MPIKC Times
MPI - Kansas City Chapter
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Dear KCMPI Members and Friends,
What does that mean? It's time to stop and brag about our top 10 Chapter successes for 2012 (there are more but I had to stop at 10!) 10. You asked...we listened!
Your Chapter website, KCMPI.org was redesigned to better meet your needs: including more up-to-date information on programs and events, more Chapter membership stories and easier navigation. A homerun!
9. KCMPI's After 5 Events!
We brought back fun, new ways to network and showcase venues!
8. The KCMPI Connections!
Less email in your inbox, more concise Chapter information delivered to you each month. One stop information for our members!
7. The KCMPI Chapter is Best in Class!
KCMPI was asked to present our Chapter's Strategic Alliance Database as a best practice at the MPI-HQ Chapter Business Summit in Dallas, TX to all other MPI chapters. Based on this presentation, several other chapters are now looking to design their own version of this database. And, KCMPI was nominated for a RISE Award for this database project.
6. Field 2 Table 2012!
KCMPI hosted our 4thannual F2T event and we hit it out of the park - again!
5. Engaging our Past Presidents!
Our Past Presidents hosted an engaging and entertaining Past Presidents Program in October.
4. KCMPI is Smarter Than a 5thGrader!
Here is a trivia question for you...who had their 1stAnnual Trivia Night this past November? Answer: KCMPI did...way to go!
3. Members Love KCMPI!
Did you know that KCMPI ranks 3rdoverall out of all the MPI North American Chapters with a 77.54% retention rate?
2. KCMPI is a pioneer!
KCMPI is collaborating with the Kansas City Meetings Industry Council (KCMIC) to co-host the first ever Kansas City industry wide education conference and tradeshow.
1. YOU!
You are a KCMPI Member and this is your chapter! This is your chapter and with that these are your accomplishments!
If you are a Board Member, Committee Chair, Lead or Committee Member you should be especially proud---YOU made the above items happen! Keep it up and we will end the year with a homerun!!! In hospitality,
Kara Brady
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Greetings fellow KCMPI Members! A quote from T. Alan Armstrong caught my eye recently ---"If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you." After reading our KCMPI President's Message, I could not help but appreciate the efforts of so many members to keep the Chapter not just going, but making it one of the best among all the MPI Chapters nationwide. Our joint efforts, our combined passion and commitment to KCMPI, is what makes it what it is today -- the same passion and commitment we hope present and future members will always have as this is what will determine what KCMPI will be tomorrow. Have you asked yourself lately, "What am I passionate about?" Whether it's your family, your work, your religion, KCMPI, a hobby, whatever it is, be passionate about something. Life is short and we will only live it once, but if we live it right, once is enough! Hope you enjoy every e-newsletter we send your way. Your comments and feedback are always welcome! All the best, Maria  Maria R. Davis, CMPKCMPI e-Newsletter Chair
Director of Sales
The Resort at Port Arrowhead
Ph:800-532-3575x 615
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Please congratulate these gold medalists for doing something, for making KCMPI their chapter and for loving what we do! Andrayana Getchell, CMP(Center for Drug Free Sport) - Round of Applause Program Patti Gaughan, CMP(Meeting Management Consultants) - KCMPI Finance Investment Project & December After 5 KCMPI's Board of Directors(Cheryle Grinter, Tricia Clement, Shana Hoy, Chris Aquino, Andrayana Getchell, Celia Fritz-Watson and Sarah Morrissey) - Successful January Mid-Year Board Retreat
Michelle Lizak, CMP(Sprint Corporation) - MPI Foundation Grant Application Jill Davis(Sheraton Crown Center) - December After 5 Event Who will be the next KCMPI gold medalist? Will it be you? Look for more gold medal winners in the next issue of the newsletter. |
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KCMPI Round of Applause is the Leadership active member initiative to recognize outstanding volunteers within our Chapter. Active members may be recognized by fellow KCMPI members, committee chairs or Board of Directors. Each nominee receives a certificate and token of appreciation. Once a member receives three nominations, he or she will receive a larger token of appreciation of his or her choice from a selection of items. Congratulations to the following members that have received their first Round of Applause for their outstanding time and support to our Chapter: Leslie Sargent, Audit Committee Lorie Salts, CMP, CMP Committee Diane Miller, CMP, CMP Committee KCMPI is an outstanding Chapter because of our active members, thank you! If you would like to become involved in a KCMPI committee, please contact Andrayana Getchell, Director of Leadership, agetchell@drugfreesport.com or at 816-285-1402. |
