WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
I have a group of meeting planner friends who always plan to get together at the beach at least one day over the summer. In 2020 and 2021 we had many opportunities to do just that and not much else. This year we started checking dates in June and our 2022 beach day will be… Labor Day! Everyone was busy in a way we haven’t been for a long time. It’s hard to miss out on the fun, but it’s been gratifying to see live meetings come back and to see my friends and I flying off to far flung destinations busily doing what we love! Our group chats are full of… “safe travels” “have a great meeting” and “hope to see you soon!”
Throughout our industry I see so many positives (no Covid pun intended) with more and more meetings on the calendar, hotels filling up and job listings galore indicating that meetings are back! There are still issues with flights, virus flare-ups and staffing shortages, but it feels like we are on the right track. We are no longer consumed with “surviving the pandemic” or “pivoting” to a new role. Instead, we are sharing ideas on best meeting practices, hotel and venue recommendations and meeting delivery enhancements. The conversations are decidedly positive and forward-looking.
In that vein, as the VP of Marketing/Communications for the MPI New Jersey Chapter in the post-pandemic era I want to put the focus on you, our members. This is your chance to to share your ideas, experiences, and expertise with our membership. We are always looking for blog contributors, newsletter writers, speakers at events and social media posters to tell what’s going on with you and your meetings, venues, industry service offerings, etc. Let us hear your voices and your opinions - be a part of the conversation on the bright looking future of our industry. Impart your wisdom on us and we will promote you and your brand to our members and beyond. It’s a great time to get your name and your unique voice out there in the world of meetings and we want to help you do that.
In addition to sharing your thoughts with us please follow us on social media; we are always posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, hopefully sharing the content that is important to you and your career. Let us know if we are hitting the mark and leave a comment with your thoughts and ideas. We will be reaching out through our channels to ask for your tips and tricks, favorite parts of the job, onsite photos, travel stories and even your pet peeves. I have plenty of pet peeves and want to hear yours as well.
To submit your name for consideration as a speaker at one of our programs (including the March 2023 MEETS Conference) please click HERE.
To follow us on Social Media go to:
If you have a story to tell please contact me directly at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you.
Trish Rafferty, CMP, HMCC
MPI New Jersey Vice President of Marketing/Communications 2022-2023
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MEMBERSHIP MONDAY
MPI New Jersey Chapter Membership Monday Events are for MPI MEMBERS ONLY!
This interactive session will provide you with an opportunity to connect with your colleagues for some industry "REAL-TALK".
We will ask you to have cameras on and be ready to participate so you may get the most out of your Membership Monday!
DATE: Monday, September 12, 2022
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
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ANNUAL CMP/CMM RECOGNITION EVENT
"Ensure your Designation is Excelling you to Excellence"
As we have quickly moved back to "normal" we want to continue to share the lessons we have learned in the last two years by fostering a strong community of like-minded professionals. Please join MPI New Jersey and your fellow CMPs and CMMs for an interactive and lively discussion on the current state of our industry and how we can support each other through successes and challenges. As we take the time to learn and grow from our peers and discuss the renewal of the meetings industry post-pandemic, we will be better prepared to thrive in this new age.
We will also take this opportunity to celebrate you and your accomplishments as a designated expert in your field.
Outcomes:
· Sharing of knowledge and best practices among industry peers and leaders
· Fostering new and existing connections
· Understanding the availability of industry and growth opportunities for professional development
· Recognizing and celebrating the commitment and hard work that you, as CMPs and CMMs do every-day
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Hilton Short Hills, Short Hills, NJ
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Thank you to our Premier Sponsor! |
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Thank you to our Preferred Sponsor! |
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OCTOBER EDUCATION PROGRAM:
FROM ALKALINE TO THE PLAN Z DIET: UNDERSTANDING YOUR ATTENDEES' DIETARY SURVEY RESPONSES
Speaker: Sharon DeFelices, CMP
Current dietary surveys go beyond traditional food allergies and now include many personal and cultural eating plans. Healthier lifestyle choices and cultural eating are increasing in popularity and we are seeing more of these requests listed on our event dietary surveys. Collecting and understanding the information is key to attendee satisfaction at your events.
