President's Message

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Dear Friends:

The year is starting out to be a great success.  We have many talented people who are working hard to meet your needs.  Please make sure that you review KCMPI's event calendar on www.kcmpi.org to take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that we have in store for you! 

Kudos to KCMPI's Membership Committee for putting together "Lucky at Lidia's" at Lidia's Loft in the Freight House District. It was an evening full of fun and surprises. In addition, Jenny Wheat of Wheat Photography shared her new initiative with Rose Brooks Center, Worth a Thousand Words, which KCMPI has adopted as its '08-'09 community project. The first annual Ladies Fall Fashion Show was held on Sept. 25 at Wheat Photography Studio to raise money for this project. Please be sure to read about this spectacular event under News and Notes. 

I would also like to congratulate KCMPI's Golf Committee Chair Janice McClain CMP and her committee for another successful golf tournament! Despite the clouds and periods of rain, everyone had a great day. Check out the details and pictures of the tournament under the Events section of this newsletter!

KCMPI's first educational program of the year "No More Excuses" - How to Succeed in a Slow Economy was held on Oct. 16, 2008, at Renee Kelly's at Caenen Castle with keynote speaker Sam Silverstein, MBS, CSP. This sold-out program is the outcome of hours of work by lead person Debora Renken and our talented Program Committee. Thank you for your continued efforts!

It is my hope that I'll see many of you at our chapter fundraising special event ~ Field to Table: a Locally Grown Dining Experience at Wolfe Farm in Camden, Mo., on Oct. 30. Thank you to Director of Leadership Diane Wolfe and her husband Kurt for hosting this unique experience! 

I also want to say a special thank you to our administrator, Cheryle Grinter. She has put in numerous hours over and above her responsibility. Her assistance behind the scenes and her knowledge about our organization is essential to keeping our chapter moving forward.   

As President of KCMPI, I am very proud to have such a high caliber of professionals involved in our chapter. If you are a new member, please get involved as it's the best way to make the most of your membership. I have no doubt that you will enjoy new friendships as well as the strong educational programs our chapter has to offer. 

Sincerely,

Vickie Brawley

vbrawley@theqhotel.com