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Message from Our President
Dear Chapter Members, As we commemorate Black History Month, it's essential to reflect on the profound contributions and enduring legacy of Black individuals throughout history. This month serves as a reminder to honor the achievements, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of the Black community. From trailblazers who fought for Civil Rights, Leaders, Artists, Activists and Innovators who have shaped our society, Black Americans have made indelible marks in every facet of our nation's history. Their courage, perseverance, and determination continue to inspire us all. As we celebrate Black History Month, let us also recommit ourselves to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our association and beyond. Together, let us strive to create a more just and equitable future for all. MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS: THE DIRECTORS' DEN
"No weapon formed against me shall prosper." I am currently a Sales Events Specialist with The Bermuda Tourism Authority. Outside of work, I am passionate about traveling (experiencing new cultures) and family (especially my 4-year-old niece). I have been a member of MPIGNY for six months. Being connected with new buyers, getting to know professionals within this industry, and being able to learn from individuals' experiences to apply it in my day-to-day duties has been AMAZING for me. I am adding to my network, building, and able to call on numerous people to assist with curating events. Expanding your network is powerful. My focus as an MPI member is making new connections. As a representative of Bermuda and being a Bermudian, I am always looking to spread the great news of my island home and share why you should visit and bring your business to our shores. My hope for this year is to continue to build meaningful contacts and I'll be sure to keep learning from the industry veterans.
"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." - Dr. Mae Jemison I work in business development for MJM CREATIVE, part of the WPP family of agencies, with a focus on internal communication event production. Outside of work, I'm passionate about my wife and kids, and the lessons taught to you by engaging in and being around sports. I've been a member of MPI for 10 years. During this time, I have been able to see how the various roles within in the industry are inextricably linked to the same outcome, which is successful experience(s). My key focus this year is on purposeful and impactful stewardship. This is an issue that is often spoken of but mostly not acted upon in a real and authentic manner.
This year, I hope that we all can accept people the way they are. Do not expect and demand that people fit your mold. Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery. MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to once again host the MPI Greater New York Kalahari Resorts Golf Outing. This will be the 33rd year of this annual tradition and we are geared up to bring you the best one yet! Get Ready to Gather your Foursomes or Partner with Us! Join us solo or with a group! Stay all day or join for cocktails and dinner! There are so many ways to participate, even if you're not a golfer!
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During our winter social we took time to lift up Kathie Stapleton for her hard word, dedication and amazing 40+ years of service to our organization. Not only has she served our chapter, she has also made a huge impact in the industry as well. From working closely with HSMAI's Greater New York Chapter to receiving an award from Women in Tourism - Kathie will be missed by many. We look forward to seeing her face on some amazing travel snapshots and hopefully getting a few hugs when sneaking back in to an event, next time as our honored guest. Kathie, we can't wait until we see you again!
Extending a heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for our Winter Social! Your generous support helps us create unforgettable moments and connections. Together, we're shaping extraordinary experiences. Thank you to: ♦ Annex 17 with the AESNYC Venue Management for Venue Host ♦ Food Trends for Food and Beverage ♦ AFR Furniture Rental for all the Furniture ♦ Ace Party and Tent Rental for Uplighting ♦ Rhythm in Motion for DJ ♦ MC Event Consulting for Ice Luge and Shotski Activation ♦ LA Photo for Photo Booth ♦ Cuppa Cabana for Coffee Station ♦ Red Oyster for Caviar Tainment (yes Caviar Tainment) ♦ Artvesta for Photography ♦ Simon ProPhoto Video for Video ♦ Atlas Printing Solutions for Gondola Prints ♦ One Way Event Productions for Video Screens ♦ Camelback Resort for Raffle ♦ Sofitel NYC for Raffle
MPIGNY Raises $605 for Adaptive Sports Foundation
We had a wonderful time at the MPIGNY and HSMAI Apres Ski Winter Social. We raffled two prizes donated by generous suppliers. Congratulations to our raffle winners: • Ben Maddy – A one night stay at Sofitel New York with breakfast for two included • Laura Mullholland – Camelback Resort Ski Weekend The raffle sales totaled $605.00. The recipient of the monies from the ticket sales is the Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF). Their mission is to empower lives through adaptive sports. The ASF provides profound, life-changing experiences for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities, individuals with chronic illnesses, and wounded veterans through outdoor physical activity, education, support, and community.
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 We've heard loud and clear that planners need more data, help with benchmarking, and purely just knowing what others in the industry are facing right now...and through these surveys we've been able to get you those answers!
Insights from our final 2023 report include: ⟩ Planners are using different strategies to offset rising expenses. 37% report that they frequently opt for different destinations based on price. ⟩ Post-pandemic shift: 55% of planners report shorter lead times in event planning. ⟩ DEI takes center stage internationally, with diverse efforts in training, hiring, and inclusivity. Power Your Planning: GDP's 2023 Pulse Survey Report, www.globaldmcpartners.com One by one, the co-workers and clients you meet with will be replaced by cartoon characters... Apple Vision Pro users will be showing up soon in meetings as what Apple calls “Personas,” which are CGI-looking video representations that approach, but don’t cross into, the “uncanny valley” (that place of realism where a digital human or robot starts to creep people out)... In one of the more creative applications of generative AI, a new feature in Teams uses AI to clean your messy room when it’s a background in meetings. The software can even add AI-generated houseplants...Lenovo developed a feature demonstrated at CES that enables you to step away from a meeting and have a digital version of yourself remain in the meeting, blinking and nodding as others talk. To use it, simply walk away from the call. Lenovo AI will instantly replace you with a lifelike video avatar that others on the call won’t be able to tell is synthetic. Meetings are about to get weird, www.computerworld.com/article/3712820 Is this kind? If every decision made by every person at work—where many of us spend most of our daily lives—were to begin with that one question, what would the workplace look like? Laura Tan told Newsweek: "There has to be a middle ground between previous 'hardcore' attitudes towards productivity that aren't healthy and a new emerging attitude that feels a bit 'anti-work' and anti-ambition." To Tan, kind productivity aims to be a "softer" take on what it means to be productive. It still entails making progress "but isn't just about killing yourself for personal/financial gain." Is 'Kind Productivity' the Future of Work?, www.newsweek.com Grow
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