MPI So Cal Connect - August 20, 2021

Events

Event Recap: MPISCC Board Installation & Awards by Chrissy Thompson

MPISCC gathered at the beautiful Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club on July 14th for the chapter’s 2021 Board Installation and Awards. The attire was “Malibu Chic,” DJ Ivy was spinning, bubbles were pouring, attendees were snapping photos at the Oh Snaptastic! Photobooth - and just like that, the chapter was back together again for the first chapter event since the pandemic.

Certainly some folks felt like they had to get back into their groove if this was their first large gathering since COVID, but the group couldn’t have been more welcoming and respectful. The space was also perfect for transitioning back to in-person since it was completely indoor-outdoor – Malibu at its finest.

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MPISCC Book Club "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 I 4:30 PM

Back by popular demand, the MPISCC Virtual Book Club has selected yet another best-seller to sink our collective teeth into! Please join us for a lively chapter discussion as we focus on the fantasy fiction novel, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.

Increase your book-count for the year while embracing this chapter opportunity to grow your industry community connections!

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Save the Date: Educational & Networking Virtual Event

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Grow

Expo, Inc. – We make all kinds of events, all kinds of easy.

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MPISCC Member Milestone: Jaki Baskow

Each month, MPI Southern California Chapter is featuring one of our members to get to know them and highlight their contributions to the chapter and the industry overall.

For the month of August, we connected with Jaki Baskow, Founder and CEO of Baskow Talent and Founder and Owner of the Las Vegas Speakers Bureau. Jaki celebrates 20 wonderful years with the chapter this month.

Read on to learn more about Jaki's life and career!

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ABBIT THE AVERAGE

Comic Entertainer

With a wit faster than his hands, Abbit The Average a.k.a. Jeff Abbit combines jaw-dropping magic with almost-nothing-dropping comedy juggling. He even tosses in some unexpected LOL prop comedy.

His high-energy Comedy Magic & Juggling Variety Show is packed with amazement, non-stop laughs and audience participation. It’s a one-of-a-kind engaging and unforgettable entertainment experience that’s anything but average.

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Educate

Plan Safer Events with COVID-19 Testing

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are becoming increasingly eager to attend and host live events. Unfortunately, COVID-19 remains a threat, as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are increasing throughout the country. With a large portion of the country still unvaccinated and more transmissible mutations of the virus, like the Delta variant appearing, COVID-19 testing remains as vital as ever.

Why Should Everyone Test?

The reason why events increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19 is simple. The more people a person comes into contact with, the more likely they will be exposed to the virus.

Large gatherings, especially those with ten people or more, bring together people from different geographical areas and social communities. It also exposes them to each other for an extended period of time, providing a greater opportunity for the virus to spread.

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Hoilistic Bodywork - Providing Tools for Stress Relief

The heart of Hoilistic Bodywork - provide tools to help reduce stress in life’s daily moments.

Hi, my name is Chanelle Anderson and I have been studying natural wellness solutions for over 20 years. As a former Collegiate athlete and sufferer of an autoimmune disease and weight issues, I saw first hand a body buried under stress. Yet, when I began to incorporate a plant-based lifestyle, my body and symptoms responded in a positive way. My life was forever changed!

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Industry News

How to Implement COVID Protocols for Large Events

Jason Gewirtz of SportsTravel shares his experience attending this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo and the safety lessons meeting planners can take away.

Visit https://www.successfulmeetings.com/Strategy/Meetings-Events/Covid-Protocols-for-Large-Events to view the full article online.

Carbon Assessments of Meetings: Case Studies Provide Details

Wouldn't it be great to know how much better virtual meetings are for the environment than their in-person counterparts? One engineering firm has done the work to provide planners with reference points.

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How to Respond If Attendees Report They Have COVID-19 After Your Meeting

The first step is to have a plan in place that allows attendees to inform your organization. The next step is to report it to other attendees and possibly public health officials.

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