Special Features In This Issue
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- President's Corner by Bryan Lavin, President
- Member Meet-Up on March 19th, What's On Tap at MPI New England
- Announcing the 2019-2020 MPI New England Board
- CMP Corner by Joanne Dennison
- Sponsor Spotlight, Mountain View Grand...Welcome to the White Mountains
- Member Corner, Welcome to all of our New Members
- New Member Spotlight, Abigale Stephens, Boston Harbor Cruises
- How to Choose the Right Keynote Speaker: Myths and Truths by Steve Markman
- Missed the Meeting? February's "What To Do When Things Go Wrong"
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By Bryan Lavin, MBA,CHE President
54.
Any guesses on what the number signifies for our Chapter? Years in existence? Nope. Number of members of the Board? Guess again. Times Bryan Lavin has said the word “community” during opening remarks? Close, but no…that number is way higher!
54 is the average number of chapter members that volunteer on a monthly basis for MPI New England. 54 people are essentially responsible with providing you, our members, with exceptional education content, networking, & marketplace opportunities. As you read that, you may be thinking, “Oh, that’s pretty great!” …well, not to be a Debbie Downer (sorry Debbies everywhere!), but that is only 12% of our total membership. Per MPI Global’s standards of chapter operations, the benchmark of success is 20% or about 91 people in terms of our Chapter.
I can mention at every event between here and the end of the MPI Year in June that we need more volunteers and that we would love to have you onboard. But, the fact is, that’s not compelling enough. We know from the basics of volunteer management that simply giving potential volunteers a “to do” list isn’t enough either. We need to connect you with a personal value proposition and here it is…the best way to see a true return on your membership investment is to raise your hand and volunteer.
If you are looking to hone a skill set, build your brand, learn a new aspect of the industry or enhance your leadership skills, consider MPI New England your training ground.
This month we will be hosting our Membership Meet-Up event at the Cheeky Monkey for the purpose of showing you all how volunteering can unlock the true potential of our community. I’d love to see you there and talk further about your professional goals and how MPI New England can help you achieve them. Give. Get. Grow. Help our chapter help you fuel your professional growth.
If you can’t make it this month, please send me a note and let’s talk about getting you more involved.
bryan.lavin@jwu.edu
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Yours in service - Bryan
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We are MPINE, we love what we do.
Cheeky Monkey is a one of a kind craft beer venue, come sample what they do.
Our March event is our annual meet-up to thank our current volunteers and members for all their time and talent that contributes to the success of our chapter. It's also a casual and fun opportunity for those thinking about joining to meet other members and learn about MPINE committees.
- Are you a current MPINE volunteer? This event is for YOU.
- Are you a member who wants to learn about how to get involved? Come join us!
- A potential new member who is interested in joining? We can’t wait to meet you!
Our venue host for this special occasion is Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. located behind historic Fenway Park on Lansdowne Street. You will enjoy games of pool, shuffleboard, and ping-pong all while meeting our MPINE committee members and learning about volunteer roles and tasks.
Location:
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co.
3 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA 02215
Time:
5:30pm-8:00pm
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MPI New England Announces
2019/2020 Board of Directors Slate
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One of the most crucial resources to ensure our success revolves around the selection of our volunteer leadership to serve on the Board of Directors. As the Nominations Committee Chair, I am pleased to announce the confirmation of the following persons to board service for the upcoming 2019/2020 year:
Chapter President:
Kristy Burns, CMP, Director of Member Events, Harvard Club of Boston
President-Elect:
Ainsley Onstott, CMP, Director, Event Management, CSI Boston
Immediate Past President:
Bryan Lavin, CHE, Professor, Johnson & Wales
Vice President, Finance & Administration:
Kate Page, CMP, Assistant Director of Services, Fenway Park Events at Boston Red Sox
Vice President, Education:
Lisa Santoro, Account Executive Northeast Region, SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals
Vice President, Institute:
Ella Gonzalez, Senior Sales Manager, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
Vice President, Membership:
Marjorie Lane, Meeting & Event Manager II, Maritz
Vice President, Special Projects:
Michelle Yebba
Vice President, Marketing & Communications (MARCOM):
Nancy Lorusso, CMP, Sales Manager, Babson Executive Conference Center
Director, Membership:
Katie Butler, CMP, Director of Catering, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Director, Special Projects:
Kelly Cronan, Sales Account Executive, VDA Productions
Director, Institute:
Hollie Herrick, Business Development Manager, Party Rental Ltd.
Director, Education:
Nichole Baldwin,
Marketing Programs Manager, Customer Engagement,
Kronos Incorporated
Director, In-Kind Strategic Partnerships:
Taylor Grinnell, Senior Event Sales Manager, Boston Red Sox
Director, Publications:
Gayle Gilberto, President, Art of the Event, Inc.
Director, Social Media:
Kate Sklarski, CMP, National Sales Manager, Caesars Entertainment
I would like to express my gratitude to the members of the Nominating Committee for their dedication and work to produce this slate.
Sincerely,
Molly Hudson, CMP, CMM
Immediate Past President
Nominating Committee Chair
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By Joanne Dennison, MSEd, CMP
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They're Playing Our Song
For many people, comprehension of music licensing starts when sitting in a class, frequently a CMP study group. As they listen, some of the students begin to realize they have been inadvertently breaking the law. Inevitably someone looks up in surprise during this discussion and says: ”But I paid $20 for my James Taylor CD—why can’t I play it for my walk-in music at my meeting?”
