'I’m not Cinderella, but I know that pumpkins are magical'
Welcome to October! It’s that time of year folks… No, not Halloween; not a tattered orange leaf falling from a tree in a brisk morning chill; not bonfires and blankets underneath the night sky, it’s time for MPI Tennessee LEADERSHIP ACADEMY! Have you ever thought about how our board operates or why we do what we do? Would you like to learn how we work to serve our members? Sign up to attend Leadership Academy and get the answers to all your burning questions.
Shout out to Beth Wamsley and the entire staff at Hard Rock Café for hosting a rockstar event this past week. We had a huge turnout, even with Tootsies announcing their birthday bash on the same day. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Ascend Amphitheater on Tuesday October 19, as Live Nation & Chef’s Market sponsor us for a rock n roll themed brunch and learn. Although some of you may be over them, virtual events are not going away any time soon and I’m pumped to learn how to spice them up and add gamification for a more engaging event.
We had 20 new members join in our membership flash sale this past month! Have you met them? If not, I challenge you to meet two new people at our luncheon this month. Invite them for drinks at Arrington or your favorite lounge, and don’t forget to also invite me. Get involved and make the most of your membership!
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To Infinity and Beyond!
Melanie Blanche, CMP
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MPI Tennessee October Education:
Rock On with Game On: Adding Gamification for A More Engaging Live or Virtual Event
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Ascend Amphitheater - Riverfront Room
11:00AM - 1:00PM CST
Join us for a Rock-N-Roll themed Brunch with on Tuesday, October 19th for an ALL ACCESS education experience with GAME ON at Ascend Amphitheater’s Riverfront Room. Favorite band T-shirts not required, but highly encouraged! Brunch will be served upon arrival and will be followed by an engaging education session!
This program leverages Game On’s gamified framework, the “MILE Philosophy”, and highlights the motivating forces of four key Game Dynamics: Mystery, Incentive, Laughter, and Empowerment.
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MPI Tennessee Leadership Academy
Friday, October 29, 2021
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
8:30AM - 12:00PM CST
Are you an industry leader looking for an opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to the success of the MPI Tennessee Chapter? If so, consider attending our annual Leadership Academy.
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 one-day in-person or virtual session will help you learn about the chapter structure and organization, as well as sharpen your skills as an emerging leader and volunteer.
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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.
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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 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 help@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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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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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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