Well, another leap year has arrived. How will you spend your Leap Day? Hopefully you'll take that extra time you have this month and complete your MPI Membership & Chapter Survey. It's the absolute best way for you to share your opinion on what MPI and your Greater New York chapter are doing well and, perhaps, what we're not doing well. We're here to serve you, so please let us know what you like about us, but also how we can change to help you even more. You should have received your personalized survey link by email. If not, please let us know. Most importantly, please complete your survey by February 14. 

The MPI Membership & Chapter Survey has been sent and we want your feedback! Do you adore the After Six Mix, are you engaged by our education, do you think the magazine is marvelous? We need to hear from you to make our chapter even better.

Fill out the survey by February 14 to be entered to win prizes donated by OUR members, including a two-night stay at the Sheraton New York Times Square and a London and Partners travel accessory kit.

If you have not received the survey in your email, please contact our Chapter President Robert Sanders at robert@hrginc.net.

 

Is your MPI membership about to expire this month or in the upcoming months? All members who renew in February are entered into a drawing. One lucky winner will choose between a six-month membership extension, six complimentary tickets to a chapter event or $200 gift certificate towards any MPI Academy training. Renew today!

After weathering the second biggest snowstorm in NYC history, folks were excited to gather at Pier A Harbor House on January 27, for our first After Six Mix of 2016. More than 50 event professionals mingled while enjoying delicious bites such as yellowfin tuna tartare mini tacos, mini lobster rolls, short rib sliders and a seafood tower of oysters and shrimp.

Our gracious host also provided tours of their beautiful private dining space, containing stunning views of the lower Manhattan waterfront and Financial District skyline. This event space is a must see. Learn more by visiting their website.

 

MPIGNY kicked off the new year on January 19 with insight into the world of meetings and events in 2016. Special thanks to Yma Sherry, Vice President – North America, American Express Meetings & Events for joining us and presenting a summary of the 2016 Global Meetings Forecast. There was standing room only for the presentation! A huge thank you to our venue sponsor Convene for hosting the evening. 

Congratulations to Suzette Eaddy, CMP, for being awarded lifetime membership to MPI. Suzette has recently retired from her position of Vice President, Conferences, Meetings & Events for the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.

Please join us for our next education event on Disney’s Approach to Employee Engagement on March 22. More details to follow! 

The Zika virus is having a small but growing effect on meeting and incentive travel planners, who are taking proactive steps to educate clients about the threat to pregnant women and the sensible precautions needed to keep all attendees safe from infected mosquitoes. (MeetingsNet)

Eight ways to introduce healthy living habits at meetings, initiatives that attendees will continue to practice long after the event is over. (Successful Meetings)

Event and meeting professionals continue to debate over whether attendees should be allowed to use mobile devices. (BizBash)

Contemplating a virtual event? Treat it as a business decision, just as you would any other type of programming you’re considering. Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering whether or not to host a virtual event. (Association Adviser)

There's no substitute for meeting face to face with partners, colleagues and industry friends, so mark these important dates on your calendar for 2016. (@MPIGNY)