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Ready to connect with other KCMPI members and meeting professional organizations? Become a KCMPI Active Member by volunteering as a committee member or chair. To become an active member, only a minimum of one hour is needed of your time for the year. This hour may be given in increments of 15 minutes a month or at one time. If interested in volunteering, the following are areas that will very much enjoy having you as an active member: Communications- public relations, KCMPI Times Newsletter, website management, social networking sites Leadership- connect members to committees,awards and recognition programs Membership- new member recruitment,member retention, member scholarship and Job Bank Monthly Programs- education programs and social networking events Please contact Andrayana Getchell, Director of Leadership, agetchell@drugfreesport.com or 816-285-1402 for assistance with becoming a KCMPI active member today! |
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 KCMIC Annual Education Conference & Trade Show POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER The KCMIC Annual Education Conference & Tradeshow will be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Join members from PCMA, KCMPI, SGMP, KCSAE, and the Heartland Chapter of the National Speakers Association for a full day of education, networking and a salute to meeting professionals during lunch. Stay tuned for more details for the new dates for this program. Thursday, March 14, 2013 "Understanding the Hotel Business Model TODAY" 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sporting Park, Kansas City, Kansas
With over 28 years of industry experience, Michael Dominguez, Senior Vice President for MGM Resorts International provides oversight of sales strategies in the convention, leisure and transient segments, including industry relations, diversity sales and MGM Resorts events.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013"Connect at the KCMPI Catering and Restaurant Showcase" 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Showcase
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Food Safety for Planners and Caterers (Educational Programming)
K-State Olathe Campus
Planners, looking for ways to spice up your event? Need some exciting, new menu schemes or ideas? Want to meet new caterers and other vendors to help you add a little zest to your next business or social affair? KCMPI has just the opportunity for you to connect with some new and exciting catering contacts.
Join KCMPI, the Olathe Convention and Visitor's Bureau and K-State Olathe, for the first Catering and Restaurant Showcase. Guests will be able to meet and connect with other event planners, see and tour K-State Olathe - one of Olathe's newest event venues and learn more about area caterers-more than 50 caterers and vendors will be exhibiting and offering tastings at the showcase. The April KCMPI Educational program will offer guests the opportunity to learn more about event catering tips and techniques. Attendees will learn ways to recognize food sanitation concerns, identify best practices for events involving food and handle catering relationships. Don't miss out on being a part of this in-demand event. Click here to register now. Showcase tickets are $5 for KCMPI members and $10 for Non-members. The educational program is $35 and you can register for this program on-line too. For more information or questions please call KCMPI at 816.668.9424 or email kcmpi@kcmpi.org. Caterers, want a way to increase your business and develop relationships with area event planners? Area caterers will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of local event and meeting planners as well as other community leaders and decisions makers. Vendor booths are available NOW for as low as $125 with other demo areas available for slightly more. Booth space is filling up quickly, so make sure you register now! Thursday, June 13, 2013 KCMPI's Annual Awards Banquet and Auction Mark your calendars now for the KCMPI Annual Awards Banquet and Auction. More details coming soon!
