Hello –
Happy 2022! We are so thrilled this year to celebrate MPI’s 50th Birthday. As we progress through the year, we will celebrate this milestone in many ways so please keep an eye out.
Please join us for our February events. Our amazing education program on Feb. 16 will feature a great line-up exploring Intentional Meeting Design at SaksWorks (yes, that Saks). Carnevale Italia, our networking event on Feb. 22, will not disappoint at Cucina 8 1/2, as we transport to Venice for festival season! Don’t miss out on either event. All COVID-19 and vaccination protocols will be in place.
As you know, our chapter runs on the dedication and passion of our volunteer members. We have several opportunities available across all facets of the Chapter. Whether you want to learn a new skill or hone an existing one, whether you have an hour or lots of time on your hands, we want you to be involved with our community. Committee descriptions & more information can be found here.
I hope to see most of you not once but twice this month.
Yours in hospitality –
Laura
Laura Mulholland
President
MPI Greater New York
P.S. If you are not yet following us on our social media platforms, please do so here.
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As you know, MPI Greater New York chose to postpone our January education event due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 infections in New York City. We are excited to host the event this month on Wednesday, February 16, at SaksWorks, located at Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship Store.
Attend the February 16 Education event at SaksWorks and help New York City's homeless by donating a new pair of socks!
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Please join us again this month at God's Love We Deliver. Our next volunteer session helping out in the kitchen is scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: God's Love requires all volunteers be fully vaccinated. You will be required to show proof of vaccination upon checking in for your volunteer session.
Thank you all for helping MPI Greater New York help God's Love!
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Join fellow members of MPIGNY and HSMAIGNY Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., to celebrate the festival season at our Winter Networking Social. Cucina 8½ will transport us to Italy with tasty food, libations & music in the spirit of Venice's annual carnival.
About our Host: Formerly known as Brasserie 8½, Cucina 8½ offers an elevated dining experience with rustic Italian cuisine. Located at the iconic Solow building at 9 West 57th Street in the heart of Midtown, Chef John Villa’s menu features a variety of dishes that are inspired by New York & Italian ingredients, and culinary traditions. Enjoy a full dining experience in the main room, cocktails in the lounge or the Gold Bar, and private dining in three different capacities.
REGISTER HERE
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND GATHER YOUR FOURSOMES!
The MPIGNY Golf Outing Sponsored by Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is back for another round. Registration will open soon, so stay tuned!
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We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to help a colleague, friend or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership. By giving this referral voucher to a future MPI member, you will allow them to waive the $50 application fee. Also, for each new member who uses the voucher, you will receive $25 off your next membership renewal. Be sure to add your name and member ID to each voucher prior to giving it to a new member. After all, what are friends for?
If applying online, use discount code “MyFriendMPI” and enter the current member’s name in the “Referred by” field.
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As you may know, London Convention Bureau has graciously sponsored a number of scholarships to cover the cost of a one-year planner membership to MPI. With many of our colleagues still reeling from the effects of the last two years, we want to be sure you know that there are still several scholarships available for qualified planners.
Now, more than ever, your MPI membership can provide the connections and industry relationships you need to move forward toward recovery.
Interested planners can apply here.
Are you interested in getting more involved with MPIGNY? Volunteering with a committee is a great way to meet new clients and industry partners! Visit our website or click the link for more information on how to get involved.
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At MPIGNY, our members are family, and in challenging times, we believe in taking care of our own. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial hardships many are experiencing as a result, MPIGNY has set up a community support fund to provide monetary grants to our colleagues who need it most. If you are in need of assistance during this or any of life's more difficult moments, we may be able to help.
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Are you a new venue looking for an opportunity to showcase your space for event planners and industry leaders? Do you have a restaurant with the capability of hosting groups? Has your space undergone a renovation that you want the industry to see? Are you looking to boost your bookings in 2022? If you answered yes to any of these questions, become an MPIGNY Venue Partner!
MPIGNY hosts a number of events each year ranging from education and networking events, to our larger cross-industry Holiday Party, to our annual signature fundraising Auction & Mixology event in the fall. Partnering with us means increased visibility and new business leads. We have a total reach to over 3,000 meeting and event professionals within the New York tri-state area and would provide you with a tailormade list of sponsor benefits that would touch each these professionals not only at our partnered event, but thru our MPIGNY network of social media, web presence, event marketing, and beyond.
For more information, please see this snapshot of opportunities here. You can also reach out directly to our board members John Sklencar or Annie Kojundzija.
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Please join us in welcoming the following new members to our chapter!
Thank you for your membership! We are glad you're here!
Tiffany Alves
Nara Berson
Edwina Callen
Yvonne Dickey
Leilani Garcia
Elizabeth Glove Smith, CMP
Claudia G. Green
Benjamin J. Maddy
Caitlin Q. McGuffin
Vincent Sciabarassi
Angela Spann, CMP
Ross Starr
Will Thompson
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We are pleased to share the following Membership Milestone Anniversaries. Thank you all for your dedication and commitment to our Chapter. We are grateful for your membership.
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1 Year
Leisette Dawson
David S. Riederman, CAE
Lauren Bekesh
Rebekah Cundari
Javier Vasquez
Claudia Alvarado
Alexsandra I. Ivanac
Bryanna Grillo
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2 Years
Andrew Gala
Lauren Schechter
Liz Boylan
Mel Carter
5 Years
Sarah Bettison
LaTisha Green, CMP
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15 Years
Elliott B. Masie
20 Years
Mary Ellen Desmond Leder
Andrei Oei, MBA
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We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary by giving back to you all year long. Through February 28, enjoy $50 off the MPI Academy’s most popular certificate programs! Visit mpi.org/academy50 to see the eligible and use promo $50OFFCerts.
Free live webinars are available to all members on the MPI Academy web page. New webinars are being added on a regular basis.
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The MPI Foundation is focused on helping as many current members as possible retain their professional affiliation and the opportunity to continue to have access to all our resources. For more information, please contact Member Services at feedback@mpi.org.
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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)?
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Did you know that MPI members have access to complimentary resume critique through our Career Center? Members will need their MPI username/password to access this service.
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Feb 2022
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The Cultural Collection Experience Library on the MPIGNY website was created one year ago this month.
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Feb 2022
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Celebrate The Year of the Tiger - Feb. 1st-15th
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