Key Steps to Thrive in Troubling Times

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22  

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Virtual Trivia Night: Halloween Edition

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27  

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Signature Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24

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Holiday Party

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21

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Board Spotlight

Want to get to know your board of directors a little better?

Meet Vice President of Education Kara Ferguson (American Society of Anesthesiologists)!

1.  How long have you been with MPI-CAC?

I have been a member of MPI-CAC since September 2010.

2.  What committees, if any, were you on before joining the board? 

The first committee I joined was the Holiday Party Committee, which was held at Hard Rock restaurant for three years in a row. Next, I joined the Annual Awards Recognition Celebration followed by co-chairing the Membership Recruitment Committee.

3.  What is your role on the board?

I currently am the VP of education.

4.  What is one goal for MPI-CAC you have in your position this year?

My one goal is to provide exceptional educational content to the membership that offers CE credits from multiple organizations.

5.  What do you like to do when you’re not working?

When I am not working, I love to spend time with my family, which includes my husband, David, and my daughter, Summer. We all enjoy being outside getting a bit of sunshine.

Volunteer/Join a Committee

The best way to get the most out of your MPI-CAC membership is by joining a committee. It’s a great way to network, utilize your skills or challenge yourself to try something new! We know everyone has busy schedules, but many of our committees have a variety of tasks that can be done in just one hour a month!

Committees are always looking for members with leadership skills, creative mindsets and the drive to collaborate with fellow industry professionals. Click here to see the full list of committees and to fill out the committee interest form.

Committee Spotlight – Annual Awards Recognition Celebration

Vice President, Special Events – Tanya Mishigian

Director of Awards Events and Holiday Party – Jonathan Zani (Black Oak Technical Productions)

Co-Chairs – Stephanie Swaney (Cadence Travel) and Michelle Dallas (Turnaround Management Association)

 What is your committee responsible for?  

We are responsible for planning the Annual Awards Recognition Celebration, which celebrates the contributions of our chapter’s hardest working volunteers and recognizes those who are making an impact on the meetings and events industry

 How often does your committee meet?  

Our committee meets the third Tuesday of every month.

 What are some tasks people do for your committee? 

Our committee works closely with the Office of the President and Awards Selection Committee to develop programming, presentations, the script and run of show for the evening. Additionally, we are responsible for managing the committee budget and securing sponsorships for items like decor, technology, experiences and anything else outside of the budget.

What makes your committee fun or stand out?  

Our committee is so fun because we get to celebrate our peers' accomplishments while also supporting and showcasing our peers' businesses in the process! It's a great night of showing off our industry.