"MPI is a heart thing, not a head thing!"
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Have you ever thought about being a leader with MPI Tennessee? Curious what that means or how it could make an impact on your personal and professional life? We would love for you to join us at our upcoming Leadership Academy! This program is built to answer these questions, and more, and to get you thinking about volunteering to be on the MPI Tennessee Board of Directors. My personal story is that being a leader and volunteer for MPI Tennessee changed my life. It allowed me to grow in my leadership skills, networking relationships, business development, and so many more ways. I can attribute a lot of my successes back to being a leader in MPI Tennessee. If you are interested but on the fence, let’s chat! I would love to hear from you, and we can talk one-on-one about what leadership could look like for you.
We have FOUR events this month where you can join MPI Tennessee. Our October educational luncheon, Membership 101, Leadership Academy, and MIX event in Memphis are all upcoming opportunities to network, meet new people, and learn something new. We hope you will join us!
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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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Membership 101
Tuesday, October 15
Wildhorse Saloon
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Come join MPI Tennessee at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville for Membership 101 (previously New Member Orientation). This event will act as an orientation for new members as well as a networking and benefits refresher for current members. We will cover scholarships, award nominations, using the membership directory as a resource, how to showcase yourself and your company to the global MPI community, and more!
Get the most out of your MPI Tennessee membership!
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October Educational Luncheon
Wednesday, October 16
Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Convention Center
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Have you ever wondered what your client was really thinking?
Do you want the highest chance of turning prospective customers into buyers?
The ability to understand the intentions, motives, and goals of those you meet with is one of the most powerful and coveted tools you can acquire in today’s business climate. Scott Rouse, a behavior analyst and body language expert, will break down the nonverbal cues you see in sales meetings and negotiations. The cues that tell you if someone agrees, disagrees, or has an alternative solution or suggestion are obvious if you know what, when, and where to look for them.
The process to break down these cues involves five steps:
- Observing Correctly
- Creating Rapport Quickly
- Decoding The Comfort/Discomfort Cues
- How to Look at Anyone Correctly
- The Audience: Truth & Deception
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Using examples from his own experience as well as relevant case studies, Scott will explain how to use specific body language techniques and strategies to give you an advantage in sales and meeting situations. You don’t want to miss this fascinating session where you can learn more about yourself and the people you interact with!
*** Please note we are planning on doing a Supplier/Planner “Trick or Treat” during usual networking time! Don’t forget to bring your business cards and arrive early! ***
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EIC Approval:
Approved
One Hour Total Ed
ucation
Domain B:
Project Management, Skills 4&5
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Leadership Academy
Friday, October 25
Maple Ridge Events
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Leadership Academy is a leadership training program designed for active MPI Tennessee Chapter Members who are interested in future leadership roles within the chapter. This half-day session will help you learn about the chapter structure and organization and sharpen your skills as an
emerging leader and volunteer.
Learning Objectives include:
• Provide you with an overview of MPI Tennessee chapter operations
• Help you understand the commitment and duties of serving on the Board of Directors
• Encourage you to remain engaged and continue your leadership journey with MPI
This event is complimentary and offered to all MPI Tennessee Chapter members.
Breakfast is provided by Maple Ridge Events.
Availability at this event is very limited. Sign up today before we reach capacity.
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Fall Regional Mix Event
Wednesday, October 23
Seasons52 - Memphis
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Fall into the season with Seasons 52 - Memphis!
Enjoy seasonal appetizers and a complimentary glass of wine while networking with the best meeting professionals in Tennessee. After the event, you are invited to stay for a MPI special 3 course dinner for $30!
We hope to see you there!
Registration coming soon!
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Community Service with NACE, ILEA, and MPI
Tuesday, November 26
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Join
Nashville NACE
,
ILEA Nashville
, and
MPI Tennessee Chapter
on Tuesday, November 26th from 8:30 am - 11:30 am at
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
. Together, we will sort food at the facility until 11:30 am followed by lunch at
The Hermitage Hotel
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Tickets are $25 and include the giveback activity and lunch. If you do not plan on attending the lunch portion, your proceeds will go directly towards
Second Harvest
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A virtual food drive will also occur at the same time where we will see which of the three organizations can raise the most money for
Second Harvest
! Please click
here
to access the food drive and select the organization you wish to support for this friendly competition!
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Countdown to Connect 2019
November 21-22, 2019
CONNECT - Making Connections to Serve the World through
Engagement, Sustainability, and Conversations that Matter.
Save these Dates!!
- Musical Mix-up - Thursday, November 21
- Educational Highlights - Friday, November 22
Registration invitations will be sent soon!
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MPI Tennessee Chapter Survey Coming Soon!
Watch your inboxes for the MPI Tennessee chapter survey. Your feedback helps us hear your voice to improve our chapter. One participant will be randomly drawn to win two tickets to the 2020 Circle of Excellence Awards Gala.