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Topic: "Using Business Intelligence to Manage Events Strategically" On January 23, KCMPI's event"Using Business to Manage Events Strategically" was hosted at the Kansas City Library and was enjoyed by 30 members of our chapter. The presentation reviewed four steps of the event planning process:Sourcing, Contracting, Event Planning and Post Event. Rob Wilson with Meeting Evolution, provided a framework of each phase and how to be strategic in capturing information to be able to re use that information the next time you, your department or organization are planning an event. After each phase, the attendees discussed three questions at their tables and then reported back to the group their findings. The session was very interactive and members learned a lot about process and how other colleagues are being in planning their event. |
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KCMPI is pleased to post local job offerings available to our members. Please review these current opportunities and visit our KCMPI.org Job Bank for additional opportunities. Registration Coordinator, Event Services#427- Children's Hospital Association Sporting Club Events Sales Manager- Sporting Kansas City Conference & Professional Development Admin. - International Association of Administrative Professionals Sales Manager- Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel |
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Join us at the MU Hospitality, Service & Entertainment Career Fair! Wednesday, March 6, 20131:00 pm - 4:00 pm
University of Missouri, Eckles Hall Cafe
Who attends this fair? All Mizzou students are invited to participate. This career fair targets the Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Hospitality Management majors. The registration fee of $150 includes a table, parking on campus, the Tuesday (March 5th) evening pre-fair reception, lunch and continental breakfast for two recruiters. For additional recruiters beyond two, a charge of $22 per person is requested. Register online at http://www.hiremizzoutigers.com/. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, let us know. We are glad to help! Interviews on Thursday, March 7th are offered to companies attending the fair as space remains available. Please indicate your interest in interviewing by responding to this e-mail or selecting "request interviews" in the fee section of the online registration. New this year! The morning before the Career Fair begins on March 6th, a series of six panel workshops will be held, featuring you, our employers! The panels will cover the following career areas: Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Hotel Management, Tourism and State Parks, Sport Management and Sport Venue Management. If you are interested in serving on a panel and sharing your expertise, please email chipmans@missouri.edu to reserve your seat. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Chipman, Director of MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Services, at (573) 882-0088 or chipmans@missouri.edu. We look forward to helping you connect with our students! |
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Application Submission Period for those interested in taking the CMP Exam in August of 2013 is February 19 - May 7, 2013. Contact Lorie Salts (lsalts@helmsbriscoe.com) for application completion assistance. |
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Knowing how to best meet your needs and exceed your expectations is important to your chapter leaders and MPI staff. Sharing your feedback about your MPI experience and how fantastic KCMPI is as a chapter takes just 15 to 20 minutes. MPI will be sending out this survey to all members on Monday, March 4. Watch your email for this survey next week. |
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Let's celebrate our members who celebrate anniversaries in January and February: 18 Years! Liz Skahan, CMP --2/9/1995 16 Years! Caprice Y. Caster, CMP - Automotive Parts Associates -- 1/6/1997 12 Years! Dan Nilsen - Bishop McCann -- 1/21/2001 Maryls Arnold - ImageSpecialist -- 2/28/2001 9 Years! June Dobson - HNTB Companies -- 1/7/2004 Shari B. Hockenbery, CMP - Francis Family Foundation -- 2/26/2004 7 Years! Shana K. Hoy, CMP - Husch Blackwell LLP -- 2/27/2006 6 Years! Andrea L. Bauer, CMP - Great Bend Chamber of Commerce/ED -- 1/11/2007 Jenn Ann Ipsen - Marriott Country Club Plaza -- 1/31/2007 Kendra M. Murray, CMM - Account Service Group Inc -- 2/27/2007 5 Years! Rebecca Lynn Jones - Hyatt regency Wichita -- 1/7/2008 Michele R. Bushart - Sprint -- 1/15/2008 Sheri J. Resa - AgVantis, Inc. -- 1/22/2008 Diana Jean Midyett - Teva Animal Health -- 2/20/2008 4 Years! Karen Bond, CMP, CTE - HNTB Companies -- 1/8/2009 Stacey R. Stahl - Hilton Kansas City Airport-- 1/30/2009 Kathleen Murray - Agenda USA -- 2/2/2009 3 Years! Matthew E. Wiggins - Nueterra Companies -- 1/15/2010 Julie