Hello –
Spring is almost upon us and the MPIGNY board is working diligently on some exciting programming for the next few months! Seeing our city come back from the pandemic has been so positive, and I feel it will just continue to get better from here. With that being said, if you have a venue or service that is new, renovated, reopened or you would just like to show off, we are searching for host venues for programs through 2023.
Please email me at lauramulholland@livenation.com. We have always strived to present our programs at a variety of member venues.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for both our education event on February 16 and networking event on February 22. It was great to see so many of you in person, and we truly appreciate you coming out to support the chapter. If you missed them, please scroll down to read more about these exciting events.
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 and more information can be found here.
As a reminder, it is MPI’s 50th Anniversary this year and we will be celebrating on both the global and chapter levels. Please keep an eye out for all the ways you can participate in the celebration.
Yours in hospitality,
Laura
Laura Mulholland
President
MPI Greater New York
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 Meeting Professionals International, New Jersey Chapter, will host the New Jersey MEETS Conference Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. The conference kicks-off with evening social events on Tuesday, March 22, and includes Members Only activities on Thursday, March 24.
Practitioners in the meetings, events, hospitality, travel and sales industries will participate in engaging learning experiences with knowledgeable keynote speakers and a dynamic supplier/buyer trade show — all to give attendees access to the information they need in these unprecedented times.
Established in 2021 as a virtual half-day event, the MPI New Jersey MEETS Conference attracts professionals in the meetings, events, hospitality, travel and sales industries from across the tri-state area. An anticipated 100-plus attendees will gather at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, with exclusive and fun pre- and post-conference parties, site visits and more on Tuesday March 22 and Thursday March 24.
Internationally renowned event planner and entertainment expert Marcy Blum will be the keynote speaker for the conference. With 30 years of experience in our industry, Marcy crafts events with sanity, humor, innovation and style. With attention to detail and a flair for the unimaginable, Marcy creates events that stimulate the senses and awe guests while creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients.
There will be an opportunity to earn approximately 7 CE credits through the Events Industry Council.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
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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 Wednesday, March 23, 4:00 - 7:00 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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GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY is a time for all of us to celebrate our industry and — especially this year — take notice of how we have perservered through the adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join your friends and colleagues of MPI GREATER NEW YORK as we toast to all of our success.
More details to be announced soon.
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JOIN THE MPI GREATER NEW YORK CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL TEAM!
TOGETHER, WE WILL BEAT RARE CANCERS.
We're raising money for Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers. Will you donate to help us go above and beyond our fundraising goal?
100% of every dollar you give will go directly to groundbreaking research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). The funds raised are critical to launching initiatives and accelerating progress — benefiting people not just at MSK, but worldwide.
Join our team or donate today and help give people facing rare cancers hope for a better future. Since 2007, the Cycle for Survival community has provided funding to hundreds of doctors and scientists in pursuit of bold ideas. From FDA approval of new drugs to the development of innovative diagnostic tools, Cycle for Survival–funded breakthroughs are transforming the way rare cancers are treated around the world.
Your support makes so much possible. Together we will continue to fight until every person with a rare cancer has a way to treat — or beat — their disease.
Click the link and follow the instructions below to join our team!!
Team Registration Instructions:
1. Go to the team page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/MPIGNY
2. Click "Join this Team"
3. Enter the case-sensitive team password to join: MPIGNY22
4. Follow the prompts to complete your registration
5. Make a kickoff gift to inspire donors to match your generosity
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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On February 16, MPIGNY hosted its first hybrid Educational Program of the year – Be Mindful, Be Bold, Be Better! Intentional Meeting Design Makes the Difference!
Our panelists, Ashley Cardini, CMP, Founder, The Mindful Masterclass; Hallia Baker, CMP, Senior Events Manager, The Netherland America Foundation; and Gregory Offner, Jr., ARM, Professional Keynote Speaker, Creator of “Disruption & Creativity” shared their unique perspectives on how to infuse mindfulness into our meetings, being bold with meeting design despite challenges, and how disruption is a prime opportunity to be creative. It was an engaging session purposely held at SaksWorks; a terrarium-themed community workspace. We were nourished by the culinary arts of CxRA to the delight of all in attendance. And in the spirit of inclusivity, TotalCaption provided closed captioning. The evening closed with robust networking. Overall, it was an intentionally experiential event with relevant content, delivered in a top-notch manner!
