MPIKC Times

MPI - Kansas City Chapter

February 2015
Cathy Ewing Event Consulting
President's Message
A Letter From KCMPI President Phil Allemang, CAS
There once was a TV show named "The Andy Griffith Show." It was a long time ago for sure, but I used to watch it along with most of the country because there were only three, yes three, channels to choose from.

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Editor's Note
Do What You Love, Love What You Do!
"Be passionate, be courageous, be your best." – Gabby Giffords

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Awards & Recognition
Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Annual Sponsor
 

Bob Compton Photography
Bob Compton
913-940-6358 
 
 
 
December 16 Board Meeting

 

In-Kind Friend
 
Francis Family Foundation
Shari Hockenbery 
(816) 531-8810
 
 
 
December 1 CMP Study Session
 
Host Venue
 
Courtyard Marriott Country Club Plaza 
Kerri McNeil
(816) 285-9755
 
 
 
December 18 Education Program and After 5
 
Host Venue
 
Overland Park Marriott 
Vicki Baker 
(913) 660-6240
 
 
Cash
 
Francis Family Foundation
Shari Hockenbery 
(816) 531-8810
 
 
In-Kind Friend 

Distinctive Meetings Inc
Lynne Gross
(816) 778-1403

Marlys Arnold
Marlys Arnold 
(816) 746-7888
 
 
 
January 22 Mid-Year Board Retreat
 
In-Kind Friend
 
Agenda: USA
Alton Hagen, CMP, DCMP
(913) 268-4466
 
Bravo/Brio Restaurant
Bravo/Brio Restaurannt
Jen Carl
(816) 561-1845 

 
 January Education Program
 
 
Host Venue
 
Loose Mansion
Barbara Saathoff
(816) 960-6501
 

Cash Partner
 
Cathy Ewing Event Consulting, LLC
Cathy Ewing
(816) 355-6192

In-Kind Friend
 
Agenda: USA
Alton Hagen, CMP, DCMP 
(913) 268-4466
 
Cathy Ewing Event Consulting, LLC
Cathy Ewing
(816) 355-6192

Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation
Kathy Nelson
(816) 389-4190

Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City
Bud Nicol
(816) 421-3646

Kansas City Aviation Department   
Justin Meyer
(816) 243-3165

Visit KC
Ronnie Burt 
(816) 681-3800

Teresa Martinez
(816) 691-3800
 
                                        March 19 Restaurant & Catering Showcase

Host Venue

 
Johnson County Community College 
Jay Glatz
(913) 469-3219 
 
 

April 15 PEC

Host Venue
 
University of Kansas – Edwards Campus
Laurie Brown
(913) 897-8410  
 


 
Happy Anniversary to our January/February Members
From 20 years to 1 – check out who we're celebrating.

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Event Recaps
 
   
State of the Industry Highlights
The Past Presidents State of the Industry Program was full of enlightening tidbits. Here are a few highlights.

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Upcoming Events
Ham-BINGO Charity Night – Tuesday, February 24
 
   

Don't miss Ham-BINGO Charity Night!

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The Catering and Restaurant Showcase – March 19
 
   
This year's even will take place at Johnson County Community College.

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PEC Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration Now Open!
Join us APRIL 15, 2015!

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Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City Recognition Dinner – February 28
HLA has extended an invitation to KCMPI members to join them and mingle at their Annual Recognition Dinner.

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Career Development
Job Openings

Director of Education
Kansas Hospital Association

Global Sourcing Manager
Bishop-McCann
Posted: Jan. 10, 2015

Associate, Events & Meetings
KPMG
Posted: Nov. 23, 2014

Meeting & Event Manager
Advanstar Communications
Posted: Nov. 16, 2014

Temporary Marketing Coordinator
Polsinelli PC
Posted: Nov. 16, 2014

Do you have a job to post? Submit it here!

 
Too Busy Being Busy
Life in the 21st century in America is busy, without a doubt. Perhaps our frantic days are just a hedge against a feeling of emptiness.

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Campus Notes
MPI Now Offers Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certification
 
Industry News
Are You Satisfied?
MPI is currently conducting our annual Membership and Chapter Satisfaction Survey.

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Check Your Profile!
KCMPI is giving you an opportunity to make sure that your contact information is correct for our electronic directory coming at the end of February.

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Is Your MPI Membership About to Expire?
All members who renew this month are entered into a drawing!

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