CMP Today

Back in January, I asked you what you thought the future is for the CMP, how should employers be viewing those who hold the CMP, and how should the CMP be perceived inside and outside of our industry in the year 2020? I heard from many different viewpoints and many different views. In all the messages, three main themes stood out: The CMP program should be rigorous, relevant to the work we do, and drive value for practitioners and employers.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index.asp?aid=375992&issueID=46098 to view the full article online.

 

Do you plan meetings in the medical and healthcare industry? Join us for the second webinar in our Healthcare Meetings Webinar Series on Tuesday, May 10! Free to register, and receive 1 CE towards your CMP-HC or CMP recertification!

Takeaways:

1) Learn key strategies to navigate a challenging market.
2) Discuss current global events affecting sourcing.
3) How to educate internal clients and stakeholders.

Visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5174064599249145604 to view the full article online.

 

GMIC's Annual Sustainable Meetings Conference will be held on September 15-16 in Baltimore, MD. The event will be co-located with the CMP Conclave.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index.asp?aid=375994&issueID=46098 to view the full article online.

 

Is it time for you to recertify? If so, here’s a tip.

You probably know that you have to submit continuing education activities for recertification. But, did you know that half of your continuing education credits can be non-industry specific if the learning objective of the session/course is related to one of the 10 domains of the CMP International Standards?

What does "non-industry specific but relating to the CMP Standards" mean? It means, for example, that if you have a general course topic entitled "Project Management 101," it can be used for continuing education. Since the course is not event/meeting specific, it will be counted towards your non-industry-specific hours as Project Management is a domain in the CMP International Standards. Questions on the topic? The CMP Recertification Handbook is a great resource. You may also contact a member of the CMP team for answers.

Visit http://www.conventionindustry.org/docs/default-source/cmp-doc-center/2016-recertification-handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=14 to view the full article online.

 

Most events today are hybrid events, ones that combine live and virtual components. While in some cases they’re hybrid by intentional design of the meeting professional, they may also be hybridized by the countless participants with access to high quality video recorders and social media on their personal devices. Read on for some great tips!

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CIC conducts a practice analysis study every five years to ensure that the CMP exam and the CMP International Standards reflect the current practices of meeting professionals. And we need your help!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index.asp?aid=375984&issueID=46098 to view the full article online.

 

As the complexity of Internet for meetings rises so does the required due diligence around sourcing of services, the price paid and the value those services bring.
APEX created a workbook to develop your RFP strategy around Internet for meetings and guide the conversation with a venue about your event Internet and Communications needs.

In response to these concerns, the Convention Industry Council, as part of the APEX initiative, assembled a work group and commissioned a research study to identify the motivations for mass distribution and to develop recommendations for process improvements.

Visit http://www.conventionindustry.org/APEX/bandwidthconnectivity.aspx to view the full article online.

 

Congratulations to all winners and finalists, especially these CMPs: 

Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees:

Johnnie C. White Jr., CMP, CAE, MBA – 2016 Meeting Professional Honoree

Janet L. Jakobsen, CMP, MBA – 2016 Educator Honoree

Professional Excellence Finalists are:

Event Designer of the Year:

Erin Vomocil, CMP,  Senior Manager Event Operations, UBM Tech

Meeting Professional of the Year:

Lynn Smith, CMP, Chief Planning Officer, AVID Productions

Kirsten Olean, CMP, CAE, Director of Meetings, American Society for Microbiology

Supplier of the Year:

Jason Lusk, CMP, Associate Vice President, Convention Sales, Visit Denver

Rachael Riggs-Nocera, CMP, Manager, Meeting and Convention Sales – Midwest/Chicago, Tourism Vancouver

 

Looking for pre-approved CE credit? The CMP Preferred Provider Program makes selecting and keeping track of your CEs easy. Read on for more information.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index.asp?aid=375925&issueID=46098 to view the full article online.

 

Looking for CEs to recertify? Access 21 hours right from the comfort of your own home or while on the road! Purchase the on demand content from the 2015 CMP Conclave for just $399 and watch on your schedule!

Visit http://ciccon.sclivelearningcenter.com/index.aspx?PID=11804 to view the full article online.

 

Mary-Louise Barbieri, CMP, CIS, was promoted from Manager, Planning at Wynford, to Director of EventSimple.

Sonya Easley, CMP, CMM, recently promoted to Senior Manager of Meetings & Conventions for Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

Tess Gonzalez, CMP, has been promoted to Senior Registration Manager at Key Events in San Francisco, CA. 

Vanessa LaClair, CMP, is now the Executive Director at Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) in Ithaca, NY. 

Johanna Mansor, CMP, is now the Assistant Director of Catering at The Fairmont San Jose.

Maria Marchesi, CMP, has moved from the Conference Services Manager at University of Pittsburgh to Director of Meetings and Events with American Supply Association in Itasca, IL.

Annie Mullins, CMP, CHCP, was promoted to Director, Medical Staff Services, at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

 

Deborah Thomas, CMP, is now the Technology Implementation Specialist for Meetings & Incentives at Cadence Travel.

 

Amy Westerman, CAE, CMP, is now the Director of Programs and Services at the Convention Industry Council. 

Make an awesome career move? Let us help you celebrate! Send the details of your latest career triumph to cmptoday@conventionindustry.org. And while you're at it, be sure to log into www.conventionindustry.org and update your official CMP record.