Board of Directors Nomination Process

Apply by emailing: pastpresident@mpimn.org or filling out this form.

The officers and directors represent the voice of the chapter’s membership.  To ensure that the Board has the vision and the ability to connect the meeting and event community (including our membership) to learn, innovate, collaborate, and advocate, it is required that the board collectively possess the following traits: 

Strategic Initiatives

To fulfill its mission and realize its vision, MPI Minnesota Chapter strives to achieve the following strategic initiatives:
• Attract and engage the best meeting and event professionals
• Connect planners and suppliers to mutually benefit their businesses
• Ensure financial sustainability
• Be the premier resource for education and information

Core Values

Connection | Impact | Passion | Growth | Fun


Nominations open October 2023 for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

Beginning in October, the nominations committee actively recruits nominations for the upcoming Board of Directors. Open positions include:

• President-Elect (you must have served as a board of director for at least one year prior)
• Director of Education
• Director of Marketing and Communications
• Director of Membership
• Director of Strategic Alliance

Eligibility/Qualifications:

• To be eligible for consideration, individuals must be a member of the Minnesota chapter for at least one year 
• Be a member in good standing. Be willing to fulfill the obligations of office, in the capacity indicated
• Have a history of involvement, accomplishment, and dependable service to MPI or MPI MN
• Work towards the chapter’s strategic initiatives
• Exemplify the core values
• Be willing to contribute time, energy, and creativity to the chapter with the consent of your employer
• Foster an environment where everyone can feel welcomed, supported, and celebrated


Nomination Process:

Upon receipt of a nomination, the chapter staff will verify the nominee's membership is in good standing. Upon verification, the nominee is invited to complete the Board candidate form.

The nominations committee is led by the Immediate Past President and a delegation of chapter members.

By February 1, 2024, the nominations committee will present the upcoming board slate to the general membership for review. Members have 30 days to submit opposition to any member of the slate to the chair of the nominations committee.

Apply by emailing: pastpresident@mpimn.org or filling out this form.

Onboarding:

Starting in March 2024, the incoming board begins shadowing the current board as part of the onboarding process.

The new board will be sworn in at the Year-End Celebration, held in May/June; however, their term officially runs from July 1, - June 30.

Commitment:

If elected, Board of Directors do an estimated 15-30 hours per month doing the following:

* Attend the 10 board meetings and 10 chapter meetings and events
* Attend the Annual Board Retreat (May)
* Attend the Mid-Year Board Retreat (December)
* Attend Get on Board Training (April and July)
* Lead and manage the committees and volunteers in your area.

Although not required, participation in MPI's World Education Congress (in June) is strongly encouraged.

Questions?

Contact the Nominations Chair/Immediate Past President: pastpresident@mpimn.org

Apply by emailing: pastpresident@mpimn.org or filling out this form.