It's hard to tell what season it is around here with the weather we've been having lately. Regardless, we have our eyes on spring time and we'll be shaking off the winter blue with our Spring Fling Networking Mixer at The Palm Tribeca. It's next Monday, March 7. Don't miss out ... register today!
And don't miss out on a very special education event presented by the Disney Institute on March 22 at the Millennium Broadway. Presented by Dee Byrnes, we'll learn about Disney's Approach to Employee Engagement.
Whether spring is in the air or not, join us as we network and educate ourselves and connect with our industry colleagues!
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We know it’s not quite spring and no, we’re not going to the desert but we are going to shake off those winter blues. Celebrate the coming season by joining fellow MPIGNY members at our Spring Fling networking social on Monday, March 7 at 6 p.m.
Can it get any better than the New York classic Steakhouse, The Palm? We’re going to take over their private dining room at their Tribeca location overlooking West Street. They’ll be serving some of their signature menu items along with sommelier selected wines and spirits. This will be a great setting to make new connections and refresh your industry network.
Join MPIGNY for Disney's Approach to Employee Engagement, Presented by Dee Byrnes, Disney Institute Facilitator of the Disney Institute on March 22.
Planners and suppliers alike succeed when they develop an organizational culture that enables extraordinary experiences for employees, clients and attendees. How can you find and nurture great talent, while fostering an environment of outstanding teamwork and effective communication?
Whether you’re an individual business owner, a corporate planner or work with a team of two or 2,000, this session offers practical takeaways that can help you and your team work more effectively and exceed expectations.
Learn more here. Register today!
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Current Members:
Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership this month and you
will be entered into a drawing for one of two great prizes. The winner will
pick either one! Either a Complimentary CMP Study Kit or one-year extended MPI
membership. Renew today
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to save $50 when you join as a new member before March 31.
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Thanks to all of the MPIGNY members that completed the Annual MPI Membership Survey! We are pleased to announce that the the following members are winners of our prize draw:
Peter Cancila, Caesars Entertainment
Ayisha Kaul, St. John's University
Dawn Mojica, Foxwoods
Jack Toomey, 230 Fifth
If you missed the survey but have feedback, we still want to hear from you. Please do contact us at info@mpigny.org with any comments, concerns or questions!
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The need for play is being added to the agenda as conference centers embrace the bleisure trend. (Successful Meetings)
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The most creative minds and famous personalities in the events industry are on Instagram—and so are you. But there’s one big difference: The cool kids and tech-savvy event management companies have thousands of followers—and you don’t. (MeetingsNet)
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Nothing’s worse than awkward elevator silence, especially when you’re riding the elevator with your company’s CEO, or you’re attending a networking event. You stand there contemplating, "Should I say something?" or "How do I introduce myself?" (Association Adviser)
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These coffee creations include spins on classic cocktails as well as capitalize on the cold-brew craze. (BizBash)
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March 7, 2016 – The Palm Spring Fling: Networking Mixer – The Palm Tribeca
March 10, 2016 – Board of Directors Meeting – Langham Place
March 22, 2016 – Education Event, Disney's Approach to Employee Engagement, Presented by Disney Institute – Millennium Broadway
April 14, 2016 – Global Meetings Industry Day – Event co-sponsored by MPIGNY and NYPCMA
April 27, 2016 – After Six Mix – Location TBA
May 25, 2016 – Summer Kick-Off Mixer – Location TBA
Find out more here...
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 Please meet Natasha Shah. During the day she is the Director of Global Conference & Incentive Sales, East Coast for Rocco Forte Hotels. But when she has her MPIGNY hat on, she volunteers for not just one, but two committees!
What committee do you volunteer for? Education and Golf.
What inspired you to volunteer for MPIGNY? I felt it wasn't enough to just be a member and show up to events when my schedule allowed. My experience with MPIGNY and what I get out of it in terms of connections and relationships has increased tenfold by volunteering. I feel that I am really able to get to know my fellow members, and it's a great feeling to be contributing to the success of our chapter!
How long have you volunteered? I attended the new member orientation in September 2015 at the Octoberfest event at Tavern on the Green and spent time chatting with Ramel about volunteering for the Education Committee that very night.
What is your favorite MPIGNY event? I haven't been to one that I haven't enjoyed. The After Six Mixes are an easy casual way to catch up with fellow members and our education events are some of the best in the organization (and I've been to many different chapter events all over the East Coast!)
A little about Rocco Forte Hotels: Established by Sir Rocco Forte and sister Olga Polizzi in 1996, Rocco Forte Hotels is a family of 10 individual luxury hotels and resorts in Europe. All of the hotels are landmarks, both old and new, occupying magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. Led by a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, the hotels are united by their distinctive approach to service ensuring guests experience the best of the cities and surrounding areas.
Rocco Forte Hotels comprises: Hotel de Russie, Rome; Hotel Savoy, Florence; Verdura Resort, Sicily; The Balmoral, Edinburgh; Brown’s Hotel, London; The Charles Hotel, Munich; Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt; Hotel de Rome, Berlin; Hotel Amigo, Brussels; Hotel Astoria, St. Petersburg. Future openings: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2016); Shanghai, China (2018)
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