MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Special Events
MPI D/FW: CMP CMM Recognition Breakfast
Join us for the Annual MPI D/FW CMP & CMM Recognition Breakfast as we honor our dedicated industry colleagues who have made the commitment to raising the bar of professional excellence and shown dedication to continuing education by achieving their CMP and/or CMM designation.
The 2021 Colleen Rickenbacher Leadership Award recipient will also be announced at this event. This prestigious award is presented to a chapter member who holds a CMP or CMM designation, or both, and is someone who has a history of chapter leadership, inspires others, is known for their professionalism and integrity, and has championed industry education and the pursuit of the CMP and CMM designations.
All of this, AND our keynote speaker is former Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker, Vince Poscente who will inspire us with his presentation From Setback to Breakthrough – a very timely topic for our industry.
This is a highly anticipated event each year and seating is limited as we continue to observe social distancing, so we encourage early registration. Face masks will be required when not actively eating or drinking and temperatures will be checked upon arrival.
Schedule:
7:45am – 8:15am – Registration
8:15am – 10:00am – Plated breakfast and program
Colleen Rickenbacher Leadership Award
The Colleen Rickenbacher Leadership Award is awarded annually at the CMP & CMM Recognition Event to a chapter member who holds a CMP or CMM designation, or both, and is someone who has a history of chapter leadership, who inspires others, is known for their professionalism and integrity, and has championed industry education and the pursuit of the CMP and CMM designations.
AWARD CRITERIA
To qualify for this prestigious award, the Nominee is a Leader who:
- Is an MPI D/FW chapter member in good standing
- Holds a current CMP or CMM designation or both
- Has a history of service to the Chapter
- Champions education as a pathway to success as indicted by their professional development activity, and by their encouragement of others as indicted by their role(s) as a leader, mentor or educator
- Sets high ethical standards for themselves and others when in a leadership role
- Serves as a role model and inspiration for others in the industry
Past Award Recipients:
2020 Sherry DeLaGarza, CMP, CMM
2019 Tony Cummins, CMP, CMM
2018 M.T. Hickman, CMP CPECP
2017 Tamra Gaines, CMM
2016 Dara Hall, CMP, CMM
2015 Peg Wolschon, CMP, CTA
2014 Wendy Foster, CMP
2009 Hattie Hill, CMM
2008 Jim Monroe, CMP, CSEP
2007 Steven G. Foster, CMP
2006 Betty Garrett, CMP
2005 Dana Rhoden, CMP, CMM
2004 Sally Goldesberry, CMP, CMM
2003 Bill Boyd, CMP, CMM, CITE
2002 Mary Lynn Novelli, CMP
2001 Phillis Firebaugh, CMP
2000 Pat McCain, CMP
1999 Colleen Rickenbacher, CMP, SCEP, CPC, CTA, CPECP
Vince Poscente
From Setback to Breakthrough
Despite any challenges they face, Vince Poscente helps business leaders with massive breakthroughs. His, “Do what the competition is not willing to do,” approach to obstacles and resilience has been used by Fortune 500 companies around the globe. As a New York Times bestselling author of nine books and in-demand, corporate presenter, he’s an Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker in both Canada and the USA. Vince has led expeditions to summit and name Himalayan mountains after everyday heroes while Meetings & Conventions identified Vince as "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker." His Full Speed Ahead and Setback to Breakthrough virtual or conference keynotes are delivered with energy, humor and practical takeaways.
Registration:
CMM/CMP: Complimentary
MPI Member: $50
Non-Member: $75
Student: $25
MPI Premier Member: $40
MPI Lifetime Member: Complimentary
Virtual: $10
Early Bird ends on April 14th!
Early Bird Member: $40
Early Bird Non-Member: $65
Onsite Member: $60
Onsite Non-Member: $80
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Valet Parking Information: Valet entrance is at 1220 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75202. Valet will be complimentary to all MPI Members and Guests.
Self Parking Information: Self Parking entrance is at 1220 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75202. The Self Parking Entrance is on Elm and is a one way street. As you approach the hotel, the ramp is on the left directly off the street in front of the hotel and goes underground.