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Maintain your CMP at BOB.tv!
Earn CMP & CMP-HC clock hours from the curated content at BOB.tv. Read on for more information!

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CIC Seeking Dedicated CMPs – Apply to Join the Governance Commission!
You have your CMP – great! Would you like to give back to the program? Do you have thoughts and ideas about how to improve the CMP Program? Are you interested in volunteering your time to get more involved? Well, consider applying for the CMP Governance Commission!

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Chair's Corner
The CMP Designation – OUR Designation

The 2015 Chair of the CMP Governance Commission, Joanne H. Joham CMP, CMM, brings greetings, recaps 2014 accomplishments, shares plans for 2015 and asks you, What are you proud to be a CMP?

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CMP Events
CMPs Out in Full Force at PCMA
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) held its 2015 Convening Leaders Conference earlier this month. Here are some highlights from the CMP events, educational sessions and people who were honored.

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CMP Program News
Are You Working in the Healthcare Industry?
Consider applying for the CMP-HC – the first and only certification specifically for meeting professionals working in the specialized healthcare field.

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APEX - Standards and Best Practices
APEX Overview & Preview for 2015
The Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) shares an overview of their purpose, responsibilities, and workgroups for 2015.

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Sustainable Planning – Transparency
CIC has partnered with Avila to bring you the Sustainable Meeting Planning Program (SMPP) and each month, SMPP will also provide you with a sustainability tip. This month's tip is about transparency.

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Research and Trends
Is Your Job One of the Most Stressful of 2015? CareerCast.com Thinks So
CareerCast.com recently published its list of the "Most Stressful Jobs of 2015." Where do you think meeting professionals fell?

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CMP on the Road
See Us At...

Global Pharmaceutical & Medical Meetings Summit

February 10-12, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
More information 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) 
Thursday, April 16, 2015 
Plan to host or participate in an event in your local area! Click here for more information and to register! 

IMEX Frankfurt 2015 
May 19-21, 2015
Frankfurt, Germany
Do you plan international meetings? Apply to join the CMP Hosted Buyer program at IMEX Frankfurt! Click here for more information and to apply! 

 
On The Move
CMPs On the Move

Maja Ferrari, CMP, has recently been promoted from Senior Event Manager at Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel to Director of Event Planning at The Legendary Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA.

Shira Gordon, CMP, is now, Manager, Conferences and Meetings at Malachite Management Inc. She was previously at Mitacs Inc as a Conference Planner. 

Brian W. Hatchitt, CMP, is now Director of Business Development & Brand Management for KESSELMAN-JONES, INC. in Albuquerque, NM. 

Jessica Johnson, CMP, is now the Manager of Education and Meetings at The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America in Rosslyn, VA.

Heather Kubisiak, CMP, is now the Event Planner/Marketing Manager for the National Association of Sports Officials. She previously worked as Complex Meeting & Event Manager for the Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale and the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel.

Elaine Powell, CMP, is now the Deputy Director, Conference and Meeting Services with America's Health Insurance Plans.

Ushma Suvarnakar, CMP, is now Director of Meetings and Conferences at the American Anthropological Association. 

Sherilou W. Tokvam, CMP, is now Conference Coordinator for the US Consulate Frankfurt and Independent Sales Consultant (Remote) for the Branson Tri Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Kathryn Viggiani, CMP, has recently joined the Events Division of Association Development Group, in Albany, New York.


 
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