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Following the weather events this week, we want to check on the members of our MPI Tennessee family. If your family, home, or business suffered damage and the chapter can assist you in any way, please let us know by email at
info@mpitn.org
or by phone at 615-373-8002.
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"MPI is a heart thing, not a head thing!"
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We’ve made it to March, through the rain and cold and back to sunshine and Spring well on its way! With Spring comes some great, exciting things for MPI Tennessee. Join us this month with Maneet Chauhan at our Educational Luncheon or at our MIX event at BB Kings in Nashville. We are also really excited to host a MIX event in Knoxville in March. If anyone wants to load up my van, I’ll be making the trip East to join our MPI family for this great networking event... Just let me know!
You should have received an email to complete the MPI Global Survey. MPI Tennessee takes our survey results seriously, and we’d love to make sure we hear from you.
The global survey is open until March 11. If you haven’t taken it yet,
please click here to do so. It takes about 5 minutes, and all members who submit will be entered to win a ticket to our May 14 Circle of Excellence Awards Gala.
Speaking of the Gala, if you would like to donate an item for the auction,
please Donate Here. And if you’d like to nominate a member for one of our prestigious awards,
please click here to submit your nominations today!
There are many great ways to connect with our MPI Tennessee family and to show your love for our chapter this month. We appreciate your time and involvement in our chapter.
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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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Events Industry Council Webinar
COVID-19: Discussion of Critical Insurance
and Legal Considerations for Event Professionals
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As event professionals look to determine the right path forward for their communities and events with respect to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is valuable to understand the insurance and legal aspects related to their decisions. Join us for a discussion on how to review your contracts and insurance policies to determine your obligations, options and available resources. In addition, we’ll explore general risk assessment considerations, and messaging for your communities.
Identify key legal factors when making the decision to host, adapt, postpone or cancel your events
Determine what to look for in your current insurance policies and contracts to help inform your decisions.
Learn tips for messaging to attendees, suppliers, sponsors and other event stakeholders.
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March Educational Luncheon
Wednesday, March 18 | Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Maneet Chauhan is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality and active philanthropist. She’s well known for her work as a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped" as well as opening 4 award-winning Nashville restaurants in 4 years - Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Tansuo, The Mockingbird and Chaatable - under the Morph Hospitality Group which she founded in 2014.
Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained. This is the mantra that has driven Chef Maneet throughout her life. From growing up in India to raising a family in Tennessee, she will share her journey with us - a journey about taking risks, seizing each and every opportunity and paving a path that is right for you!
Can’t make it in person this month? Join us on the Live Stream! Register for the live streaming option and instructions will be emailed to you to access.
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Knoxville Spring MIX
Tuesday, March 24 | Embassy Suites Knoxville Downtown
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Join us at the Embassy Suites Knoxville Downtown and meet with our fellow MPI and events industry family! You don’t want to miss out on beautiful views of the Tennessee River on the covered rooftop while we enjoy light bites and drinks.
We hope to see you there!
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Nashville Spring MIX
Wednesday, March 25 | BB Kings
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Blues, Bourbon & BBQ at Nashville’s home of the Blues:
BB King’s Blues Club!
Join us in the uniquely storied and gorgeous Riverfront Room as we listen to Blues, sip Classic Cocktails and enjoy a Cumberland River view from one of Nashville’s original gems, BB King’s Blues Club. Step inside a Live Recording Booth to be your own Music Row Star and maybe you’ll even hear a song or "story from the Road" from BB’s long time guitarist, friend and tour mate, Carl Stewart.
Then... stay for the After Party*, to catch up with your MPI friends & family in our VIP Stage area, Lucille’s Lounge. (If you do, you’ll get to experience Carl & his Blues Band play until close!)
*MPI Members will enjoy NO Cover for the Band & After Party Drink Specials.
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Be sure to add this year's
Global Meetings Industry Day to your calendar!
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Locations and Registration coming soon!
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Be sure to add this year's
Circle of Excellence Awards Gala & Silent Auction to your calendar!
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Hutton Hotel - Nashville
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Can you think of an MPI Tennessee Chapter member who has consistently contributed time and experience to Tennessee’s meetings industry? Recognize members who represent leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession by nominating them for the following prestigious awards: Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and New Member of the Year. Descriptions of each award are listed below.
Nominations close March 9, 2020, and the winners will be announced at the MPI Tennessee Chapter 2020 Circle of Excellence Awards Gala & Silent Auction.
Click here to make your nominations!
PLANNER OF THE YEAR
Recognizes a planner member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local meeting community and an exemplary record of customer service in their industry. Nominations are received from the membership. All chapter planner members are eligible.
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Recognizes a supplier member who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local meeting community and an exemplary record of customer service in their industry. Nominations are received from the membership. All chapter supplier members are eligible.
NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Recognizes an MPI Tennessee Chapter member volunteer for their enthusiastic contributions to the chapter, involvement in a committee and demonstrated leadership ability during their first 12 months of membership in MPI and MPI Tennessee Chapter. Open to eligible members who joined starting April 1 of the previous year.
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MPI Global's Membership and Chapter Satisfaction Survey was sent to all members on February 19, 2020. This survey is conducted in order to ensure we meet your needs. Please be sure to participate so that your voice is heard and to help shape the future of our community as a whole.
Don’t forget… Current MPI Tennessee members who participate in this annual Membership survey drive for MPI Global will be put into a drawing to receive a complimentary Gala ticket! TWO Tennessee members will be drawn.
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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.
When: Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5
Time: 9am - 6pm
Location: Nashville Area Hotel Property TBD
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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Is your organization 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.
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New to the family in February
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Emily Cogdell
The Park Vista a DoubleTre by Hilton
Anita Felton
Vonne Gaddy
Sheraton Memphis Downtown
Sheila Harrell
Embassy Suites
Jennifer C. Jones
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown
Darius Kidd
DK Event Solutions
Michelle Meadows
Cool Springs Wine and Spirits
Libby Monette
AccuReg
Wayne Petersen
Music City Management Nashville LLC
Ethan Shane
T. Villager Designs
Daria Wang, CMP
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Hailey Warriner, CMP
Schulty Hospitality Group
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Congratulations to our members celebrating an MPI anniversary in March!
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Robin Wallace - 18 years
Tricia May - 10 years
Sharon Rinehart - 10 years
Shannen Stewart - 8 years
Tammie Vogel, CMP - 7 years
Francesca Green, CMP - 5 years
Jill Rucker - 5 years
Elizabeth Bowdre - 4 years
Tiffani Wilson - 4 years
Kathryn Sutton - 3 years
Heidi Baker - 3 years
Robert Hickman - 3 years
Scoobie Schneider - 3 years
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Lisa Schneider - 3 years
Josh Michaelson - 2 years
Shirley Anne Langguth - 1 year
Debbie Garcia, CMP - 1 year
Lindsay Beacco - 1 year
Charity Toombs - 1 year
Leigh Bentley, CMP - 1 year
Ashlynn Basler - 1 year
John Smajda - 1 year
Heather Snover - 1 year
Kate Adams - 1 year
Carol Ziegler - 1 year
Sharon Snell - 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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