In This Issue - November 23, 2011 | - I Am MPI. I Love What We Do.
- Through the Looking Glass: Transparency Wonderland
- Ask the Expert
- MPI Brings New Rules of Engagement to Vegas
- Chapter News
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| Featured Articles | I Am MPI. I Love What We Do. | By: Lauren Banks - AlliedPRA Chicago | | | MPI has launched an amazing campaign called, “I Am MPI. I Love What We Do.” This campaign invites MPI volunteers from all chapters to share their amazing stories and experiences through MPI – truly putting a name and a face to this dynamic organization. Inspired by this campaign, I interviewed two MPI-CAC members to hear their story of why they volunteer for MPI-CAC and how it has impacted their lives.
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| Through the Looking Glass: Transparency Wonderland | By: Mandy Peace - Hotel Palomar Chicago | | | What does the future of MPI look like? I asked the same BROAD question to three recent college graduates who were willing to talk. Collectively, the answer was the same simple, yet glaringly obvious response. The future of MPI looks like YOU.
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| | Ask the Expert | Dressing for Success and Making a Good Impression | | | Question: Do you have any guidance on enforcing our office dress code?
Question: Can you help me convey the importance of first and lasting impressions to my staff?
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| | | IMEX America 2011 | MPI Brings New Rules of Engagement to Vegas with Smart Monday, Member Engagement | By: MPI International | | | IMEX America initial reviews are in, and the business conducted and connections made in Las Vegas brought international meeting professionals together during the three-day trade show and exhibition for what many attendees call a resounding success. As strategic partner and premier education provider, MPI delivered on the new rules of engagement. What began in Orlando during WEC 2011 was front and center in Las Vegas.
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| | | Chapter News | Museum of Broadcast Communications Opens with an Invitation for MPI-CAC Members | Bruce DuMont, founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications and widower of the late Kathy Osterman, for whom the MPI-CAC Kathy Osterman Award is named, would like to invite you to a special event: The new Museum of Broadcast Communications will share its new spacious Penthouse special events venue with Chicago’s leading meeting planners on Tuesday, November 29th from 4:30 - 6:30pm at 360 North State Street. This event is free if you RSVP today, November 23.
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| MPI-CAC Board Nominations Are Open | 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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| Donate an Item to the Holiday Party Raffle, Silent Auction or Giving Tree | Through the generosity of our members and guests, the MPI-CAC Holiday Party 2010 was able to raise more than $12,000. We simply couldn’t do it without the much appreciated support of our members, partners and sponsors. This year, proceeds of the MPI-CAC Holiday Party will benefit the MPI Chicago Area Chapter to help keep registration fees low and the MPI-CAC Hinton Holiday Fund, which supplies membership and professional education grants to members. If you would like to donate an item to the Raffle, Silent auction of Giving Tree, please complete the donation form. |
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| Attend TechCon Chicago 2012 for FREE | The MPI Chicago Area Chapter is offering four Professional Education Grants to attend TechCon Chicago 2012 for FREE on February 8, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza. The grant will cover the recipient's registration fees for the full day's conference plus the networking reception. To be eligible to apply, you must be a MPI-CAC member in good standing. Applications are due by January 4, 2012.
View Professional Education Grant Guidelines Complete the Online Application |
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| | | | | UPCOMING EVENTS
Museum of Broadcast Communications Open House Tuesday, November 29, 2011 4:30 - 6:30pm Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL RSVP by 11/23 (Today)
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 Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Looking for a Host Venue...View RFD MPI-CAC Golf Classic Monday, June 18, 2012 Stay Tuned for More Details!
| | NEW MEMBERS - OCTOBER 2011
Amanda Buldak Deborah Bullwinkel Partners Ltd. Terry Burns Image Technologies Corp. Michelle Connor Kuoni Destination Management Cari DeFlorio Conference Fitness, Inc. Daniel Filar Discover Kristin Hamelinck Huron Consulting Group Jenifer Herranz Jimenez Natalie Lyman Greg McCormack, CEM The Expo Group Sharon Ozimek Partners Ltd. Kim Peters Swissotel Chicago Lydia Polek Terry Toro Willow Creek Association Yvette Warren
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