 Hello Chapter Members,
I am so excited to share that we will be hosting our Annual Education & Expo (EdX) event LIVE this year at the Tao Group’s Cathédrale Restaurant at the Moxy Hotel NYC East Village. We have an exciting half-day of education sessions, a luncheon, optional CSR activities and Summer Kick-Off will follow at 5 p.m. at The Ready Rooftop. We’re looking forward to seeing you all in person at this exciting event. If you would like to become an event partner, exhibitor or sponsor, please reach out to me at lauramulholland@livenation.com for details and more information. Our Education and Networking Committees along with the entire board cannot wait to re-boot this annual event.
If you haven’t already, there is still time to share your story for MPI’s 50th year. We would like a range of stories—short video testimonials, memories, success stories or recollections on how MPI has impacted your life for the better. It's easy to submit a brief video here.
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.
Please mark your calendars and save the date for these exciting upcoming programs.
Yours in hospitality,
Laura
Laura Mulholland
President
MPI Greater New York
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MPI Greater New York is raising money for Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers.
There is still time to join our team or donate!
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.
One hundred percent 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.
Thanks to the generous support of our friends and colleagues like you, the MPI Greater New York team has exceeded our fundraising goal, but we're not stopping now! With just 10 days to go, there is no time like the present to donate. 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
Prefer to donate instead? Scan the QR code and help us beat our fundraising goal!
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We are back to business and moving full steam ahead, but do you ever get the feeling you’re just clanking around? Feeling a little “rusty” in your approach? Working, but not quite feeling like it’s business as usual? We have stayed the course during the pandemic, but for some of us, cold calls are colder, and RFPs are falling flat. Perhaps we need a professional tune-up. It's time to get recharged and regenerated into a well-oiled professional machine!
Join us for the second annual MPIGNY Education and Expo—EdX—where planners and suppliers will come together to learn how to fine-tune business tactics and re-establish stronger partnerships.There is something for everyone as we learn about: rebuilding best performance for ourselves and our teams, business development and sales prospecting, and experiential/engagement planning.
Our professional mechanics for the day will be:
- Holly Duckworth, CMP, CAE, LSP, CEO Leadership Solutions International
- Sue Hershkowitz-Coore (aka SpeakerSue), High Impact Presentations
- Danielle Cirami-Gillis, Vice President Strategic Partnerships, PRA Business Events
Click here to learn more about our speakers.
Don’t miss these three insightful sessions where you’ll learn:
- How to strengthen productivity for yourself and your team
- How to rebuild sales relationships
- The value of planning an experience and not just a meeting.
CEU CREDITS:
CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design, 1.0 Clock Hour
MP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning, 1.0 Clock Hour
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources, 1.0 Clock Hour
REGISTER TODAY!
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Kick off the beginning of warm weather season by joining us at The Ready Rooftop at Moxy NYC East Village!
Collegial yet refined, The Ready at Moxy East Village feels like an escape from the New York daily grind. The eclectic décor and unique food and beverage offerings create a relaxed rooftop experience—like a coveted New York City backyard.
With retractable glass walls and roof, guests will enjoy panoramic views of the East Village and beyond—any season, rain or shine.
Make sure to check out the taco bar to pair with a delicious margarita for taco Tuesday and networking!
REGISTER TODAY!
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Dust off your clubs and gather your foursomes —
The MPIGNY Kalahari Resorts Golf Outing is back for another round!
Please join MPI Greater New York on Thursday, July 28, 2022, for the 31st Annual Golf Outing sponsored by Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, when we once again return to Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, New York, for a day of golf, networking, and fun in an outdoor setting.
Not a golfer? Not a problem! There will be plenty of "non-golf" options to enjoy throughout the day.
We will be working with Harbor Links to ensure all necessary precautions and current New York State restrictions are enforced to ensure your safety while at the course.
Check out some highlights from our 2021 event here.
REGISTER NOW!
If your company is interested in joining us as a sponsor for this year's event, please click over to our Sponsorship Registration site HERE and check out the sponsorship opportunities currently available.
