June 20, 2023 - June 20, 2023
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Call for Board Nominations 
One of the most crucial resources to ensure our Chapter success, revolves around the selection of our volunteer leadership to serve on the Board of Directors. We encourage all members interested in chapter leadership to complete the Call to Nominations form. As a member in good standing you may also nominate another member in good standing that you recommend to the nominations committee for chapter leadership.
Serving on the board is not only demanding and challenging, but it is also extremely rewarding. Before considering a board position, please review the job descriptions. In addition, consider the following responsibilities of all board members:
· Must attend and participate in six board meetings
· Attendance at the monthly chapter meetings is strongly encouraged
· Attendance at the board orientation meeting in April is essential
· Attend the Annual 2 Day Board Retreat in May 2023
· Attend the Mid-Year 2 Day Board Retreat in November 2023
The Board of Directors is made up of 10 chapter members: 3 Directors and 7 Vice Presidents (who comprise the Executive Committee). Active chapter members in good standing are eligible for the nomination and election to any elective office. For Executive Committee positions, it is preferable that the member has previous service on the Board of Directors.
5 Executive Committee and 3 Director positions are available for the 2023/2024 term.
MPI Board of Directors Qualifications:
· 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
· Be willing to contribute time, energy and creativity to the chapter with the consent of your employer
Consider becoming a leader in an award-winning chapter of the largest organization of meeting professionals. This is your chance to contribute to the growth and professionalism of our chapter.
If you are willing to make a serious commitment to our membership, 170 members strong, then complete the Board of Directors Application by December 21, 2022.
OPPORTUNITY
We have immediate opportunities to join our Board of Directors in the roles of:
- Director, Education
- Director, Special Events
- Vice President, Education
We hope you will consider applying for these opportunities to serve your chapter and join the MPI New Jersey Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2022/2023 term.
Why We Serve
Hear from fellow members on why they serve MPI New Jersey as a Chapter Leader!
Pam Wynne
Past President 2014-2016
I have been in the meetings industry for about 25 years. To our youngest members and potential members I don’t think they can even imagine their life that far ahead. I respect them and can see myself in their eyes. They are new, up and coming, looking for their next promotion, raise and maybe even still trying to figure out if they want to be in this crazy industry. I would no way be where I am today professionally or personally without my role at MPI New Jersey. I started many years ago on the Newsletter committee – back when it was actually printed! I became interested in a broader experience and wanted to see how it all worked. I was Vice President of Communications at one point and then took on the role of President of the Chapter. Each step of the way I had leaders, mentors, and coaches who encouraged me, stuck by me, challenged me to think outside of the box and also push my buttons and bring out my passion! Age and experience didn’t matter – the committees were diverse both in background and age. What mattered was a desire to help, give back, and to promote our industry and bring credibility to our jobs! I was so grateful for the support from each of my companies as well as my fellow board members.
Looking back, my best friendships now were born out of my service at MPI. My service has helped me get promotions and raises various roles, helped me find opportunities when I was out of work during various layoffs and it has fulfilled me to be able to do that for others. The connections I made were invaluable.
Throughout my whole time at MPI when I sat there very young and new to the industry I had always heard the older generation say what you get out of MPI is what you put in and I never really understood but now sitting in my seat looking back with great satisfaction I not only understand but embody that sentiment. Every ounce of sweat, tears, and hard work I have put into MPINJ to produce great education, events, and build strategy has come back to me at least two-fold.
My encouragement and advice I give to those sitting on the fence or watching from the sidelines is that you really can make a small commitment and check it out. Start small – volunteer for a task, small project and get to know yourself and what you can do. You want to get ahead, get promoted, get that raise – you can do it through service for MPINJ. You need to be open-minded. Open your eyes and ears and make those connections with people. Look at how you can connect to mutually benefit both of you. Make those peer to peer connections – working side by side on committee work is a step towards building your brand and your future.
I hope you too like me those years ago will make that leap of faith in yourself and join a committee or the board. It is sure to change you for the better!!!
