MPIKC Times

Make a Good Plan – AND Be Spontaneous!

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How do you keep calm and carry on in the craziest of times?

I recently found myself in the perfect storm of work, home and volunteer positions that had me in a situation where balls had to be dropped. As much as I’d like to be great at everything, sometimes you just can’t do it all. Wi-Fi goes down, planes get delayed and people make mistakes that are out of our control. And while it may mess up our current plans, in the long run it will all work out.

Fortunately, I had two great articles with advice from guest authors for this newsletter in my inbox and an unplanned layover in Omaha to read them! You can find these articles under Career Development. Lee Siber and Rory Vaden both share some great suggestions on forging ahead in those craziest of times.

This month in KCMPI, take a moment to reach out to a new member, thank a sponsor, sign up for an upcoming event or simply congratulate someone on an accomplishment. Of all the things we do in our busy schedules, these are the simplest, with some of the longest lasting impacts.

Now, back to catch all those balls we have in the air!

 

 

From 19 years to 1 – check out who we're celebrating!

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Industry expert Deborah Gardner highlighted an awesome array of speakers and topics at this year’s PEC. Deborah’s sessions on "Talking ‘Bout Our Generations" and "Mapping Your Success to Win!" were a hit with everyone in attendance. In addition to Deborah’s session, topics such as "Human Trafficking in the Industry," "Wi-Fi in the Industry," "Maximizing ROI," and a LinkedIn session and a Kansas City industry update rounded out a packed schedule.

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It was a night filled with celebration at the Historical Hotel Phillips for the 2014-2015 KCMPI Annual Meeting & Awards where members, suppliers, venues, caterers and sponsors gathered to be recognized for their outstanding commitment and service to the chapter.

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Join PCMA Heartland Chapter and KCMPI for our upcoming joint program.

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Attention all KCMPI runners, walkers and animal lovers!

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Strategic Meetings Coordinator

Wellington

Posted: June 14, 2015

 

Sr. Strategic Meetings Coordinator

Wellington

Posted: June 3, 2015

 

Events Manager

Agriculture Future of America

Posted: May 16, 2015

 

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How to Slow Down to Speed Up
By Lee Silber

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There is a great lesson about success and leadership from studying the way that buffalo and cows respond to storms.
By Rory Vaden, MBA

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Today, the CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the meeting, convention, exhibition and event industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam.

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We would like to congratulate two of the newest CMPs

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Register today for MPI's World Education Conference August 1-4, 2015.

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Spring time renewal drawing!

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Meet four new chapter members.

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Please take note of KCMPI's new address and update your records

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The Conferences and Noncredit Programs team at Kansas State University Global Campus has welcomed a new program coordinator, Brandi Nelson. Originally from Salina, Kansas, Nelson will primarily focus on conferences and programs for the College of Architecture, Planning and Design and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a secondary major in natural resources and environmental sciences from K-State, and a master’s in resource policy and behavior with a specialty in environmental justice from the University of Michigan.

Before accepting the conference coordinator position at K-State Global Campus, Nelson worked as an evaluations program coordinator in the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation at K-State. She also spent two years working for K-State Research and Extension in the communications and agricultural education department as coordinator of the Kansas Environmental Leadership Program.

Nelson said her love for event planning and knowledge of academic services is what drew her to the coordinator position at K-State Global Campus.

"I’m excited to be able to further develop my event planning skills and learn more about the industry," Nelson said. "I’m looking forward to learning from other members of the team, and hopefully bringing on some new programs and conferences."

Alton Hagen was honored on Friday, June 12, at the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce in its Stories of Success series. Here is what the Chamber had to say about Alton, who also has been a long-time supporter of KCMPI.

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Phil Allemang (our 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 President) will be marrying his sweetheart of four years, Nancy Alexander. A wedding is planned at Pilgram Chapel at Shawnee Civic Center.
 
Phil and Nancy will then honeymoon in San Francisco at 2015 WEC and spend some extra time in the area. Congratulation to Phil and Nancy ... we wish you all the best and many years of happiness.