Special Features In This Issue
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- Getting Past the Fear of Asking by Robbie Samuels
- ROI Calculator: For Your Job, Your Career and the CMP Exam by Joanne Dennison
- Submit Your Nomination for a Chapter Recognition Award
- Molly Quinn of the Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center in the Member Spotlight
- Laura Wong of Tufts Health Plan / Tufts Health Freedom Plan in the Volunteer Spotlight
- Want to Volunteer? Join the Membership Committee
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By Bryan Lavin, President-Elect
Spring has finally sprung! We have definitely had a busy month here around the Chapter with our Membership event on the 2
nd
(Thanks City Winery and all our other partners), the Red Sox game on the 16
th
, and our new website that just launched last week! It’s been an absolute blast with you all the past few weeks.
This Chapter defines being by the People, for the People. Countless hours from our dedicated volunteers goes into creating all of our offerings year after year, and this June it’s time to recognize some of YOU, our dedicated members and contributors.
Nominations are now open for a variety of chapter awards and applying has never been easier! Please
click here
to learn all about the award opportunities and to submit your nomination. Our new streamlined nominations form takes about 5-10 minutes to fill out. Submissions close at midnight on May 31
st
, so act now.
If you have a friend, peer, or colleague who is a member and is deserving of an award you can submit a nomination on their behalf.
Our Award winners will be announced at our upcoming Annual Meeting on June 20
th
. So, nominate yourself and your friends, shine a spotlight on what an awesome community we are, and join us in celebration of an awesome chapter year in June. See you then!
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Getting Past the Fear of Asking
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By Robbie Samuels, Professional Speaker, Podcast Host, Coach
How do you feel about soliciting and asking for money? Does your answer include words like “hate it”, “nervous”, “like I’m begging” and “it depends on the cause”?
In contrast, how do you feel when you write a check to your favorite organization? “Great", "engaged", "making a difference", "good" and "wish I could do more."
Asking for money makes people feel anxious, but donating makes them feel awesome. Here are six fundraising truths you could share with
your fundraising committee after asking those two questions.
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ROI Calculator
For Your Job, Your Career and the CMP Exam
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By Joanne Dennison, MSEd, CMP
Whether you are studying for the CMP exam or evaluating the success of an event, having an Return on Investment (ROI) calculator in your tool kit is invaluable.
Joanne recently developed this tool to simplify this critical task of calculating ROI.
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Submit Your Nomination for a
Chapter Recognition Award
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The office of the President is pleased to announce its 2018 Awards Program.
The following categories are eligible for nominations:
- The Kathy Keegan-Cummings Professional Development Scholarship Award
- Meeting Professional of the Year Planner/Supplier
- Chapter Leader of the Year
Nominations will be accepted now through May 31st , 2018 11:59 PM EST (no late entries will be accepted). Qualified nominees will be notified by Thursday, June 7th, 2018 and the awards will be presented during the June Annual Meeting, Tuesday, June 20th.
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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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Molly Quinn
National Sales Manager
Stoweflake Resort and Conference Center
I
joined the conference planning, hospitality world, about a year ago and I am never looking back! Back in October of 2017, I was set to be down in Boston for some business meetings, and was encouraged by my colleague to attend the MPINE meeting. She told me how great of an experience it would be to be surrounded by people in my industry and would feel welcomed…and may even learn a thing or two!
I attended my first MPINE meeting at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and had just that experience and more. This industry, and the people in it, are so important to me and I love surrounding myself with people who are committed to moving forward and making meeting experiences successful.
I have had the pleasure to attend a few events since then, and have thoroughly enjoyed networking and meeting new people. We, here at Stoweflake had the pleasure of hosting the MPINE retreat last month and we truly loved welcoming the board here. I look forward to more experiences, meeting new people and growing these relationships. I truly love what I do and am happy to be a part of a community where I can continue to learn and grow. Thank you for welcoming me!
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Welcome to these Members that joined in April
Julie Bowerman
Carrie Campbell
Teri Chadbourne,
CMP, IBM, Event Strategist, Developer Advocacy
Filomena Felix
Carolyn Iacovelli
, Lombardo's Conference & Function Facility, Event Consultant
Taylor Maguire
James Paone
, The Music Hall, General Manager of Front of House and Rentals
Sam Pezza
, Collette Tours/Vacations, Corporate Events Specialist
Serge Randolphe
, Catering Brand, Founder & CEO
Jordan Sampson
, DBC Pri-Med, LLC, Operations Manager
Kaitlyn Schmidt
Vincent Sestito
, Greatest Hits on Earth-Live!, Partner
Kristin Sullivan
Stephanie Veiga
Leanne Velky
, Leanne Velky, Inc., Cvent Specialist / Entrepreneur
This is a GREAT month to join MPI! Join through May 31, 2018 with the Promo Code
MPIGMID18
and receive
$100 off
NEW Premier and Preferred Levels of membership.
