| In This Issue: December 5, 2012 |
- Letter from the Editor
- Ask the Expert: Networking During the Holidays
- The Dos and Don'ts of Holiday Party Networking
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Holiday Network Tips to Utilize Your Time Effectively
- Holiday Parties: A Planner's Perspective
- 'Tis the Season to be Green
- Past Kathy Osterman Award Winners: Where Are They Now?
- Winter Decorations, Prep Work and Projects Made Easy
- Chapter News
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| Letter from the Editor |
By: Ben Palmer - Expressive Structures
'Twas seven days before MPI’s Holiday Bash, when all thru Chicagoland not a creature was stirring, not even a cab. The silent auction set up and arranged with great care, in hopes that the membership soon would register.
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| Networking During the Holidays |
| Ask the Expert: Networking During the Holidays |
By: The Expert
Question: How can I enjoy my office holiday party more?
Question: Is it still important to attend industry holiday parties even if there are typically not many customers there?
Question: When is the best time to start looking for a new position?
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| The Dos and Don'ts of Holiday Party Networking |
By: Mandy Peace - Palomar Chicago
Here we are again…it’s the Holiday Season! Business slows down a little, but suddenly we find ourselves thrust in the center of hurried holiday planning and creative juggling of schedules to attend all the industry sponsored events as well as social parities that we just can’t say no to. I thought it would be fun to list a few Dos and Don’ts to keep in mind as you work the room at your next Holiday networking event.
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| Holiday Network Tips to Utilize Your Time Effectively |
By: Kari Messenger - SmithBucklin
As the season unfolds now is the perfect time for connecting with new and old acquaintances as the holiday parties and events begin. Recently I spoke with several of my colleagues at SmithBucklin about their thoughts on what makes networking during the holidays important and why.
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| C+C Corner |
| Holiday Parties: A Planner's Perspective |
By: Jennifer Radcliffe, CMP
'Tis the season to be jolly and reward your employees! What does that mean for the Chicago events industry? I sat down with Dan McCormick, Founder and COO of Kapow Events and Nancy Minard, CMP of Total Event Resources to get a planner’s perspective on 2012 company holiday celebrations.
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| 'Tis the Season to be Green |
By: Sue Tinnish, PhD - Kendall College
As a meeting planner, you may be wondering what areas of a meeting or event can be “greened” or made more environmentally sustainable. Or as a supplier of meeting and event services, you may be asking how you can contribute to more sustainable choices. The Holidays are a great time to think about what you can do to make your events during this time and throughout the upcoming year more environmentally friendly.
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| Past Kathy Osterman Award Winners: Where Are They Now? |
By: Stacy Olson, CMP - Maritz Travel Company Onsite at Miller Coors
In honor of Kathy Osterman and all the past award winners’ contributions to the industry, we thought it would be fun to catch up with a few past Kathy Osterman Award winners and find out where they are now and how winning the award has influenced their careers.
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| Featured Article |
| Winter Decorations, Prep Work and Projects Made Easy |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP - Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Some of the easiest tasks can appear to be rather daunting until you actually start to tackle them. Let’s start with some decorating tips so you can plan outdoor displays. Many people enjoy having lights on the outside of their home, but it is important to understand the load limit on your outdoor circuit. It would be rather embarrassing to hang all your lighting and then find you have overloaded the circuit.
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| Chapter News |
| Nominate Yourself or a Colleague to the 2013-14 MPI-CAC Board of Directors |
Make a committment to yourself and your Chicago Chapter. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2013-2014 Board of Directors! Our strong and vibrant MPI chapter relies upon the dedication and outstanding service of our volunteers to allow us to continuously address the changing needs of our members. During this economic recovery, you have a great opportunity to build your professional skill set, expand your network and contribute to the long-term success of the Chicago meeting industry. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve as officers and directors on the 2013-2014 Board of Directors for our chapter, taking office on July 1, 2013.
Nominate yourself or a colleague by January 4, 2013 |
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| Honor a Colleague by Nominating Them for a 2012-13 Chapter Award |
Each year, we have the opportunity to nominate our peers for prestigious chapter awards, which then get presented at the Annual Awards Recognition Gala to be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. Don’t miss the opportunity to honor those people who go above and beyond each day. Please note the deadline to nominate a peer for the Kathy Osterman Award is December 31, 2012.
Nominate Yourself or a Peer Now |
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| MPI RISE Award Nomination Deadline Next Week |
The RISE Awards-Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence-feature seven annual awards in three categories: organizational achievement, individual achievement and community achievement. Recipients are recognized for innovation, global transferability, impact and influence. Individual winners join the MPI Community of Honorees, a group composed of past award winners and distinguished MPI leaders. 2013 RISE Award nominations are now open through December 14, 2012.
Learn more and nominate a peer for a MPI RISE Award |
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