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- Presidents Corner, by Molly Hudson, CMP, CMM, Chapter President
- Coming Up Next, Monthly Educational Program and HMCC Certificate Class, October 18, 2017
- CMP Corner, Healthcare Meetings - What's the Big Deal? by Carolyn Browning, CMP, CMM
- Fall Educational Institute, Opening Keynote Revealed
- Chapter Updates & Calendar of Events
- Instant Replay, September Educational Program at Howl at the Moon and DOWN
- Member Spotlight, Melanie Walton, CMP, Conference Director, PlanetConnect, Inc.
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Presidents Corner
by Molly Hudson, CMP, CMM,
MPI New England Chapter President
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Statistics show that there will be 1 million plus medical meetings in the US alone in 2018 and a projected 67% growth in the development of medical devices. Regardless of your current role in this industry, this growth will touch you and your teams in the near future.
I hope you join us this coming Wednesday for an interactive discussion about trends and challenges we, in the meetings industry will face in this ever-changing landscape.
If you’ve joined us at the August and September education meetings you may have seen the
Office of the President
hanging out at the
OOP Table Talk
. For those of you who don’t know what Table Talk is, Richard Carroll (Immediate Past President), Bryan Lavin (President-Elect) and myself (your Office of the President) gather at a table or a location near registration prior to each educational meeting to be available to the membership to discuss hot topics.
As we enter nominations seasons, the hot topic before October’s meeting will be
Board Service
. Richard and I will be present to answer any questions you might have about what board service entails, what the constraints on your time look like, the opportunities available and the rewards to be reaped through service to the chapter. And I would be more than happy to answer any questions about the CMP and CMM programs at that time as well for those beginning their research or those already committed with questions. So please stop by and say hello to Richard and I and ask us your burning questions.
Thank you for being an engaged member of this chapter that I am so honored to lead this year. We aim to enhance and enrich every moment of the precious time you choose to spend with us and look forward to seeing you on the 18
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Coming Up Next
Monthly Educational Program
October 18, 2017
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They say, “Change is the Only Constant in Life”, and if you’re a medical meeting planner you would be hard pressed to argue that point. Medical meetings and events make up nearly 25% of all meetings and events. With the faster approvals of more drugs and medical devices, the uncertainty of the effects of political influences, and the ever-evolving compliance and regulatory landscape, the role of the medical meeting planner has never been more visible or more important.
This interactive session will discuss trends and challenges of medical meetings including:
- The Look of future meetings
- Future meeting technologies
- Tools and resources
- Compliance landscape
- Professional opportunities
5:30 - 6:00 pm - Registration
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Reception and Networking
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Education
Location
210 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
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Heathcare Meeting Compliance Certificate
October 18, 2017
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The Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) program provides healthcare meeting compliance stakeholders with the knowledge and experience they need to successfully navigate the increasingly complex pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device regulatory environment.
A broad range of healthcare topics including cross-border healthcare compliance, industry trends, global regulations, and compliance, codes, laws and mandates will be covered.
The program is worth 4 clock hours and after completing the intensive, four-hour training, participants will receive a certificate of achievement and hold the HMCC designation for two years.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Edward M. Kennedy Institute
210 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 0 2125
Registration Now Open:
$499 MPI Member
$699 Non-Member
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CMP Corner
Healthcare Meetings - What's the Big Deal?
By Carolyn Browning, CMP, CMM
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All meetings aren’t created equally. While the ‘basics’ are the same, different types of meetings often require special attention and extra considerations; medical and pharmaceutical meetings certainly fall into that category. Open Payments Act, Transfer of Value, compliance, meal caps, HCPs, CMEs – if you thought you knew all the industry terms, these are just of the few of the many additional ones that medical/pharma professionals need to deal with.
Luckily planners and suppliers don’t have to go it alone – there is plenty of education out there to make sure everyone is kept up to date.
MPI WestField member Mozelle Goodwin, CMP, HMCC,
likes working with suppliers who also have their HMCC - “Planners can be more productive with certified supplier partners since they have had training on the "why" of meal caps and other meeting requirements, which reduces the negotiating time. Some hotels have developed their own "Pharma Menus" to provide pre-selected menus that meet most meal caps in place. I personally request these menus while in the RFP phase as this could be a deterrent for selecting a particular property if they are not up to date on compliant food & beverage for my group.”
MPINE member Patricia Smurro
of Discover Newport said, “Obtaining the HMCC certificate shows my clients that I am aware of the compliance and regulations within their industry. Newport, Rhode Island is a perfect fit for medical and pharma meetings and Discover Newport supports my continuing education on this topic.”
