News Around Town – June 2023

MPI Ottawa Member News

Please join us in celebrating June's #MPIOttawa Membership Anniversaries! We love the amazing folks that make up the MPI Ottawa Chapter. Share on your social media and tag someone to give them kudos!

Welcome to our new members that have recently joined our MPI Ottawa Chapter. We can’t wait to see you at our next in-person or virtual event and welcome you to the MPI Ottawa community!

• Chantal Charette, Event Coordinator - Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO)
• Genevieve Gagnon, Event and Meeting Coordinator - International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
• Barbara Outschoorn, Senior Account Executive - Beanfield Centre and Enercare Centre
• Darcy Reitenbach, Member Services Coordinator - Pet Food Association of Canada

Industry News in General

The Case for Plant-Forward, Default-Veg Menus at Meetings
A simple concept originated in Europe: “default veg,” the idea of making plant-based food and drinks the default option while giving diners the choice to opt into meat and dairy… “We were thinking about things like, ‘Where can we make the biggest impact in places where we don’t have to pass federal legislation to make a change? Where is that happy medium between grassroots and legislation?’”

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No Agenda: Episode 4 Discovering The Power Of Mindfulness & Meditation

In this episode, we explore the power of mindfulness and meditation with Keynote Speaker, Mindfulness Expert and Author, Pandit Dasa. Watch a full meditation led by Pandit from the comfort of your desk, plus discover other wellness tips on the road from busy event professionals.

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‘MacGyver med’ and rock-and-roll: Event medicine is the ticket for some

Doctors, nurses and other emergency medical staff say they are drawn to gatherings year after year by the adrenaline and the “MacGyver Med” vibe at big events sometimes held in deserts, fields and empty airplane hangars. The money doesn’t hurt, either, with doctors saying they get paid the same rate as an emergency department shift in a hospital.

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Upcoming MPI Events

📅 June 20, 2023 – 4:30PM-9:00PM – Mādahòkì Farm
An Indigenous Experience

MPI Ottawa Connex invites you to join us on June 20 to celebrate our wonderful Chapter Volunteers at an evening of networking, fun, learning, and an amazing family-style dinner.
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Upcoming Industry Events

📅 June 28, 2023 – 7:30AM-9:00AM – Location TBC
Women’s Business Network April Breakfast Mix & Mingle

Breakfast Mix & Mingle (Save the date!) Join us in person - registration link and location details to come. 
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📅 July 5, 2023 - July 7, 2023 - Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale

Summer Summit 2023 Hosted by CSAE’s Trillium Network
We are excited to invite you to Mississauga for two days of learning, networking, and fun. Indulge in a dynamic learning program that offers a range of opportunities to expand your association management knowledge and refine your professional skills.

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 Article edited by Cynthia Beaudin, Canada Foundation for Innovation