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In This Issue - January 4, 2012
  • MPI-CAC Leadership Welcomes 2012
  • Volunteer of the Month Spotlight
  • Ask the Expert
  • Chapter News
Featured Article
MPI-CAC Leadership Welcomes 2012
By: Char Shada, CMP - Experient
& Sean Lynch - NHS
 Happy New Year MPI-CAC from the chapter President, Char Shada, CMP and President-Elect, Sean Lynch!  This past year we enjoyed great accomplishments and have positioned our Chapter for greater success in the year ahead.

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Volunteer of the Month Spotlight
Mark J. Carter - A Non-traditional Approach to MPI
By: Mekeda Johnson-Brooks - MJ Design and Company
 Mark Carter is not one of your usual MPI suspects.  He does not plan meetings, represent a property or provide technical or creative support.  I had the opportunity to sit down with him to find out why his background and MPI are a perfect fit and why his non-traditional membership is just what the doctor ordered.

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Ask the Expert
All Your Holiday Questions Answered
By: The Expert
 Question:  Why do I have strands of lights out on my house if they all worked when I put them up?

Question:  How can I inexpensively pack away my ornaments to keep them from breaking?

Question:  What is the best way to store my lights until next season?

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Chapter News
Last Chance to Get 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 February 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 are due January 5, 2012.

Leadership Evaluations - Honesty is the Best Policy

One of the most important tools the Nominating Committee uses is the review of the Leadership Evaluation Form to gather direct feedback on our chapter’s current leaders and volunteers. Your participation in this process is very important in identifying our chapter’s future leaders. It is important that you fill out forms for as many volunteers that you have contact with throughout the year, including board members, chairs and committee members. Your feedback, both positive and constructive, will be kept in complete confidence. It is only through your honest feedback that the Nominating Committee will be able to prepare the best slate of officers for the coming year.

Please complete the Leadership Evaluation Form(s) by January 31, 2012.


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
 

 


 
UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC Leadership Day
Friday, January 27, 2012
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon!

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
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
Registration Coming Soon!

Spring Soiree:
Networking from A to ZED,
An International Affair

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
ZED451 - Chicago, IL
Stay Tuned for More Details!

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH -
DECEMBER 2011


 Antoinette Gonzales
Aries Charter Transportation
Member - Holiday Party & Membership Committees

 
 HOT DATES

January 5, 2012
TechCon Professional Education Grant Application Deadline

January 6, 2012
Membership Grant Application Deadline

January 31, 2012
Leadership Evaluation Form Deadline

March 15, 2012
Award Nominations Deadline



 
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