Congratulations to the following that took part in KCMPI's CMP Study Session and passed their CMP Exam!

• Michelle Lizak, CMP, Sprint
• Pamela Simpson, CMP, Onyx Meetings and Events
• Heidi Elser, CMP, GCSAA
• Judy Schelar, CMP, GCSAA
• Diane Miller, CMP, Church of the Nazarene
• Lacey Spallitta, CMP, MAC Meetings and Events

CMP Committee Chair, Dan Veglahn, CMP attended the CMP Conclave in Canada in July 2008. Please contact Dan at dveglahn@vaecorp.com if you have any questions or are interested in KCMPI's next CMP Study Session!

 After17 years at the Sheraton Suites, Lynne Fleenor has resigned and accepted a new job as the Director of Sales for the Aloft Hotel, which will open in the early Spring.  Congratulations to Lynne! 

Congratulations to chapter member Katherine (Phipps) Hubbard with People to People International who recently got married to Josh Hubbard. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Congratulations to the following recipients of Best of Business Awards from Ingram's Magazine.   

Best Event Planner

AGENDA: Kansas City – Silver

EPIC Entertainment – Bronze 

Best Ground Transportation

Overland Limousine – Gold

AGENDA: Kansas City – Bronze

Best Corporate Retreat

Big Cedar Lodge – Gold

Lodge of Four Seasons – Silver

Best Dessert

McCormick & Schmicks – Gold

Best Casino

Argosy Casino – Silver

Best Weekend Getaway

Lake of Ozarks – Gold

Best Hotel

Intercontinental – Gold

Hotel Phillips – Silver

Best Meeting & Conference Facility

Overland Park Convention Center – Gold

Bartle Hall - Silver

Do you have news to share with your KCMPI peers? Please send to Karen Hoch at karenh@ptpi.org!