Events
"MPI hosted a great event at an exciting new venue, and the members showed their support. I appreciate the compact agenda with opportunities to both network and learn. Participating in MPI is definitely part of my plan."
- Floyd Isley
MPI-CC Meeting Calendar
| Date | Description | Location |
| August 8, 2024 | New Member Lunch N' Learn | Virtual via Zoom |
| August 22-23, 2024 | Chapter Meeting | DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront |
| November 4, 2024 | New Member Lunch N' Learn | Virtual via Zoom |
| November 18-19, 2024 | Chapter Meeting & Awards Gala | Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle |
Quarterly Chapter Events:
Quarterly chapter events are held in the Carolinas in late January/ early February, on GMID in the Spring, in August, and late October/ early November.
New Member Lunch N' Learns:
New Member Lunch N' Learns are held two weeks prior to each quarterly chapter event. All new members will be invited to join. Not a new member but still interested? Registration is available under Events.
Exhibitor Tables:
Exhibitor tables are available at each chapter meeting. They are $250 for members and $300 for non-members. Annual sponsors receive (1) complimentary exhibitor table at any chapter meeting other than the Business Exchange.
CMP Bootcamp - Virtual
The bootcamp will be held virtually via Zoom over the span of two days: July 15th 9am - 12pm (Part 1) and July 16th 9am - 12pm (Part 2). This will be a two part bootcamp, so attendance is encouraged both days. Registration is limited!
All registrants will be sent the link to join before July 15th.
Objective
Conduct CMP Bootcamp covering the Certified Meeting Professional International Standards to include all Domains.
Goals
- Walk through the process of obtaining the CMP certification
- Review each of the (9) CMP-IS Domains and (28) skills
- See sample exam questions, discuss the way they are structured
- Everyone will receive a 250 question exam and answer sheet
- Discuss resources available
- Test taking tips
- Maintaining your certification
This bootcamp is eligible for 6 CE hours.
MPI-CC is a CMP Preferred Provider. The program(s) identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education (CE) credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Course logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org.
Instructor: Molly Johnson CMP, QAS
Molly Johnson CMP, QAS has been in the meetings industry over 25 years working in all areas of hotels for both independent hotels and with the Hilton brand. Since 2015 Molly has been the Director of Convention Sales for the Wilmington & Beaches CVB in Wilmington, NC.
In 2010 Molly created the CMP study group format for the MPI Carolinas Chapter, a remote study group so that anyone in the country could join. The pass rate was 100% for those that participated for the entire program.
Molly served three years on Event Industry Council Item Review Panel, helping to create questions on the current CMP exam. Molly has been teaching a CMP Bootcamp which she has done for multiple MPI Chapters and hosted buyer shows since 2016.
Molly is a Past President of MPI Carolinas Chapter and has been an MPI Board Retreat Facilitator since February 2017 working with chapters varying in size. Molly has served on multiple MPI committees & task forces on the International level and is currently on the Chapter & Membership Advisory Council. She also serves on the PCMA Southeast Chapter Board of Directors and is an Ambassador for Meetings Mean Business.
In the Wilmington community, Molly is a Board Member for A Safe Place which is a local non-profit assisting domestic victims of human trafficking. Molly teaches human trafficking awareness to hotels and hospitality related organizations.
To add continuing education (CE) credits to your account with the Event Industry Council (EIC) for a session that has not been pre-approved by EIC, you can self-report it to add to your EIC account.
You will need two pieces of information:
- A session description that shows the learning objectives align with the CMP-IS
- Proof that you attended (like a scan of your name badge or a copy of your registration confirmation).
For more information on CMP certification and recertification, visit the EIC FAQs.
