May 2023 Chapter Annual Meeting
Heartland Connection
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
West End Architectural Salvage
22 9th Street
Des Moines, IA
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and entertainment. Meet new friends, connect with old friends, and enjoy some of the best dining that Des Moines has to offer!
Transportation provided to and from the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel via motor coach.
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MPI Heartland 2023 Annual Meeting
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Des Moines and Iowa Rooms (Skywalk Level)
Join us in May as we come together for our annual meeting to celebrate the traditions of the event industry, re-connect with our passions, and look ahead to a bright future with new approaches and ideas. Our dynamic speakers will help us explore ways to re-ignite passion into events and meetings, align our passions with our purpose amidst roadblocks, and teach us how to show up energized and optimistic each day.
AGENDA
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Speaker Session 1: Ann Wright
Perception vs. Reality. Looking at Things From Another Point of View
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Break:
Merchandise, sponsor/vendor booths, raffle ticket purchase, snack
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Speaker Session 2: Dr. Denise Williams-Klotz
It's About Passion and Purpose
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Raffle Drawing
11:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Break:
Merchandise, sponsor/vendor booths, raffle ticket purchase
11:50 a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Lunch
12:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Business Meeting & Awards
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Speaker Session 3: Ann Wright
Perception vs. Reality. Looking at Things From Another Point of View
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Break:
Dessert, vendor booth, final raffle purchases
2:15 p.m. - 2:45p.m.
Speaker Session 4 – Innovation
2:45p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Raffle Drawings and Closing Announcements
RAFFLE
1 for $7
5 for $30
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EIC Preferred Provider Program:
- By attending this meeting, you can qualify for 3.00 clock hours from attending this meeting and aligns with Domain G: Meeting or Event Design.
- “MPI Heartland Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider for continuing education courses, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality.”
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HOTEL
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
Meeting Room: Des Moines and Iowa Rooms (Skywalk Level)
MPI Heartland has reserved a courtesy block at a group rate of $132 per night. Please book your hotel room before the cutoff date of April 17, 2023, in order to receive that great discounted rate.
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
PARKING
Public Parking
400 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
$1.00 per hour
Daily Max of $10