"In the Room Where it Happens"
What the Broadway hit Hamilton can teach us about Advocacy.
The chorus from the song In the Room Where it Happened goes like this:
The room where it happened No one really knows how the game is played The art of the trade How the sausage gets made We just assume that it happens But no one else is in The room where it happens
Have you ever been in the room where it happens? Do you know how to be an effective meetings industry advocate if you are in the room where it happens? Everyone wants their voice to be heard. Sadly, most times it is not. Why - because you may not know what to say or do. We will show you why people fear engaging with elected officials and how to overcome these fears.
This keynote will lay out the plan to make you an even better meetings industry advocate by providing you the tools and strategies of effective communication.
Learning Objectives:
1. Increase your awareness of the diverse areas of advocacy and how they can affect your success.
2. Understand the 7 Actions of Highly Effective Advocates and how to use this knowledge to conduct even better meetings with elected officials.
3. You will leave with successful advocacy tools and strategies that enable you to protect and defend your organization and your issues.
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You are invited to join MPI New Jersey in a Virtual Meet Up on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00pm.
This event is complimentary for MPI Members and all our industry friends. The purpose of our virtual meet up is the same as our live events, which is to bring our community together. Especially during this difficult time it is more important than ever for us be together because we are STRONGER TOGETHER!
We will have time for conversation, games and some laughs. Don't forget it's BYOB!
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You are invited to join MPI New Jersey in a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 1:00pm.
This event is complimentary for MPI Members and our industry friends. The purpose of the Town Hall is to bring our community together during this difficult time, share valuable information about the benefits of MPI is offering, such as membership relief, education opportunities and an update on the state of the New Jersey chapter.
We will have time for an open conversation, so please come prepared with questions for our Office of the President.
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"Bite Me! The Law of Food & Beverages
" Presented by Tyra Warner Hilliard
As any planner or food provider knows, food and beverage is a risky area. Beyond keeping hot food hot and cold food cold, there are liability issues related to dietary restrictions, food allergies, food borne illness, alcohol, and more.
In this session, we discuss the legalities behind food and beverage service. From contract language that every planner should include in catering contracts regarding who shoulders the lion's share of liability and fair performance clauses to leveraging the law to get restaurants, caterers, and hotels to donate food to minimize food waste in a country that sees 1 in 8 people face food insecurity, this is the law of food.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define service standards that will not only improve the quality of service, but reduce the risk of liability.
2. Evaluate due diligence when dealing with ADA issues, including food allergies.
3. Clarify the responsibilities and opportunities under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
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MPI New Jersey is a CMP Preferred Provider and works with the EIC to have all our education
 programs pre-approved for credits.
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