A. Chatelain - Overland Limousine Service -- 1/20/2010 Dorothy L. Theisen, CMP - Advanstar Communications Inc. -- 2/5/2010 2 Years! Sheri Lynne Hamilton - H&A Events/RegOnDemand-- 1/7/2011 Emily Dalbom - Sprint -- 1/8/2011 Shelby Thario -- 1/21/2011 Elizabetth Huston - Visit Indy-- 2/1/2011 Denise K. DeJulio, CASE - Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association -- 2/2/2011 John Charles Hatler - ABO Consulting -- 2/18/2011 Dana S. Maugans, CDME - Springfield Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau -- 2/22/2011 1 Year! Brandi Nicole Brumback - Howl at the Moon -- 1/16/2012 Tyler Agniel- The Westin Crown Center Hotel -- 1/18/2012 Trisha Bach - Drury Hotels, LLC -- 1/18/2012 Sherry Jones - Drury Hotels, LLC -- 1/18/2012 Bob Compton - Bob Compton Photography -- 1/24/2012 Beth Follmer -- 1/24/2012 Lauren Marie Rios - Sporting KC -- 2/16/2012 Marilyn Cupples, CMP - Hilton President Kansas City -- 2/27/2012 Tanya Dixon - 2/28/2012 |
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 Name: Diana Midyett
Title: Meetings and Conventions Coordinator
Company: Bayer HealthCare Animal Health
Membership Years: 5 years
I have seen the value of KCMPI from the sidesof both vendor and planner. In the late 90's as Director of Sales at the St. Joseph, Mo Convention and Visitors Bureau I used my membership to make important contacts. I was new to the area and I knew from my previous experience with MPI that I needed to find the closest chapter immediately!
Now as a planner I would never miss the yearly Education Conference if I can help it. Any other events I attend have been enjoyable and educational. It always rejuvenates me and reminds me what a wonderful profession I have the honor to work in. If you want to know excellence in both the planning and vendor side I believe a membership in MPI and being active in your local chapter is the best opportunity you have.
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Name: Dan Nilsen|
Missouri State University--Entertainment Management
Alpha Kappa Psi--Professional Business Fraternity
Entertainment Management Association--Service Committee Student - 1010 E. Elm St. #32 Springfield MO 65806
Email: pusateri77@live.missouristate.edu Lindsay loves to cook, run, play volleyball and spend time with her family. She is a huge KC Chiefs and KC T-Bones fan as well. Lindsay has a 16-year old sister named Lauren and she loves helping others and making their lives better. Lindsay is from Kansas City. She is an Entertainment Management student at Missouri State University who plans on graduating in December 2013, pursuing a career in Event Planning. Lindsay is an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, in charge of planning their annual February event to Chicago called Principled Business Leaders Institute. She is also involved in Entertainment Management Association, an organization made up of Entertainment Management students that give its members a better insight into the career field.
Event Manager, Sprint Strategic Events
Sprint Corporation
11422 Grant Dr. Overland Park KS 66210
lindy.clark@sprint.com/ 913.315.1397 In her spare time, Lindy enjoys outdoor activities and browsing Pinterest for creative ideas; recipes, DIYs, crafts, etc. Lindy Clark has been working in the events industry for the past six years. Her experience ranges from trade show planning to user conferences to executive events. In her current role with Sprint Corporation, Lindy will join the Sprint Strategic Events team and focus on strategic planning, event management and becoming a corporate liaison for internal clients and customers.
Conference Technologies, Inc.
8830 Bond Street Overland Park, KS 66214
Office: 913-894-2500 Ext. 1204 Cstewart@conferencetech.com http://www.conferencetech.com/ Chris' personal interests cover a wide range. Music is at the top of the list, and as an avid Beatles fan, has traveled far and wide to see both Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform on numerous occasions. Sports are another passion, moving deftly between cheering on the Kansas City Royals, the Missouri Tigers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers as the seasons change. Chris joined Conference Technologies in 2011 as Rental Account Executive. Chris brings 29 years of client relations, system integration and event production experience to Conference Technologies. He has worked with clients across a variety of industries, ranging from single-facility set-ups to multi-location, national operations. His attention to detail and hisability to anticipate client needs has established him as a leader in the industry, working with clients such as AMC Entertainment, Butler Manufacturing, Hallmark, Bushnell, Harrah's, the City of Kansas City, and the 1999 Papal visit to St. Louis. In addition, he has worked with all the major venues as a Production Manager in the Midwest, including Verizon Amphitheatre, Kemper Arena, Memorial Hall and Starlight Theatre.
