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PMPI is proud to announce Michele Woodward as the MACE! 2013 Keynote Presenter. Throughout her career, Michele has held the distinguished titles of White House Events Manager, Lead Press Advance in the Reagan White House, Senior Vice President, Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission, President, Author, Speaker and Teacher. In addition to Michele’s colored career, Michele is a Master Certified Coach who has coached executives across the U.S. and around the world, from Japan and Australia to Latin America and Europe. She trains and mentors other coaches and is considered a "coach’s coach." Michele has graciously accepted the opportunity to present, Life After Meeting Planning: From The White House to Home Office, during the MACE! 2013 keynote program on February 6th. During her presentations, she will discuss some of the highlights and low points of her career, including working first hand with President Gerald Ford and President Ronald Reagan. Spring boarding off of her initial discussion, she will discuss strategies of how planners and suppliers can take what they are best at and re-weave it into becoming a new rock star. We hope you will be able to join us for this dynamic presentation. For more information on Michele please click here . For more information on MACE! 2013 please click here .
As the 3rd largest chapter in MPI, we rely on the dedication and service of our volunteers to help us lead the chapter, advance our industry and meet the needs of our members. This is your opportunity to expand your network, distinguish yourself from your peers and contribute to the goals and success of the Potomac chapter. The Nominating & Governance Committee is currently seeking candidates to serve in the following leadership positions for the 2013-2014 PMPI Board of Directors: • President-Elect (3-year commitment, with automatic succession to President in 2014-2015 and Immediate Past President in 2015-2016) • Vice President of Communications (two-year term) • (5) Board Directors (two-year term) The Board of Directors is currently comprised of 17 chapter members (7 Executive Committee members and 10 Board Directors). Margaret Miller will serve as the 2013-2014 PMPI Chapter President. Nominations for all positions will be in accordance with PMPI Bylaws. Any supplier or planner member in good standing is eligible for nominations and election to these positions. Your Candidate Interest Form should include the skills and talents you bring to the board, any past involvement with the chapter, recognition of the time commitment involved in a leadership position and a declaration of your employer’s support. Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, December 14 through Friday, February 1, 2013, for terms beginning July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. In-person interviews will be conducted with all President-Elect nominees and the Nominating & Governance Committee may schedule phone or live interviews with other candidates as well. The committee will recommend one candidate per position on a slate that will be presented to the membership in March 2013, and if no positions are contested, elected candidates will take office on July 1, 2013. Please visit our website for more information and to access the Candidate Interest Form. If you have any questions, please contact Kumi Anzalone, CMP, Chair, PMPI Nominating & Governance Committee at 919-889-1204 or kanzalone@globalstrat.org . By Kumi Anzalone, CMP GLOBALSTRAT PMPI Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee & Immediate Past President Are you thinking about acquiring an industry designation and would like to speak with a fellow member who has gone through the process? Whether a CMP, CMM, CSEP or other, we have member volunteers willing to speak with you to share their personal experiences and help you learn which designation is the best fit for your career path. Industry Designation "Human Resource" Program Below is a list of PMPI members willing to accept your outreach with questions regarding their particular designation and industry discipline and to act as a trusted counselor or supporter to guide you through the process. Who better to learn from than someone who has already gone through the process? Most communication will be via email, telephone and, to a lesser degree, in person if both parties so desire and are able to meet face-to-face. Based on the amount of interest our designation volunteers receive on this initial program we may provide a more formalized program later down the road in which a mentor and mentee are identified and matched for a specified period of time. CMP – Certified Meeting Professional Ann Kilian, CMP Deidre "DeDe" Walsh, CMP, CTS Jason Watkins, CMP CMM - Certified Meeting Manager Komita T. Primalani, CMP, CMM Carrie Mitchell, CMP CGMP - Certified Government Meeting Professional Mikki Strompf, CGMP, CMP Brian Chung, CGMP CAE - Certified Association Executive Kathleen Cochran, CAE, CMP Elise Lindsey, CMP, CAE CASE - Certified Association Sales Executive Sally Slater, CASE CEM - Certified in Exhibition Management Diana DeJoy, CMP, CEM CSEP - Certified Special Event Professional Cynthia McDowell, CSEP, CMP For more information please contact one of our Career Development Committee Co-Chairs: Sekeno Aldred, CMP MTA Robin Roane, CTE, CCTE
Upcoming Events
Planners and suppliers often think they speak the same language, but two years of research has proven quite the opposite to Shawna Suckow, CMP, author of the book Planner Pet Peeves and the follow-up book, Supplier Pet Peeves (published in January 2013).
