“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365- page book. Write a good one.” – Brad Paisley
Do you remember when December used to be a slow month for our industry? Typically, the first week was the last full week of business with a few last-minute holiday parties and weddings sprinkled in between. Psych! In true 2021 fashion, there is no sight of slowing down.
On top of coordinating reindeer on the roof of hotels, transforming lobbies into winter wonderlands, attending a zillion conferences in other cities, shopping for gifts to make sure they arrive in time, hoping they are not on a slow boat to China, y’all are performing and producing nothing short of miracles. Sometimes it can feel like the true wonder of this season is getting dressed in the morning. All I can say is put those positive pants on and shine bright like a diamond!
It’s crazy to think that the next time you read this message we will be in 2022!!! So, from the absolute bottom of my heart, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Jubilant Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Exultant St. Lucia Day, Peaceful Boxing Day, Enjoyable Omisoka, Happy Yule, Cheerful Saturnalia, Blissful Winter Solstice, Gleeful Day of Goodwill, Festive Taylor Swift’s Birthday, Indulgent Sangria Day, and since I probably missed some… Happy Holidays and all my love for a Prosperous New Year.
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To Infinity and Beyond!
Melanie Blanche, CMP
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MPI Tennessee Present: Re-Connect 2022
March 10, 2022
11am-5pm
Save The Date for one of our much-anticipated events of 2022! We can't wait to re-CONNECT!
Details Coming Soon!
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Can you think of an MPI Tennessee Chapter member who has made significant contributions to MPI, our chapter, and the meetings industry?
Recognize members who represent leadership and excellence in the meeting profession by nominating them for an award!
The Circle of Excellence Awards are presented annually to the members of MPI Tennessee in recognition of outstanding association/industry contributions, leadership and professionalism at the Circle of Excellence Awards Gala and Silent Auction. Recipients represent models of excellence for chapter involvement, commitment and achievement. This year's awards will be announced at our 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards Gala in May 2022.
Click below to nominate an MPI Tennessee member for the Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and New Member of the Year Awards.
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New Session Starting in February!
What can the mentorship program do for you and your career?
- Improve communication skills such as listening and the art of conversation that you can use daily for your career
- Broaden your network of professionals in your industry and community
- Improved leadership skills
- Helps you set boundaries for balance and growth
- Opportunities to learn from experiences and share knowledge
- Investing your time in a mentorship program shows you value your growth and development
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Scarlett Coffman, CMP
Director of Sales
Staybridge Suites Murfreesboro
How long have you been in the events and hospitality industry? 30+ years
Why did you join MPI? To grow my network, gain valuable resources and potential new business
What do you hope to get from your MPI Tennessee membership? Knowledge of new things, connections (people) that become life-long friends.
What is your favorite meeting or event you have been involved in and why? The opening of the Delta at Gaylord Opryland. It was stunning with dueling black and white baby grand pianos, cirque flying from the Delta Dome, other live music and great food!
Tell us more about yourself…hobbies, little known fact, etc.: I am a "picker" and love to discover great vintage items - I have two booths in which I sell home decor (both old and new), painted furniture, pickle items and more! One shop is located in Donelson and one is now in Arrington.
What would you sing at karaoke night? Maybe Journey or the Eagles...
What makes you laugh the most? People! The things they do and/or say.
Which decade do you love the most and why? 80's - Best Music
You can have an unlimited supply of one thing for the rest of your life, what is it? Coca-Cola!
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We want to know more about you! Our membership is diverse, and we have grown so much over the last few years. We want to recognize each of you and help all of us feel more connected by learning more about each other.
Click on the link below to fill out our Member Spotlight form. We will include your responses in newsletters, social media posts and other MPI Tennessee communications. Don't forget to include your picture!
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If you already shop at Kroger, please consider registering your Kroger Card for the program and designating MPI Tennessee as your chosen organization. Then every time you shop, you’ll be supporting us!
How to participate:
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Go to Kroger Community Rewards.
- Log into your Kroger account to enroll (or create an account).
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Enter organization number GV197 or Meeting Professionals International - TN Chapter in the search field and click on the Search button.
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Select MPI Tennessee by clicking on the circle to the left of the name.
- Follow the prompts to complete enrollment.
- Be sure to select the Enroll button to complete the process.
- Register and send a screenshot of enrollment and you'll receive one $15 discount for an MPI event (excluding CONNECT and Gala)
Thank you for your continued support!
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As we start to reopen business after the COVID-19 "Safe At Home" orders, we know businesses will start to re-hire their employees. However, some businesses will need new candidates to join their team. If your organization is looking for a new team member, click this link to fill out the online job submission form, and we will make sure to include it in our next MPI Tennessee Newsletter and on social media.
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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 affect it is 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. |
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MPI Tennessee Registration Support – If you have lost your job, suffering financial hardship during this time and are unable to attend our events, please take a moment to fill out the Registration Support Form. We value you and would love to continue seeing you at our membership events! Click below to fill out a form!
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MPI Tennessee Private Facebook: 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.
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MPI Member Resume Support – Did you know that MPI members have access to complimentary resume critique through our career center? Members will need their MPI username/password to access this service. Click on the following link and follow the path listed to have your resume critiqued: www.mpi.org > Resources > Career Center > Sign In > go to My Account (top left corner) > go to Resume > check mark “Send me my free professional resume critique from TopResume” > click on Upload Resume to, you guessed, upload your resume.
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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 feedback@mpi.org, call 972-702-3053, or fill out and follow the instructions in this form.
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Update Membership Profile: If you or someone you know has new contact information be sure to reach out to us at info@mpitn.org or 615-373-8002 so we can update that information with our chapter and MPI Global. Remember, your membership belongs to you and follows you even when your employer changes (unless you had a specific agreement with your employer where they keep the membership).
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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, Don Osborn! |
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