I love summer. It is a time of year I recharge my batteries, reflect on the past six months, and look ahead at all I still have to accomplish. I believe the same holds true for KCMPI as we begin its new year.
It is impossible to list all of last year’s successes, which we celebrated at our Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony in June. (Read more about the awards ceremony by clicking here.) The easiest way to quantify the chapter’s accomplishments is in one sentence: KCMPI exceeded every metric goal that was set for us by MPI Headquarters! A sincere thank you and congratulations goes to 2013-2014 President Tricia Clement, the Board of Directors, committee volunteers, our sponsors and Chapter Administrator Cheryle Grinter. Without their energy, efforts, hard work, and continued support and dedication this would not have been possible.
Now it is with renewed energy that we look at the coming year as we focus on Mapping your Future Success. Your 2014-2015 Board of Directors have diligently been working since the spring to ensure the momentum continues. We’ll be bringing you your favorite programming, such as After 5’s, Field 2 Table, Trivia Night, the Catering and Restaurant Showcase, but also adding some new creative ideas to the mix as well. Look for some relevant important topics, such as International Meetings and State of the Industry; and some more entertaining ones, such as Dress for Success and Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s. Details of these programs, as well as opportunities such as scholarships, CMP classes and job openings, will be communicated through Connections, KCMPI Times and our website.
As we begin our new year, this is the ideal time to find a committee position that best suits your interests and goals. Join the drive to surpass what we have already accomplished, which will make the investment of your membership even more valuable. Visit www.kcmpi.org for the list of committees or send me an email and let’s talk about how you can be involved!
I’m very excited for our year ahead and look forward to your participation in making it a grandeur one!
Sincerely yours,
Karen Hoch
2014-2015 President | KCMPI