In This Issue - May 9, 2012 | - Meet Judi Holler, MPI-CAC Director of Membership
- Ask the Expert: GSA Scandal
- Volunteer of the Month Spotlight: Michael T. Smith, CMP
- Event Rewind: HUG Chicago 2012
- Chapter News
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| MPI-CAC Board Interview | Judi Holler, Director of Membership, on Recognition & Making MPI Work for You | By: Mandy Peace - Hotel Palomar Chicago | | | “Stand behind MPI and put in the work. People want things so much faster in our present climate; everything in an instant. True networking takes time and care. You will see MPI work for you if you put in the time and effort.” - Judi Holler
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| | | Ask the Expert | Ask the Expert: GSA Scandal | By: The Expert | | | Question: What is the GSA Scandal all about?
Question: The news accounts of the GSA Scandal refer to FAR. What is it?
Question: What do the laws that Congress is proposing really mean?
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| | | Volunteer of the Month Spotlight | Meet Michael T. Smith, CMP | By: Sally Magallanes - Independent Meeting/Marketing Professional | | | Our volunteer leaders continue to make a difference in the chapter, giving us a chance to showcase many of them every month! Michael T. Smith, CMP has been actively involved with MPI-CAC since 1999. Among other roles, he served on the chapter’s board of directors and has always been a mentor to others.
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| | | Event Rewind | HUG Chicago 2012 | By: Jiwon McCartney - ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions | | | HUG stands for Hospitality Unified Group, representing the mission of Hospitality Cares Chicago (HCC), and is the first annual one day volunteer event to show how much we love our city by taking a day to help maintain its grandeur.
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| | | Chapter News | One Industry. One Voice. Start Here. | As concerned members of the meeting and event industry you are undoubtedly aware of and following closely the escalating state of affairs surrounding the General Services Administration (GSA). Now more than ever, it is vital that we stand together as the MPI community and also that we properly prepare ourselves to clearly describe to anyone the diverse business value of face-to-face events. MPI offers its members an arsenal of tools to aide in the preparation for these presentations.
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| MPI WEC 2012 Hosted Buyer Program - Applications Accepted | Get the one-to-one time you need with the right company and the right contact. The WEC hosted buyer program saves both money and time, allowing you to source the suppliers you need to create events that exceed your clients’ expectations. Refer your colleagues to participate in the MPI WEC 2012 Hosted Buyer Program. You do not need to be a member to participate!
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| Update Your Membership Profile | Is your contact information up to date? Please take a few minutes to update your online membership profile to ensure you are listed correctly in our membership directory and receive all pertinent information. Review your profile and make any necessary updates today. Learn how to update your membership profile locally and internationally
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| 2012 MPI RISE Award Recipients Announced | The RISE Awards-Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence-features seven annual awards in three categories: organizational achievement, individual achievement and community achievement. Recipients are recognized for innovation, global transferability, impact and influence. Winners will join the MPI Community of Honorees, a group composed of past award winners and distinguished MPI leaders. The 2012 RISE recipients will be recognized at the RISE Awards presentation on July 29, 2012 during MPI's World Education Congress.
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| | UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Education Program & Netwoking Event The Neuroscience of Engaging Meetings Wednesday, May 9, 2012 The Hyatt Lodge - Oak Brook, IL Register Now! On-site Registration Welcome!
MPI-CAC Annual Awards Recognition Gala Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL Register Now! 17th Annual MPI-CAC Golf Classic Monday, June 18, 2012 Eaglewood Resort & Spa - Itasca, IL Register Now!
MPI-CAC Lunch & Learn Webinar Killer Presentations - Make Your Meetings Awesome! Thursday, June 20, 2012 Your Computer Registration Coming Soon!
MPI World Education Congress (WEC) July 28 - 31, 2012 America's Center - St. Louis, MO Register Now! View All Upcoming Events | | | | NEW MEMBERS APRIL 2011
Jennifer Bethke Turnaround Management Association Genevieve Bishop Mary Bonesz Sarah Crawford Alexander deHilster ADH Meetings & Events Jeffrey DeVine, CMP The Hybrid Group Bruce Finch Colonial Williamsburg Hotels Robin Gallo Convention Connection Scott Georges New York New York Hotel & Casino Betty Glander Hollister Incorporated Jeanette Kilrea The Hybrid Group Joshua Levine Hilton Mark Matthews, CMP BCD M&I Mickie Miszewski Grosvenor Lucia Morando Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Andrea Mott Choose Chicago Beverly Patton Adam Schomaker, CMP Amway Hotel Collection Tina Swehla K-Patents Inc. Karen Wessler Open Solutions
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