MPI Potomac FYI
July 2020
 
Special Message
 
The July FYI is being re-sent to all members, as certain links in this email were not functioning correctly when it was originally sent last week.
 
Watch the video to learn more about the honorable award that
our MPI Potomac Chapter received from MPI's RISE Program!
 
Message from the President
 
Watch this special welcome message from
Devin Lewis, CMP, CEM, MPI Potomac's new chapter president
 
 
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Upcoming Events
 


SAVE THE DATE

Celebrate with our honorees and winners at the beautiful Omni Shoreham Hotel.

The evening will include libations, networking and a spectacular awards ceremony with entertainment.

So g
et those cocktail dresses and suits ready and join us on the red carpet. 

This is THE event not to miss!

Annual awards include:
Marketplace Excellence Award
Rising Star of the Year
President's Award
Planner of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Committee of the Year
Star of the Year
MPI Potomac Chapter Leader
Distinguished Leader

Nominations for annual awards are open until July 31.

Nominate an outstanding MPI Potomac volunteer here.

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News & Announcements
 

Watch "The 5 Steps to Earn Your CMP"

 

Brought to you by the Career Development Committee

Please email mpipotomaccd@outlook.com with any questions

or to receive information on the next CMP Prep course.
 
 MPI Potomac Annual Awards Call for Nominations
 
It's that time to recognize our AMAZING volunteers and industry stars from the Meeting Professionals International Potomac Chapter.

Volunteerism is the heart of the MPI Potomac Chapter's success. We need your assistance to recognize our wonderful members whose contributions have helped the chapter achieve its goals!

Nominate a member by submitting an application form here by July 31.

Please note: All nominees must be current active members of MPI Potomac. Some other restrictions may apply to specific awards — see details in nomination forms.

The winners will be announced at the Evening of the Stars MPI Potomac Annual Meeting & Awards Reception to be held Sept. 2 at the Omni Shoreham.


If you have any questions or need assistance in completing an application form, please contact MPI Potomac at 301-948-4600 or info@mpipotomac.org.
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MPI Academy Webinars
 

Coronavirus Dialogue Series: Job Search Strategies for Event Professionals 
July 14
Noon - 1 p.m. ET
Click here to register!

As many meeting professionals are actively job searching, it’s important to set yourself apart from the competition. In this webinar, you learn best practices, tips and tricks to increase your likelihood of landing a job. If you are competing for a job in the industry or need to pivot temporarily to another industry, you will learn what hard, technical and soft skills you have developed are transferable to other jobs.

Coronavirus Dialogue Series: MeetSAFE
July 15
Noon - 1 p.m. ET
Click here to register!

What will the “new normal” look like for event sustainability when the COVID-19 pandemic has finally ended? Are the days of buffets and bulk condiments long gone? Join us as we discuss strategies and options for implementing sustainable practices into your events that save money and resources, while still considering our environmental impact. While the future of our industry remains uncertain, there’s no doubt that as event professionals we have an incredible opportunity to work smarter and better than we did before. Sustainability is just the vessel we need to propel us toward a brighter, more resilient future.

View more upcoming MPI Academy webinars here!