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MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter February 2017 Newsletter

Issue 8, 2016-17
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  • Welcome, new members! 
  • Come out and BOWL...raise money for the scholarship fund!
  • How is MPI doing? Your invitation and individual link was emailed on February 1. Survey active until February 14!
  • Long-time member or just joined...you're invited to upcoming Caffeinated Conversations!
  • #WEC17 in Las Vegas - scholarship deadline ends in February
  • Another update to the education calendar...see below!
  • Attention suppliers...want to showcase your property/venue and your local area for a 2018 chapter education program? Opportunities are available...click here to submit an RFP.

March Education Event
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Something's Going to Change Around Here!
Date:  March 8, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Location:  PA School Board Association

Registration emails will be sent soon.

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Membership - Welcome New Members!

MPI Global has discontinued its monthly drawing program at this time; however, don't let that stop you from renewing your membership. Renew today!

New members - Welcome to MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter:

Susan Ariail
, Director, Flair Events

Mary Clayton
, Marketing Event Planner, PA Media Group

Brenda French
, Senior Director of Sales, High Hotels at Rossmoyne

Beth Kaufman
, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Inn at Pocono Manor
scholarships-graphic MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter has a four-year scholarship for meeting planners!! Membership paid 100% the first year; requirements have been revised. Click here for the meeting planner scholarship application.

We also have scholarships for students! Click here for the student scholarship application.

Already a member of another MPI chapter? You can join MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter as an affiliate member and receive the member rate for all our education events! Only $75 to become an affiliate member! Click here for the affiliate application!

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Chapter Bowling Party! Scholarship Fundraiser
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Join us on Friday, March 17 for an afternoon of networking and fun! All proceeds benefit the MPIMP Scholarship Fund, which is used to help offset costs for qualified meeting planners to join MPIMP. Click here to register or for sponsorship opportunities. Registration will not be accepted without payment in advance; due by March 10.

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Recaps & Reminders
Did you miss last month's Employee Engagement and the Millennials. Click here to review the summary or visit Facebook to see all the photos.

Do you know a colleague who deserves to be in the spotlight? Now is your chance to recognize them for their outstanding contribution to the meeting industry! Click to complete the online nomination form by March 3, 2017. Awards ceremony is set for May!

MPI World Education Congress #WEC17 is in 4 months! Click here for more information and to register. Scholarships are also available through the MPI Foundation; deadline to apply is February 28.

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Caffeinated Conversations

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Join us Tuesday, February 14, 7:30am at Cafe Fresco in Harrisburg. This early morning event is designed to encourage members (current or potential) to learn more about the MPI membership benefits, meet MPI-MP board members, network with other members and get burning questions answered! Drop in, purchase a coffee or latte - stay for 15 minutes or the full 90 minutes. There is no fee to attend; to register, click here.

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Upcoming Events
Details are always being coordinated and dates are subject to change. As they are determined, the website, social media, and e-newsletter will be updated!
Topic: Date: Location: Time:
Caffeinated Conversations Feb 14 Cafe Fresco 7:30am
Something's Going to Change Around Here! March 8 PA School Boards Association 10:30am
March Bowling Party
March 17 ABC East Lanes 2:30pm
Using Unique Venues / Active Shooter Protocol April 4-5 Penn State Nittany Lion Inn TBD
Caffeinated Conversations April 27 Giant Food Stores - Camp Hill 7:30am
Ethics in Leadership May 3 Hilton Harrisburg 10:30am
Spring Evening Mixer May 4 Spring Gate Vineyard & Winery 5pm
Summer Celebration June 8 DoubleTree by Hilton Reading TBD
Save The Date Sept 6 Historic Acres of Hershey 10:30am
Save The Date Oct 4 Sheraton Hotel 10:30am
Save The Date Nov 14-15 Kalahari Resorts TBD
Holiday Luncheon & Silent Auction Dec 7 Hershey Lodge 10:30am

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