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A Music City Holiday
Save the date for our annual holiday party at the Holston House on December 18! The party will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. More information to come, along with registration details!
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Congratulations to
Lindsey Cherry with Music City Tents & Events as the September Rockstar! Her company sponsored the educational luncheon several times in a row, and has been instrumental on several committees over the last year. This award was announced at the September Educational Luncheon.
Thank you, Lindsey, for all of your hard work and contributions to the events industry and MPI Tennessee Chapter!
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Calling all hotels and venues in the Nashville area!
Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter is searching for its 2020 Awards Gala & Silent Auction venue and would like to invite you to submit a proposal. This is a great marketing opportunity for venues and suppliers to showcase their properties and skills to hundreds of the region's most influential meeting professionals.
About MPI:
Founded in 1972, Meeting Professionals International, with more than 24,000 members in 70 chapters worldwide, is the leading global community committed to shaping and defining the future of the meeting and event industry. The MPI Tennessee Chapter consists of approximately 300 members.
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2020 - 2021 Board Nominations
Are you an industry leader looking for an opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to the success of MPI Tennessee Chapter? If so, consider volunteering your time and talent to the 2020 - 2021 MPI Tennessee Chapter Board of Directors!
The MPI Tennessee Chapter Board of Directors is responsible for chapter operations including programming, financial oversight, and governance. By volunteering your time, you will help shape the future of our industry across the state! You will be amazed with the personal and professional growth you will experience while serving on the board.
Now through December 2, 2019
Call for Nominations -
You can self-nominate or nominate someone you think would be a great leader for our chapter.
Please send nominations no later than November 25, 2019
to Erika Biddix, Immediate Past President –
erika@biddixmeetings.com
. All nominees will then be required to complete an
application which will be due no later than December 2, 2019
Nominations will be conducted in accordance with the Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter By-Laws. Any planner or supplier in good standing is eligible. Your consideration should include the types of skills and talents you can contribute, your past involvement with the chapter, recognition of the time commitment involved in a leadership role, and the necessity of your employer's support.
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MPI - and why it works
I was asked to sponsor the live entertainment for the MPITN Gala earlier this year. We decided to create a Nashville-style house band. We came up with an award show-style band that could not only play welcome music and dancing music but also do an opening number for the program into several play on/play off cues throughout the event. Not long after the event a prominent and very experienced DMC, who’s company is a part of MPI, reached out to me and mentioned hearing about the award show-style band we created for the gala. Together we were able to create a similar style band and opening production number for one their top clients, right here in Nashville. This is to date, the largest event we have provided entertainment for here in Nashville and its all because of sponsoring the MPI Gala and the MPI Network!
Alistair Tober
Owner, VIPs Entertainment LLC
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Job Title:
Sales Manager
Company:
Wildhorse Saloon (Marriott International)
Contact:
Don Osborn
Contact Email:
don.osborn@wildhorsesaloon.com
Deadline:
Looking to fill the position ASAP
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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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Sarah Kelly Freeman
is now the Director of Sales at Evolution Event Solutions. We are so excited for you and know you will do great things!
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Congratulations to
Erika Biddix, CMM, CMP
on being named in the 2019 40 over 40 Senior Planners Network! We are so proud of you!!
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Know someone who deserves recognition for a big life or professional event? Send the details to
mpitn.communications@gmail.com and we will make sure to include them in our next
MPI Tennessee Newsletter.
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New to the family in September
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Elizabeth Harris
Erin Kennedy
Kimberly Radford, CMP
Riverwood Mansion
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C
indy Stephens
Twin Creeks
Kahla L. Williams
Chartwell Hospitality - Black Fox Lodge,a Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Congratulations to our members celebrating an MPI anniversary in October!
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Angela M. Layton, CMP, CMM - 14 years
Jennifer L. Hewson - 14 years
Dena L. Tidwwell - 12 years
Angela Smith - 6 years
Elizabeth Brock - 5 years
Katherine Page - 5 years
Bradley S. Ford - 4 years
Cheryl Akey, CMP - 4 years
Shannon Worley - 4 years
Kimberly Alexander, CMP - 3 years
Steve Nider, CMP - 3 years
Sarah Brown, CMP, CVP - 3 years
Erica Monroe - 2 years
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Lisa Spear - 2 years
Katie Hefner - 2 years
Kortni Butterton, CMP - 1 year
Benjamin Eggebeen - 1 year
Tim Rockett - 1 year
Patrick Brown - 1 year
Amy Kortman - 1 year
Sarah Bradley - 1 year
Emily Hawkins - 1 year
Kiersten Olson - 1 year
Rebecca Kennamer, CMP - 1 year
Marianne Denault - 1 year
Matthew Potter - 1 year
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