| In This Issue: September 12, 2012 | - Improve Your Next Speech in 4 Easy Steps
- "Why Are You Here?"
- A Planner's Perspective on Supplier Presentations
- Ask the Expert - Delivering Presentations
- Meet Your MPI-CAC Board: D.R. Smith, CMP
- Why Presentations Fail: An Interview with Brian Burkhart
- Support the MPI-CAC Mission
- Chapter News
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| | Delivering the Right Message | | Improve Your Next Speech in 4 Easy Steps | | By: James Sanden - Corporate Entertainer & Comedy Magician |  | | Learn 4 simple tricks that will make your next speech more memorable and engaging for your audience AND more fun for you!
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| | "Why Are You Here?" | | By: Bruce Finch - Colonial Williamsburg Hotels |  | | I recently attended a leadership council meeting at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation which hosted a presentation by Dan Young, Director of Business and Revenue Management for Colonial Williamsburg Hospitality. I thought to myself this is not the type of position one would expect to be giving a motivational speech to upper management to say the least.
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| | | | Effective Presentations | | A Planner's Perspective on Supplier Presentations | | By: Maura Dominguez - EPIC, A Kimpton Hotel |  | | Inside information for suppliers! Planners tell us what they really think about our sales calls and presentations, (good and bad), and give us tips to make them more effective. You may be surprised!
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| | Ask the Expert: Delivering Presentations | | By: The Expert |  | | Question: What is the best way to prepare for a presentation?
Question: How can I get everyone's attention during my presentation?
Question: How can I help my audience retain the information I am presenting?
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| | | | Members You Should Know | | An Interview with D.R. Smith: The ROI of Volunteering and Mentoring | | By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80 LLC. |  | | An interview with MPI Chicago Area Chapter Board Member D.R. Smith about his MPI experience and how you can get the most out of volunteering.
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| | Why Presentations Fail: An Interview with Brian Burkhart | | By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80 LLC. |  | | Two years ago Brian Burkhart, co-founder of SquarePlanet Presentations bolted up at 2:00 am with an "a-HA" moment. Why do the most important parts of meetings fail most of the time?
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| | | | Support MPI-CAC's Mission | In this new section of CONVERSATIONS + Connections, the MPI Chicago Area Chapter will be showcasing available sponsorship opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for venues, products and services needed for upcoming chapter events. MPI-CAC’s mission to provide education and networking opportunities for our members would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Sponsoring an MPI-CAC event allows your company to reach industry decision makers. We invite you to view these current opportunities:
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| | | | | Chapter News | | Chicago Chatter | MPI-CAC Chicago Chatter is back! Here’s the latest changes and updates on people we know or should get to know in the industry.
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Got a new job? Recently been promoted? Won an award? Submit your noteworthy updates via the Chicago Chatter form and we may publish your news in an upcoming issue of CONVERSATIONS + Connections.
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| | MPI's Hybrid Events Research is Out | The results of MPI's first hybrid events research are here. See how this emerging medium has the power to change the way you conduct meetings and events for the better. The world's largest companies are already using hybrid meetings to increase sales, improve performance and gain more attendees.
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| | Are You Leaving FREE Money on the Table? | The MPI Chicago Area Chapter will be giving away more than $1,500 in FREE money to deserving members and industry professionals within the next 45 days to help them grow their careers and build their businesses.
Membership Grant Program:
- Pays for a new member's dues or current member's renewal
- Applications are due October 15, 2012
Professional Education Grant Program:
- Pays a member's registration fee to attend an MPI-CAC education event
- EdCon 2012 grant applications due October 1, 2012
View the Grant Guidelines and Applications |
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 | | | UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event
From Logistics to Strategy:
A Journey Inside the Mind of the Ultimate Decision Maker
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Avenue Crowne Plaza Magnificent Mile
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MPI-CAC Lunch & Learn Webinar
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Your Computer
Register Now! MPI-CAC EdCon 2012
Grow Your Career. Build Your Business.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
8:00am - 6:00pm
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MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
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October 1, 2012
EdCon 2012 Grant Application Deadline October 10, 2012
CMP Application Deadline October 15, 2012
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AUGUST 2012
Sheila Anderson
Disney Event Group
Linda Burke, MBA
Meetings & Incentives, an Association Management Company
Danielle Carter
Hyatt Worldwide Sales
Tina Chmielak
Gant Meetings
Diane Donaldson
OfficeMax
Angela Feely
Sonja Harris
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Rebecca Hinterlong
Maggiano's Little Italy
Sara Mahoney
Grand Sierra Resort
Kris Marinelli, CTC
MGM Resorts International
Keri Miller
Food for Thought Catering
Evan Murray
Cadence, Inc
Lynn Sarro
McDonalds
Susan Schneider
Private Label Linens
Lynnette Thoma
Creative Group, Inc.
Latonia Trimuel
Northwestern University
Angelica Tzimas, CMP
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