ACCELERATE INTO THE FUTURE OF MEETINGS!
Buckle up, baby! As we move into 2023, we are hitting the gas hard! First, who wants to discuss budgets, forecasting, procurement, and trackers? Then, add COVID-19 protocols, crime rate statistics, and hybrid/virtual events into the conversation. As a meeting professional, you must stay “in the know” and ask yourself what is most valuable to the attendee in 2023 and what is most important to all the stakeholders involved; All without pulling out your hair! Wow, what did I sign up for? I never anticipated how quickly things would change and how much I would value my involvement in MPI and my NJ connections. Education and industry knowledge is power!
My journey on the MPI NJ board of directors has taught me much and made me believe that anything is possible with a tribe backing you up. Indeed, it has been a roller coaster ride. But as we end the year, I hope you each look back and appreciate the moments of success and acknowledge our questions of doubt and failures with grace. Like Albert Einstein said, “Failure is success in progress.” As we tackle new challenges and face uncomfortable situations, we each need to realize our value, care for ourselves, and focus on the positive milestones that advance our careers in the meetings and events industry. So, be fierce, be determined, be kind, and never give up as you accelerate into the future of meetings!
I wish you all the most joyful holidays and a very Happy New Year!
KAREN DECKER, CMP
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, MPI NEW JERSEY
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This December, give yourself the gift of MPI. Use promo 22GIFT and save 25% when you join as a preferred or premier member or renew your membership at any level!
You’ll receive a lifetime of benefits. Offer valid through 12/31 and cannot be combined with discounts including faculty, students, retired, and dual memberships.
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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, January 9, 2023
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
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MPI NEW JERSEY TOWN HALL
Find out what the 2022-2023 MPI New Jersey Chapter Leaders and Committee members are planning to deliver for our members in 2023!
Join us on our VIRTUAL Town Hall and hear first-hand updates from each VP and Director of the Board.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so please bring questions for your
Chapter Leaders!
DATE: Thursday, January 19, 2023
TIME: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Virtual
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JANUARY MEET UP
ARE YOU READY TO THINK GOLF?
MPI New Jersey certainly is, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Annual Golf Event in 2023!
We invite you to tee up and get your swing ready for this year's tournament at our January Meet-up at Topgolf Edison. It will be an evening full of networking, food, drink and of course golf. (No worries about the cold temps, there are heaters in the golf bays and a toasty warm banquet room for us.)
Come out by yourself, or better yet, get your team together for a practice session as tickets are available for singles, twosomes, threesomes or foursomes.
Each ticket includes golf, reception food, two drink tickets and exceptional networking!
DATE: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Topgolf
1013 US Route 1
Edison, NJ 08817
Sign up today as space is limited.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2023 SIGNATURE EVENTS
MPI New Jersey's committees are hard at work and firming up plans for the following fantastic programs in 2023.
MEETS CONFERENCE
DATES: Monday-Tuesday, April 3-4, 2023
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
*Registration to open January 2023
25TH ANNUAL GOLF EVENT
DATE: Tuesday, June 20. 2023
Location: Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
*Registration to open January 2023
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS:
If you would like to speak at an MPI New Jersey Chapter Event, including our signature MEETS Conference, 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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Collaboration: The Cure for Chaos
Written by: Michelle Moore
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Popular mentally fit ideas for meeting pros in 2023
Written by: Janice Cardinale
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You Belong to the City
Written by: Gretchen Kelly
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MEMBER MILESTONES:
Congratulations to members celebrating anniversaries with MPI this month:
22 Years
- Susan Zeiri - Visit Orlando
21 Years
- Saira Banu Kianes, CMP, HMCC - Banu Event Solutions & Training
17 Years
- Juel Brathwait, CMP - Guttmacher Institute
11 Years
- Patricia Devlin - Saint Elizabeth University
9 Years
- Marnie Hock - Associated Luxury Hotels International
5 Years
- Karen Decker, CMP CIS - Harborside
- Holly Benda, CED - Thorlabs, Inc
4 Years
- Jessica Karczewski, CMP - SS&C Technologies
3 Years
- Meghan Shott, DES - New Jersey Association of Justice
2 Years
- Stephanie Menashe, CMP - Charles Schwab
- Maryann Gaitan, CMP, HMCC - IME Connect
1 Year
- Sunita Devi, CMP - New York University
- Julie Whitson - IMS Technology Services
- Colleen Klepser
- Rhonda Moritz, CMP - BCD Meetings & Events
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We want to feature you in an upcoming member spotlight. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to your fellow members and share your meetings industry journey.
Please complete and submit the membership spotlight form and upload a headshot and a casual photo we may use. Then keep an eye out for your member spotlight in an upcoming chapter newsletter and on our social media channels
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MPI is all about creating community, and these days we have more opportunities to connect online then we do in person. So, let us hear from you and engage on MPI New Jersey's social media channels including Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on Chapter happenings! |
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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:
MPI's Preferred Partner Program is open to any provider whose offerings align with MPI’s strategies to advance the Meeting & Event Industry. Learn more about MPI's growing community of Preferred Partners and how they can support your meeting & event needs.
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MARKET YOUR BUSINESS WITH MPI NEW JERSEY
Do YOU want an opportunity to let your company shine? Discover MPI-New Jersey's sponsorship opportunities designed just for you!
Now is the time to partner with your MPI-New Jersey Chapter to promote your organization to meeting professionals in the tri-state area.
We have created new and unique sponsor opportunities that will serve as the perfect complement to your marketing strategies.
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SPONSOR THE MPI NEW JERSEY MEETS CONFERENCE
The MPI New Jersey MEETS Conference is offering exclusive sponsor and exhibit opportunities for the April 4, 2023 conference. Download our Sponsorship & Marketing Guide for more information.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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