Program Director, ThinKCity - Sporting Kansas City Annie has over ten years experience in event planning, coordination and management. She has held positions with many local and national companies including Cerner Corporation, Archer Technologies, RSA Security and most recently, 3M. Outside of the office, Annie volunteers her time and planning expertise with a couple of local, nonprofit organizations as well as her son's former preschool and current elementary school. She also enjoys time with family and friends, cooking, baking, traveling and wine classes. Annie, her husband Doug, and son Colin reside in south Lee's Summit. Annie Rector joined Sporting KC just this year to head up a new civic-minded program focused on recruiting and retaining local talent in the Kansas City area, ThinKCity. ThinKCity endorses Kansas City to young professionals as an enterprising hub of progression and innovation. As a social phenomenon, ThinKCity will create high level experiences and opportunities for these individuals in our community. Job growth and talent retention are key objectives for ThinKCity. The program team will work closely with local corporations to create an atmosphere of entrepreneurialism, innovation and social engagement throughout a series of events, while seeking to preserve the character and heritage of Kansas City. In the spirit of giving back to the community, each event will have a philanthropic component with relevant benefactors determined by Sporting KC.
Brian Peak Meeting Manager, Cathy Ewing Event Consulting, LLC Meeting Management Stacey Price Union Station Kansas City
30 W. Pershing Road #400 Kansas City MO 64116
Email: sprice@unionstation.org Janelle McCollum Senior Sales Manager, Kansas City Marriott Downtown
816-855-4482 / fax: 816-471-5631
Email: jmccollum@kcmarriott.com
Website: www.marriott.com/mcidt
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Lindsay D. Pusateri
Lindy Clark
Chris Stewart
Annie Rector|
IN MEMORIAM
Chef Timothy Edwin Johnson(May 16, 1963 -January 15, 2013) Chef Timothy of Kansas City, MO passed away on the January 15, 2012. He was KCMPI's Featured Chef for the 2010 Field 2 Table and a Friend of the Chapter. He had graciously sponsored events for KCMPI in the past. For those that knew him, below is a link to his full obitutuary. |
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2012/2013 December After 5 Program
In-Kind Friend -Hotel Phillips
Contact: Emily Shelton
Ph: 816-346-4411
E-Mail: emilyshelton@hotelphillips.com
In-Kind Friend -Kansas City Transportation Group
Contact: Rhonda Free
Ph: (816) 777-1111
E-Mail: rlfree@kctg.com
URL: www.kctg.com
In-Kind Friend -Meeting Management and Consulting, LLC
Contact: Patti Gaughan
Ph: (816) 941-2122
E-Mail: pjogaughan@gmail.com
In-Kind Friend -Raphael Hotel Kansas City
Contact: Timothy Brice
Ph: (816) 502-2142
E-Mail: imb@raphaelkc.com
URL: www.raphaelkc.com
Host Venue -Snow & Company
Contact: Jerry Nevins
Ph: (816) 214-8921
E-Mail: jerrynevins@gmail.com
2012/2013 January Monthly Program
Host Venue -Kansas City Public Library
Contact: Todd Boyer
Ph: (816) 701-3519
E-Mail: toddboyer@kclibrary.com
In-Kind Friend -Meeting Evolution
Contact: Rob Wilson
Ph: 913-897-8234
E-Mail: rwilson@meetingevolution.net
In-Kind Friend -Pierpont's at Union Station
Contact: Heidi Jensen
Ph: (816) 221-5111
E-Mail: hjensen@pierponts.com
URL: www.pierponts.com
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