In This Issue: May 6, 2015

You're Going to Want to Know This Power Couple! Ask the Expert - Outdoor Events and Venues Online Education Available! The Planner/Supplier Rumble: An Interview with Shawna Suckow, CMP

Features/Tips and Tricks

You're Going to Want to Know This Power Couple!

By: Sasha Sook, Summit Executive Centre and Summit West   In April, we introduced you to YoChia and I hope it has made your mornings a lot more exciting! Today I would like you to meet Gramps. No, I'm not talking about a nickname for your parent’s father, this is food people! Read More

Ask the Expert - Outdoor Events and Venues

By: Ted Miller CHME CHSP  CGTP CGMP, Starwood Hotels and Resorts   MPI-CAC's Expert answers some of our membership's most asked questions in "Ask the Expert." If you have questions or topics you would like answered in future articles, send them to Ted.Miller@starwoodhotels.com. Learn More

Chapter Events- Looking Forward and Back

Online Education Available!

Are you a current CMP or CMP-in-training and looking for webinar opportunities that are eligible for CE credits? Learn More

The Planner/Supplier Rumble: An Interview with Shawna Suckow, CMP

By: Lindsay Woike,CMP, American College of Healthcare Executives   Lindsay Woike interviewed Shawna Suckow, the facilitator for the upcoming Planner Supplier Rumble. Find out more about this unique event coming up May 13. Read More

Sponsorship Opportunities

2014-15 Sponsorship Packages Offer Year-Long Exposure

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 2014-15 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 2014-15 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis. Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2014-15 Program Year

Chapter News

Refer a Friend to Join MPI

We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership. By giving this voucher to a future MPI member, you will allow them to waive the $50 application fee. Also, for each new member who uses this referral voucher, you will receive $25 off your next membership renewal. Be sure to add your name and member ID to each voucher prior to giving it to a new member. After all, what are friends for? Click here to download the form.

Make Sure to Renew!

MPI Suppliers & Planners: Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership in May and you will be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today! - ½ off registration to WEC 2015 in San Francisco (Aug 1-4) - EMEC 2016 in Copenhagen (Feb 7-9)  2 complimentary tickets to RENDEZVOUS 2015 (Aug 3) at WEC - Complimentary CMP Study Kit (valued at $312)