"MPI is a heart thing, not a head thing!"
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I wish this message was starting off by excitedly welcoming you to Spring and all of the great things MPI Tennessee had ahead for our chapter. I am glad that the sun is staying up longer, the trees are blooming, and the flowers and coloring up the yards. However, this introduction to Spring is very different this year as it comes with a lot of what ifs, new normals, and some fear. But MPI Tennessee, myself, and the board are committed to being here for you through it all. This is the time where we are committed to just being each other’s village. We are committed to listening to you, guiding you towards resources, providing virtual education, and just being able to virtually be together. If you haven’t joined our private Facebook group yet, please do so. There is a lot of support and positivity to share. If you need help to remain a member of our family during this time, please reach out to me to explore options. If you need a shoulder, to virtually share a glass of wine, to scream and cry a little bit, or anything at all, my cell phone is 615-306-3737... I’m here at all times. Thank you for remaining to be part of my family! This is the best example of how MPI is truly a heart thing.
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With all my love,
Shannon
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We hope everyone in our MPI family is staying safe and healthy as we continue to battle COVID-19 and the affects it’s having on our industry and our membership. Our board is here for you if you need anything. We hope the information below is helpful to you as we all navigate the near future. Please reach out to any of us directly if you are struggling, have questions, or just need to chat.
- MPI Tennessee Private Facebook: We’ve been enjoying having virtual happy hours weekly. We will continue these and incorporate other ways to stay virtually connected. Join our private Facebook page to learn more about these events and to connect with the fun and informative things going on with our MPI Family.
- MPI Global Member Assistance Program: We do not want to lose any of you as members. For those whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19, MPI Global has several options to help if you are up for renewal, and they will be reaching out to you. You can also contact MPI Global directly at help@mpi.org, call 972-702-3053, or fill out and follow the instructions in this form.
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Do you want to become an MPI Tennessee Chapter
sponsor and partner with the state's largest,
most vibrant community of meeting and event professionals?
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For more information, contact MPI Tennessee's Director of Strategic Alliances,
Ashleigh Cote!
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Thank you to all of our members who graciously agreed to support one of our events in March, April, or May! We appreciate all of you and look forward to when we can be together again!
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March Educational Luncheon
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Global Meetings Industry Day - Nashville
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Awards Gala & Silent Auction
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Join MPI Tennessee every Tuesday at 4:00pm CT for our new Hot Topic Happy Hour!
We want to bring you the information you want in our new virtual world. From 4:00pm - 4:45pm CT we will have a conversation around a specific topic, and then at 4:45pm CT we will open it up for casual conversation as we have done in our regular, virtual happy hours. You will find the Zoom invitation below; be sure to save this in your calendar to access the meeting link quickly.
Tuesday, April 7 Topic:
Tips and Tricks to Becoming a Certified Meeting Professional
Moderated by:
Sarah Ramsden, CMP, Cory Brooks, CMP, and Angela Layton, CMP, CMM
Agenda:
4:00pm - 4:45pm CT - Hot Topic Discussion
4:45pm CT - Happy Hour
Not interested in this hot topic? Join us at 4:45pm CT when we open the floor for casual networking. Have a hot topic you would like to hear about? Would you like to moderate a hot topic? Email
info@mpitn.org to let us know!
We look forward to learning and networking together!
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MPI Tennessee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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Global Meetings Industry Day - Virtual
April 14, 2020 | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Join MPI Global for this very special full-day summit, focused specifically on tools and skills relevant to moving forward during this unique global situation. We will connect with our industry leaders and peers from around the world in a live, 12-hour global broadcast and share learnings that are immediately actionable and relevant. To view the full-day schedule or sign up, select the link below!
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Hello Future CMPs!
MPI Tennessee is partnering with Joanne Dennison to provide you with her Meeting and Events Intensive Two Day Class. This class will help you get a grasp on the material in a strategic, situational, and conceptual way to pass the CMP exam. Attendees will earn 16 credit hours towards applying to sit for the CMP exam. The new date for the CMP Class is Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th. This is just in time to prepare for the testing dates in August! Hotel Preston is hosting this program and offering a 20% discount to those that want to stay in the hotel. You can call the hotel at 615-361-5900 to book your room and give the code “MPI” to get the special rate. Having your CMP is more important now than ever in our industry.
When: Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26
Time: 9am - 6pm
Location: Hotel Preston
Registration Fee: MPI Member- $550 Non-Member- $600
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New MPI Tennessee Scholarship Opportunity
Certified Meeting Professional Intensive Class Scholarship
In Honor of Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP
Recipient will be awarded $550 (or current class registration fee) to attend Joanne Dennison’s CMP Intensive Class. Any travel or accommodation costs will be at the sole responsibility of the attendee. Additionally, this scholarship does not cover the cost to apply or to take the CMP exam. Scholarship will pay out after the recipient sits for the exam, regardless of a pass/fail result.
MPI Tennessee will award a maximum of 4 CMP Intensive Class scholarships in the chapter’s fiscal year.
Criteria, the recipient:
- Must be a chapter member in good standing for a minimum of one year.
- Has not received a chapter scholarship within two years.
- Must plan to sit for the CMP exam within the same calendar year as awarded the scholarship. Exams are given in January, May, August, and November.
- Must agree to pay any additional costs incurred for test registration, study materials, travel and accommodations.
- Upon Award, the recipient:
- Will serve on one (1) committee in the year the scholarship is granted.
- Is encouraged to be a mentor for others planning to take the CMP exam in the future
- Must submit an article on their experience for publication in MPI Tennessee’s monthly newsletter of 100 words or more.
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Want to continue your education or learn new skills? MPI Global has posted numerous webinars on the MPI Academy portal that are free to members and non-members. You will also find education on hybrid event production through this portal. Learn at your own pace, whether on-demand or streaming. The MPI Academy has meeting and event education designed to meet the demands of your career.
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MPI Global is working with companies across the world to update available jobs in their online Career Center. They will be posting virtual jobs as they become known and available. Be sure to check out that website over the next few weeks.
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New to the family in March
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Leah Allison
Bowling Green State University - Student
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Congratulations to our members celebrating an MPI anniversary in April!
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Sheryl A. Baker - 24 years
Vicky Garner, CMP - 20 years
Kimberly M. Bean - 9 years
Selena Miller - 7 years
Kelli Myers - 4 years
Anita Akers - 4 years
Felisha Cook - 4 years
Liza Leatherman - 3 years
Beth Wamsley - 3 years
Debbie Whiten - 3 years
John Gaca - 3 years
Sarah Kelley Freeman - 2 years
Jennifer Squires, CMP - 2 years
Travis Wilson - 1 year
Gabrielle Becker - 1 year
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Michael Lambert - 1 year
Heather Holland - 1 year
Inna Soifer - 1 year
Ellie Lentz - 1 year
Arielle Reynolds - 1 year
DeAnna Beedy - 1 year
Elise Nixon - 1 year
Ashley Darling - 1 year
Stephanie Spallino - 1 year
Amanda Kuppe - 1 year
Shelia Horvath - 1 year
Shana Devine - 1 year
Nathan Martin - 1 year
Cassidy Meador - 1 year
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*Note:
If you notice that your designation or years of membership are wrong, or you don't see your name, your profile on MPI Global's website may need to be updated! Log in to your profile on
www.mpi.org
to make changes, or contact us at 615-373-8002 if you have any questions.
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