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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.

Are you looking for a great part time opportunity to support MPIKC’s efforts as a chapter? Our very own wonderful Aesha Beattle is on her way with a brand new role! While we are going to miss her dearly, we’re so happy for her and her family and what this means for them.

We are beginning the process of recruiting for Aesha’s successor, and want to ensure this opportunity is offered to our members first. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please reach out to Aesha Beattle at Abeattle@ivymeetings.com.

"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