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Middle Pennsylvania Chapter News January 2018
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Issue 7, 2017-18
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- On the 10th of each month, look for special Facebook posts from our chapter! We're celebrating 10 years...it is a BIG deal!
- Congratulations to Wendy Johnson and Valerie Tulli! Wendy is now a Certified Meeting Professional and Valerie is recertified as a Certified Meeting Professional.
- Our chapter board is seeking nominations! Nominations are due by Tuesday, January 16. See below for more information.
- Our chapter is cordially invited to attend MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter's Education Institute on February 21! Early-bird rate ends on January 19. See below for more information.
- Attention suppliers...want to showcase your property/venue and your local area for a 2018 chapter education program? Opportunities are available...click here to submit an RFP.
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"Preparing for an Active Shooter"
Date: February 7, 10:30am - 2pm
Location: Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
If you missed this interactive education session in State College last April or need a refresher, join us for our education program with speaker Rick Capozzi! Increasingly, mass shootings are in the headlines and a concern to businesses, organizations and institutions. Would you know how to respond if you heard shots fired where you are? To register, click here.
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Membership - Welcome New Members! |
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Join us January 17, 7:30am at Cornerstone Coffeehouse, located at 2133 Market Street in Camp Hill. 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 minutes. There is no fee to attend; to register, click here.
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Did you miss last month's Mind Over Magic? Click here to review the summary or visit Facebook to see all the photos.
Our chapter board is seeking nominations. Self-nominations welcome! All interest is welcome, even hesitant interest! If you're not sure about getting involved, fill out an application and a nominating committee member will contact you for a conversation. If the board position you're interested in is not currently available, we will plug you in to the committee with a chance to shadow. Board applications are due by Tuesday, January 16 to Immediate Past President Lutricia Eberly.
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!
Attention planners...do you have a testimony about a supplier in our membership? We want to hear about it; click here to email testimonials. |
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Invitation from MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter
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The MPI PHL Education Institute, to be held on February 21 at the Chubb Hotel & Conference Center, is a full-day event providing the opportunity to network and learn from industry professionals. The agenda includes a morning and lunch keynote, plus morning and afternoon concurrent sessions on a wide range of cutting-edge topics in the meetings industry. Click here to see the agenda and to read about the sessions descriptions.
ALL Middle Pennsylvania Chapter Members are entitled to the MPI Philadelphia Chapter Member rate - Register before 3pm on January 19 to take advantage of its $149 early-bird rate, and save $20!
Traveling via Amtrak or public transit? Get off at 30th Street Station and take SEPTA Regional Rail Manayunk/Norristown line to Miquon Station. Complimentary ground transportation is available - call 610-825-8000 and a shuttle will come to pick you up!
Want to join MPI PHL the night before or stay after? Accommodations are available at the Chubb Hotel & Conference Center. Please call 610-825-8000 and ask for reservations for availability and rates.
MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter hopes to see you there!! |
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| Details are always being coordinated and dates are subject to change. As they are determined, the website, social media, and e-newsletter will be updated! |
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| Caffeinated Conversations |
Jan 17 |
Cornerstone Coffeehouse |
7:30am |
| Preparing for an Active Shooter |
Feb 7 |
Sheraton Hershey/Harrisburg |
10:30am |
| Save the date |
March 7 |
Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey |
10:30am |
| Award Luncheon |
April 4 |
Hilton Harrisburg |
10:30am |
| Caffeinated Conversations |
April 18 |
Cafe Fresco, Paxton St HBG |
7:30am |
| April Mix & Mingle |
April 26 |
Spring Gate Vineyard |
5pm |
| 10th Year Anniversary Dinner |
May 24 |
Hershey Lodge |
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| Save the date |
Sept 5 |
TBD |
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Oct 3 |
TBD |
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Nov 13-14 |
TBD |
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| Save the date |
Dec 5 or 6 |
TBD |
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