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Free Planner Registration! Full day education program with networking event the night before!
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Designing with Flexibility
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Host: Renaissance Milwaukee West
Wauwatosa, WI
MPI-Wisconsin Chapter Education
- Why Meet Now?
- Attendee Code of Conduct
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We’ve gotten through 2020 – now what? As things start opening up again, are we planning virtual, hybrid or in-person meetings? How can we effectively plan when protocols are changing, each state has different opening schedules and some properties aren’t fully re-staffed and open yet? If you used to plan 12-24 months out and now 4-6 months is more the norm, how’s that going to work?
This interactive session with Carolyn Browning, CMP, CMM, HMCC of MEETing Needs, LLC will include a panel discussion with Chapter planners & suppliers talking about how they are designing flexible options to accommodate different needs and preferences.
Panelists include:
- Farrah Slinger - Event Essentials
- Laura Maclsaac, CMP - Monona Terrace Convention Center
- Cheryl Oswald, CMM, CMP - Kohl's Department Stores
- Kathryn Gleesing, MBA, CMP, DMCP - Dm-Connection & Events
Volunteer Reception and Kick-Off!
Immediately following the program, stick around as we share our appreciation for our wonderful volunteers and look at opportunities that lie ahead!
One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time! As we look ahead to our 2021-2022 MPI year, we are searching for Volunteers to join us as we make great strides in rebuilding our industry our MPI Chapter. Whether you can volunteer 10 minutes of your time, or take the lead on a program, your help is welcomed! Learn about the different volunteer opportunities, meet your Board members, and find your perfect fit to get involved.
Carolyn Browning, CMP, CMM, HMCC
Attendee Care and Conduct
Read our full attendee care and conduct policy on our Why Meet Now page.
Agenda
Thursday, May 13, 2021
| — AM — | ||
| 9:00 - 10:15 | Old Board | |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | New Board | |
| 11:15 - | Registration | |
| — PM — | ||
| 12:00 - 1:15 | Lunch and Networking | |
| 1:15 - 3:30 | Announcements Designing with Flexibility Carolyn Browning, CMP, CMM, HMCC - MEETing Needs, LLC | |
| 4:00 | Volunteer Activity and Reception
| |
Event Pricing
| Member: | $55 ($75 after 5/08/2021) | |
| Non-Member: | $75 ($95 after 5/08/2021) | |
| Student Member: | $30 ($40 after 5/08/2021) |
Pay it Forward Rate: $0 - Available for registration to any current member that is currently "in between gigs" and without industry employment. Please contact the chapter office to request this rate.
Designing with Flexibility
We’ve gotten through 2020 – now what? As things start opening up again, are we planning virtual, hybrid or in-person meetings? How can we effectively plan when protocols are changing, each state has different opening schedules and some properties aren’t fully restaffed and open yet? If you’re used to plan 12-24 months out and now 4-6 months is more the norm, how’s that going to work?
This interactive session will include a panel discussion with Chapter planners & suppliers talking about how they are designing flexible options to accommodate different needs and preferences.
Learner Objectives:
• Gain insight about planning for our ‘new realities’
• Discover what decision-making processes your peers are using to choose which option is best for them
• Learn some keys for communicating our ‘new realities’ to stakeholders for buy-in and success.
Speaker Bio:
Carolyn Browning is the Owner & Chief Solution Strategist of MEETing Needs, LLC. She began her career in the meetings industry on the corporate side handling customer events and sales meetings at both Sprint and GE Capital and then went out on her own and never looked back! Passionate about meetings and education, Carolyn seeks to share her knowledge and experience with others - leading CMP prep classes, speaking to groups about how to plan better meetings to engage and inspire audiences, facilitating meetings and retreats and helping clients design and execute impactful meetings.
Carolyn is a two-term past president of the MPI WestField Chapter. She is also a devoted Disney fan (some say fanatic!), trivia lover and is the proud mom of two recent college graduates.
Location, Map & Lodging
Program Location: Renaissance Milwaukee West
2300 N. Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI
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Hotel Host: Renaissance Milwaukee West
Room Rate: $109
Room block Cut-Off: 05/04/2021
Reservations: 414-771-2300
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