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On April 7, thanks to the collaboration with our industry partners—HSMAIGNY, Site Northeast USA, PCMA New York Chapter, ILEA New York Metro, NYSAE, and the Live Events Coalition of NY & NJ—we successfully celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day. Our combined efforts produced a tastefully designed education program, Navigating the Road to Success. This hybrid event was hosted graciously at the Intercontinental New York Times Square and sponsored by Wind Creek Bethlehem
It was an evening of thoughtful insight from our distinguished panelists: Lori Allen, MetLife; Staceyann M. Van Horne-Doria, CMP, Showpad; Wayne M. Robinson, CMP, CMM, FM Global; and moderator Carvie Gillikin, HMCC, McVeigh Global Meetings & Events. The panel shared their challenges during and post pandemic and projections for the future. Plus, there was an added special feature to the program, Tales from the Trenches, with industry frontline workers sharing their experiences during the pandemic, highlighting lessons learned and aspirations for their future. All in all, a great time was had by all: delectable food and drink, engaging education, and great networking! The meetings and hospitality industry showed up and showed out!
Thank you to David Fletcher of New York's Best Musicians for capturing some great candid moments of all the festivities: #GMID2022 NYC - Navigating the Road to Success candid photos
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On April 20, a small but mighty group—Devin Fassberg, Mike Veny, Jacqueline Seltzer, and Laura Mulholland—joined other community volunteers at the Hamilton Madison House in the Two Bridges/Chinatown area of the Lower East Side. The group delivered meals and pantry bags of kitchen staples to seniors in the Alfred E. Smith Houses. It was a humbling and rewarding project. The gratitude of the recipients was evident by their smiles when receiving the bags. It was a beautiful day to get out of the office for a few hours to give back via service. This volunteer activity takes place every other Wednesday, and we are planning on volunteering as a group again soon; but if you’d like to get involved in the meantime, more information about the project and organization can be found here: Hamilton Madison House.
 
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It was a great night at Manhattan’s first whiskey distillery since Prohibition
Such an amazing April After Six Mix at the new Great Jones Distilling Co! Everyone was treated to the full experience with a distillery and barrel room tour, whiskey tasting, and delicious bites.
Thank you to our wonderful venue host and new MPIGNY member Hayley Coriaty for the generosity and hospitality. It was truly an unforgettable evening.
Check out "The Next 30... And Beyond" below for details on the next A6M taking place this summer.
  
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Are you interested in growing your own career and maximizing your return on investment within MPI? Then join the MPIGNY Mentorship Program – The Power of Two either as a mentor or a mentee for the July 2022-December 2022 term.
In this initiative, we will pair up a select few emerging professional members within the industry with seasoned subject matter industry experts for mutual growth and career development.
Click the link below for more information and to access the online application.
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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 through 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!
Alessandra Bernardino, Swingers
Tracey Koehler, Switch
Tiffany Lassiter, CUNY School of Professional Studies
Jackie Morris, Royal Caribbean International
Cheyenne Nelson
Gregory Offner, Jr., Global Performance Institute
Will Joseph Rhubarb, Hospitality Collection
Thank you for your membership! We are glad you're here!
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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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One Year
Len Addison
Jessica Ferrara
Marissa Freeman
Dawn Georgalas
Moira Girard
Tanya Hughes
Caren Jeanty, IWPP
Karin Kopano
Stan Kravitz
Emily Thompson
Stacey Toussaint
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Two Years
Meredtih Buggelli
Dorothea Cernera, CMP
Ally Mead
Jennifer Ronzo
Kim Sasko
Mike Veny
Twenty Years
Peggy Murphy
Twenty-five Years
Dale Charlat, CMP
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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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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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May 2022
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Join your MPIGNY colleagues as we raise money to eradicate rare cancers
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May 2022
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Join MPIGNY and our hosts at Moxy NYC East Village for TWO Amazing Events, ONE Awesome Day!
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Jun 2022
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Save the Date! More details are coming soon!
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Jul 2022
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Save the Date! Venue location and more details coming soon!
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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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Aug 2022
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Save the Date for the next After Six Mix coming soon!
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