During this event we also held a sock drive for Knock Knock Give A Sock, which provides socks to those in need. Through the generosity of our attendees, we gathered over 20 pairs of socks and donated them to a nearby homeless shelter that same evening. We will be continuing our partnership with this organization at all of our upcoming educational events, so feel free to bring a new pair of socks along with you to our next event to help us humanize homelessness one sock at a time.
Thank you to everyone who came out to Cucina 8½ for the Carnevale Italia Winter Social, presented by the MPI and HSMAI New York Chapters. In the spirit of Venice’s annual carnivale, we celebrated with a live accordionist in gondolier attire from Eddie Ocean Entertainment, and guests dressed the part with masquerade props at our photobooth presented by Incinerator Media Group. The amazing new space at Cucina 8½ did not disappoint, with a variety of Italian classic food dishes flowing throughout the night. A special thanks to Jeanette Andrews, Simon Pro Photo, and Sicilia Mia for participating and making it a very special evening on 2/22/22!
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(Photo credit: Neil Braunstein)
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Nominate a Female Tourism Professional
Women In Tourism Awards, presented by American Airlines and produced by City Guide, was established to celebrate women who have dedicated themselves to the tourism industry and providing great service. It’s an opportunity for successful women to be recognized, hopefully advance their careers and increase the number of women in senior positions. Nominate a colleague who deserves to be recognized by our industry. It will take 10 minutes, there is no cost and every deserving woman should be nominated. The 2022 honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon on May 10 at Sony Hall, as well as in a commemorative journal and media announcements.
Let’s celebrate women’s achievements! Here’s the link to get started: www.cityguideny.com/wit. Nominations must be in by March 7.
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For those interested in studying to take the CMP exam, MPI Greater New York is happy to share this exciting opportunity with our members.
MPI Potomac Chapter is presenting a series of CMP prep courses and bootcamps throughout 2022 with the first class beginning next Monday, March 7th.
The MPI Potomac CMP Preparation Course is a virtual course facilitated by local, experienced CMPs and includes recorded lectures and handouts for each section, complete information about the exam, and test-taking tips. Some of the many benefits of being a part of the study course include:
- CMP exam overview and test-taking tips
- 9+ hours of recorded lectures covering all 9 CMP-IS Domains, facilitated by current CMPs
- Clarification of complex material and concepts
- 250+ practice questions to track your understanding
- Support and encouragement from facilitators and peers
- There will be prerecorded sessions for each Domain and Live Q&A sessions.
Click here for more details and to register for the course.
Please Contact MPI Potomac directly with any additional questions.
See below for the complete schedule of upcoming courses:
- MARCH 7, 2022 – APRIL 25, 2022 – SPRING CMP PREP COURSE
- MAY 21, 2022 – CMP BOOT CAMP (SUMMER)
- JUNE 28, 2022 – AUGUST 30, 2022 – SUMMER CMP PREP COURSE
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 – NOVEMBER 21, 2022 – FALL CMP PREP COURSE
- DECEMBER 10, 2022 – CMP BOOT CAMP (WINTER)
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We are calling for (50) MPIGNY members to share their career journey with (50) PACE University Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, BBA undergraduate students.
Each student will be paired up with a current MPIGNY member for a 15-minute interview. They will ask some fun, basic questions and gain insight into your journey within the meetings industry — whether you are a supplier or planner.
This information will be marketed into short features for our social media channels and email newsletters to celebrate our 50th anniversary. It is great exposure for you and your company, and also meaningful support for our upcoming young leaders.
If you would like to be one of the (50) MPIGNY members to be interviewed and featured, please click this link to submit your name via the online form by Friday, March 4.
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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 tailor-made 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!
Brandon Crociata, Riggs Hotel DC
Jenna Gottlieb, City Winery
Megan McHale, CITP, Rocco Forte Hotels
Andrew Nkunku, Sheraton Tribeca
Emily Piuggi, City Winery
Cibeline Sariano, City Winery
Pachia Yang
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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.
1 YEAR
MICHAEL THOMPSON, CMM
ROSE MALDONADO
SACHIA OGEER
2 YEARS
RUTH KATZ
ASHIA KELLY
35 YEARS
KERSTIN E. NORDIN
RALPH K. WYNN, CMP
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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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Mar 2022
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Hosted by MPI New Jersey Chapter at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
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Mar 2022
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Join us in the kitchen 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Apr 2022
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Save the Date and plan to join your colleagues as we celebrate our industry!
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May 2022
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Join your MPIGNY colleagues as we raise money to eradicate rare cancers
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Jul 2022
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The annual golf outing is back for another round. Join us for a day of golf, networking and giving back at Harbor Links Golf Club.
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