MPINE is assisting with
educational opportunities
for those in this field with this month’s meeting focusing on the future of medical meetings and by offering the HMCC course beforehand. For more information about the HMCC, click
here
; if you are interested in the CMP-HC (for current CMPs involved in the healthcare field) click
here
. Starting this year, MPI has also established the MPI-MD Advisory Council to address the needs of members in the healthcare industry.
Carolyn is the Founder & Chief Solution Strategist of MEETing Needs, LLC, based in Stamford, CT.
Carolyn holds both her CMP and CMM and is preparing for her HMCC.
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Opening Keynote Revealed
Fall Educational Institute
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This year,
Mr. Jim Rooney, President & CEO of the Boston Chamber of Commerce,
will welcome all participants with a state of the “hospitality” industry address. Together we will explore the trends in our marketplace and how we directly impact tourism in New England.
Wondering what topics will be addressed at institute? You can plan on learning more about diverse meetings, contracting, technology, decision making, event security and even some personal tools to help in your professional/personal everyday life.
This year, in a relaxed "Coffee Shop" setting, Planners and Suppliers will engage in meaningful conversations during our
Hosted Buyer
program.
A full program itinerary and registration coming soon.
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Chapter Updates & Calendar of Events
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MPINE would like to welcome the following New Members that joined in September!
Jennifer Brodeur
Mercy Budka
, Director Of Banquets
Benoit Cavard,
Vice President of Sales, Global DMC Partners
Catherine Chaulet,
President, Global DMC Partners
Kristen Esper,
Catering Sales Manager, Providence Marriott Downtown
Georgia Gould
, TD Bank
Patti Lloyd
, CTIS, CIS, Vice President of Sales, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce / CVB
Kiley McWilliam,
Sales
Natacha Mexil,
Student, Ashworth College
Maura Mooney
, Senior Meeting Planner, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Courtney Stillings
, Sales Manager, Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Nicholas Vitale
, Events Rental Consulting, Peak Event Services
Dineen Williams
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Upcoming Educational Programs & Chapter Events
Mark your calendars for the following dates and stay tuned for more details!
- Monday, November 20-Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - Fall Educational Institute, Sheraton Portsmouth
- Monday, December 11, 2017, Annual Holiday Social, Fenway Park
- Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Monthly Educational Program, Harvard Club of Boston
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Instant Replay
September Educational Program
at Howl at the Moon
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So You Think You Know Event Management?
TeamBonding
facilitated a spirited and lively Family Feud night filled with many laughs and Meeting Industry knowledge. Do you the difference between a lectern and a podium? Well, had you attended, you would have found out that answer along with many other interesting industry facts!
Howl at the Moon
w
as an outstanding venue for the event, with the networking reception held upstairs (yes, there were dueling pianos!), while the game experience was located in
DOWN
, t
heir private lounge space. A variety of unique beverage concoctions flowed and abundant yummy appetizers and stations were enjoyed. Truly a fun and inventive night!
Many thanks to our amazing Sponsors:
Howl at the Moon
TeamBonding
Party Rentals LTD.
David Fox Photography
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When You Buy MPI, So Do Our Members!
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To connect with our Advertising Sales Representative on marketing opportunities through MPI New England, click
Here
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Member Spotlight
Melanie Walton, CMP
Conference Director, PlanetConnect, Inc.
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For 3 years, Melanie has been a star volunteer for our Fall Institute. The time and effort that she contributes has a huge impact on the participant experience. As she prepares for this years' Program, I caught up with Melody to get her thoughts on MPI.
Q - How did you first become involved with MPI?
I hadn't started working in the industry yet but was enrolled in a Meeting Management certificate program, and one of the classes was being taught by Beth Hamiroune (Past President, MPINE). She introduced me to MPI and to my future boss, Julie McConchie (I believe she also was a past president). I went to a few meetings but didn't get active in MPI until I moved to CA.
When I moved across the country, I didn't have much of a network. I immediately got involved with the local chapter and found a wonderful resource of colleagues and friends. MPI is a great community and has been an important part of my network whenever/wherever I moved. And what they tell you is true: the more you put in and get involved, the greater/more valuable the experience.
Q - Can you share one of your most memorable MPINE stories?
I think coming back to New England and rejoining this chapter has really been a homecoming. I saw many familiar faces at my first meeting and received many warm greetings, welcoming me back, which was really nice.
Working on last year's Fall Institute here in Newport (my new-ish home town) was a great opportunity to get back involved with the chapter and to meet many local colleagues (Newport & Rhode Island). I appreciated the experience for a lot of reasons.
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