KCMPI Members Present to JCCC Classes

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By Jenny Forsythe

In a continuing process to grow the Kansas City Chapter of MPI, current members Andrea Foulkes, Sally Bennett, Diane Wolfe, Aesha Beattle, Valerie Robertson, Andrea Brack, Becky Hensel, Kara Brady, Jenny Forsythe, Lorie Scott, Patrick McMonigle, Rusty Macy and Karen Hoch, worked to spread the word about KCMPI. In partnership with professors, Dan Hoerz and Ona Ashley at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), information was presented about membership benefits of KCMPI and encouraged students in the Hospitality degree program to become involved with the group.

Each speaker gave a brief history on their own background in the industry, then talked about how KCMPI has helped them grow their business and expand their network of contacts. Several students took application forms for student membership and Dan is working on joining as well!

This is the second semester small groups of KCMPI members have spoken to these classes at JCCC.  Those involved agree that it is a great opportunity to reach out to students in the industry, and will continue the program with new classes each semester.

If you have any interest in becoming a speaker and reaching out to the next generation of the hospitality industry, please contact Membership Chair, Andrea Foulkes at afoulkes@fhmchotels.com.