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December 2023
December 7
Role Specific Training Updated in CLRP
The role specific training handbooks have been updated in the CLRP. You may use the presentations to train new committee members throughout the year as needed. Find them on the CLRP > Chapter Leader Training > Role Specific Training.
FY2023-2024 Chapter Performance Metrics Update
The FY2023-2024 Chapter Performance Metrics will not change as currently reflected in the FY2023-2024 Business Plan template, however, the way the Chapter Performance Metrics Awards is calculated has been updated to pre-pandemic levels. To qualify for the Top Performing Award, chapters will need to achieve High Performing status in 6 out of the 7 metric areas. To qualify for the Chapter of Excellence Award, chapters will need to achieve High Performing status in 7 out of the 7 metric areas.
Chapter Leader Office Hour
Have a question on any thing chapter related? Do you need some support or advice to help you succeed? Hop into our Zoom call at any point during the office hour to connect with an experienced Volunteer Chapter Leader and Chapter Operations Team member. You can jump in for as long or short of a time as needed.
Wednesday, December 13 at 10AM CST
European calls & Meet Up
President's call – January 10
Membership call – January 9
Save the date for ECLF at EMEC Luxembourg - March 3
Join our EMEA community here
*NOT TO BE SHARED IN ADVANCE* Membership Promotion on December 11
MPI will run a membership promotion beginning December 11. To help you prepare any promotions on Chapter channels, a toolkit will be provided on the CLRP on December 7. The Toolkit can be found on the CLRP > Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits section.
Please remember that the promotion details should remain confidential until December 11th, as this is a true "flash sale." Thanks for keeping it under wraps!
Membership Update
GMID 2024 Open Invitation- Submission Form
It is time to hit the ground running as we plan for GMID 2024, happening on April 11, 2024.
We value you and would love for you to consider involvement with this year’s GMID! If you are interested in participating, please utilize this form. The deadline for submissions is December 31.
Receptions and Meet-ups at WEC Louisville
Need assistance selecting a location for your after-hours chapter reception or meet-up during WEC in Louisville? If you are planning to schedule chapter meetups/receptions/etc., please do so on Tuesday. The general session ends at 5:00 p.m. and the President’s Dinner begins with a reception at 6:45 p.m.
Please contact Cinnamon Jawor with Louisville Tourism at cjawor@gotolouisville.com or call her at 502-419-7817.
Chapter Leader WEC & EMEC Registration
All FY2023-2024 Volunteer Chapter Leaders and all Chapter Administrators who are MPI members in good standing are eligible for discounted registration
EMEC 3-5 March, 2024 in Luxembourg. Register online using discount code “EMECCL24” to secure the 455€ rate.
WEC May 20-22, 2024 in Louisville. Register online using this registration link to secure the $700 rate.
2024 Regional Council Chair & Vice Chair Appointments
The Board Development Committee is pleased to announce the following members who will serve as the Regional Council Chair or Vice Chair in 2024. Names will be added as they are notified. Check back for regular updates.
Pacific US |
| Canada |
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Chair | MaryAnne Bobrow, MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter
| Chair | Heidi Hughes, MPI British Columbia Chapter |
Vice Chair | Dana S Marshall, MPI Northern California Chapter
| Vice Chair | Tim Whalen, MPI Toronto Chapter
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Northeast US |
| Southwest US |
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Chair | Pam Kammerer, MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter
| Chair | Steven Foster, MPI DFW Chapter
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Vice Chair | Wendy O’Duffy, MPI Upstate New York Chapter
| Vice Chair | Paige Mejia, MPI DFW Chapter
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Midwest US |
| Southeast US |
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Chair | Bill Kubiak, MPI Chicago Area Chapter
| Chair | Shannon Jones – MPI Tennessee Chapter
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Vice Chair | Anthony Molina, MPI Chicago Area Chapter
| Vice Chair | Ricardo Hicks Jr – MPI Carolina’s Chapter
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EMEA & APAC |
| LATAM |
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Chair | Thijs Peters, MPI Netherlands Chapter
| Chair | Ricardo Magana Navarrete, MPI Mexico Chapter
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Vice Chair | Sen Gunersel, MPI Turkey Club | Vice Chair | Flor Lopez, MPI Caribe Mexicano Chapter
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Trademark Agreement to Be Signed by Chapter President
Since 1972, the MPI brand has personified leadership and excellence for the meeting and events industry. Some years back, MPI trademarked its logo and those of its worldwide chapters to protect the organization’s global positioning.
Since that time, your chapter logo has included the registered trademark and use of this logo requires the sitting Chapter President to review and sign the MPI Trademark License Agreement.
The following Chapters/Clubs still need to sign their Trademark Agreement sent to the sitting Chapter President.
Greater Orlando, Italia, Japan, Mexico, Montreal & Quebec, Poland, Sacramento/Sierra Nevada, St. Louis Area, United Kingdom and Ireland, and Virginia.
Contact Timothy Gunn for more information.
Chapter Bylaws & Chapter Policy Manual Revised
As shared during Global Updates at your Annual Retreats, the MPI Chapter Bylaws and MPI Chapter Policy Manual have been updated to reflect the new fiscal year alignment and simplified chapter minimums rolled out in 2022. All MPI Chapters must adopt the MPI Chapter Bylaws and update their MPI Chapter Policy Manual. Complete revised MPI Chapter Bylaws & MPI Chapter Policy Manual must be submitted to MPI before May 1, 2024. Documents can be found on the CLRP > Office of the President > Governance
MPI’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Prepares for Leadership Transition, Touts Successes
The current Chair and vice-Chair of MPI’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee have been collaborating for a successful leadership transition. Beginning January 1, the Chair position will transfer from Malinda Harrell to Jennifer Berkemeier (jberkemeier@huntingtonplacedetroit.com), and Malinda will transition to Immediate Past Chair. The list of accomplishments for the 2023 Anti-Human Trafficking Committee includes a presentation during the virtual Chapter Leader Summit in April 2023; creation of New Committee Member onboarding documents; outreach to all MPI chapters by AHT Ambassadors; WEC 2023 breakout session and coordinated social media campaigns, partnering with PACT (PACT (wearepact.org) to raise awareness of human trafficking in our industry. We are looking forward to a successful 2024 with a more positive impact in our community.