Save the Date: President's Dinner at WEC San Antonio

All 2026 Chapter Presidents will be invited to attend the President's Dinner at WEC San Antonio on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:45-9:00pm CT at the Tobin Center. Each President will receive a complimentary ticket. Be on the lookout for a special invitation which will be sent as we get closer to the event. The complimentary tickets for Chapter Presidents are non-transferable. 

More details to come for members interested in attending. 

Celebrating Volunteers!

As National Volunteer Week (April 20-24) approaches, we encourage you to take time to recognize and celebrate the volunteers who support your Chapter. 

A simple thank you - whether a social post, note, or event shoutout - can go a long way. 

You can use the "Volunteer Thank You" text available on the CLRP > Office of the President > MPI Chapter Board Service. 

Thank you for all you do to support the MPI community!

2025 Metrics Incentive Points Claim Form

Last call for all Chapters to submit their 2025 Metrics Incentive Points Claim Forms for the points earned during your Chapter Performance Reviews.

All claim forms are due to your Regional Operations Managers no later than April 30, 2026, so they can be processed by the MPI Academy and/or the Membership Department. 

Upcoming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Survey

MPI will soon be launching an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) survey designed to better understand a members' and volunteers experience across our association. The survey will be distributed to MPI Global Staff, IBOD, GBOT, Volunteer Chapter Leaders, and International Volunteers. The survey data will be confidential and used only in aggregate to help inform future priorities, resources, and support for chapters and members globally. This survey will launch in April.

WEC San Antonio Chapter Challenge

We are only seven weeks away from WEC San Antonio and many Chapters have not entered the WEC Chapter Challenge yet.

Toolkits and information about the Challenge and WEC are available via the CLRP > Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits

It is important to remember that to participate in the WEC Chapter Challenge your Chapter must have WEC San Antonio listed in your events page. Once listed, you must submit the link to the listing via the submission form to confirm eligibility. You must also submit all your WEC promotions (videos, social media posts, newsletter, etc.) via the submission form available in the WEC Chapter Challenge document.

As of April 1 (no joke), only MPI Kansas City Chapter, MPI Potomac Chapter, and MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter have qualified for and submitted entries for the Challenge and have a chance to win not one, not two, but three complimentary registrations for WEC 2027 in Las Vegas amongst other prizes.

Mid-Year Retreats/Summits - Global Update

With the mid-year retreat/summit season in full force, we want to share with you that the Global Update video is now available via the CLRP > Facilitator Program > Guidelines

The video is about 14 minutes long and provides important reminders and updates for all board members.

Whether you are working with an MPI-verified Facilitator or not, please schedule 30-40 minutes of your retreat/summit agenda and include your Regional Operations Manager (in person or virtually), to watch the video and ask questions.

New Cvent Resources Available

We’ve added two new CVENT user Guides:

• Cvent User Guide for MPI Chapters – Attendee Hub
• Cvent User Guide for MPI Chapters_V2

 You can find both resources on the CLRP under Office of the President > Event & Marketing Automation.

2026 RISE Award Finalists

Congratulations to all the 2026 RISE Award Finalists! 

GMID and WEC San Antonio Toolkits

The Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) and WEC San Antonio toolkits are now available via the CLRP > Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits with many digital assets and copy/paste samples of posts that all Chapters/Clubs can use. All Chapters and Clubs are encouraged to post GMID and WEC on their events page.

MPI’s 8-hour GMID broadcast will take place on Wednesday, May 6, between 8:00am and 4:00pm, CDT, and participants may be eligible for up to 8 CE clock hours towards the CMP designation or recertification.

More information and registration are available at https://www.mpi.org/events/gmid

WEC San Antonio, MPI’s Signature Education Event, will take place on June 2-4 and promises to be another great platform for learning and networking with plenty of opportunities to earn CE clock hours, with up to 13.25 available for CMP certification and recertification.

Agenda, keynote sessions, hotel and transportation, and registration details are available at https://wec.mpi.org

** NOT TO BE SHARED IN ADVANCE** GMID Membership Promotions

MPI will offer an exclusive membership promotion during the MPI Academy GMID Broadcast on May 6. This is an amazing opportunity to bring in new members at an exceptional price!

Please plan to share this exciting offer on all Chapter/Club channels and at any GMID events hosted by your Chapter or Club. To help you with this, a toolkit for the promotion (including all the digital files and FAQ) will be available on the Chapter Leader Resource Page no later than April 28. You will find it under Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits.

Membership Update

WEC 2026 Chapter Leader Lounge

We’re excited to welcome you to the Chapter Leader Lounge at WEC 2026 in San Antonio, where you’ll enjoy special programming and gatherings just for Volunteer Chapter Leaders. Make sure these sessions are on your calendar!  

• Tuesday, June 2, 3:00pm-4:00pm, CDT, Volunteer Chapter Leader Welcome Reception
• Wednesday, June 3, 8:00am-8:45am, CDT, Governance Without the Grind: Smarter Board & Committee Meetings
• Wednesday, June 3, 2:00pm -2:45pm, CDT, Stronger Together: Volunteer Recruitment & Role Design: Lowering the Barrier to Engagement
• Thursday, June 4, 1:15am – 12:15pm, CDT, AI for Chapter Leaders
• Thursday, June 4, 2:00pm – 2:45pm, CDT, Regional Collaboration & Shared Success

View the full Chapter Leader Lounge schedule on the WEC agenda by filtering the Learning Track for Chapter Leader Discussion. 

Register for Upcoming Events

MPI Foundation Updates

• April 30 – Foundation Pledge due
• May 2 – Chapter Champion applications due
• June 15 – Mid-year donation payment

• Share MPI Foundation scholarships with your members (WEC & theEVENT opportunities available)
• Explore Chapter Grants to support your programs and initiatives

Hospitality Has a Role: Awareness That Protects

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to support survivors, raise awareness, and strengthen prevention through education. Because sexual violence includes sexual exploitation and trafficking, this month also offers an important opportunity to highlight the role our industry can play in recognizing warning signs and promoting safer spaces.

In hospitality settings, awareness of warning signs and promoting trusted training can make a meaningful difference by helping professionals identify concerns and follow appropriate reporting procedures. Together, we can help extend knowledge, compassion, and action throughout our chapters and communities.

The MPI Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Ambassadors have been reaching out to every Chapter and are available to assist Volunteer Chapter Leaders with resources for your members. If you have any questions, contact your AHT Ambassador or the Committee Chair, Jill Rasco.