In This Issue: June 1, 2016
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- Ask the Expert: How to Be a Successful Leader
- Speed RFPs - Six Steps to a Successful RFP Response
- MPI-CAC Members named to the 2015 Illinois Hall of Fame by Illinois Meetings & Events Magazine
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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| Ask the Expert – How to Be a Successful Leader |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - The Drake Chicago - Hilton Worldwide
Q: There is a director position coming available that I may pursue that requires more leadership experience than I currently hold. How do you suggest I prepare myself if I choose to pursue the position?
A: To pursue the next position I would consider how well you know the current director and how you perceive the leadership abilities.
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| Speed RFPs – Six Steps to a Successful RFP Response |
By: Jennifer Walsh, Experience – A Maritz Global Events Company
When forced to truncate your typical RFP Sourcing lifecycle, follow these six steps to keep your project moving along in a positive and productive fashion
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Chicago Chatter
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| MPI-CAC Members named to the 2015 Illinois Hall of Fame by Illinois Meetings & Events Magazine |
Check out the MPI-CAC members who are “movers and shakers” in the IL Meetings & Events Magazine! Featured are Cory Fransway, Travis Reedy, and Courtney Anderson.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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Showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.
We are also looking for Annual Cash Partners too, so consider aligning yourself with MPI's biggest and largest chapter today!
- Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
- Industry Xchange - July 6, 2016
- Awards Gala 2016
- 2017 Spring Board Retreat (Venue)
- Next 2017 (Venue)
- Trivia Night 2017 (Venue)
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| Chapter News |
MPI-CAC Community Outreach Program Committee 2016/2017 Charity Selection
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 As a member of MPI-CAC, we encourage your participation in the effort to help select a new charity for a one-year term. We also encourage the MPI-CAC member recommending the chosen charity to play somewhat of an active role with the Community Outreach Program Committee. Take a look at the RFP and send in a questionnaire.
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Refer a Friend to Join MPI
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Help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership.
Share this voucher with a future MPI member, which will 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.
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