“You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done”
Kenny Rogers
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These iconic lyrics to Kenny Rogers’ song “The Gambler” totally fit the theme for MPI Tennessee and the month of May.
You see, we have this incredible event called the Annual Gala & Awards Celebration coming up on May 20 at Saint Elle in Nashville. The theme is Glitz. Glamour. Gaming. It’s going to be such a fantastic time, so be sure to look for the registration link down below in this newsletter. I’m also very excited to find out who won our chapter awards; we had so many excellent nominations. Thank you to everyone who has donated their time, expertise and items to making this vision a reality!
We also took a “gamble” recently and went to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC for our annual board retreat. I can honestly say the space is incredible! Many thanks to Harrah’s for your generous support!
Last month our pinnacle education event, CONNECT, drew some of the best speakers in the business. “Friends” Patrick Nelson, Melissa Majors and Rachel Sheerin gave us some valuable insight and tips for building resilience during turbulent times, becoming a more inclusive leader and letting go of what is bringing you down. My deep appreciation to Tara Henderson who organized everything for this event, and the following sponsors for their generosity: Country Music Hall of Fame, Analog, Abigail Volkmann Photography, Gary Musick Productions, Anzie Blue, Hip Hues, TN Event Designs/Health, Hayes Street Hotel, Redstory and Melissa Majors Consulting.
Get your bids ready! The silent auction is LIVE, so be sure to visit the Givergy website and check out the wonderful donations. Don’t forget to buy a wine or whiskey pull ticket, and feel free to share the website link with your friends and family too. I know I can count on my sister every single year because she loves to bid, and more importantly, win! Remember, all money raised goes towards our education and scholarship programs.
Also, don’t forget to register for WEC in Las Vegas. Dates are June 15 – 17 at Caesar’s Palace. June 23 is our next educational event. We’ll be swearing in our new board, so be sure to put that down on your calendar too. Registration information will be coming shortly.
Thanks to all of you for “rolling the dice” and being part of the MPI Tennessee family! Don’t forget that the board and I are always available should you have a question, concern or just want to talk.
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Until we meet again,
Jill
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Join us for the most anticipated social event of this year! MPI Tennessee invites you to hit, stand or call — but never fold! This year’s awards program will be accompanied by casino gaming tables, classic cocktails and amazing food from the best chefs in the city.
Join us — and MAY LUCK BE YOUR LADY TONIGHT!
This year, for the first time ever, you can try your luck with our blind “wine and whiskey pull” — $20 flat rate per wine pull and $30 flat rate per whiskey pull — and there’s not a bad bottle in the bunch!
Group Tickets Available!
If you or your company are interested in purchasing a group of tickets,
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Visit The Online Auction
You won’t want to miss our annual silent auction! We have some amazing items for you to bid on this year, and you can start bidding now or begin strategizing to bid at the event!
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MPI Tennessee Education Event |
Date: June 23, 2021
Details To Follow
You won't want to miss our June Education event with Courtney Stanley! Stay tuned for more details and how to register.
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What does the future of meetings and events look like? At MPI’s WEC Vegas, YOU can take an active role in shaping it.
This is your opportunity to gather with your peers at CAESARS FORUM, roll up your sleeves and draw up the blueprint of what the future of your profession looks like.
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Thank you to our Rockstars for all of your hard work and for being a part of our MPI Tennessee family! We could not hold the programs and events throughout the year without your help, and we are so excited for the future of our chapter because you are a part of it. |
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January - Courtney McGee
Courtney McGee has been such an inspiring person and an instrumental part of our Membership Committee. We are so fortunate to have her participating as a mentor in our mentorship program. Her knowledge and guidance alone have been extremely valuable, but her generosity and thoughtfulness have truly been inspiring. Thank you, Courtney, for everything you have done to help our members and chapter grow!
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February - Jill Yochim
Jill Yochim hit the ground running when joining the Volunteer Committee with Leadership & Professional Development earlier this year. She is passionate about involving others in volunteering and finding the right fit for their talents and interests. She personally reached out to all of our current members to connect them with volunteer opportunities. Jill has been invaluable already during her time on the committee and coordinating incoming volunteers. Thank you for your hard work, Jill!
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March - Anita Joy Felton
Anita Joy Felton has jumped in headfirst to get involved in our chapter as she is supporting multiple committees! She is personally responsible for helping at least four (4) new members join MPI TN. Her work ethic and enthusiasm for our industry and MPI Tennessee member benefits is so amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much for all of your work to help our members and chapter succeed!
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April - Derrick Pannell
Derrick Pannell moved to Nashville during the pandemic and immediately got involved with our chapter by volunteering on two separate committees: the 2021 Gala Committee and the Communications Committee. He has been a great contributor and helps in any capacity he can. Derrick's positive personality is contagious. He has become a walking billboard for our MPI Tennessee Chapter and encourages future members to join every chance he gets. Derrick, you are wonderful, and we appreciate everything you have done to help our members and chapter!
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Join our Mentorship Program! |
Mentoring benefits the mentor and the mentee by increasing your engagement, social skills and professional development. Click below for more information and to sign up! |
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We want to know more about you! Our membership is diverse, and we have grown so much over the last few years. We want to recognize each of you and help all of us feel more connected by learning more about each other.
Click on the link below to fill out our Member Spotlight form. We will include your responses in newsletters, social media posts and other MPI Tennessee communications. Don't forget to include your picture!
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As we start to reopen business after the COVID-19 "Safe At Home" orders, we know businesses will start to re-hire their employees. However, some businesses will need new candidates to join their team. If your organization is looking for a new team member, click this link to fill out the online job submission form, and we will make sure to include it in our next MPI Tennessee Newsletter and on social media.
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We hope everyone in our MPI family is staying safe and healthy as we continue to battle COVID-19 and the affect it is having on our industry and our membership. Our board is here for you if you need anything. We hope the information below is helpful to you as we all navigate the near future. Please reach out to any of us directly if you are struggling, have questions or just need to chat. |
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MPI Tennessee Financial Assistance – If you have lost your job, suffering financial hardship during this time and are unable to attend our events, please take a moment to fill out the Financial Hardship Form. We value you and would love to continue seeing you at our membership events! Click below to fill out a form!
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MPI Member Resume Support – Did you know that MPI members have access to complimentary resume critique through our career center? Members will need their MPI username/password to access this service. Click on the following link and follow the path listed to have your resume critiqued: www.mpi.org > Resources > Career Center > Sign In > go to My Account (top left corner) > go to Resume > check mark “Send me my free professional resume critique from TopResume” > click on Upload Resume to, you guessed, upload your resume.
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MPI Global Member Assistance Program: We do not want to lose any of you as members. For those whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19, MPI Global has several options to help if you are up for renewal, and they will be reaching out to you. You can also contact MPI Global directly at help@mpi.org, call 972-702-3053, or fill out and follow the instructions in this form.
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Update Membership Profile: If you or someone you know has new contact information be sure to reach out to us at info@mpitn.org or 615-373-8002 so we can update that information with our chapter and MPI Global. Remember, your membership belongs to you and follows you even when your employer changes (unless you had a specific agreement with your employer where they keep the membership).
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MPI Tennessee Private Facebook: Join our private Facebook page to learn more about these events and to connect with the fun and informative things going on with our MPI Family.
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Do you want to become an MPI Tennessee Chapter
sponsor and partner with the state's largest,
most vibrant community of meeting and event professionals?
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For more information, contact MPI Tennessee's Director of Strategic Alliances, Ashleigh Cote! |
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