Looking Forward to Better Days

The calendar has officially turned, and I am sure everyone can agree that we deserve to have higher hopes for 2021. We are starting to see positive signs coming from the much-needed vaccine distribution all across the country, and while we realize that we still have a long way to go before we return to a sense of normalcy, things are trending in the right direction. I hope all of you share in the excitement that brighter days are coming.  

A new year brings new opportunities for MPIGNY, and we are excited to hit the ground running. Our first event of 2021 is another volunteer opportunity at God's Love We Deliver scheduled for next Thursday, Jan. 14. Last year we stepped up our commitment to God’s Love offering monthly volunteer opportunities to our membership. As we move into the new year, we are continuing the tradition and would love your support. The full details and link to register are below.

We are closing out the first month of the new year with an outstanding education event on leadership during times of change. "Leading on Your Feet - Vital Leadership Values for a Constantly Changing World" will take place Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. This virtual program will be led by guest speaker Andrew Tarvin, CEO of Humor That Works. His TEDxTAMU Talk on "The Skill of Humor" has been viewed almost 9 million times!   

At the end of this leadership program, you will be able to identify the gap between intention and action while learning to spot it. You will also be prepared to mitigate the challenges that come from unleadership by following the five vital values of leadership that will help you become the leader you want to be. And, finally, you will be able to elevate your leadership style whether your team is remote, on the go or somewhere in between. As we have done since the start of the pandemic, registration will be complimentary and open to all hospitality professionals. The program details and link to register are also below. 

Do you want to get involved with MPIGNY but are not exactly sure how you can make an impact while not committing too much time? Well, The Power of Two - Mentorship Program is your solution. This is an extremely easy way to get involved in our community with minimal time commitment while also being truly impactful. We are always looking to add more mentees and mentors to the program, so please consider signing up. If you have any questions, please reach out to Marisa Wilkes or Judi McLaughlin to discuss further.

And, if you are not yet following us on social media, please be sure to do so. Our marketing and communications team is doing a fabulous job keeping our followers up to date on all things MPIGNY as well as a variety of important industry topics. 

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Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year! 

Best,

Patrick Colomer
MPIGNY President
patrick.colomer1@gmail.com