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In This Issue: January 15, 2014
  • Event Technology Trends and Predictions for 2014
  • Do Not Forget to Nominate!
  • MPI-CAC Leadership Day
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Chapter & International News
Trends & Predictions
Event Technology Trends and Predictions for 2014
By: Cesar Barradas, MSAT, CMP - American Dental Association

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What does the future hold for the events and meetings space in the area of Technology? What will be the emerging solutions and tools we all will need to be aware of in 2014? How will these help shape the experience of our attendees and our clients? Some food for thought based on the ever growing technology solutions and tools available to the events and meetings industry.

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Chapter Events - Looking Ahead & Back
Do Not Forget to Nominate
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts 

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We are fast approaching the January 20, 2104 deadline for Award Nominations. Think about the people you have interacted during the year and the contributions they made to the success of the chapter. Look at the members of your committee and see the ones who are driving the group to succeed.

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MPI-CAC Leadership Day
By: Julie Ullrich - Lettuce Parties & Special Events
 
Leadership Day
What a great start to a promising year during the MPI Chicago Area Chapter’s Leadership Day at WhirlyBall!

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Sponsorship Opportunities
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

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

Chapter & International News
Annual Award Nominations Close Soon
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 Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at VenueOne in Chicago. The nominations process is quick and easy with our online nomination tool available on the chapter website – fill in the form and you’re done! The nomination form is due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2014.

Nominate a Peer for a MPI-CAC Award
 
Opportunity for Current CMPs
Attention CMPs: Are you looking for a way to "pay it forward?" Whether you recently earned your designation or have had it for years, the Certifications Committee has an opportunity for you! The Certifications Committee is looking for CMPs to help others prepare for their CMP exam by facilitating the upcoming Spring MPI-CAC CMP Study Program.  The 2-day program will be held on Saturday, March 8 and Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago O’Hare Airport in Des Plaines. Facilitators will work with other CMPs to review, share, and prepare the group for their upcoming CMP exam. In addition to leading the course, you will help develop the course content including practice test questions, study guides, and review games. Plus, you'll earn CEUs towards recertification of your CMP.

To sign up or get more information, please contact: Erin Gallagher at erin@nhsglobalevents.com or Pamela Patsavas at Pamela.patsavas@freemanco.com
 
New Format for MPI Renewal Invoices
Starting in January, MPI is converting to an e-mail invoicing system. This new system efficiently delivers members' renewal reminders, and if you need a paper copy, you can simply download and print an attached PDF. It is estimated that this change will eliminate 76,000 sheets from MPI's annual paper consumption - a reduction of 6,627 lbs. in yearly carbon footprint resulting in contributing almost 58,000 less cubic square feet of CO2 annually.  Additionally, with the staff time MPI is saving through the e-invoice conversion, members can expect periodic calls from member engagement representatives thoughout 2014.

Please log on to MPIWEB.org/me to ensure your contact information is up to date.
 
Meetings Move Us Forward
When people get together, things get done. Every day groups gather to learn, to be inspired, to solve problems and to build relationships. We design those gatherings; we, the meeting and event professionals. We understand the transformative value that meetings provide.  Effective meetings are what we do, and it’s time to tell our story to the world. That’s why MPI is providing you with these resources that tell the tale of what you do and why you do it. Start telling your story today!

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 UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC TechCon
February 20-21, 2014
UIC Forum - Chicago, IL
Register Now!

MPI-CAC CMP Study Program
Day 1: March 8, 2014
Day 2: April 26, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago O'Hare Airport - Des Plaines, IL
Save the Dates!

MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
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MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Fulton's on the River - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC
Annual Awards Recognition Gala

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Venue One - Chicago, IL
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 HOT DATES

January 15, 2014
MPI-CAC Partner Charity Questionnaire Deadline

January 20, 2014

MPI-CAC Award Nomination Deadline

January 31, 2014
Bill O'Donnell Professional Education Deadline for Spring CMP Study Program

February 15, 2014
Hinton Membership Grant Application
Winter Deadline



 
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 NEW MEMBERS
DECEMBER 2013


Amy Carlson
Chicago Marriott Naperville
Trevor Drewry, CMP
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Natalie Harris-Lenz
Shakara Hill
Career Education Corporation
Glen Joffe
Primitive
Miranda Kidd
Morgan Murphy, CMP
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Cherri Sheler
Crowe Horwath LLP
Brooke Weidman
Chicago Marriott Naperville

          


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