A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: 
Alyssa Lippincott, CHSP

HAPPY NEW YEAR MPI NEW JERSEY! 
A new year brings us the opportunity to refocus and rejuvenate ourselves whether that be setting new goals, working on our mental and physical health, or ways to improve our daily lives. Your Board is focusing on doing the same for our membership. We are approaching our Mi d-Year Board Retreat on January 10th & 11th at the Westminster Hotel with a vision to finish our year strong and achieve our goals set back in the Spring for our Chapter.
 
One of the goals I want to highlight to you is the change we are making to our communication. We know your 
inbox is inundated daily so we are consolidating the number of emails but expanding the content so all the information that you need to know about future chapter events, news of what's happening to our members and much more is communicated more efficiently.  Keep an eye out for this newsletter monthly to stay in the know of our chapter happenings!
 
I'm looking forward to a strong start to 2019 with our Wellness Day Program on January 14th at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City followed by our Meet Up at Rails Steakhouse on January 22nd. 

Looking forward to seeing you there! 
CHAPTER EVENT RECAP:
What Did You Miss Last Month?

DECEMBER WINTER JUBILEE
This years Winter Jubilee was nothing short of spectacular! We celebrating the holidays with our industry friends and gathered many toys for local tots in the process.
A huge THANK YOU to the Hyatt House Jersey City for sharing their property with us and to Committee Members, Tina Natal, Trish Rafferty, and Jennifer Sena on your hard work in organizing this great evening! 

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT:
Find Out What Your Peers Have Been Doing!

AND THE WINNER IS... 
After winning the New York Recipe Showdown back in June, Saira Banu, CMP traveled to Las Vegas in December to compete against all the regional winners at the MGM Recipe Showdown.  Saira smashed the competition and brought the win home... and MPI New Jersey could not be more proud! 

We want to hear from you too!
Let us know what professional accomplishments you have recently achieved so we can share the great news with your peers.  Contact  Heather Kresge
 
TIPS & TRICKS OF THE TRADE: 
Helping Industry Professionals do Their Job Better

CONSIDERING GETTING YOUR CMP?
If so, you MUST plan to join Joanne Dennison at her next Meeting and Event Intensive Two Day Class on April 6th and 7th at the  Sands Bethlehem.  


Won't be able to make her next class, gather some  tips and tricks NOW from Joanne on being strategic on when  to submit your application for the exam .  
Be Strategic About When to Apply For the CMP Exam
MASTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
Make the Most Out of YOUR Membership

MASTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Weather you are a new member or seasoned in MPI, we can all learn something new about how to make the most out of our membership.  That's why MPI New Jersey is bringing you our Mastering Your Membership class, which will take place prior to upcoming education programs.  It's just a 1/2 hour of your time to gain a whole lot of know-how!  
Remember this is YOUR STORY, YOUR EXPERIENCE, OWN IT! 

The next class is February 21st at the Bridgewater Marriott beginning at 10:30am.  

REFER A FRIEND & BE REWARDED
Did you know you can be rewarded for referring  friends and colleagues to MPI? When a new member joins and uses code MyFriendMPI they will receive $50 off their membership. The referring member (THAT'S YOU) identified on the application will also receive a $25 referral credit that they may apply towards their next renewal. 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Jessica Karczewski
Tom Pierson, Fleetwood Limo
Kathy Rosuck, Atlantis Paradise Island
Sally Slater, CASE, Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau

BUY MPI:
Promoting Member to Member Business

TELL US HOW YOU BUY MPI
As a member based organization, our focus is on building personal and business connections. It's about supporting each other, and helping each other to BUY MPI. Let us celebrate these connections together by c licking here to share your done deals with us. 
Want to Attend the Global Pharma and Medical Meetings Summit for FREE?
MPI New Jersey is giving away one complimentary registration.  
Click the link to enter your name into the raffle. 
(MPI NEW JERSEY MEMBERS ONLY ELIGIBLE)