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2019 Installation & Awards Gala

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

June 7, 2019, 6pm

This year, the celebration will take place on FRIDAY NIGHT, so get ready to end the week and kick off the summer with your friends from the sixth-largest MPI chapter on the globe – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

WEC 2019 Chapter Challenge

To support our WEC19 attendance and membership goals, MPI is offering all chapters a fun and rewarding challenge. This challenge will support the event’s marketing efforts by sharing the WEC19 story and creating opportunities to help our chapters grow and retain their members.

From team-building exercises to executive presentations, meetings to retreats, the site allows your group to mix business with California beach leisure and historic Hollywood glamour. The Annenberg Community Beach House is also available for filming, and still photography shoots. www.annenbergbeachhouse.com

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Increase Your Company''s Exposure!

Build your brand awareness with Southern California’s leading meeting planners and suppliers. Advertising with MPISCC allows your company to reach top industry decision makers. Your message will reach qualified buyers looking for your products for their business.

Click here to see website advertising options and order today! To download the media kit, click here.

Our members "Buy MPI!” The meeting, conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel industry generates $263 billion in direct spending annually, and our members buy from advertisers and MPI suppliers because they understand the value of what the organization represents.

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The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa

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Volunteer with MPISCC!

Are you looking to connect with your peers on a deeper level? Do you want to grow your business through your MPISCC network? Joining a committee is the best way to expand your contacts and build relationships.

Did you know that some volunteer positions only take ONE HOUR a month? MPISCC has a variety of opportunities: join an events team such as GMID (Global Meetings Industry Day) or Installation; connect with members on the member care team; support our sponsors on the sponsor fulfillments team; and so many more! We have a teamworking opportunity for everyone!

Meet Your Board - New Board Slate

The Southern California chapter nominating committee has selected the following individuals whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter for the 2019 - 2020 term.

A huge congratulations goes out to each one of them, and we thank them in advance for all their support, dedication and enthusiasm to continue the legacy of our award winning chapter in the upcoming year.

2019 - 2020 MPI Southern California Chapter Board of Directors

The following individuals will serve from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020.

Position	Name and Company
President	Joe Martin, BDI Events
President Elect	Kristin Twombly, Capital Group Companies
Immediate Past President	Bryan Quinan, Milken Institute
Vice President, Membership	Megan Roach, Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau
Vice President, Education	Amani Roberts, The Amani Experience
Vice President, Communications	Mai Lim, Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa
Vice President, Finance	Amy Zelinsky, A to Z Meetings & Events
Vice President, Leadership Dev.	Libby Zarrahy, Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Intl. Airport
Director, Member Recruitment	Debra Mategrano, PSAV
Director, Member Care	Lorraine Noyola, Luxor Hotel & Casino
Director, Monthly Programs	Miranda Shaft, Perkins Coie LLP
Director, Professional Development	Tammy Dickerson, The Baker Group
Director, Strategic Sponsorship	Becca Carrisoza, Viejas Casino & Resort
Director, Special Events	Natalie Fulton, Warner Bros. Studios
Director, PR & Media	Anastasia Johnson, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Business meets views: High Roller Las Vegas

Caesars Entertainment Corporate-Citywide Attractions

From team-building to client parties to convention receptions, host a business experience your guests will never forget when you schedule your next corporate event on the world’s tallest observation wheel, the High Roller Las Vegas. Private cabins, banquet space and wheel buyouts are all available.

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