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Phil previews all of the exciting events coming up in the next few months, plus a message from Robin Troutman, Director of Community Outreach and Industry Advocacy.
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Be the Change: MPI Potomac on Ice
Wednesday, February 15
5 - 7 p.m.
Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink
Join us for a heart-healthy activity by skating your way into February 2023!
As meeting professionals, we need more awareness of heart health. This was amplified on January 3, 2023, when many of us were shocked by the cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills' Cornerback Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
As meeting professionals, we must know the signs of cardiac arrest as well as what to do, and organizations like the American Heart Association provide these necessary tools. Also, with many women in this profession, we are excited to support AHA's Go Red for Women initiative since heart disease is the leading cause of death for women.
Not a skater? No worries! You can still join us at the rink to mix and mingle with the other attendees and to cheer on the skaters as they show off their skills.
Event proceeds will go to the American Heart Association.
A group enjoying MPI Potomac on Ice in December 2021
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WINNING REGISTRATION OPTIONS!
Unite a team or compete on your own. Either way, you are sure to score big!
You don't need to be a MPI member or in the industry to attend, so bring family, friends, colleagues, etc. You just need to have a love for Trivia!
Teams:
Create your own team and reserve a table for six (6) players. Your team’s name will be displayed at the table and on your teammate’s name tags. Decorate your table to be eligible for the Spirit Award and bragging rights on your trivia knowledge!
One team sponsor to sign up per table. MPI Potomac will be in touch with information on how to sign up the rest of your team. Team and player names must be submitted by March 8, 2023, so we can register your guests in advance and prepare your table.
Individual Participants:
Want to attend but don't have a team? No worries as we have lots of space for you too!
Winners at MPI Potomac Trivia Night 2022
Selecting the correct answer!
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Invest in You in 2023 – Get Your CMP!
This is the year to finally put yourself first by preparing for the Certified Meeting Planner Exam. Elevate your life and career with MPI Potomac’s CMP Prep Course, being held February 21 - April 11, 2023.
During this eight-week course you will experience the following:
- CMP exam overview and test-taking tips.
- 9-plus hours of recorded lectures covering all 9 CMP-IS Domains, facilitated by current CMPs.
- Clarification of complex material and concepts.
- Support and encouragement from facilitators and peers.
See what past participants are saying:
"The MPI Potomac study group played an important role in my passing the CMP exam this year. The course was so well organized, and I often found myself going back to the on-demand videos to brush up on topics. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and did a great job making a large amount of material manageable and engaging. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone preparing for the exam."
— Casey Angle, CMP
Let’s make your 2023 professional goals a reality — register for the CMP Prep Course today!
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Registration Now Open!
We are excited to announce REGISTRATION IS OPEN for MPI Potomac’s Regional Conference and Expo, ReConEx 2023!
We are looking forward to sharing a vibrant collection of educational sessions with distinguished industry experts and educational sessions on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
ReConEx will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, which is located just outside Washington, D.C., in Herndon, VA. Located next to Dulles International Airport (IAD) and only a short walk from the Innovation Center Metro Station (Silver Line), the hotel’s Executive Meeting Center is designed to promote high productivity and space for collaboration.
Spread the word! Exceptional and engaging sponsorships are available. Place your organization in the spotlight by partnering with MPI Potomac at ReConEx.
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Your Role in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Wednesday, February 22
4 - 7:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
Join us at the MPI Potomac February educational experience to learn how we can take actions with our clients and suppliers to help prevent human trafficking in our professional roles.
We will hear from community leaders, law enforcement and industry advocates.
Learner Outcomes:
- Recognize human trafficking as a local issue.
- What hospitality/meeting and event industry partners are doing to raise awareness.
- Learn the steps you can incorporate in meeting and event design and stakeholder management to recognize and prevent human trafficking.
- Learn what resources are available to you and your organizations.
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Looking to Contribute to a Community in 2023?
MPI Potomac is eager to offer new committee roles in the new year! Our social and education calendars are full, and we're excited to expand our committees to members who are interested in volunteering.
Whether you want to tap into your strengths and share your knowledge or want to learn a new skill set, volunteering on an MPI Potomac committee is the place to be!
Click the link below to fill out a short committee interest form today.
Curious about what kind of roles we're looking to add? Check out a few of the open roles below:
1. Two (2) event planner volunteers to support the chapter's Annual Meeting and Awards Program: Evening of the Stars.
2. One (1) volunteer to support the quarterly STAR award nominations and announcements.
3. Two (2) volunteers who enjoy making social tiles in Canva to support the chapter's marketing initiatives.
4. One (1) volunteer who can send outreach to new and prospective members as well as those up for membership renewal.
5. One (1) compelling story writer volunteer to highlight MPI's monthly happenings to membership.
6. Two (2) volunteers to support our sponsorship programs by serving as sponsor care managers. Individuals will work with sponsors on executing their benefit packages throughout the year.
7. Two (2) volunteers to outreach to the community to bring in cash support to the chapter.
8. One (1) website content coordinator to assist with keeping the website up to date on chapter happenings.
Want to learn more about the different options? Email info@mpipotomac.org to learn more.
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In partnership with Events Management Platform (EVA), MPI Potomac has yet another educational tool available for you to learn and earn clock hours. The On-Demand Content Library contains a wide range of accredited, educational CMP online programs 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. CHECK IT OUT
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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!
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NEW! Job Jot Newsletter
Are you in need of a meeting professional for your organization? Are you looking for a new opportunity? MPI Potomac's Job Jot newsletter has launched!
Members should have received the first issue in their inbox on Feb. 6.
Post your job opening to the greater Washington, D.C., and Maryland community of meeting professionals! Job Jot is MPI Potomac Chapter’s bi-weekly e-newsletter, which is distributed to nearly 1,000 professionals.
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Welcome New Members!
The Membership team would like to extend a warm welcome to the following individuals who joined or re-joined the MPI Potomac Chapter in January.
Jeffrey Becker, CMP, American Dental Association
Meghan Callahan, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
Michelle Coombs, Experience Scottsdale
Jake Frasier, College Board
Emily Fyke, Novavax Inc.
Beatriz Lopez, DMCP, Capitol Services Inc. (CSI)
Maja Leah Marshall, CMP, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Amber Prisock, T. Rowe Price
Tara Rife, Maritz Travel
Katie Rogers Freeny, Bisnow
Julia Smyth-Young, Visit Williamsburg
Tracy Squires, Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Candice Tucker, Visit Aurora
Juliadi Two, CMP, CASE, Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Bekah Wachenfeld, Erin Leonard Events
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Member Updates
Congratulations to Carolyn Patterson-Kemper, M.S., CMP, DES. She has a new job as Vice President, Head of Events, at Chevy Chase Trust, a subsidiary of B.F. Saul & Company.
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!
Email info@mail.mpipotomac.org
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