| In This Issue - February 29, 2012 | - Book Review: Educating Yourself & Your Team to Grow Through the "5 Levels of Leadership"
- Business Building Events: MPI-CAC's Back to Business Brunch
- MPI-CAC Board Interview with Andre Valk: Volunteer, Foster Relationships and Make a Difference
- Featured Article: Surveys Are Not Afterthoughts
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| | Book Review | | Educating Yourself & Your Team to Grow Through the "5 Levels of Leadership" | | By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80, LLC |  | | When it comes to “education” there are a lot of books about a lot of subjects; most (non-fiction books) promise to “educate” you in some manner. Think about a book you have read recently – did you learn a bunch of facts, figures, processes and strategies? Did you have clear, actionable ways to use them or did you forget them soon after reading them? There’s the problem.
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| | | | | Business Building Events | | MPI-CAC's Back to Business Brunch | | By: Hali Cooper, CMP - Meeting Expectations! |  | | On Thursday, March 8th, the Gleacher Center is host to MPI-CAC's two-part Back to Business Brunch event. Join us for education, networking, and 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!
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| | | | | MPI-CAC Board Interview | | Andre Valk: Volunteer, Foster Relationships and Make a Difference | | By: Mandy Peace - Polomar Hotel Chicago |  | | As a 17 year member of MPI, André Valk has been an active committee and board member. As of August 2011, he serves as Director of CMP Study Group and Educational Programs. As a board member, his goal is to reenergize his committee and give back. Here are some great points from our conversation:
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| | | | | Featured Article | | Surveys Are Not Afterthoughts | | By: Mekeda Johnson-Brooks, MJ Design and Company |  | | Post meeting surveys are a standard part of every planner’s tool kit. Is that truly enough? With the changing landscape, we should consider more frequent evaluation taking a strategic approach to gathering information and building effective experiences.
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| | | | | Chapter News | | We Value Your Opinion | You should have recently received an email from the chapter inviting you to complete the 2012 Membership Needs Assessment Survey. The survey will provide very important feedback allowing the Board of Directors to review and evaluate our current programming and to strategically outline the future of the Chicago Area Chapter. All responses are confidential and this useful information will help the Chapter focus on key business areas that members see as opportunities to grow. As our thank you for your very valuable time and insightful opinions, you will receive $15 off your next MPI-CAC event registration (valid until 12/31/2012). Complete the 2012 MPI-CAC Membership Needs Assessment Survey
Please also watch your inbox for the MPI Member Satisfaction Survey that will be sent from MPI Headquarters in the next couple of weeks. |
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| | Pat a Colleague (or Yourself) on the Back Before it's Too Late | 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! Nomination forms are due by Thursday, March 15th, so don't delay. Nominate Yourself or a Peer Now |
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| Education Conference: Call for Proposals
Deadline Date: March 16, 2012 | The MPI Chicago Area Chapter is partnering with The Motivation Show to host our Fall Educational Conference on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. This full day conference will be held in conjunction with The Motivation Show and feature Meeting & Event Management education. We are seeking session ideas for innovative education. To be considered, submit your proposal online by March 16, 2012.
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| | Let MPI-CAC Pay for Your Membership | Are you in need of financial assistance to support your professional membership? Each year, the Chicago Area Chapter of MPI awards membership grants to chapter members who can demonstrate need and commitment. Grant applications are accepted during three different periods througout the year with three membership grants awarded during each period. We are now accepting applications in time for the Spring deadline of April 13, 2012.
Complete the Membership Grant Application |
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| | |  | | | UPCOMING EVENTS
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5th Annual St. Pat’s BASH
Monday, March 5, 2012
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FADO Irish Pub - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Brunch
"The Leadership Compass"
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Gleacher Center - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
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HSMAI's MEET Mid-America 2012
Tuesday, April 3 &
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Spring Soiree
Networking from A to ZED,
An International Affair
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
ZED451 - Chicago, IL
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Speed Dating for the Meetings Industry
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Chicago, IL
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March 15, 2012
Award Nomination Deadline
March 16, 2012
Education Conference - Call for Proposals April 13, 2012
Spring Membership Grant Application Deadline |
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