Well, goodbye, summer, and hello, fall! To me, the week following Labor Day always signifies the U.S. Open coming to a close, college football starting up and a push for my Chicago Cubs to make the playoffs! But, more importantly, this is really the start of MPIGNY kicking our year into high gear, too. The board of directors conducted its monthly meeting this week, where we continued to plan out the 2019-20 campaign. We’re continuing to focus on what we can do to enhance the level of experience for all of our members. 

A key highlight for September is going to be our first educational event of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 17, on the topic of meeting design. Our chapter is putting a lot of time and resources into this event, and I’m really excited about how it’s all coming together. Everyone thinks they know what meeting design is, but trust me, if you come to this event, you’re going to leave with some valuable knowledge and insight that you didn’t have before. Due to the size of the venue, we have to limit the event to 60 attendees (30 suppliers and 30 planners), so if you want to attend, I would highly encourage you to sign up today, or you may miss out on what is destined to be a memorable experience.  

Finally, I’d like to mention the mentorship program that we’ve just rolled out. The intent of this program is to provide an outlet for those newer members of our chapter who are looking to navigate the NYC hospitality waters in a more effective manner. If you’ve recently joined our chapter or don’t quite feel like you understand how to get the most out of your membership, this program is geared specifically for you! All the details are listed in this e-mail, so please consider filling out the mentee application. We’re also looking for some great mentors who are eager to give back to our community. So, if you have a passion for our industry and want to make a positive impact while not committing too much of your time, please consider applying as a mentor.

Best regards,

Patrick Colomer
President
MPI Greater New York Chapter
Patrick.Colomer@hilton.com