| In This Issue - December 21, 2011 | - High Tech Sponsorship
- Holiday Party Wraps Up
- Volunteer of the Month Spotlight - Get to Know Jennifer Radcliffe
- Chapter News
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| | Featured Article | | High Tech Sponsorship | | By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP - Starwood Hotels & Resorts |  | | There is a great opportunity coming in February to learn more about technology in our industry and also connect with a planner through the "Sponsor a Planner Program." For the first time, the chapter will offer two options to help suppliers connect one-on-one with a planner.
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| | | | | Event Rewind | | MPI-CAC Holiday Party - It's a Wrap! | | By: Hali Cooper, CMP - Meeting Expectations! |  | | If you missed out on last week’s holiday party … you missed a great one! On Wednesday, December 14th nearly 400 Chicago Area Chapter members and guests enjoyed a fabulous event hosted by the Hard Rock Cafe. And from the feedback received after the event … it was one of the best holiday receptions to date!
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| | | | | Volunteer of the Month Spotlight | | Get to Know Jennifer Radcliffe | | By: Lauren Banks - AlliedPRA Chicago |  | | I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Radcliffe, MPI-CAC’s Volunteer of the Month and co-chair of the Holiday Party committee. For those of you who joined the festivities, I’m sure you will agree that this year’s Holiday Party was the best yet! This girl sure knows how to throw a party, so it’s no surprise that for Jennifer and events – it was love at first sight.
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| | | | | | Chapter News | | Board Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching | Do you know of the perfect someone who currently serves in a volunteer role within MPI-CAC or another meetings industry association or organization and you think they would be perfect for the MPI Chicago Area Chapter Board of Directors? Could that person be you? Time is running out to nominate candidates for the 2012-2013 MPI-CAC Board of Directors. Nominations are due January 3, 2012.
Nominate Yourself or a Peer Now |
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| | Act Now for Your Share of FREE Money from the Chapter | The MPI Chicago Area Chapter is offering a variety of grants to help members in need, but you'll need to act fast to take advantage of them. This winter, the chapter is giving away three membership grants for new or renewing members, which covers their membership dues.
Membership Grant applications are due January 6, 2012. In addition, MPI-CAC members in good standing who are interested in attending TechCon Chicago 2012 on Febuary 8, 2012, can apply for one of four professional education grants which cover the full-day registration fee to that conference. Professional Education Grant applications to attend TechCon are due January, 5, 2012. |
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| | 2011 Award Nominations Now Being Accepted | Each year, we have the opportunity to nominate our peers for eight prestigious chapter awards, which then get presented at the Annual Awards Recognition Gala to be held in early summer. The nominations process is quick and easy with our online nomination tool available on the chapter website – just fill in the form and you’re done!
Nominate Yourself or a Peer Now |
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| | New Advertising Option in 2012: Dedicated eBlast | A brand new advertising option will become available in January 2012 delivering your message directly into the Chicago Area Chapter member’s inbox. Dedicated emails are in limited supply as only one will be sent each month to members and subscribers.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC TechCon Chicago 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Lunch
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon! MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
4:00 - 6:30pm
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
Registration Coming Soon!
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| NEW MEMBERS
NOVEMBER 2011
Julie Allard, CMP
Shelby Baron
Lyndsey Bjork
Teri Dasse
Evanston Golf Club
Sarah Dieter
Sax Chicago
Tiffany Hallgren
Catering by Michaels
Heather Hanrahan
Family Video
Kearstin Hurd
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Christina Keeley
Buca di Beppo
Jennifer Martin, CMP
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - Chicago
John Nawn
The Perfect Meeting
Veronica Ramirez
Terranea Resort
Jeremy Sullivan, CMP
Prescott Medical Communications Group
Kheam Taing
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Tammia Zdenahlik, CMP
Wyndham Hotel Group
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| HOT DATES
January 3, 2012
Board Nominations Deadline January 5, 2012
TechCon Professional Education Grant Application Deadline January 6, 2012
Membership Grant Application Deadline
March 15, 2012
Award Nominations Deadline |
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