The term “intellectual property” has become very familiar to us in the past 15 years especially in the field of technology. But the thoughts behind it cover other fields too.
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Meeting and Events Intensive Two Day Study Class
March 23-24, 2019
The next testing period to take the CMP exam is May 1-31, 2019. Have you started studying? There is a class scheduled for Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 24, 2019 at AVFX in Brighton, MA.
Register HERE
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Sponsor Corner:
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
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With more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, intimate venues for both dining and breakouts, all the amenities of a full-service resort, over 150 years of history and truly breathtaking views,
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
is your next meeting destination!
2019 Highlights Include
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Introduction of the
Grand View Tent
offering 3,500 square feet of unique outdoor venue space for spring, summer and fall
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Development of new banquet and event menu featuring our partnerships with local farmers and food purveyors
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Continued enhancement of selected guest rooms and event space
Grand Meeting Savings
For selected dates in 2019, we are offering a number of incentives based on the number of guest rooms you reserve. Book 10-25 rooms and receive one incentive, 26-50 rooms and receive two incentives, 50-75 receives three and for 76 or more rooms, you get four incentives! These offerings include:
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2 Complimentary Room Upgrades
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2 Complimentary VIP Welcome Amenities
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Waived Resort Fee ($25 value per room)
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25% off Audio Visual
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15% off Team Activities such as Axe Throwing, Campfire & S’mores, and more…
Some terms and conditions apply. For current availability, please contact our Sales Team today. We look forward to helping you plan your next event!
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How to Choose the Right Keynote Speaker: Myths & Truths
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Today’s speaker marketplace comprises literally thousands of speakers who are potentially available as a keynote or featured speaker for your association’s events. How do you know if you are making the right choice
before
you commit to a speaker and perhaps paying a very large speaker fee?
Here are some myths and truths when it comes to selecting your keynote or featured speaker.
Markman Speaker Management
is a full-service speaker agency established in 1994 with a Speakers Bureau division used internationally by associations, companies, non-profit organizations and colleges and universities. Steve has more than 30 years of experience in the conference and speaker business.
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When You Buy MPI , So Do Our Members!
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To connect with
Jenn Allard, our Advertising Sales Representative
, on marketing opportunities through MPI New England, click
HERE
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Welcome to these Members who joined in February!
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Matt Casey
, Neon Music Management, President
Kayla Claire
, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, Sales Manager
Leigh Cook
, ON Services, Director New Business Development
Mario Gonzalez
, Hilton Boston Logan, Catering Sales & Events Manager
Austin Horn
, Origin Meetings and Site Selection, Founder
Scott Lewis
Lara McInerney
Stephanie Pappas
, Greater Boston CVB Co-Op, Director of International & Sports Sales
Sarah Smith
Veronica Ventura
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Want to Strengthen a Friendship in the Industry? Refer a Friend!
When a new member joins and uses the
MyFriendMPI
promo code, they will receive $50 off their membership. The referring member identified on the application will also receive a $25 credit that may be applied towards their next renewal. The Refer a Friend voucher can be found
HERE.
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Abigail Stephens
Director of Event Sales
Boston Harbor Cruises
MPI New England has a terrific reputation for creating an environment for successful networking opportunities. I joined in 2018 to meet Boston event professionals, and grow the charter division at Boston Harbor Cruises. So far so good!
I’ve recently become obsessed with podcasts and love finding gems from friends. Topping the list this week is Joe Rogan’s interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Last Seen about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Work Life series by Adam Grant. They are all fascinating!
Pictured is Whaler the Dog. He’s a good friend of mine although, I can’t claim him as my own
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Add these events to your calendar and stay tuned for updates on all of our
Upcoming Events.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Event:
Membership Meet-Up
Location:
Cheeky Monkey, 3 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA
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March 23-24, 2019
Topic
: Meetings & Events Two Day Intensive Study Class facilitated by Joanne Dennison
Location
: AVFX, 96 Holton St, Boston, MA 02135
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Topic:
Global Meetings Industry Day & "10 Things I've Been Thinking About Lately"
Speaker:
Andy Lansing, President & CEO of Levy
Location
: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Event:
MPI Day at the Boston Red Sox
More details and registration coming soon!
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Event
: Annual Meeting, Awards & Board Induction
Location
: The Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
More details and registration coming soon!
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"What To Do When Things Go Wrong" by Frank Supovitz, President Fast Traffic Events & Entertainment
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With background cheers from hockey spectators echoing upward toward our event, the reality of Frank Supovitz’s presentation on the 10 Mega-Truths of Crisis Management came to life. We learned “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” from one of the event industry’s greatest.
Frank shared his real-life experiences producing some of the most prestigious international sporting events and demonstrated how each of his 10 Mega-Truths have been tested over the years. Including that moment when everyone in the audience was transported back to February 2013 when the power went out during the Superbowl game. We all remembered it and got chills as we learned about what actually happened and the skills he put into practice to overcome this crisis.
If you are interested in learning more about "What to Do When Things Go Wrong", look for Frank's
New Book.
The Warrior Ice Arena was the absolute perfect venue, not only for this presentation, but for all of us to get together and experience this exciting, up and coming area of Boston.
Kudos to the event Co-Chairs, Julie Bowerman and Michele Yebba, for their time and hard work which made this event so successful.
Thank you to all of our valuable event & annual sponsors:
- Warrior Ice Arena
- Gordon’s
- Party Rental Ltd
- Off the Vine Catering
- David Fox Photographer
- VDA Productions
- Tristar
- Mountainview Grand Resort & Spa
- Your Love In Lights
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