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MPI Potomac 2022 Year in Review
MPI Potomac in 2022!
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It's Not Too Late to Register for the CMP Winter Bootcamp!
Saturday, December 10, starting at 9 a.m. ET via Zoom
Thinking about earning your CMP but can't commit to the full eight-week course? Already gone through the materials or another course but want a solid refresher before the exam? Then this is the course for you!
By signing up for the CMP Winter Bootcamp, you will have access to dozens of recordings covering all domains as well as sample test questions and live Q&A time with our expert facilitators.
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Share Your Feedback on Our Chapter!
Please take 3-5 minutes to complete our Fall 2022 Membership Survey so that you can tell us about things like where and when you’d like to attend events and how you would prefer to hear from the chapter about our activities.
By completing the survey, you can win one of eight $25 gift cards, thanks to generous donations from Fern Exposition Services and from Virlybird, the meeting planner support agency.
The anonymous survey will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13.
Please take a few minutes and share your thoughts today!
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Extra! Extra! ReConEx Speakers Wanted!
MPI Potomac is calling all engaging, creative and innovative facilitators, presenters and keynote speakers. If you have information and knowledge to share on any of the topics listed below, don’t miss your opportunity to share your knowledge or present your case with 200-plus hospitality- and meeting-planning industry professionals at ReConEx 2023. We welcome all new ideas, encourage forward-thinking presentations and expect creative-session formats. Our call for presentations is open until December 15, 2022.
Keynote Topics
- Opening: Industry Motivation/Industry Trends
- Lunch: Technology and Innovation
- Closing: Jump Start the Next Year (Moderated joint conversation between Opening and Lunch session speakers with a Q&A)
Breakouts Topics
- Event Technology/Innovation
- Students/Emerging Professionals (interest drivers, recruitment,
preparing for the industry, etc.)
- Event Design
- On the Horizon (industry trends, workplace performance, retention and attrition, etc.)
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Call for Mentors and Mentees
The mission of the Mentorship Program is to empower emerging leaders (mentees) in the global events industry to better serve the MPI Potomac Chapter with leadership excellence by collaborating with experienced leaders (mentors). Dozens of members took part in the program during 2021-2022.
Interested in becoming a mentor or mentee? Read more about the benefits and roles of the mentorship program and apply today!
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In partnership with Events Management Platform (EVA), MPI Potomac has yet another educational tool available for you to learn and earn clock hours. The On-Demand Content Library contains a wide range of accredited, educational CMP online programs designed for event and meeting planners to further their professional development.
MPI Potomac understands the importance of learning and evolving with the events industry. All courses are tailored to match meeting planners' in-demand skills and knowledge. EVA’s platform makes the learning experience effective and seamless, with easy access to courses anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Log in today to view the entire range of courses available on demand.
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Kick-off the new year with tips and strategies to maintain high performance and happiness, even in stressful environments. The key to customer service is caring for oneself first. Customers want to work with professionals who communicate and listen well, manage their time well, and demonstrate empathy and patience. Join us on Tuesday, January 17 to learn how a little SelfFULLness will benefit your bottom line.
Learner Outcomes:
- Target opportunities in your career growth and identify reasonable steps to achieving your objectives — at your own pace and within your own abilities.
- Explore positive changes that will allow professional growth, foster healthy relationships and help with interactions with clients and coworkers.
- Establish daily habits and behaviors that can offer personal balance and satisfaction — impacting our overall health, well-being and quality of life.
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Get to Know Your Board of Directors – Working Hard to Make the
MPI Potomac Chapter the Best!
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The Season of Giving is Upon Us
It is officially December, and that means it's time for the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive. This year marks the 75th year of this remarkable organization, which provides new toys for families who are not able to provide as much for their children this holiday season.
Toys for Tots was started by Reserve Major Bill Hendricks and his wife, Diane, in 1947.
The Marines adopted the program the following year, and Walt Disney helped design the iconic logo. In the time since, the organization has donated 627 million toys to over 281 million children.
While Marines collect and organize donations, the toys are distributed by community groups and local law enforcement agencies.
Despite its record 75-year history, the donations in many cities in the country and in our area are still running short, and the program may not be able to provide toys to the many kids who are in need. One major reason for the decline is the rise of remote working and the lack of large donation bins in office buildings.
But you still have time to donate a new, unwrapped toy or even to make a monetary donation.
Check out these sites for the D.C.-area local Toys for Tots pages to see how and where you can donate or volunteer:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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2023-2024 Call for Board Leadership
MPI Potomac is currently seeking candidates to serve in the following leadership positions for the 2023-2024 MPI Potomac Board of Directors:
- President-Elect (three-year commitment, with automatic succession to President in 2024-2025 and Immediate Past President in 2024-2025)
- Vice President of Communication (one-year term)
- Vice President of Education (one-year term)
- Vice President of Finance (one-year term)
- Vice President of Membership (one-year term)
- 11 Board Directors (one-year term)
To view a description of Board positions, click here.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 21.
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Gift Yourself 25% Off MPI Membership
Now through Friday, December 16, SAVE 25% when you RENEW your membership. If your renewal date falls between October 1 and March 15, you can take advantage of this amazing offer.
Encourage friends and colleagues to JOIN, too, since new Preferred or Premier members also save 25%!
Give yourself the gift of MPI today and you’ll receive a lifetime of benefits!
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Member Updates
Have you recently changed jobs, earned a certification or achieved a professional achievement that you would like to share? We would love to hear from our chapter members and to share your news in our next FYI!
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Did you know that, aside from chapters, MPI has a dozen diverse communities you can join? Such communities include:
- Small-business owners.
- Black meeting professionals.
- Association professionals.
- Medical meeting and health-care professionals.
- And many more!
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