| In This Issue - August 15, 2012 | - Planning for Emergencies
- CMP and CMM: Insight on the Value of Both Designations
- Meet Your MPI-CAC Board - Jiwon McCartney
- Cutting-Edge Educational Offerings at WEC 2012
- Chapter News
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| | Featured Articles | | Planning for Emergencies | | By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels & Resorts |  | | “What's the worst thing that could happen?” A phrase we have all heard that most people do not think about seriously, but as the one in charge, this is your prime concern. Let me take you through a few situations and give you some ideas for how you can be prepared in advance when you are planning an event.
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| | CMP and CMM: Insights on the Value of Both Designations | | By: Anne Zambrano - Total Event Resources |  | | I recently caught up with one of the heavy-hitters in the meetings industry, Mollie Mercado, CMM, CMP, owner of Intermedia Meetings and Events, to learn more about the CMP and CMM exams. With 25 years of industry experience, Mollie has a unique insight into the value of both designations. So without further delay, let’s hear what she has to say in her own words.
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| | | | Members You Should Know | | Meet Your MPI-CAC Board: Jiwon McCartney | | By: Mandy Peace - Palomar Chicago |  | | Meet Jiwon McCartney; Managing Director of ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions, Chicago IL. By becoming an active member of MPI-CAC some 3 1/2 years ago, Jiwon has been able to develop close friendships that have become a great asset to her professional development.
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| | | | | Event Rewind | | MPI WEC 2012: Cutting-Edge Educational Offerings | | By: Hali Cooper, CMP - Meeting Expectations |  | | Returning from this year’s World Educational Conference, (WEC) in St. Louis the overwhelming message resonating in my brain is that of the conference theme, CONNECTIVITY. Everywhere we went, this theme was played out in new and innovative ways.
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| | | | | Chapter News | | Win 1 of 200 Pairs of Maui Jim Sunglasses | Receive a COMPLIMENTARY pair of your very own Maui Jim Sunglasses! To be automatically included in our quarterly drawing, all you have to do is attend an MPI-CAC event as a member, sign up to become a member or renew your membership. We’ll be giving away 50 pairs of brand new sunglasses per quarter! Don’t miss out. View the Details |
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| | See and Be Seen in the MPI-CAC Career Center | The MPI-CAC Career Center is the place to see and be seen by industry professionals, whether you are looking to find a new job or have a job to post. MPI-CAC Members can view or post jobs and resumes after logging in to their account. Non-members and members of other MPI chapters can access the MPI-CAC Career Center by creating a free registered user account. Postings are free for 60 days.
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| | Chicago Member Assumes the Reins As Chairman of MPI | Kevin Hinton, Executive Vice President of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), officially accepted the reins as Chairman of MPI at the Opening General Session of MPI WEC in St. Louis on July 29, 2012. Hinton, a member of the Chicago Area Chapter, became Chairman of MPI on July 1, 2012 and his tenure will run until July 1, 2013. Prior to becoming Chairman, Hinton served as Chairman-Elect for MPI for the previous year, a position for which he was selected by MPI’s nominating committee, and approved by the members of the worldwide organization.
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| | EdCon 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities | MPI-CAC is partnering with The Motivation Show to showcase the latest trends on meeting and event management for the 2012 EdCon. This one-day program is filled with sessions covering a wide range of topics that will help meeting professionals “Grow Your Career. Build Your Business.” Be a part of this upcoming event through a variety of sponsorship opportunities. View the 2012 EdCon Sponsorship Opportunities |
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MPI-CAC Experience:
Big League Networking at Wrigley Field
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event
From Logistics to Strategy:
A Journey Inside the Mind of the Ultimate Decision Maker
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Avenue Crowne Plaza Magnificent Mile
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MPI-CAC Lunch & Learn Webinar
Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Monday, August 27, 2012
House of Blues - Chicago, IL
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August 31, 2012
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JULY 2012
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