Happy May, MPIGNY!

The past 30 days with MPIGNY were all about corporate social responsibility! We kicked off the month celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day on Thursday, April 4. The successful programming, in participation with PCMA, Site Northeast and ECPAT, discussed the important role our industry has on ending human trafficking. Later in the month, MPIGNY headed to the kitchens of God's Love We Deliver to help prepare delicious and nutritious meals for our neighbors in need. Unable to join us in April? We will be visiting the kitchen again on Tuesday, May 14 and the link to register is below.

Join us this Monday, May 13 for a pop-up education program as we gather to learn more about principles of mindful leadership!

As summer is just around the corner, join us for our Summer Kick-Off on Wednesday, May 22 at Gansevoort Hotel - Lelie Rooftop. 

Do you know an all-star member of our chapter who deserves special recognition? Do you love one of the committees? We are happy to announce the 2018/2019 Genie Award nominations are now open! Please find the link below for the nominations form!

Are you interested in joining a committee? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our group! Whatever your availability allows you, there is certainly a home for you within the committees!

Here's what's to come ...

Monday, May 13
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Innovation Loft
151 West 30th Avenue (near Seventh Ave), 2nd Floor
RSVP Here: Registration Link

Join us Monday as we explore how we can become more effective, thoughtful and productive leaders. Based on the scientific research on mindfulness, our speaker will provide the tools you need to help create a more positive work environment.

Mindful leaders provide constructive feedback balanced with a healthy dose of appreciation. This program will deliver useful tips on how to create an atmosphere where the contributions of co-workers are appreciated instead being viewed as a threat.

Learner Outcomes:

• Leaders and the workforce will understand the importance of appreciating
  each other’s contributions.
• Discover techniques on how we can be more mindful about our communication,
  how it might be received and the way we deliver the message.
• Learn how to manage emotions during heated situations.
• Audience will understand the value of leading by example to inspire others.
• Leaders or those aspiring for leadership will understand the value of humility
  in leading.

About Our Speaker: Pandit Dasa is a mindful leadership expert. He has spoken on mindful leadership and conducted workshops at Google, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Citi, State Farm, Bank of America, Nationwide, Intel, Novartis, The World Bank, UBS, Royal Bank of Canada, AMC Theatres, UNICEF, Bank of Montreal, AMC Networks, Harvard, Columbia University and many other institutions. He has also presented at the World Government Summit in Dubai, SHRM National Convention, SHRM Arkansas, Oracle HCM Conference, ATD2018, LEAD2017 and the WorkHuman Conferences. 

In his book, Urban Monk, Dasa writes about the turning point in his life that came after his family lost their multimillion-dollar business, which ultimately led to him living as a monk for 15 years in New York City.

Monday, May 14
9 a.m. to Noon
God’s Love We Deliver
166 Sixth Avenue at Spring Street (6th and Spring)
RSVP Here: Registration Link

Join your fellow MPIGNY members for two special volunteer opportunities benefitting God’s Love We Deliver. Without the help of amazing volunteers, the organization would not be able to cook and deliver over 6,800 delicious and nutritious meals each weekday to neighbors in need. Volunteers work in the kitchen, deliver and package meals and work in their office. Learn more about God's Love We Deliver by viewing this video! 

Wednesday, May 22
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Gansevoort Hotel – Lelie Rooftop
18 Ninth Avenue at 13th Street
RSVP Here: Registration Link

Come join us to send off spring at our rooftop Summer Kick-Off!

Touting breathtaking, panoramic views of New York City and sunsets over the Hudson River, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is the first full-service resort in Manhattan’s vibrant and historic Meatpacking District. Offering a chic retreat from the urban metropolis that surrounds the property, the hotel's 186 spacious guest rooms, including 22 stylish suites and one duplex penthouse suite, many with seating nooks in bay windows, step-out balconies and stunning Manhattan and Hudson River vistas, offer downtown drama infused with uptown luxury. Lelie Rooftop offers an escape for hotel guests and downtown locals alike. Take in the 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River while enjoying innovative, refreshing cocktails paired with light bites.

