| In This Issue: April 10, 2013 |
- Voice of the Board
- Why Gamify?
- Integrating Games into Event Mobile Apps
- Want to Make Conference Learning Stick? Try Gamification!
- How to Become the Ultimate Trivia Master
- The Kathy Osterman Award Has a New Winner
- AIBTM Comes to Chicago
- Chapter News
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| Voice of the Board |
| Gamification, Meetings & Events: What is it and Why Should You Care? |
By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80 LLC.
What is Gamification? More importantly: What does it have to do with the meetings and events industry? Why should (or shouldn’t) you care about this? If you’re going to take the time to learn about something you should (ideally) also have a clear picture of how that niche (in this case gamification) will grow your career and build your business. There’s got to be an ROI.
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| Gamification |
| Why Gamify? |
By: Anne Zambrano - Total Event Resources
By now you have probably heard of the concept of Gamification yet you may still be wondering why gamify your meetings and events? A leading global food and beverage company has gamified their national sales training and tradeshow for the last five years. Find out why and what it has done for them in terms of return on engagement and suppliers coming back year after year.
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| Integrating Games into Event Mobile Apps |
By: Tammy L. Anderson, CMP
I had an opportunity to speak with Mark Ligda, Manager of Mobile Solutions for PSAV® Presentation Services, to discuss the use of games in mobile apps for events, and he had some great feedback about the topic, for which he clearly has a passion.
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| Want to Make Conference Learning Stick? Try Gamification. |
By: Jeff Hurt - Velvet Chainsaw Consulting
Want to make your conference education more fun and memorable? Then maybe you should consider gamification. Simply put, gamification is the use of game mechanics to make learning and instruction more fun and to increase retention.
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| C+C Corner |
| How to Become the Ultimate Trivia Master |
By: MPI-CAC Special Events Committee
Kathy McKay Breen, Meeting and Event Services Manager with BDO, has come forward to reveal the best kept secrets on how to become the Ultimate Trivia Master. In preparation for the MPI-CAC Trivia Night Kathy agreed to let MPI-CAC in on her secrets and even give away a few clues leading up to the event.
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| The Kathy Osterman Award Has a New Winner |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts
The MPI-CAC Awards Selection committee has just released the winner of the 2013 Kathy Osterman Award. Susan Tinnish, a past chapter President, member of the Hall of Fame and recipient of many other awards is the newest member to receive this prestigious award.
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| AIBTM Comes to Chicago |
By: Hali Cooper, CMP - Meeting Expectations
Meet Mike Lyons, Exhibition Director for AIBTM and learn how this global event will help you Grow Your Career and Build Your Business!
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| Chapter News |
| Join or Lead a MPI-CAC Committee |
Do you want to make a positive difference in our industry? Do you want to Grow your Career and Build your Business? Do you want to bring your time and talents to the largest Chapter of MPI and the most dynamic business community in North America? JOIN A COMMITTEE and BE MPI. Motivated. Profitable. Inspired.
Read What Motivates 2013-14 MPI-CAC President Elect Bill Kubiak, CSEP Motivated to Stay Involved
View the Committee Descriptions and Join |
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| MPI International Volunteer Opportunities |
MPI is now accepting applications from members interested in serving a one-year term on MPI committee, advisory council or task force. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to network with peers and assist with the implementation of MPI’s vision and mission. View a list of current MPI committees, advisory councils and task forces, along with current objectives. MPI volunteer groups typically meet with up to one face-to-face meeting supplemented by phone or web conferences. Volunteer interest applications are due April 19, 2013 by 9:00 pm CDT. Member appointments will be finalized in late May. Newly appointed members will assume their positions on July 1, 2013.
Apply to serve on an International Committee, Advisory Council or Task Force |
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| Introducing the Completely Redesigned MPI-CAC Sponsorship Opportunities for 2013-14 |
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 new 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 2013-14 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2013-14 Program Year
We also invite you to view these remaining sponsorship opportunities for the current 2012-13 program year.
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| Congratulations to the Winning Team |
Congratulations to the Awards Selection committee for winning the Membership Survey Madness Competition with 32 completed surveys of the 60 on their team. There were 315 total responses from MPI-CAC members, which equates to a 34% response rate (a vast improvement over last year’s 17% response rate) and surpassed all other chapters of like size. THANK YOU to everyone who participated!
View the final results |
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| MPI WEC Hosted Buyer Program |
The official Hosted Buyer Program of the 2013 World Education Congress (WEC) will serve as your catalyst for conducting business at MPI’s WEC, putting you face-to-face with your choice of qualified industry professionals or leading companies in the meeting industry. Participating as a planner or a supplier in the hosted buyer program means you care about doing business smarter, faster and better. Suppliers will fill their pipeline with millions of dollars in potential business and planners will walk out the door with months of legwork accomplished in two days.
Apply to Participate in the Hosted Buyer Program |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
HSMAI Illinois Chapter Networking Event at HSMAI MEET
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Riva Restaurant - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Education Program
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Pinstripes - Oakbrook, IL
Save the Date - Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Annual Awards Recognition Gala
Monday, June 10, 2013
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile - Chicago, IL
Save the Date - Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Golf Classic & Summer Soiree
Monday, June 17, 2013
Mission Hills Country Club - Northbrook, IL
Save the Date - Registration Coming Soon!
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
April 15, 2013
MPI-CAC Membership Grant Application Deadline
Professional Education Grant Application Deadline
May 7, 2013
CMP Application Deadline
May 25, 2013
WEC 2013 MPI Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline |
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
The MPI-CAC Career Center is a free resource to help you grow your career and build your business by connecting industry job posters with job seekers.
View Job Postings | View Resumes
MPI-CAC members can simply log in to the website to post jobs and/or resumes. Not a member of MPI-CAC? Create a free Registered User account to post.
Post a Job | Post a Resume |
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ON THE MOVE?
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NEW MEMBERS
MARCH 2013
Sarah Ball
Tania Belandres
Independent Sourcing Specialist
Andy Blackburn
Chicago Cubs
Matthew Bohn
Walgreens Co.
Karen Brennan
Greater St. Charles CVB
Vicki Crockett
AirComm Chauffeured Services
Nancy De Paolo
University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC)
Caroline DeCamp, CMP
Morningstar, Inc.
Theo Economides
Greenline Emeritus Videoconferencing
Kristie Edwards, CMP
The Field Museum
Valerie Gehard
Inland Marketing & Communications, Inc.
Melissa Hahn, CMP
Experient Inc.
Ricci McDonald
University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC)
Ryan McDonough
Chicago Cubs
Sean McGinnis
312 Digital
Michael McIlwain
PSAV - Presentation Services
Meghan Palm, CMP
Access Destination Services
Ellen Pierson
Hines
Drusilla Pollick
Chemical Distribution Network
Jessica Rogers
Morton's The Steakhouse - Wacker Place
Nicole Schutz
Hotel Lincoln - Joie de Vivre Hotel
Lisa Swinehart
Westin O'Hare
Michelle Towsey, CMP
SmithBucklin Corporation
Scott Wanner
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago
Caroline Yates
Courtyard by Marriot Magnificent Mile
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Renew Your Membership
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