI membership benefits, meet chapter board members, network with other members and get burning questions answered! Drop in, purchase a coffee or latte - stay for 15 minutes or the full 90. There's no fee to attend; click here to register.
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Did you miss this week's Maximizing ROI of Every Event? Visit Facebook to see the photos and video.
When you change employment and go to update your LinkedIn profile, remember to also update your profile on MPI. This provides our chapter with correct contact information. Thank you!
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MPI is heading to Toronto for its World Education Congress 2019! Click here to check out six reasons to attend, register and for more information. Hosted buyeropportunities are available for planners and suppliers.
Want to strengthen a friendship and an industry? Refer a friend to MPI. When your friend uses the code MyFriendMPI at checkout, they receive $50 off their membership fee AND you receive $25 off your next membership renewal!
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