MPIKC Times

KCMPI's first After 5 networking event for this year was held at the strikingly fun and hip Pinstripes (located in the new entertainment community – Prairiefire in south Overland Park.

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Upcoming Events

How to Plan a Successful International Meeting

"All My Bags Are Packed... Now What? How to Plan a Successful International Meeting"
By Shari Hockenbery, CMP

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November 13 Trivia

Will 2013 Trivia Winner Hilton KCI defend their title or will a new Winning Team emerge?

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Dress for Success Program & Ugly Sweater Holiday Special – December 18

Details coming soon!

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Career Development

2014 CMP Conclave – New Orleans

A Review by Karen Freeman

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WEC Motivates KCMPI President-Elect

by Phil Allemang

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Job Openings

Boot Camp & Travel Coordinator

Pinnacle Career Institute

Posted: Sept. 21, 2014

Group Sales Manager

Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza

Posted: Sept. 21, 2014

Business Transient Sales Manager

Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza

Posted: Sept. 21, 2014

Corporate Events Manager

Essense of Australia

Posted: Sept. 2, 2014

Catering and Event Sales Coordinator

Brancato's Catering and All Seasons Event Rental

Posted: Aug. 11, 2014

Event Planning Specialist

The Culinary Center of Kansas City

Posted: Aug. 1, 2014

Sales Manager

Great Wolf Lodge

Posted: July 23, 2014

2014-2015 Committees are Now Forming

KCMPI is excited to kick-off its 2014-2015 year with cutting edge programs, a dynamic membership recruitment plan, and so much more.

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October 2014 Member Incentives

October Renewal Drawing

Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of October and you will be entered into a drawing for one of two great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!

Half-off registration to WEC 2015 in San Francisco (Aug 1-4) or EMEC 2015 in Poland (Feb 1-3)
One-year extended membership

October Twitter posts

MPI has a special offer for our Twitter friends! Join KCMPI using "Twitter2014" and you will receive a $50 discount on your new membership. Join Online.

Refer A Friend Campaign

Congratulations to Southern California, Potomac, Northeastern New York, Toronto, New England, Carolinas, Kansas City who kicked off their Refer-a-Friend campaign. Their new members received $50 off and the referring member receives a $25 renewal credit.

Campus Notes

KCMPI Prepares KSU Student for the Future

KSU student shares what KCMPI means to her.
By Charla Norquest

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Member Profiles

New Members

Meet some of KCMPI's newest members

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News & Notes

U.S. Hotel Fees and Surcharges to Reach $2.25 Billion in 2014

O'Keefe Family Welcomes New Member

Congratulations to Pat and Megan O’Keefe and big sister, Kennedy, on the arrival of William Joseph O’Keefe last April 23, weighing 7 lb. 8 oz. As early as now, William is already a loyal Cardinals fan.

Morrissey Family Welcomes New Member

Sarah Morrissey and her husband, Kyle, welcomed Reagan Mae on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at 4:14 a.m. She tipped the scales at 7 lbs., 5.9 oz., and 18 inches. Because she was four weeks early, Reagan spent four hours in the NICU and then was reunited with Mommy and Daddy. The family was released from the hospital on Monday, September 1. All are doing well. Photo shows big brother Connor (who turned 4 in July) cheesing with his new baby sister. Congrats to the Morrissey Family!

O'Keefe Accepts Hyatt Promotion

Megan O’Keefe has accepted a promotion with the Hyatt Regency St. Louis. She will still be working remotely but her business trips will be a little closer to home. Her children will get some more time with Grandma and Grandpa as they still live in St. Louis. Megan is very excited for this next chapter with Hyatt. Her first few months will include a lot of travel to St. Louis learning the new hotel and staff. She will continue to stay involved with KCMPI ... thank goodness! Megan’s email and telephone number will remain the same. Megan's market covers all Associations West of the Mississippi, Wisconsin, Illinois, and West Coast Corporate. Next time you see Megan give her a High 5!

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