| In This Issue: December 19, 2012 |
- Letter from the Editor
- Celebrating People by Celebrating Successes
- Celebrating Successes with Lisa McGowan and Damian Mogilka
- Nominate!
- How the Hall of Fame Award Affected Me
- The Case for Meeting in Person
- Chapter News
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| Letter from the Editor |
By: Ben Palmer - Expressive Structures
As the Holiday’s arrive and the year comes to a close it is the perfect time to think about the achievements and successes of our peers at MPI-CAC.
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| Celebrating Successes |
| Celebrating People by Celebrating Their Successes |
By: Cesar Barradas, MSAT, CMP - American Dental Association
How do we celebrate success and recognize others for their accomplishments? What does it mean to celebrate somebody? How do we go about getting it right? Some food for thought based on discussions with colleagues in our industry about “Celebrating people by celebrating their successes.”
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| Celebrating Successes with Lisa McGowan and Damian Mogilka |
By: Jill Kaplan - AnswersMedia
When celebrating successes, it is important to take a look back to better understand where we are today. This is definitely the case for Lisa McGowan, founder of AWA Meetings, whose father; Damian Mogilka was a charter member and the first president of the Wisconsin Chapter of MPI.
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| Featured Articles |
| Nominate! |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts
This is an exciting time of year because we have the opportunity to make someone very proud. Nominations for the Chapter Awards are now open. Just in case you are not familiar with the process let me tell you a little about it.
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| How the Hall of Fame Award Affected Me |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Winning the MPI-CAC Hall of Fame Award had a big impact on my life and helped me push myself further in my career. It also made me realize the value of my long tenure in MPI and how it had made a significant difference in my professional life through all the colleagues that I had come to know.
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| The Case for Meeting in Person |
By: Karen Emanuelson, CMP - Family Offie Exchange
Our company, like many others, offers a variety of learning meetings and events. We have virtual events and we have in-person events several times a year. Both have distinct advantages.
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| Chapter News |
| Celebrate a Colleague's Successes 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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| Register for WEC by December 31 and SAVE $450 |
What happens at WEC stays with you forever. The MPI World Education Congress is scheduled for July 20-23, 2013 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Register to attend by December 31, 2012 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $450.
Register Now! |
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| 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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| Support MPI-CAC's Mission |
| 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 and RFP's for venue, products and/or services needed for upcoming chapter events.
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