MPIKC Times

MPI - Kansas City Chapter

April 2015
Cathy Ewing Event Consulting
Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau
AMD Group
President's Message
Spring has finally sprung, and with it comes the beauty of fresh new beginnings.

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Editor's Note
Awards & Recognition

Annual Sponsor
 

Bob Compton Photography
Bob Compton
913-940-6358 
 
 
 
March 19 Restaurant & Catering Showcase
 

Host Venue

Johnson County Community College 
Jay Glatz
(913) 469-3219 
 
 
Cash President's 
 
Olathe CVB
Ashley Arnold
(913) 764-1050
aarnold@olathe.org
 
 
In-Kind Friend
 
Francis Family Foundation
Shari Hockenbery 
(816) 531-8810
shari@francisfamily.org 
www.francisfoundation.org
 
Duane Daughtery
Duane Daughtery
(913) 208-0472

Proforma US Marketing
Phil Allemeng
(826) 392-4246
 
PEC Cash Friend
 
Missouri Meetings & Events
Vikki Matthews
(314) 781-8848

   
 
April 15 PEC
 
Cash Partner
 
Visit Spokane
Kim Ritten
(331) 251-0268
 
 
Host Venue
 
University of Kansas – Edwards Campus
Laurie Brown
(913) 897-8410  
 
 
Bag Insert
 
Missouri Meetings & Events
Vikki Matthews
(314) 781-8848
   
 
In-Kind Friend
 
Anthem Ventures
Chelsea Bosak Manning
(913) 955-2704
  
ECPAT – USA: Ending Child Slavery at the Source
Michelle Guelbart, MSW
(718) 935-9192

Jim Cosgrove
Jim Cosgrove
(913) 219-4815

Logan Keasling
Logan Keasling
(785) 917-3258

Multi Service
Jean Gleason
(913) 663-9782
 
 
Old Kinderhook at the Lake of the Ozarks 
Gayla Welsh
(573) 317-3559
 
 
Proforma US Marketing
Phil Allemangm CAS
(816) 392-4246
  
PSAV
William Fluharty
(816) 835-8025
  
Visit KC
Ronnie Burt
(816) 691-3800

Teresa Martinez
(816) 691-3800


Awebjective
Terry Erisman
(785) 979-1594

Bushnell Outdoor Products
Kathy Thompson
(913) 752-3410
  

Devin Henderson, CSP
Devin Henderson, CSP
(913) 961-5653
 
Lockton Companies
Stacie Engelmann, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
(816) 751-2230
 
Pinstripes
Bibs Fletcher 
(913) 681-2255
 

Stop Trafficking Project
Russ Tuttle
(913) 940-3343
  

PEC In-Kind President's
 
D G International, LLC
Deborah Gardner, CMP
(623) 869-9141
  

PEC Cash Friend  
 
Overland Park CVB 
Jeanne Burris
(913) 491-0123
 
 
Pinstripes
Bibs Fletcher
(913) 681-2255
 
 
 
 
May 16 KCMPI 5K
 
Cash Friend  
 
Francis Family Foundation
Shari Hockenbery 
(816) 531-8810
shari@francisfamily.org 
www.francisfoundation.org
 
 
In-Kind Friend
 
Aloft Leawood-Overland Park Hotel
Lynne Fleenor
(913) 749-4339


Distinctive Meetings Inc
Lynn Gross
(816) 778-1403
  
Midwest Engravers
Cole Bonham
(913) 642-2451
  
Proforma US Marketing
Phil Allemang
(816) 392-4246


In-Kind Partner
 
AC Hotels by Marriott Kansas City Westport
Corey Ringh
(816) 360-8956


  
June 11 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet

 

 Host Venue
 
Hotel Phillips
Leslie Sargent
(816) 346-4405
 
From 23 years to 1 – check out who we're celebrating.

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It is with great pleasure that KCMPI announces the 2015-2016 KCMPI Board of Directors.

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Event Recaps
Upcoming Events
KCMPI's Inaugural 5K will be held Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #2.

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Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Hotel Phillips.

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Career Development

Manager, Forums

Spencer Reed Group

Posted: March 29, 2015

 

Event Sales Manager

Topgolf 

Posted: March 21, 2015

 

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Knowing when and how to decline opportunities that aren't a priority for you, and doing so WITHOUT destroying the relationship.

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Campus Notes
Today, the CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the meeting, convention, exhibition and event industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam.

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Industry News
Want to strengthen a friendship AND an industry?

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Fewer than 7 percent of Americans are sensitive to gluten, but 63 percent of Americans say they believed following a gluten-free diet would improve their physical or mental health.

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Member Profiles
News & Notes

 

Long-time KCMPI member Jeanne Burris retired on March 12, 2015 after serving the Overland Park CVB for the last 12 years and spending her entire career in the hospitality industry. Jeanne said, "I will cherish countless memories of meeting so many wonderful people and teaming up to secure so many successful events."

Her first plans in retirement are to spend time with her sister and travel with her husband.


 
Join them for the ribbon cutting on May 15, 2015 at 4 p.m.

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