Save the Date for PMPI’s 2013 Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo!! February 5-6, 2013 Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington, DC 20008 Mark your calendar now for PMPI’s 2013 Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo! Our 2013 conference will feature 1 ½ days of high level education focused on strategic business proficiencies for meeting professionals. It will include five educational tracks, two in-depth workshops, twenty interactive sessions, the Reverse Marketplace, an Expo and so much more. The educational sessions will provide attendees with instantly applicable tangible skills; while the workshops, Reversed Marketplace, and Expo will deliver the tools planners and suppliers need to advance their professional life and career. This will be a conference you won’t want to miss! Interested in Shaping the Content? PMPI invites all speakers to submit presentations for the Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo through our Call for Presentations link. We are very interested in innovative presentation formats including case studies, panel discussions, and other cutting edge adult learning formats. We welcome all new ideas and encourage forward thinking presentations. Click here for more details. If you are not interested in speaking but have a great idea, please contact the MACE Content/Speaker Chair, for more details. Deanne Davis, CMP, CGMP Email: dedavis@email.gwu.edu Phone: 202-994-4809 Interested in Sponsoring? PMPI’s Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo is the perfect place for you to showcase your products and services to the meeting community. Check out the Sponsor Benefits! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of PMPI’s 2013 Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo, please contact Melissa Benowitz, MACE Sponsorship Chair, for more details. Melissa Benowitz, CMP Email: info@pmpi.org Phone: (301) 948-4600 
News and Announcements
PMPI CMP University Winter ’13 Boot Camp
The PMPI CMP University Boot Camp is a two day interactive review of the CMP International Standard, which focuses on key areas of concern and test taking tips. Registration is now open. PMPI CMP Spring University
The PMPI CMP University is facilitated by local, experienced CMP’s and includes handouts for each section, complete information about the exam and test taking tips. Some of the many benefits of participating in the study course include:
Important 2013 CMP Dates (Subject to Change) Application Submission
CIC Exam Registration
Exam Dates
For more information on career development, click here . For more information contact: Sekeno Aldred, CMP at sekeno.aldred@goodwill.org or Robin Roane, CMP, CTE, CCTE at RRoane@VisitAlexVA.com . Who do you know that is making a difference at PMPI? Let them know how valuable their contributions are—recognize their efforts with a nomination for Rock Star! Nominations are now open for the 3rd Rock Star Award of the year. Nominations are being accepted through December 17th. Please submit your nominee for Rock Star!! Click here for the link to the electronic nomination form. Then, be sure to submit a photo of your nominee to info@pmpi.org . Please put "PMPI Nomination Photo" in the subject line and include the nominee’s name in the body of the mail. Contact Terri Moore at designs@graphicventures.net if you have any questions. Mark Your Calendar: Nomination deadlines: 3nd Award — December 17 4th Award — March 15 You've spent years refining your skills as a meeting professional. Now share your experience and knowledge by submitting a presentation for consideration at a PMPI education event. PMPI invites all speakers to submit presentations for our educational initiatives and MACE 2013! We are very interested in innovative presentation formats including case studies, panel discussions and other cutting-edge adult learning formats. We welcome all new ideas and encourage forward thinking presentations. Our Call for Presentations is continually open and reviewed biannually in March and September. To submit your presentations, please click here. This past Award was presented to a member and a sponsor who happened to be one in the same! Congratulations to Kimberly Reyes and the Capitol View Business & Conference Center for winning our second star award of the year! Our next set of Star Awards will be presented in early January, but put on your thinking caps because nominations officially open on November 29. Who do you know that deserves recognition? Remember the days when you were a student, struggling to figure out your place in the world as well as how to pay for that next semester’s textbook? Please consider sponsoring a student member of PMPI. Your $40 sponsorship will offer a student a valuable membership in our chapter and access to our educational & networking events. For more information, please click here or contact Jessica K. Roberts, CMP, Chair of the Student Involvement Committee at jroberts@ur.umd.edu.  |
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