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September 2026
September 10
Join us at Chapter Leader Forum (CLF) @ IMEX America
Connect with fellow MPI Chapter and Club leaders to share successes, exchange ideas and learn from others across the community. Designed for both seasoned volunteer leaders and newly appointed board members, this year's forum will include a special focus on creating successful chapter events.
All 2026 and 2027 Volunteer Chapter Leaders are encouraged to attend.
2027 MPI Volunteer Opportunities
Make an Impact as an MPI International Volunteer in 2027
Share your experience, talents and passion with the MPI community. Applications to serve on a 2027 MPI international committee, council, advisory board or task force open September 15, 2026. Explore the available opportunities and find the role where your knowledge and perspective can make a meaningful difference.
Applications must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
RISE Award Nominations & Application Open!
Help MPI recognize the individuals, chapters and clubs whose leadership, innovation and impact elevate our global community. Submit a nomination for an outstanding peer, chapter or club, or nominate yourself for a 2027 RISE Award.
Nominations close November 2, 2026, and completed applications are due December 2, 2026.
Visit the MPI RISE Awards webpage to review the award categories, eligibility requirements and application process.
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Annual Global Update Video and Presentation Now Available
The 2027 Annual Global Update video and presentation are now available on the CLRP/Office of the President/Retreat. If you are looking for the list of metric goals for 2027, they are included in the 2027 Business Plan template on the tab marked 2027 Business Plan.
Time to Name Your 2027 Regional Council Representative
It is time to name your chapter’s 2027 Regional Council Representative. Your chapter representative must be approved by a vote of the current sitting Board of Directors. Once the vote is complete, ONE person from your chapter should submit the form to Global. Your named representative is due no later than December 1.
Encourage Your New Members to Attend an MPI New Member Orientation Session
Does your Chapter/Club offer a member orientation? If you do not offer new members a monthly orientation, please encourage your new members to join the MPI New Member Orientation. By attending orientation, your new members will engage with other MPI members worldwide and learn about opportunities for them to advance their knowledge and connections across MPI.
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New members, register for the MPI New Member Orientation (a 45-minute webinar). You’ll learn all about the benefits available to you - beyond what is offered through our Chapter/Club - and how to utilize them to accomplish your unique goals.
NOT TO BE SHARED IN ADVANCE-Membership Flash Sale
MPI will offer an exclusive membership promotion on September 22 and 23, 2026. This is an amazing opportunity to bring in new members at an exceptional price!
Please plan to share this exciting offer on all Chapter channels. To help you with this, a toolkit (including all the digital files and FAQ) will be available on the Chapter Leader Resource Page no later than September 14. You will find it under Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits.
Membership Update
One Chapter. A World of Impact
When an MPI chapter brings human trafficking awareness to its members, the impact doesn’t stop when the program ends. Those meeting professionals take what they’ve learned into hotels, venues, events, workplaces and communities, sharing knowledge that can help others recognize the signs of trafficking and know how to respond. With chapters around the world, that ripple effect can be powerful.
Your MPI Anti-Human Trafficking Committee and Chapter Ambassadors are here to help you keep those conversations going. Reach out to your Chapter Ambassador, or to either Jen Berkemeier, Past Chair at jberkemeier@huntingtonplacedetroit.com or Jill Rasco, Chair, jill@attendeenet.com.
September Virtual Summit: From Promotion to Participation: Building Event Communities Through Digital Engagement
Today's most successful events do more than attract attendees. They create communities, spark conversations, and build engagement after the event ends.
Join
us on September 23 from 11 am to 1 pm CDT for the MPI Academy’s September Virtual Summit:
From Promotion to Participation: Building Event Communities Through Digital
Engagement. This complimentary
educational event will explore how meeting and event professionals can leverage
a host of tools including social media, content creation, and digital
engagement to maximize event impact and create year-round connections.
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Here’s what we are celebrating in SEPTEMBER:
theEVENT In Vancouver takes place next week (Sept 14-16)
Plans are ready to go, and the MPI Foundation is all in. On one hand, we will celebrate more than 20 Foundation Scholarship Winners who have secured their seat at this Canadian event. With the other hand, we’ll be raising money with an on-site raffle featuring six unique prizes donated by our amazing supplier community. AND Tuesday night, we will have all hands in the air to celebrate another terrific CLUB’Vous at theEVENT. Learning, having fun and having a purpose is a fantastic way to celebrate. “\😊/”
What if … you could celebrate too? Add one fundraising activity for your chapter between now and December. Imagine how good you’ll feel supporting MPI Members just like you.
UPDATE ON YOUR CHAPTER PLEDGE & Start Planning NOW for 2027
We know chapters are working toward fulfillment of their current pledge and appreciate all you are doing. Reminder to reference your 2026 Pledge Letter on your commitment and how to make your donation.
START NOW for 2027. Consider now what your chapter will do for next year. As you prepare for your retreat and program year, planning now makes it easy to include the MPI Foundation. Need ideas? We have so many easy and proven suggestions to help secure your success, year after year. Reach out to your facilitators, Regional Council, GBOT Trustee, John, or me. We are all here to help (John.Ehlenfeldt@mtl.org; stonehouse@bellnet.ca )
As much as we like to raise donations, we are also here when you’re in need. Let us know how we can help. Whether it is a day to day or a special project, send us a quick update or fill out the form. https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/chapter-grants
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - SHARE WITH YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERS NOW!
https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/scholarships
NEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
MPI Academy Scholarships
PLANNER & STUDENT Memberships
NEW CMM partial Scholarships
Check out the full list of possibilities: https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/scholarships
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