MPI Potomac FYI
October 2022
 
Message from the President
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phil updates us from D.C.'s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
He's joined by Evan Nielson, our Director of Recruitment and Retention.


Where in the D.C. area should Phil record his next monthly message?
Send your suggestions to info@mpipotomac.org
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg®
Sweet Meets Success
With 2.5 million square feet of meeting space and 9,200 sleeping rooms in a centralized location, the Hershey Harrisburg Region delivers convenience, affordability, diverse event venues and one-of-a-kind attractions for all your meeting and convention needs. All the amenities and attractions of Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth® and Harrisburg, the capital city of Pennsylvania, together in one region. What could be better?
Learn more about the Hershey/Harrisburg region
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Upcoming Events
 
 
 
Come in your neon-80s style and rock out to the best decade ever with your meetings industry friends! 
 
We will be playing glow golf while mixin’ and minglin’. 
 
Don’t be shy folks, Halloween is right around the corner, so let's GLOW with fun 80s attire and attitude … like, totally!
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
Don't Miss Out! Registration Now Open for the CMP Winter Bootcamp!
 

Saturday, December 10, starting at 9 a.m. ET via Zoom
 
 
Thinking about earning your CMP but can't commit to the full eight-week course? Already gone through the materials or another course and want a solid refresher before the exam? Then this is the course for you!
 
By signing up for the CMP Winter Bootcamp you will have access to dozens of recordings covering all domains as well as sample test questions and live Q&A time with our expert facilitators.
 
Spots will fill up fast, so register now!
 
 
 
 
 
Sustainability and YOU:
Positive Impact on Business 
Thursday, November 10
4-7:30 p.m.
 
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
7400 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD


 
Sustainability is no longer just nice to have — it is now a strategic priority, and YOU have a key role to play. Join us for our November e2 if you want to represent greater social and environmental responsibility but don’t know how. We’ll take a look at pre-planning through a sustainable lens, and attendees will discover the small steps they can take right now in their personal and professional lives to make a tangible global impact. We are all in this together!
 
Learner Objectives:
  • Recognize the global implications of an event and how to be part of the solutions.
  • Understand major sustainable challenges and what to address when planning an event.
  • Learn steps to take in planning and implementing meetings to address sustainability.
  • Identify, act on, and evaluate your own actions and goals for sustainability and both social and environmental impact.
 
 
 
 
 
Introducing the MPI Potomac On-Demand Content Library powered by EVA
 
In partnership with Events Management Platform (EVA), MPI Potomac is launching the On-Demand Content Library. A wide range of accredited, educational CMP online programs are designed for event and meeting planners to further their professional development.
 
MPI Potomac understands the importance of learning and evolving with the events industry. All courses are tailored to match meeting planners' in-demand skills and knowledge. EVA’s platform makes the learning experience effective and seamless, with easy access to courses anytime, anywhere and on any device.
 
Log in today to view the entire range of courses available on demand.
 
 
 
 
When: October 19, Noon-1 p.m. ET

Where: Via Zoom

Topic: Contracting Through the Next Phase of COVID
 
 
Registration is free but required.
 
 
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
 
  
By Yoko Heukels, CMP, with contributions from Rebecca Ramsey, DES, and Robin Troutman
 
Did you know October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? This nationally recognized month-long observance recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of people with disabilities and affirms our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for all. Despite the reported labor shortage across industries, employment rates of people with disabilities continue to lag behind, showcasing the persistence of systemic ableism in the labor market. According to data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, if disabled workers experienced the same employment rate as those without a disability, nearly 14 million more disabled people would have been employed in 2021.
Visit Colorado Springs
News & Announcements
 
Member Updates 
 
 
Have you recently changed jobs, earned a certification or achieved a professional achievement that you would like to share? We would love to hear from our chapter members and to share your news in our next FYI!
 
 
 
 
 
Did you know that, aside from chapters, MPI has a dozen diverse communities you can join? Such communities include:
  • Small-business owners.
  • Black meeting professionals.
  • Association professionals.
  • Medical meeting and health-care professionals.
  • And many more!
Get to know others who share your interest. More communities are expected to be added this year. Learn more by clicking here.
Visit Alexandria®
Regional Meetings Close to Home
As meetings trend to regional, planners see the value in choosing smaller destinations, close to home. Why not consider the #3 Top Best Small City in the U.S. (Condé Nast Travelers 2019) right in your backyard?  Easily drivable for staff and attendees, Alexandria and our hospitality partners are ready to welcome you back with the Alexandria Promise and much more.
See why Alexandria is now, more than ever, the perfect destination.
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Call for Mentors and Mentees
 
The mission of the Mentorship Program is to empower emerging leaders (mentees) in the global events industry to better serve the MPI Potomac Chapter with leadership excellence by collaborating with experienced leaders (mentors). Dozens of members took part in the program during 2021-2022.
 
Interested in becoming a mentor or mentee? Read more about the benefits and roles of the mentorship program and apply today!
Spotlight
 
 
Name: Angelyse Henry
 
MPI Potomac Leadership Position: Member Engagement and Recognition
 
What do you do when you are not working on MPI Potomac Chapter?
Manager - Event Sales for the Washington Nationals
 
What is your superpower?
Picking the best restaurant to eat at!
 
What’s on your bucket list?
Own my own event venue.
 
In one word, what does MPI community mean to you?
Collaboration.
 
What motivated you to sign up for the committee chair position?
I worked closely with some committee members and directors last year, and I felt so welcomed. When I was approached for the committee chair position, they supported and encouraged me to showcase what I bring to the table.
 
What do you hope to get out of chairing your committee this year?
I hope to support my committee in any aspect that they need, be engaging during meetings and motivate members to participate in ways they feel comfortable.