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MPI Kansas City Chapter PEC - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement

Updated March 17, 2020

MPIKC Annual Professional Education Conference Postponed Until Fall

Dear Colleagues,

In light of the impact on MPI member businesses and the significant non-essential travel policies put in place in recent days, we have made the decision to move the dates of this year’s Professional Education Conference to the fall.

The MPIKC board of directors and all those involved in putting together this conference, believe that PEC should be the catalyst event for our members to begin looking forward and rebuilding again once the worst of COVID-19 is behind us.

We will be working directly with those who are already registered for PEC, to assist in transferring to the new dates.

At this time, we are not providing refunds for the rescheduled dates. However, we encourage transferring your registration to someone in your company who may be interested in attending PEC. If you are unable to attend the new date or unable to transfer your registration, then we will gladly submit refunds after the new date has been set and the inability to attend the new date has been confirmed.

We’re very grateful for the ongoing support of our members, attendees and supplier partners who continue to stand supportive of MPIKC and the industry. Be strong, things will get better. It might be stormy now, but rain doesn’t last forever.

Sincerely,

Danica Tolen

MPIKC President

Whitney Butler

MPIKC PEC Chair

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Founded in 1981, MPI Kansas City has nearly 140 members representing planners from the corporate, association, government, religious and non-profit sectors, as well as independent planners and suppliers. A majority of members have been in the industry for more than 15 years and represent organizations within a 150-mile radius of Kansas City.

When you join MPI Kansas City, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world.

Congratulations for our newest board members installed on May 15th. These board members assume their position on the first of July. Board members are as follows.

Position	Name and Company	Term
President	Kyle Sadewhite, Helms Briscoe	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
President Elect	John Kirby, PSAV	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Immediate Past President	Danica Tolen, Hilton President	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Vice President Membership	Andrea O’Hara, San Diego Tourism Authority	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Vice President Education	Amy Worden, OP Convention Center	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Vice President Communications	Dana Parker, Kansas State University	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Vice President Finance	Shannon Kennedy, Bajillion Agency	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

Position	Name and Company	Term
Director of Membership	Katie Schillare, Midland Theater	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Director of Education	Kendra Brayfield, eXplore Lawrence	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Director of PEC	Keyli Kamin, KC Live! at the Kansas City Power & Light District	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Director Sponsorship Sales	Whitney Butler, Onyx	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Director Special Events	Audra Kamin, Aramark	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Director of Leadership	Samie LaForce, Caesars Entertainment	July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

"The Kansas City Chapter of MPI is a network of professionals from all segments of the travel, meetings, and events industry. We are an inclusive community representing individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, or personal beliefs.Throughout the year we gather for thought provoking educational events and fun networking opportunities. We focus on highlighting new trends in our industry and ways we as a community can continue to grow and evolve, putting our membership in a position for continued success, within their careers."

Kyle Sadewhite, MPI Kansas City Chapter President