In This Issue: December 14, 2016
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- Ask The Expert - New Years Resolutions
- The Reality of Human Trafficking at Events
- Finding Your Way
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Features/Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert - New Years Resolutions
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By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP
:Question: I need to get myself better organized with my increased travel schedule for next year, what would you suggest I do when I am on the road to start 2017?
Answer: Let me make a simple suggestion, start listening to the lady on the GPS.
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From the Industry
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The Reality of Human Trafficking at Events
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By: Brittany Schulze – Maritz Travel, A Maritz Global Events Company
It's important for us in the meetings, events and travel industry to take a stance and raise awareness of this horrific crime, so we can help put an end to human trafficking.
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MPI-CAC Events
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| Finding Your Why |
By: Jill Plotke, Topgolf Naperville
The recent Leadership Day offered much inspiration to chapter leaders with entrepreneur Jill Salzman’s talk of finding your “why” being a highlight. Using the book, Start with Why by Simon Sinek, we explored the desires behind our why
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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Showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.
We are also looking for Annual Cash Partners too, so consider aligning yourself with MPI's biggest and largest chapter today!
- 2017 Spring Board Retreat (Venue)
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| Chapter News |
WEC 2017
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Stop planning meetings and start designing experiences. Learn more at #WEC17. Register before December 31 to save up to $200!
Use promo code: LVCMBR17
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Refer a Friend to Join MPI
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Help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership.
Share this voucher with a future MPI member, which will waive the $50 application fee. Also, for each new member who uses this referral voucher, you will receive $25 off your next membership renewal.
Be sure to add your name and member ID to each voucher prior to giving it to a new member. After all, what are friends for?
Click here to download the form.
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Monthly Renewal Drawing
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Holiday Incentive: Tis the season… Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before 2017 starts and you will be entered into a drawing for one of three great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!
- ½ off registration to WEC 2017 or EMEC 2017
- 6 month extended membership
- Receive 6 complimentary tickets to any chapter event (up to $300). Can be used for six tickets to one event, one ticket to six separate events or any combination. Must be used by December 2017.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Odyssey Cruise Ship - Chicago, IL
NEXT
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
Trivia Night
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
Membership Grant Application
Due: January 15, 2016
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
CHECK OUT NEW JOB POSTINGS HERE!
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.
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ON THE MOVE?
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NEW MEMBERS
November 2016
Rachael Ballas
The James Hotel
Deborah Bullwinkel
Partners Ltd.
Kevin Grouwinkel
Precise Digital Printing
Shannon Kanak
Delta Dental Plans Association
Shannon Meeker
Jeremy Parks
360 Destination Group
Charles Pinckney
Visit Seattle
Alan Potekin
Home Run Inn
Yvette Reitmeyer
210 Restaurant and Live Music Lounge
Michelle Smith
IRI
Ann S. VerSchave
Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC) - A DMC Network Company
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Membership Payment Options
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ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
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