Good Morning from all of us at CRV,

Today is Memorial Day, a time to honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Military. Although not the traditional Memorial Day filled with parades and ceremonies, be sure to take a moment and remember their sacrifice.

As states begin to phase into opening up businesses, there are very real issues we, as planners and suppliers, will need to work out. Whether it's seating a large crowd, feeding attendees or planning a wedding, the old rules won't apply for the foreseeable future. Working together is the only way to find the solutions needed to begin meeting again in a way that our attendees, clients and staff feel safe. The Board has found a number of interesting articles and live webinars to help you as you begin to plan your fall, winter and spring schedules.

Remember, if you find an article or webinar you liked, send it to mpicrv@gmail.com and we'll include it in next week's email.

#wewillmeetagain

Stay safe and enjoy your day!
Cindy Panioto, President,
and The Board of Directors

Chapter News This Week:

Coming June 9th, a free presentation by Cindy Novotny, hospitality industry icon. Cindy will talk to the Chapter about the state of the industry and what YOU should be doing now. Watch your inbox for the full details.

This Week's Free Webinar to Watch:

Live, May 27, 2 pm Eastern time

Recover and Rebuild: Preparing for Post-Corona Virus Meetings

As we emerge from this time of unprecedented uncertainty, the meeting and event industry must learn from this crisis and change its approach to risk management. Re-booking meetings into the fall won’t be business as usual: Are your suppliers still solvent? Have safety protocols adapted? How should your contracts and crisis plan change?

Join Brenda Rivers, founder of Andavo Meetings and Incentives and president of SAFE LLC, Sound Advice for Events. You will learn the critical building blocks to recover, rebuild, and revitalize your first post-pandemic event using a customized risk-management playbook adaptable for any event, location, or complexity.

Upcoming Webinars:

On Demand and Live Webinars:

Lessons Learned From a 12 Hour Digital Broadcast + Best of GMID: Virtual Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo

12 pm Eastern, May 29th:
3 Ways to Lower Anxiety & Boost Productivity: How to Gain Momentum in Uncertain Times

12 pm, May 27th
Leading in the New Now: Achieving Balance When Balance Doesn't Exist

2 pm Eastern, June 2nd
Setting the Table for a Shift in F&B Service

This Week's Top Reads

How to Avoid Burnout in the Age of Remote Work

Not so Close! New Distancing Tool Eases Transition to F2F Meetings

The Big News on Micro Weddings

Socially Distant Concerts Signal a Reopening for Live Music

See How Brands are Using Virtual Proms to Engage Gen Z

Protect Your Fall Meetings Against Low Staffing Levels

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