Each calendar year, Chapters are required to implement one new effort to raise awareness on Anti-Human Trafficking to your members and audience. Chapters may not repeat an initiative used in the past two years to fulfill the annual requirement. Review the Chapter Education toolkit for ideas. Keep in mind that Chapters are not restricted to the initiatives on this list – creativity is encouraged. 

The 2025 Dashboards are being updated in order to track the AHT Awareness activity. Just like an Education or Networking event, the AHT Awareness activity should be tracked on the Chapter’s dashboard in the month that it occurred. In addition, an administrator’s note should be included with the description of the activity (for example, “During the month of August, fliers were included on all attendee chairs.”).

If your chapter held an AHT Awareness activity before the dashboard update has been completed, please send a dashboard update to your Regional Operations Manager.

As mentioned during our most recent January 2025 Chapter Leader All Hands Call (recording available Chapter Leader Training), we have launched a new effort to engage local students and support the existing MPI Student Clubs still operating.  There are documents now available on the CLRP > Office of the President > Chapter/Club Operations Guide. 

If your Chapter/Club currently supports an MPI Student Club, please refer to the zip file named: Student Club – Established Student Clubs Information which contains the Student Club Annual Compliance Form and the Leadership Update form. 

If your Chapter/Club would like to establish one in your area, please refer to the zip file named: Student Clubs - New Student Club Information which contains an Operational Guide on the process to establish and manage a recognized MPI Student Club. We have greatly reduced the requirements and governance to provide an easier experience for your Chapter/Club and the local MPI Student Club. 

Be sure to check out the available student grants and scholarships below from the MPI Foundation! 

We are thrilled to officially welcome back the MPI Aloha Chapter! The return of the Chapter makes an exciting moment for our community, and offers new opportunities for collaboration, growth, and engagement.  

To learn more about what’s ahead for the MPI Aloha Chapter, check out our interview with Chapter President, Heather Bailey.  

As a reminder, Board meetings may be attended by an active member of your Chapter/Club. It is recommended that you add your Board Meetings as independent events in your Chapter/Club’s event page. We recommend that you refrain from including the location of the meeting and note that anyone interested in attending should contact XX for further details. This would provide your leadership team with notice to ensure that the logistics for the meeting match anticipated attendance numbers. 

All guests are observers and should be reminded of such. They should be seated separately from the Board table and may only address the Board when acknowledged by the Chair of the meeting. Their attendance should be tracked in the meeting minutes as guests.  

MPI Lifetime Membership applications are due by March 31, 2025, to be considered for the current year. 

Lifetime Membership is awarded to no more than five MPI members each year who have contributed significantly to the industry. This award allows for permanent complimentary membership, so the recipients stay connected and receive continuous benefits with MPI. Key details to remember: members must meet specific criteria and submit an application to be considered for a Lifetime Membership. 

Find the complete criteria and the required application here: https://www.mpi.org/membership/lifetime-membership 

New MPI members, be sure to register for this 45-minute webinar! You’ll learn all about the benefits available to you, and how to utilize them to accomplish your unique goals.  

All sessions take place on Zoom at 10:00am-10:45am, CST. 

Thursday, February 20, 2025 REGISTER  

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 REGISTER 

Thursday, April 17, 2025 REGISTER 

As you enter your January 2025 dashboard data via the CLRP, please make sure to update your Annual Fixed Expenses back to 12 months (January-December 2025). Only include your Chapters/Clubs’ fixed expenses (chapter admin, bank fees, service subscriptions, administrative expenses (PO Box, mailing, etc.)) in the amount. Calculate the total amount (12 months) and enter it via the CLRP. 

Please note that Annual Fixed Expenses do not include event-related costs like audio-visual equipment and services, decorations and equipment, food and beverage, speaker fees and travel, labor, etc. 

IMEX Frankfurt will take place on May 20-22, 2025, at Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest, most modern and connected venues in the heart of Europe. 

Expect skilled speakers, cutting edge ideas and plentiful inspiration at 250-plus educational and networking events – and an exhilarating exhibition with over 3400 exhibitors representing 170 countries. 
 
Frankfurt, Germany, is home to 250-plus events each year, with 11,500 hotel rooms within walking distance – and just 20 minutes from Frankfurt airport by car or public transport, Messe Frankfurt is a world-class venue for a world-class event. 
 
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN – Please visit the IMEX Frankfurt website HERE to apply.  

To apply as part of the MPI group of buyers, please use the following codes:  
For European based buyers use code: 637ebf 
For US/Canada based buyers use code: 56fadc 
For Mexico based buyers use code: a18782 

EMEC Türkiye Registration is Next Month! 

Registration for EMEC Türkiye in Istanbul, 22-25, February 2025 is open! To help spread the word and promote it to your Chapter audience, we've provided a toolkit on the CLRP with assets and copy to use.   

The toolkit is available on the CLRP > Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits section.  All FY2025 IBOD, GBOT, Volunteer Chapter Leaders, Chapter Administrators, and Regional Council members are eligible for discounted registration.  You must be a member in good standing at the time of registration. 

