Join us for lunch and networking with the industry friends, as we share the ins and outs of getting your Certified Meeting Professional designation, and recognize the MPIMP study group members who earned their CMP in 2021. 

This interactive session (bring your laptop!) will walk you through the CMP resources that can be found on the EIC and MPI websites. We’ll take the “Where is it?” question out of your head and show you exactly where to go for the information you need to complete your CMP. Our speakers will share tips on how they tackled the test (and passed). 

If you’re unsure of what the CMP is, unsure of how to start, or want to take the next step in your career, this program is what you need!

AGENDA
12pm         - Registration and Networking
1pm           - Recognition of CMP's and Lunch
2pm           - Alphabet Soup for Event Professionals
3pm           - Adjourn


ABOUT THE SPEAKERS


Teri Jakob, CMM, CMP
Teri Jakob, CMM, CMP, has over two decades of experience with non-profit organizations. For the last ten years, she has focused on event planning and volunteer management. Teri oversees development of special events for the Foundation. As a nurse, Teri's knowledge and training have been especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Receiving her CMP in 2021, Teri was one of our first recipients of the designation after completing our chapter's CMP study group classes. 

Kimber Pierich, CMP
Kimber Pierich, CMP, has 10 years of experience working as a meeting planner in the non-profit industry. As a certified educator, she has used her passion in education to specialize in the continuing education for industry professionals at two central PA associations. Kimber received her CMP in 2018. In addition to meeting planning, she led a group of MPI Middle PA members through our chapter's new 2021 CMP Study Group program.