MPI Potomac FYI
June 2023
 
Message from the President
 
 
 
 
Phil shows us the location of this year's Evening of the Stars and
talks about what's going on this summer...
including a special announcement about Nationals Park.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
 
 
Join us for an evening of recognition, celebration and inspiration!
 
There are many stars among us. Let us discover who shined the brightest in these categories:
  • Planner Member of the Year
  • Supplier Member of the Year
  • Rising Star Member of the Year
  • Marketplace of Excellence Award
  • MPI Potomac Distinguished Leader
  • MPI Potomac Chapter Leader
  • Committee of the Year
  • President’s Award
 
Thursday, June 29, 2023
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
 
National Union Building
918 F Street, NW, Washington DC 20004
 
 
Metro Access: Gallery Place-Chinatown or Metro Center
Parking: Paid parking garages available at 975 F Street, NW or 610 9th Street, NW
 
 
 
 
 
 Scenes from EOS 2022 - click here to see more photos
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
 
Neurodiversity and Hiring
  
by Edward Moreno (he/him/his)
Events & Office Manager, Federation of State Humanities Councils
MPI Potomac Chapter DEI Committee member 
 
When people think about equity, they typically think of it in terms of gender, race, or physical ability. But there is another aspect of equity that is commonly overlooked, particularly because it is not obvious to see: neurodiversity. As defined by this Verywell Mind article, “Neurodiversity is the concept that there are a variety of ways that people's brains process information, function, and present behaviorally...[It] recognizes that both brain function and behavioral traits are simply indicators of how diverse the human population is.” It is estimated that between 15-20% of the world’s population are neurodivergent, and companies such as SAP, Microsoft, and JP Morgan have instituted programs, initiatives, and procedure adjustments to make it easier to hire and retain neurodivergent employees. 
 
Visit Colorado Springs
Save the Date
 
SAVE THE DATE FOR A HOME RUN JOINT EVENT: 

Thursday, July 20 

Team up with your meeting and industry friends and colleagues for the "not to be missed" and "place to be seen" MPI Potomac and PCMA Capital Chapter Joint Networking Event on July 20 at Nationals Park in DC. Catch more information and registration details coming soon.


News & Announcements
 
 
 
CALL FOR ACTION FOR MENTORS AND MENTEES!
Sign up today to begin this new journey! Deadline is July 1, 2023

Does it take a village, or is it one person's willingness to invest in another? Are you an
industry veteran who enjoys supporting others in the events and meetings industry? Or
are you new to the industry and trying to figure out the next steps in your career?

Mentors and Mentees alike find the relationship and interaction of exchanging
information and knowledge beneficial no matter how short or long your career. Sign up
to be a mentor and share all the wisdom that has benefitted you in your professional
growth!

Do not miss out on this very important opportunity to get involved to serve and add
value to the next generation (mentor) or to learn from a more seasoned industry
professional (mentee).

Hear from Us!

Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts Click Here
 
Sign up today to begin this new journey! Deadline is July 1, 2023
 
 
 
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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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 launched in February!
 
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.
 
 
 
Have questions? Contact us at mpipjobjot@gmail.com
 
 
 

New Content Just Added to the 
MPI Potomac On-Demand Content Library, Powered by EVA

The Place To Get Your Clock Hours!

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.
 
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Member Updates
 
  
Welcome New Members!
 
The Membership committees are excited welcome the following 14 individuals who joined or re-joined the Potomac Chapter in May:
 
Carylann Assante, CAE, Student and Youth Travel Association
Melissa Biscoe, Hello! Destination Management
Cartina Bryant, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
Sean Byrne, Teach For America
Chip Dizárd, Chip Dizárd Weddings
Razak Kadiri, VisitPITTSBURGH
Kyla Knudson, CASE, CIS, Tourism Calgary
Jared Kolleh, Destination DC
James Leslie, Eno Center for Transportation
Karen Morris, Washington Nationals
Lizzie Smith, Bisnow
Enjoli Sonnier, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Christina Walker, University of Maryland, School Mental Health Program
Tiffany Williams, American Chemical Society
 
Member Updates 
 
 
Kimberly Le has a new position with Destination Cleveland, as the DMV area rep. Congratulations!
 
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 share your news in our next FYI!
Greensboro Area CVB