QuickBooks Training and Support Session 

This session will provide general guidance on how to use QuickBooks Online, share best practices, and answer any specific questions you may have. Bring your questions! Open to any Chapter Leader or Administrator who uses QuickBooks Online at an MPI Chapter.  

March 4, 2025, at 10:00am CST - Listen here!

March 13 Solution Rooms Virtual Meetup

MPI Solution Rooms foster active, meaningful connections between attendees, and provide peer-to-peer support and solutions to the challenges Volunteer Chapter Leaders are current facing.

This month Solution Rooms will be available for the following departments: Office of the President, Marketing & Communications, Finance & Sponsorship, Education, Chapter Administrators, and Membership.

March 13, 2025, at 10:00am CST - Register here!

April 24 All Hands Call Chapter Awards 

Join your fellow Volunteer Chapter Leaders as we recognize our FY2023-2024 Chapter Merit Award Winners! Come see if your Chapter will be recognized as a Chapter of Excellence, Top Performing Chapter, or Chapter of Merit based on your FY2023-2024 performance. Register in advance and invite your entire Board. 

April 24,2025, at 10:00am CST - Register here 

WEC 2025 St. Louis Volunteer Chapter Leader Discount Registration 

All FY2025 IBOD, GBOT, Volunteer Chapter Leaders, Chapter Administrators, and Regional Council members are eligible for discounted registration. You must be a member in good standing at the time of registration.    

WEC 2025 St. Louis Discounted Rates:    

Use this link to access the leader discount: Register Online Today!   

Receptions and Meet-ups at WEC St. Louis 

Need assistance selecting a location for your after-hours Chapter/Club reception or meet-up during WEC in St. Louis.? If you are planning to schedule Chapter/Club meet-ups/receptions/etc., please do so on Thursday, June 19, between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.  

Please contact Darian Jenkins with Explore St. Louis at DJenkins@explorestlouis.com or 314-992-0621. 

Sitefinity Training 

Training will be held for Chapter/Club website administrators or anyone who is making updates to the Chapter/Club website. Learn tips to be more efficient, tactics to help engage your audience, and best practices to save you time. Plus, a Q&A with MPI's IT team so bring any issues you need assistance with. 

June 26,2025, at 10:00am CST - Register here 

Chapter Leadership Summit 2025 

All FY2026 Chapter Leaders will be invited to attend the virtual Chapter Leadership Summit taking place Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Please mark your calendars now and include this date in your Nomination Process to ensure new Board members attend this important training session. Complete details will be shared as they are finalized in the Chapter Leader Newsletter. 

Hello Chapter Leaders,  

We hope you found benefit in participating in the ‘All Hands’ call on January 30. Rebecca DeLuca (GBOT 2025 Chair) enjoyed the opportunity to share the MPI Foundation’s recent successes in providing over USD$170,000 to support members in 2024 and growing our Chapter based donations to over USD$45,000. What an amazing start to our global Chapter Pledge Program. Members Helping Members. Thank you so much for your support.  

The funds raised for the MPI Foundation allow us to provide Scholarships and Grants. Please note all Scholarship options can be found using this link: https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/scholarships. It is so important to share these opportunities with your members on a regular basis.  

Check out the options for Chapter/Club grants too. How can we help with your programming success? https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/chapter-grants  

The Cvent Grant Applications are open. Grants of up to USD$500 are available for Chapter/Club-based initiatives for education or other purposes to support your 2025 programming and benefits for your Chapter/Club members. NOTE - if you are still interested in support for AHT education, please make your request via the Cvent Grant Application. 

Did you know we have made it even easier to donate?  

Take a look at your own Chapter/Club website landing page. See that button on the right corner that says “Donate to the MPI Foundation”?  

This feature has been part of Chapter/Club landing pages for a few years. Easy to find and easy to use. Simply click. When completing the form, you are able to indicate the affiliation to your own chapter/club. There are several suggested amounts, but you can input any amount in USD$. You will need a credit card to complete this transaction. Of course, you are also able to send a check or arrange for an EFT for your donation. 

Schedule of What’s Next:  

February 2025 – Chapter/Club Impact Reports. These will be sent to the Chapter/Club OOP. It is important to remember that these reports are simply a snapshot of your Chapter/Club activity.  

It will show the donations made from your chapter and the benefit received by your Chapter/Club members. 

February 2025 – Chapter/Club Pledge Letters. This will be your opportunity to commit your planned support to the MPI Foundation in 2025.  

In preparation for your Chapter/Club Pledge commitment for 2025, if you are looking for some simple and easy activations to build your donation plan, please be in touch. If you have a successful campaign that may work for other chapters based on your experience, let me know – I am always happy to share great ideas. 

Chapter/Club Champion Applications. If you are really proud of your 2024 fundraising efforts and results, we have an AWARD for that called “Chapter/Club Champion”. This award is presented during WEC - details on application process coming soon.