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February 18, 2010 (3-6 p.m.) -- Crowne Plaza Hotel Kansas City Downtown
Be a Storyteller: Communicate Your Message with Impact and Influence
How do you persuade skeptical people to make the leap from disbelief to engagement? How do you get people involved in and excited about your product, your idea and your brand? How do you influence others? This interactive and high-energy session with Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, CSP, gives you specific tools to influence commitment and motivate others to rally around your message. You'll learn how you can use stories to connect to "buyers" and how you can tell a compelling story. Plan on being involved, having fun and leaving with fresh ideas to build commitment and communicate with greater impact. NOTE: This program is part of the season pass promotion.

March 2, 2010 -- KCMPI After Five Reception and Auction -- This event is FREE for KCMPI members and $10 for non-members.  This fun and fabulous event will take place on Tuesday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the newly renovated Overland Park Marriott.  You will enjoy the surroundings of their hip and contemporary Epicure Restaurant, networking with your hospitality peers and the opportunity to walk away with some fantastic items. 

March 18, 2010 -- Twittering Around -- A Twist on the Dine-Around -- Downtown Venues
This year's dine-around will incorporate a twist on the traditional event. Join the fun as KCMPI sees new venues and samples delicious foods while incorporating teamwork and Twitter.

April 7-8, 2010 -- Professional Education Conference -- Westin Crown Center
Join KCMPI for a two-day educational immersion into the latest industry trends. This CEU-packed event features top-notch keynote speakers and timely-topic breakouts. Don't forget to network with your peers during tradeshow, networking breaks and the opening night reception!  Register early and save!

May 13, 2010 -- Golf Tournament -- Drumm Farm Golf Club
Coming soon to a green near you!  Get your clubs and hit the greens for the annual KCMPI Golf Tournament. New this year: We'll be hosting this event in the spring, so mark your calendar!

June 18, 2010 -- KCMPI Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet -- Faulkner's Ranch
Save the date for a Round UP of Winners at KCMPI's Annual Awards Banquet. This year we will converge on the serene lakeside setting of Faulkner's Ranch for a unique "couture cowboy" experience. Please plan to join us for this special evening honoring our exceptional volunteers of 2009-2010!