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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
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.

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

 

 
 
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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