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4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.13

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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 Director of Member Engagement – Anna Hess (Summit Chicago)!

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

I have been a part of MPI for three years! I started out my membership with a grant just to test the waters and fell in love with it all!

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

I hopped right on to the NEXT Committee after about a month of membership. From there I joined the Membership Care Committee as a co-chair and held that position for two years.

3.  What is your role on the board?

I am now director of membership care! I am really excited about this position because my first year as a co-chair on the membership team, Keri was my director, so it is great to be under her leadership again!

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

Our goal is to help find a way to make Zoom meetings more engaging. We want people to have the networking opportunities they would if we weren’t struck with all things "corona." Zooms can be a bit difficult to stay involved in so we are having to think outside the box.

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

I LOVE all things food. I have been doing a little side gig of selling cakes and cupcakes, and I have really rediscovered my love for baking. I also love finding new fun foods to share on my (soft plug) food Instagram: The4tastebuds.

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 – Membership Care Committee

Vice President – Vice President of Membership - Sara Broderick

Director – Director of Member Engagement - Anna Hess (Summit Chicago)

Co-Chair – Jennifer Kramer (Hilton O’Hare)

What is your committee responsible for? 

We are responsible for making sure all of our members are getting the most out of their memberships! We are the first ones to welcome them once they join our community, and we keep them up to date with upcoming events, promotions and all things MPI! We partner up our new members with buddies and stick with them throughout the first year of their membership to help them get acquainted and make connections throughout MPI.

How often does your committee meet?  

We meet once a month for about an hour, hour and a half. We currently are meeting on Zoom, but once people are feeling comfortable again, we host our get-together at Summit Chicago!

What are some tasks people do for your committee? 

Our tasks include introducing yourself to your new member buddies and making a connection with them. From there we update, call, email them when an event is happening, let them know about engagement/committee opportunities and make sure they do not miss any updates. We are also responsible for notifying those whose memberships are needing to be renewed and ensuring they do not miss that.

What makes your committee fun or stand out?  

As mentioned before, we are the first people to welcome these members to our chapter! We get to make the first impression on what their experience is going to be. It may seem like a lot of pressure, but it is so fun to share our personal experiences and get others excited for what is to come for them. We also get to participate in a lot of networking events like our Membership Days, Coffee Talks and New Member Mixers! There are so many opportunities for making connections!