MPIKC Times

With the start of fall we welcome in many changes to our lives. Warmer days are going away, cooler nights are a welcome change, schools are back in session, the Chiefs have successfully kicked off another great season, and all of the performing arts venues across the metro are starting up new seasons. While it is the end of a great summer, there are many things to be excited about with the beginning of fall!

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As the leaves change with the season and the air begins its descent into winter, I reflect on the summer months spent outdoors with my family and look ahead to cooler weather. Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons, bringing with it a certain warmth and comfort.

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Happy anniversary to all our members celebrating this fall!

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Congratulations to Susan Bartlett on getting her CMP! Susan has been in the meeting planning industry for 17 years and currently works for Bayer Animal Health, in addition to owning a small consulting business, Crossroads Event Management, LLC. Susan loves planning because she feels it's like putting a theater show together and waiting for opening night! Susan’s greatest accomplishment before attaining the CMP designation, was attaining the CTSM designation, followed closely by starting my own business "Crossroads Event Management, LLC"

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Please make sure to wish Gretchen L. Miles, CMP a happy 12-year anniversary! Thank you for all your support these last 12 years. We appreciate your membership and involvement in MPIKC!

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Please congratulate Kara Harrington, MPIKC Past President, on her new job with The Elms Hotel & Spa!

Kara’s new contact details are noted below:

Kara Harrington
Catering Sales Manager
The Elms Hotel & Spa
401 Regent ׀ Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
t: 816 630 5500
d: 816 629 2519
f: 816 630 5380
WWW.ELMSHOTELANDSPA.COM

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Health & Wellness Trends in Meeting Planning and Tourism was another very successful and educational event put on by MPIKC. It was held at the Deer Creek Golf Club in their breathtaking space overlooking the golf course. Karen Thal, Assistant Professor from Fort Hays State University, spoke about global wellness trends. She touched on workplace wellness, sustainability and how these issues are predicted to become cornerstones of responsible business practices. Door prizes from Bicycle and Kansas City Walking Tours were awarded, and everyone left with new ways to incorporate health and wellness into their next meeting.

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Sign up now for the 2016 MPIKC Annual Trivia Night!

Calling all MPIKC members, friends & family to join us at Trivia Night on November 9 for an evening of fun, food and friendly competition at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park!

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Dave Bishop

All too common is the plight of terrible internet in our event spaces. With the increase in use of mobile applications, session streaming and press coverage, a failure of Wi-Fi or network support can prove catastrophic for your meetings. Discover what goes into successfully implementing Wi-Fi for events. Touching on some brief technical concepts, discover the factors necessary to offering appropriate Wi-Fi for your events, and receive a powerful set of questions that will improve your Wi-Fi experiences moving forward.

Learner Outcomes:
• Discover the disillusions of the grandiose myth of "free Wi-Fi."
• Define the aspects of truly successful event Wi-Fi and technology implementation.
• Receive a set of questions that you can use as tools when planning event Wi-Fi needs.

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Sponsored by IMEX Group and MGM Resorts International

Jessie States and Bill Voegeli

Meeting professionals are so overtaxed in the present, they often forget—or don't have the time—to look ahead. Take a moment to preview the future based on MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers. Brainstorm ways to start planning for the uncertain future with case studies and best practices from around the globe.

Learner Outcomes:
• Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including budget, attendance and business conditions.
• Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss next steps with your peers.
• Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.

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In July, Patti Gaughan, CMP had the opportunity to travel to Cuba with Host Global Alliance on a fam trip. Her group included about 20 attendees (corporate, association, third-party planners and various DMC representatives) plus their host DMC out of Texas, their Cuban tour company representative, tour guide and bus driver. Her group flew out of Miami and spent four days and three nights in Havana. They did not have time to visit any of the beach resorts on the island, so the notes in this article refer mostly to Havana, but she provides a great general overview of her trips in addition to some great personal thoughts and observations.

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Gary Bradt, a speaker at Destination Caribbean 2016, discusses the importance of change in the meetings industry

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Meet Kyle Sadewhite, CPA - This is how we do KC!

Short Bio: A customer-first approach. My drive comes from the day-to-day interaction I have with my clients, and knowing I have done all I can to ensure the best possible experiences while they are in KC. My passions include golf, fishing, and most importantly, spending time with my family.

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Please welcome the newest member of MPIKC: Sharon Franklin, Executive Account Manager with VIVedConcepts

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Fall Renewal Incentive: 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!

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This year’s fundraising committee has come up with a fabulous, fun-filled trip that is sure to thrill. During the remainder of our fiscal year we will be raffling off an exciting Vegas getaway to be announced at the June Annual Gala. Ticket sales and more information to come at MPIKC upcoming events. Just one more reason to attend future MPIKC events!

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Do you want to know what other Planners are doing around the country? Do you wish you had a way to keep up on current trends?

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