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EVENTS AT A GLANCE
May 27th Mastering Your Membership Class @ 4pm
June 9th Webinar with Speaker Cindy Novotny
June 18th Webinar with Speaker Michael Dominguez
July 1st Town Hall @ 1pm
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Rebecca Wakefield, CMP
Hello MPI New Jersey!
Reconnect, Restore, to Restart our Profession!
 
Welcome to "today" where for the last three months, everyday seemed like yesterday, today and tomorrow. We were tossed into uncharted territory due to COVID-19. We survived 9/11, and the economy crash of 2008-2009, but this is nothing like we have ever experienced in our life. We have became teachers, care givers, pros at virtual meetings. We have reached out to our families, friends and colleagues offering virtual hugs, and enjoyed the many memes that got us through the day with a chuckle.
 
We have needed to be there for each other via virtual education and evening networking to stay connected. While we do not know what the other side of COVID-19 will have in store for us, our MPI New Jersey community is strong and here for you.
 
The incoming 2020-2021 Board of Directors recently came together for a two day virtual retreat and shared lots of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to keep our community strong and connected in our "new normal". We are looking forward to partnering with our neighboring MPI chapters - Greater New York, Westfield and Connecticut River Valley to bring you two dynamic education programs next month.  Mark your calendars for June 9th with speaker Cindy Novotny and June 18th with speaker Michael Dominguez and registration will open soon.  We are also building out a Thought Leadership Series and would love your input by taking a few minutes to complete this survey.  
 
Be on the lookout for the upcoming registration for these virtual events and more as we build out our calendar for the 2020-2021 term. In-person events is in our DNA and we will be back soon.  So have hope, we are here for you and we will be enjoying each other in person very soon.

Don't forget that when we meet, we change the world!

REBECCA WAKEFIELD, CMP
Manager, Events & Meetings, KPMG
2019-2020 MPI New Jersey President
"Volunteers do not necessarily have time, they have heart!"
UPCOMING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS


Master Your Membership Virtual Class
Let our Chapter Leaders help you Master Your Membership so you can get the most out of MPI. We are here to help you learn how to navigate MPI and answer all our questions. 

Join us Wednesday, May 27th at 4pm.  The event is complimentary but registration is required. 
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June Webinars
Watch for registration to open soon as we partner with 
MPI Greater New York, MPI Westfield and MPI Connecticut River Valley to bring you two timely Virtual Education Programs.  Save the dates for  June 9th with speaker Cindy Novotny and June 18th with speaker Michael Dominguez.  

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Town Hall 
You are invited to join MPI New Jersey in a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 1:00pm.  

This event is complimentary for MPI Members and our industry friends.  The purpose of the Town Hall is to bring our community together during this difficult time, share valuable information about the benefits MPI is offering, such as membership relief, education opportunities and an update on the state of the New Jersey chapter. We will also be inducting our new 2020-2021 Board of Directors.

We will have time for an open conversation, so please come prepared with questions for our Office of the President
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MPI New Jersey is a CMP Preferred Provider and works with the EIC to have all our education  programs pre-approved for credits.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
MASTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

STAY CONNECTED WITH MPI
Don't miss a message and make sure your profile with MPI is updated.  Email admin@mpinewjersey.org should you need assistance so you can stay up to date.  
 
MEMBERSHIP RELIEF
MPI is here for you! If your membership is due for renewal and you are unable to pay at this time email  help@mpiweb.org  and a Member Services Representative will work with you based on your current situation so you can retain your membership. 

MPI NEW JERSEY EDUCATION  SCHOLARSHIP
There is only a few days left to apply for the Julia Ramos, CMP and Pamela James, CMP Scholarships  for the 2020-2021 term beginning on July 1st.   Applications due by Friday, May 29th. 


MPI ACADEMY
There is not a lot we can control these days, but one thing we can ensure is that as industry professionals we are arming ourselves with the best education to help us along our journeys where we reemerge in the near future.  The MPI Academy offers you a vast source of credited webinars and certificate programs, many of which are complimentary for a limited time.  


WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Talia Ades - Health & Wellness Partners
Inez Bennett - Elaborate Parties by Bennett
Jodi Bradley - Novartis 
Yvette Chambers - Simple Meanings Entertainment 
Kathy Corcoran - The Westfield Group
Lucinda Crain - Drew University
Christina Dennis - Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc
Kristy Doherty, CMP - Global Meetings Group
Sacha Doyle - Dragonfly Agency 
Caryn Epstein - Eppie Events
Jennifer Holt - East West Connection 
Chevon Howard, CMP, CMM - Maestro360
Alexandra Koscielny - Family Focused Treatment Association
Adriana Manning 
Kaitlyn Mirabella - American Thoracic Society
Valerie Mitchell - Health & Wellness Partners
Wendy Nash - Brooklake Country Club
Susanne Rocklein - American Express GBT
Cheryl Salley - East West Connection 
Charly Solomon - Ashfield Meetings & Events
Judi Stagg - Zoetis
Heather Whitney - Deutsche Bank AG
Mariah Wiltgen - CWT 

CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS 
We are excited to announce the winners of our Facebook Commenting Contest for a FREE Membership Renewal.
Runner-Up Winners each received $100.00 off their next membership renewals

Kathy Grau

Judy Hathaway, CMP

Saira Banu Kianes, CMP


Grand Prize Winner received a Free Membership Renewal 
Alyssa Lippincott, CHSP

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Please reach out and share with us at MPI New Jersey any relevant professional successes, industry news and articles that your fellow members may benefit from.  We really do want to hear from you!
Email your  Chapter Administrator
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MPI New Jersey has been busy moving our live programs to virtual and working hard to bring our members and community together for both education, information and networking as often as possible.  If you could not be there, here is a recap of what you missed! 

Town Hall
Our Office of the President hosted a Town Hall on May 4th, which covered how to handle receiving member relief for renewal, the state of the MPI New Jersey Chapter and answered your pressing questions.  If you would like to listen, Click Here to visit our website for the full recorded session. 

Education Programs 
May 14th we hosted a webinar with speaker Tyra Warner Hilliard on the topic of  Contracts and Negotiations in a Post COVID-19 World.  Tyra showed us how to analyze the force majeure clause in the context of COVID-19 and in pandemics in general along with preparing us to negotiate for new contact standards for our meetings and events.  


With so much unknown right now, it was wonderful to have Tyra help us navigate this important discussion.  

Thank you to our event sponsor Experience Kissimmee 

Meet Up
On April 30th, we hosted our first virtual networking event with 40 attendees.  A great time connecting was had with discussions about the current state of the industry, a game of Two Truths & a Lie, and everyone's own favorite cocktail. 

Board Retreat 
The incoming Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term came together for a virtual Board Retreat on May 7th and 8th.  This retreat was very different then our typical live retreats, but the Board was able to focus on building out the Chapter's Business Plan, Calendar and Budget for our membership.  

Although the term will look much different than originally anticipated there is an excitement and great synergy among these Chapter Leaders and it's sure to be a great year.  


COMMUNICATION CORNER

COMMUNICATION TIP 

In times of uncertainty, people crave certainty.  
Giving information on when a decision will be made, or when an update will be given is a good approach. Be clear and proactive in your communication.

Read more tips from Don Neal   Here
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
More than ever we are thankful for our sponsors support of MPI New Jersey and our industry.  It is our sponsors that allows MPI to offer so many education programs and opportunities to our community and we are grateful.  We hope that you'll also support our sponsors and BUY MPI.

If you are interested in sponsorship: Contact Heather Kresge to discuss options.