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What's on the Minds of the Industry's Leading CEO? Three Important Insights That You Need to Know!
During CIC board meetings, members can share cutting-edge ideas, discuss emerging trends, and talk candidly. But what do exactly do they discuss? What's on the minds of the industry's leading CEOs? Well, here's a look inside as they share three of their top 8 insights with you!

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Access CMP Conclave 2015 Educational Sessions Online!
For the first time ever, CIC is offering recordings from its 2015 CMP Conclave event! Experience the stellar educational sessions online as part of your professional development.

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Chair's Corner
A Season of Thanksgiving
As the year 2015 draws to a close, what are you most thankful for? This month, CMP Governance Commission Chair Joanne Joham, CMP, shares from reflections during a season of Thanksgiving.

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CMP Events
#CMP15 Wisdom in 140 Characters or Less!
What was the most memorable thing you learned during the 2015 CMP Conclave?

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Join Us On a Discovery Mission at IMEX 2016!
CIC is once again hosting a CMP Hosted Buyer's Group during IMEX. Please read the requirements and apply to join us in Frankfurt, April 19-21, 2016.

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Global Perspective
3 Reasons to Participate in Global Meetings Industry Day
Mark your calendars for April 14, 2016 and plan to participate in the first ever Global Meetings Industry Day! Need more information? Well, here are three reasons why you should participate.

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Commentary
Meeting Planners Guide to Hiring a Great Keynote Speaker
How do you go about hiring a great keynote speaker? Keynote speaker (and motivational humorist) Judy Carter shares her insights and breaks down the 12 most common mistakes professionals make and how to avoid them.

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Naylor Association Solutions
CMP Program News
Update Your CMP Profile for Change to Win $50!
CMPs, update your online profile by December 15 for a chance to a win a $50 American Express Gift Card! Details below.

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Congratulations to the New Class of CMPs!
Please join CIC in congratulating the 152 individuals who passed the fourth quarter CMP examination! Welcome, new CMPs!

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APEX - Standards and Best Practices
Green Your Meetings with Sustainable Planning: Sustainability Conversations
CIC has partnered with Avila to bring you the Sustainable Meeting Planning Program (SMPP), an online tool designed to help you become a more sustainable planner. Each month, SMPP will provide you with a sustainability tip to help you green your meetings. This month's tip is about Sustainability Conversations.

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CMPs in the News
CMP Named to IAEE's 20 Under 30 List
IAEE recently announced its list of the top 20 young professionals under 30 for the year. Congrats to LaShanna Mackey, CMP, on being named to that list!

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CMP on the Road
CMP Preferred Provider Program Makes Finding CEs Easy!
Do you need a few more continuing education credits in 2015? The CMP Preferred Provider Program makes selecting and keeping track of your CEs easy. Read on for more information.

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On The Move
CMPs On the Move
Melissa Boland, CMP,  is now Director of Sales & Catering with Northern Quest Resort & Casino. She was previously the company's Catering & Conference Service Manager with the company. 

Michelene Everett, CMP,  is now the Corporate Events and Sponsorship Specialist at BST Global in Tampa, FL. She was previously Sr. Meeting Planner for the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX.

Dana M. Garcia, CMP,  is now the Director of Meetings, Conventions, & Event Management for Convention Services Unlimited, A Kelly Company based in the D.C. Metro Area. Previously, she was the Director of Event Management with the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Kari Hennigan, CMP, is now Global Events Manager with INTL FCStone.

Traci James, CMP, is now a Global Account Executive with ConferenceDirect. 

Chrissy Lefler, CMP, is now Project Manager with Tipping Point Solutions. She was previously a Catering Manager with Epicurean Group Venue Sales. 

Eva Moore, CMP, is now a Travel and Meeting Planner at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board in Arlington, VA

Virginia Quintero Rosell, CMP, CMM, is now Associate Director, Education and Meetings with the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. 

Melissa Ann Tarpley, CMP, is now Senior Specialist, Meeting Services at Tenet Healthcare in Dallas, TX.

Patrick "Kyle" West, MBA, CMP, finished his MBA and recently moved to Aecom, Federal Services Division to work as a meeting planner for the Department of Veterans's Affairs account. He was previously with the Heart Rhythm Society.

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