MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter Committees

Get the most out of your membership by getting involved in YOUR chapter by joining one of our dynamic teams. For more information on our committees, please contact Director of Leadership Development Wendy Sutowski, CMP at volunteer@mpiphl.org 

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Leadership Development
Leadership Development Committee is responsible for the development of processes, procedures, tools, and programs to support the development of chapter leaders, effective succession planning, and the annual transition of volunteer duties.  Programs include Committee Sign Up Day and Leadership Day (or event).

Advocacy
Advocacy Committee is responsible for identifying (with the approval of the President/Board) and facilitating opportunities for the MPIPHL membership to become involved with government issues and educating the public.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Membership is strong when all voices and perspectives are heard.  MPI PHL seeks to create a welcoming environment at all times and for all people regardless of color, race, identify or expression, age, physically challenged etc.

Past Presidents' Advisory Council
Past Presidents’ Advisory Council is made up of past chapter presidents and they work on special chapter projects.

Nominating
Nominating Committee will focus on soliciting and interviewing future board members and creating the slate for the following year.

Awards
Awards Committee will focus on the yearly award criteria planning, voting and distribution of our Chapter awards, as well as scholarship programs.

MARKETING

Blog
The MPI PHL blog is a place where members and fellow event professionals can read relevant insights and educational content within the chapter website.  The chapter strives to post at least once a month. 
If you want to help write or curate content about the meetings industry beyond MPI and MPIPHL (and want to, this is your committee!

Event Registration Committee
The Event Registration Committee helps to ensure that event registrations for all Education Events and Special Events for the chapter go live on the chapter website and that all copy, graphics and relevant information is collected so that it may be used by other MarComm committees to promote the events to prospective attendees.  If you want to play an important role in making sure MPI PHL members and friends are aware of all the fantastic programming our chapter has to offer, this is a great committee to join

Email Marketing Committee
The Email Marketing Committee manages both stand alone email blasts and the monthly Connects e-newsletter for the MPIPHL Chapter, ensuring that requested content from chapter departments and sponsors is distributed in a timely manner to our e-mail distribution list.  If you are interested in learning more about e-mail marketing, this would be a great committee to join! 

Social Media Committee
The Social Media Committee manages the online profiles for the MPI PHL Chapter
including: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.  The Committee collects content and schedules posts requested by chapter departments and sponsors for these social media channels. This Committee is great for members who want to learn more about online marketing and social media management, including how to differentiate content for different social media channels.

Special Projects Committee
The Special Projects Committee helps to implement ad hoc marketing and communications projects as well as DEI related communications for the chapter in cooperation with the Office of the President. This committee is great for folks who want a lot of variety in their volunteer work and that want to help advance the DEI goals of the chapter.

MEMBERSHIP

CARES
The CARES committee is all about our culture of giving in the PHL MPI Chapter. Each year the committee facilitates connecting our members with local non-profit organizations that are working to make a difference right here in our community. Join us and help expand out impact on the world around us!

CMP Study Group
CMP Study Group coordinates the study course programs held each fall and spring to prepare participants for the semi-annual CMP exam. The committee plans the schedule and organizes the site-selection and facilitators.

Connections Campaign
The committee is responsible for the promotion of the MPIPHL Connections Campaign,
which tracks and promotes member to member business interactions, as well as recognizes
members for their efforts to buy MPI.

Membership Recruitment
Membership Recruitment Committee focuses on the growth of our Chapter through the development of campaigns that identify and target prospective new members. Committee includes the Ambassador Club which is responsible for meeting and greeting attendees at all Chapter functions and providing a pre-meeting session for both non-members and new members to share Chapter information and benefits.

Membership Retention
Membership Retention Committee provides ongoing communication with members to ensure Chapter programs and professional benefits are provided through our Chapter’s activities and projects. Committee also develops member recognition programs and drives efforts to increase member engagement and committee participation.

Student Affairs
Student Affairs Committee focuses on the extension of our Chapter membership into the community to students, academics teaching hospitality/meeting planning related courses and mid-career professionals to assist their understanding of and development within the industry.

EDUCATION

Education Institute
Education Institute Committee coordinates the annual day-long education program and tradeshow held in the spring.

Monthly Programs
Monthly Programs Committee provides interesting and cutting-edge programs for monthly educational meetings, including guest speakers and activities designed for the professional development of our membership.

Roundtables
Roundtable Committee plans the topics and speakers for the roundtable sessions held prior to each monthly meeting.

FINANCE