In This Issue: October 9, 2013
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- The Real Definition of Mentorship
- Mentoring & the Meetings Profession: Asking Today for Help Tomorrow
- Ask the Expert: Mentorship
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Chapter & International News
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Mentorship |
The Real Definition of Mentorship
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By: Anne Zambrano - Total Event Resources
What is mentorship, really? What does it mean to mentor someone? How does one acquire a mentor? Does this come naturally or does one need to strategically seek out mentors and mentees? To answer these questions, perhaps we can start by taking a look at the definition of “mentor”?
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Mentoring & the Meetings Profession: Asking Today for Help Tomorrow
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By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80, LLC
Think about the last time someone “popped into your life at just the right moment” to help you solve a problem. A mentor if you will; even if it was a mentor just for that moment and situation. This is part of the “mystery” of mentoring – people just seem to meet the right people at the right moments, they didn’t plan on doing that, but it just happened and they had a great conversation.
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Ask the Expert: Mentorship
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Question: How would you suggest helping recent college grads who've joined our staff learn the ropes quicker?
Question: Is it appropriate to ask someone to be my mentor?
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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2013-14 Sponsorship Packages Offer Year-Long Exposure
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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 2013-14 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
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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Would you like to showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Please consider hosting an upcoming chapter educational and/or networking event and enjoy sponsorship benefits in addition to the opportunity to demonstrate your venue's capabilities first-hand. We invite you to view and respond to the following RFP's for upcoming chapter events.
Event-Specific Cash & In-Kind Opportunities
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Chapter & International News |
MPI-CAC Grant Opportunities
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Are you in need of financial assistance to support your professional membership? The Chicago Area Chapter of MPI offers a financial subsidy to chapter members who can demonstrate need and commitment. Through the Hinton Membership Grant Program, the chapter awards funds to cover the membership dues for one year for up to three industry professionals per quarter. Through the Bill O'Donnell Professional Education Program, the chapter awards funds to pay for the registration fee for current members to attend one of MPI-CAC's educational events.
View the Grant Opportunities, Guidelines and Application Deadlines
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MPI Member Magazine Re-imagined and Re-introduced |
Meeting Professionals International’s member magazine began in 1980 as The Meeting Manager, and over the years transformed to The Meeting Professional and then One+, but the name didn’t resonate. So the team spent the past year traveling the globe meeting face to face with members and asking about how to improve MPI’s member magazine. Returning to it's roots, the magazine has been re-imagined and re-named The Meeting Professional. Every issue will feature MPI members, what they do, and how they are transforming so many aspects of life around the world.
Learn More & Read the September Digital Edition of The Meeting Professional
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Mon Ami Gabi - Oak Brook, IL
Catalyst Ranch - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC EdCon 2013:
Engage to Excel
Wednesday, November 14, 2013
Chicago Marriott Naperville - Naperville, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Monday, December 16, 2013
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon!
Daily Herald Business Ledger's
Dupage Hospitality EXPO 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Abbington Distinctive Banquets - Glen Ellyn, IL
Register Now!
BizBash IdeaFest Chicago
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
The Merchandise Mart - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI Members save 20% off your pass with code BBMPI
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
October 15, 2013
Hinton Membership Grant Application
Fall Deadline
October 18, 2013
Bill O'Donnell Professional Education Grant Application Deadline
for EdCon
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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?
TELL US ABOUT IT!
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NEW MEMBERS
SEPTEMBER 2013
Jacquie Buss
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Joshua Collier
Michelle Dolin
Eddy Eisenberg
AVT Event Technologies
Marissa Essex
American Rental Association
Kevin Kirberg
DePaul University
Amanda Masters
White Lodging Services Corp
Latoya McCreary
Insurance Auto Auctions
Megan Morrison
ZS Associates
Molly Mott
Legacy Marketing Partners
Britta Murray
Chelsea Newcomb
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Erin Sweeney
Brian Termini
Seasons 52
Darla Thomas
The Beloit Inn
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
Submit an article to CONVERSATIONS + Connections
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MARKETING PARTNER |
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