Thursday, July 18
Harbor Links Golf Course
One Fairway Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050
Sizzle Reel: Golf Outing Video

With more than just golf, there are many different ways to be a part of the 

2019 MPIGNY Kalahari Resorts Golf Outing. We have options to accommodate everyone from scratch golfers to novice players, planners looking to network with peers and suppliers aiming to showcase their brand. We even have an option for those who want to participate but have very limited time available. Take a look at the choices below and plan to join MPIGNY for a great day of networking and fun!

Schedule:
7:30 a.m. - Bus leaves NYC
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast Buffet and Golf Skills Contest
10 a.m. - Shotgun Start
Noon - 3 p.m. - Lunch on the Golf Course
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Outdoor Reception & Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Bus departs for NYC

Foursomes 
This is a great way to network and spend quality time with your colleagues, clients and peers.  

Foursome Fee - $1,200
Single Participant Fee - $350
Click here to register
 
If you are a planner and interested in playing golf, please contact Andrew Barnes, andrew.barnes@stregis.com, to be added to the complimentary golfer list. 

Not a golfer or have limited time available?
Join us for the day or even just the afternoon at the beautiful Harbor Links Club when we cap off the day with a reception featuring live music followed by dinner.

Day Attendee Fee - $250
Reception and Dinner-Only Fee - $150
Click here to register

Sponsorship
There are many options for those who want to showcase their brand throughout the day. Many packages have been reserved, but the following packages are still available: Sponsorship Opportunities 
  
Raffle prize donations
Donating a raffle is a great way to gain exposure for your brand for free while helping to raise important funds for our chapter.
 
Click here to submit a raffle prize

On behalf of MPI Greater New York, PCMA New York and SITE Northeast, thank you for attending our GMID Education & Engagement Day. We hope you found the presentation enlightening, empowering and that you walked away with a better understanding of how our industry can help combat human trafficking. A group of 135 meeting professionals gathered at Convene at 730 Third Avenue in New York to celebrate GMID (Global Meetings Industry Day) and to discuss this sobering but relevant topic.

Thank you to Convene at 730 Third Avenue for hosting our meeting. Check out their artcile on how we are making an impact on our industry and communities here: "Making an Impact at Convene on Global Meetings Industry Day" 

You can also view photos from the event here: GMID Event Photos

On April 23, we had a great turnout for our After Six Mix at Célon, a gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired cocktail lounge located off the lobby of the Bryant Park Hotel. It was a great way to continue a new fresh season of After Six Mixes with a lot of new business connections made.

Thanks to Célon for being such a fantastic host! This luxury oasis in the heart of midtown is an international design-award-winning space featuring one-of-a-kind lanterns, authentic Moroccan textiles and domed ceilings. Featuring an open, yet intimate layout Célon is ideal for corporate receptions, social gatherings, parties and more.

The Genie Awards are just around the corner, and it's time to celebrate our chapter! Nominate a fellow member for Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year or Young Professional of the Year, tell us about a committee that amazed you or a speaker that inspired you. Now is the time to recognize your GNY star. 

Nominate a Member

Join the Recognition Committee this spring to help put together another fantastic Genie Awards! Want to know more or interested in being a sponsor? Email info@mpigny.org for more information!

Are you interested in getting more involved with MPIGNY? It is a great way to meet new clients and industry partners through volunteering with a committee! Visit our website for more information on how to get involved here: MPIGNY - Join a committee

We added a new campaign earlier this year called "People of MPIGNY" and want to learn more about our incredible members! If you are interested in being featured, click the links below to read about some of our members and to complete the handful of questions to be considered for our next issue!

People of MPIGNY
People of MPIGNY Application

Did you know that MPI can help you cover costs for a preferred MPI membership and help fund your MPI Academy courses (including CMM, HMCC, Experiential Event Series, Meetings Essentials, Basics Boot Camp and more)?

Yes, it’s possible. The MPI Foundation provides MPI members professional development and career opportunities through grants and scholarships. MPI Foundation scholarships are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications received by the end of the month will receive notification by the end of the following month. Conference scholarships do not typically follow the normal application cycle but will be reviewed each month. 

More information can be found here: MPI Foundation scholarships