In this session, we will identify and define many of the common responses and discuss ways to talk to your venue and culinary partners to accommodate needs. Inclusive menu planning is easier than you think. Collaborating with the culinary team at your host venue is a win-win for your next event.
Learning objectives:
- Attendees will gain an understanding of dietary trends, cultural eating parameters and food allergies.
- Attendees will learn how to decipher survey responses and work with venues to satisfy event attendees’ needs.
- Attendees will acquire tools for onsite F&B oversight to ensure that inclusive menu items are identified and accessible.
DATE: Thursday, October 20, 2022
TIME: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Lambertville Station
11 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ
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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.
CE: 2 Hours
Domain G- Meeting or Event Design
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Thank you to our Strategic Education Partners! |
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
- Is there a hot topic you want to learn about?
- Have you attended an MPI-NJ education program in the past year and want to share your experience?
- Are you looking to get more involved in the chapter but don’t know where to start?
If you answered YES to any of these questions; the Education Committee wants to hear from you! We want to meet, and exceed, our members' expectations while continuing to deliver award-winning educational programs all year long.
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS:
If you would like to speak at an MPI New Jersey Chapter Event, please submit your application to our Education committee for consideration!
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Official registration partner of MPI New Jersey
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How to Leverage Destination Accessibility Efforts to Welcome All Attendees
Written by: Maddie Franz
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Advito Unveils Groundbreaking, ISO-Certified Emissions Calculator for Events
Written by: TSNN News
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Unions Say Airlines Should Fix Problems, Not Buy Stock
Written by: David Koenig
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MEMBER MILESTONES:
Congratulations to the following members celebrating anniversaries with MPI this month:
28 Years
- Patricia Jones - Jm Creative Enterprises
- Michael Shannon, CMP, HMCC - Ashfield Event Experiences
21 Years
- Pamela Wynne, CMP, CMM, HMCC - Ashfield Event Experiences
18 Years
- Pamela Kenworthy, CMP - National Exchange Carrier Association
17 Years
- Trish Rafferty, CMP, HMCC - Maritz Global Events
- Holly Polo - Braccco Diagnostic, Inc
14 Years
10 Years
- Alyssa Lippincott, CHSP - Wind Creek Bethlehem
7 Years
- Melissa Clayton - Helsinn
4 Years
- Lauren Kutch - LMK Meetings
- Heather Eick, CMP - Allergan
1 Year
- Melissa Kienzlen, CMP, HMCC - Hyatt Hotel and Resorts
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How did you get your start in the industry?
My start in the hospitality industry was many years ago as I worked at a retirement home during high school. It was there I learned I wanted to be in an industry that allowed you to connect with people.
If you were not in this industry, what would you be doing right now?
Education has always been an interest an I think I'd be a teacher if I wasn't in hospitality.
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MASTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP |
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MPI COMMUNITY FORUMS:
The MPI Community Forums are the place to share best practices, start conversations, and engage with the people in the world's most vibrant meeting and event community. Forums are open to MPI members only from across all 65 international chapters.
There is sure to be a forum for you, just take a look and join the conversation. There is also a forum for MPI New Jersey members only which serves as a great way to stay connected with our local community and share regional based information.
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MPI RESOURCES:
Raise Awareness. End Human Trafficking. MPI Global and the MPI Anti-Human Trafficking Committee is committed to raising awareness within the MPI Chapters and their communities by creating an education-in-a-box that can be implemented with each chapter worldwide. These educational components focus on identifying victims and if a victim is identified, what should be done.
As an MPI member, you’re given access to invaluable tools and resources that help you make a difference.
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