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CIC Launches NEW Online CMP Application Submission Process!
CMPs, you asked and CIC answered. Starting now, you can use our new online portal to apply and submit a CMP-HC application and/or apply for recertification. Here are some of the features you can start using now. Please check your email for more detailed information about accessing your account and visit our website for FAQ!

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Plan to Join the First North American Meetings Industry Day!
The meetings and events industry has joined together to launch the first annual North American Meetings Industry Day in 2015! Read on for more information and to find out how you can participate. Advocacy Matters!

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Chair's Corner
What Happened to the Year 2014?
CMP Board Chair Melody Kebe, CMP, CGMP, shares her final thoughts on the CMP Program over the past year, highlights accomplishments, and reflects on her term as chair before welcoming the 2015 CMP Board Chair, Joanne Joham, CMP, CMM.

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CMP Events
Join CIC, AMC Institute for a CMP Reception at PCMA's Convening Leaders!
For the second year in a row, Visit Spokane is joining CIC and AMC Institute to sponsor a special reception only for CMPs during PCMA's Convening Leaders. Join us for an evening of networking, fun and prizes!

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Save the Date & Apply for CIC's Hosted Buyer Program at IMEX Frankfurt 2015!
Save the Date! CIC is participating in the Hosted Buyer Program at IMEX Frankfurt for the first time in 2015, and we want you to join us. Read on for more details!

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Global Perspective
My CMP Story: Speaking the Industry Language in Jordan
Earlier this year, Mr. Ousama Issa became one of the first (and few) CMPs from Jordan. Here, he shares his nontraditional path to the CMP and explains how meetings work in the Middle East, what earning his CMP taught him and how he plans to use his CMP in his career.

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CMP Program News
Welcome the New CMP Class!
CIC congratulates the 253 individuals who passed the third quarter CMP and CMP-HC examinations.

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APEX - Standards and Best Practices
Sustainable Planning – Sustainability Clauses
Earlier this year, CIC announced its partnership with Avila to bring you the Sustainable Meeting Planning Program (SMPP). Starting with this issue of CMP Today, SMPP will also provide you with monthly sustainability tips. The second installment focuses on sustainability clauses.

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CMPs in the News
Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, Named Executive Vice President of IAEE
Earlier this month, CMP Board member Cathy Breden was appointed to the role of Executive Vice President of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Please join us in congratulating Cathy on this achievement!

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CMP on the Road
See Us At...

2015 ESPA  Annual Conference
January 9-11, 2015
Chicago, IL
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PCMA Convening Leaders
January 11-14, 2015
Chicago, IL
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Global Pharmaceutical & Medical Meetings Summit
February 10-12, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
More information 
 
On The Move
CMPs On the Move
Marcia Durst, CMP, is now an instructor with the Sacramento State University College of Continuing Education.

Jane-Lynn Everett, CMP, is now a Planning Manager on the Pricewaterhouse Coopers account for BCD M&I.

Tara Gray, CMP, is now the Meeting and Event Manager for Experient at McCormick Place in Chicago. She was previously at SAVOR.

Elisa L. Jaworski, CMP, is now the Director of National Accounts, Northeast for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp working with all accounts located in the Northeast from Pennsylvania to Maine.

Lindsey Keefe, CMP, is now Corporate Account Manager at kubik.

Devin Lewis, CEM, CMP, is now Director of Regional Sales for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority – Washington, D.C., office. Devin was formerly Sales Executive-Association Market in the same location. 

Megan Ogden, CMP, is now Director, Meetings and Events for the National Association of Colleges and Employers in Bethlehem, PA.

Kathy Walters, CMP, CCEP, is now Assistant Director of Event Management at the Purdue Memorial Union at Purdue University located in West Lafayette, IN. She was previously Senior Conference Coordinator in Purdue University Conferences. Kathy Walters also recently earned her CCEP certification from ACCED-I.

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