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Laura Wong
Event Marketing Specialist
Tufts Health Plan / Tufts Health Freedom Plan
Laura is a dedicated member and volunteer in our Special Events Committee. While she is actively planning our June awards reception, I got her to reflect on her MPI experience so far.
What motivated you to Volunteer?
I have been a part of MPI for about 2 years, but I really wanted to get to know some of the other members better. Every time I attend an MPI event it is like one big happy family reunion. Everyone knows one another and are so friendly and welcoming. I really just wanted to get to be a part of that, get to know people a little better, and become more involved in the chapter.
Can you share one of your most memorable MPI/NE stories?
Last June I attended the Chairman's Challenge and AC and her team at FUN did a great fundraising activity of Backwards Karaoke! Also being a volunteer for a non-profit (the Musuclar Dystrophy Association) I am always looking for new fun and innovative ways to fundraise. Backwards Karaoke was something that I had never seen before! It was great that people could pay to have other individuals sing or stop! At that same event, I also reconnected with an old colleague I met at a pharmacy meeting 2 or 3 years prior, who at that time lived in Chicago but at Chairman's Challenge, I found out that she had just moved to Boston. It was so great reconnecting through MPI, and we arranged a time to meet up after work!
The photo is of Laura and her brother and in Hawaii for a family vacation, their favorite vacation spot - they've been 4 times! This time, they were on the island of Kaui and took this photo after the hiked down to the Queen's Bath.
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Want To Volunteer?
Join the Membership Committee
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Want to add value to your MPI experience? Then volunteer on the Membership Committee!
We all know the benefits of being a member of MPI: relevant education and quality networking within a large community of event planning professionals. The Membership Committee serves to bring you “into the fold” and keep you here!
Build your resume and brand at MPI New England. Join our Membership committee and contribute to the growth of the MPINE community. You will have first-hand access to all that MPINE and MPI global offer. The collaboration with fellow MPI members and the leadership opportunities given to you as part of this committee provides you with invaluable knowledge, experience and relationships, along with the personal satisfaction and rewards that come from volunteering.
For more details on the Education Committee, contact Christine Sullivan at
Christine.Sullivan@Fairmont.com.
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Add these events to your calendar and stay tuned for updates on all of our
Upcoming Events.
June 20
, 2018
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Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel
July 26, 2018
- Summer Industry Outing at Boston Harbor Cruises
August 14, 2018
- Monthly Educational Program at Cramer, Norwood
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Membership Event - Instant Replay
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Our Membership event was an evening of fun, wine, casino games and all things MPI New England.
The evening's theme was to create interest in volunteerism on our committees. This was a unique (and free) opportunity to learn and ask questions about what happens behind the scenes in our Chapter and how our current volunteers have benefited from donating their time.
If you haven’t been to the City Winery Boston, you must! Stepping into the venue, you’re welcomed into an impressive and inviting bar area that has so much more than custom made wines to offer. Chic private dining rooms, a vibrant main restaurant and a private venue made for live performances. Literally something for everyone. Headline acts?! You have to check out their calendar…
Casino chips were flying in all directions as the sound of cheering and laughing from participants gathered around gaming tables really added to the vibe of a winning atmosphere.
MPI/NE would like to extend sincere appreciation to all of our valued event sponsors:
- City Winery Boston
- Casino Productions
- Next Level Promotions
- David Fox Photography
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Red Sox Game - MPI Foundation Fundraiser
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Take me out to the ballgame
Take me out with the crowd
…Let me root, root, root for the home team.
And that's exactly what about 100 MPI'ers did on Wednesday night as we gathered for the May Chairman's Challenge 2018 at Fenway Park.
Although it was a bit chilly we enjoyed a great evening of friendship, meeting old and new friends and enjoying a Red Sox 6 to 4 victory over the Oakland A's . The game featured home runs (always an "oooh! moment) by J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts and brilliant pitching by Chris Sale.
MPI/NE's own Julee Greenlaw with SER Exposition Services was recognized on the jumbo-tron for being the Leader of the Pack, which we achieved by having over 100 people attend the game and we raised over $1,100 for the MPI Foundation.
Kudos to Kate Page for making Wednesday's event happen. Buy MPI!
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