Demographics Report (July 2024)

The bi-annual Chapter Demographic Report (and the Global Demographic Report) are now available via the CLRP under the Chapter Metrics area. The Chapter Demographic Report provides a snapshot of your chapter’s membership profile and useful information for developing sponsorship prospectus. A quick reminder that these reports are only updated twice a year, in January and July.

August 1 Compliance Reminder

FY2025 board slates are due to MPI no later than August 1, 2024. Please ONLY use the submission template available via the CLRP > Compliance > August 1 Compliance > Chapter Slate for Internal Distribution (MSExcel file) to send your FY2025 slates so incoming and returning board members can be invited to Chapter Leadership Summit, taking place on September 12.

What Happens if the Board Slate is Contested?

While it doesn’t happen often below is the process that needs to be followed should a member contest the chapter’s ballot:

1. The member must submit a letter to the Governance and Nominating Committee Chair by the date provided.
2. The member contesting the slate must also get the signatures of 10% of the members during this period of time.
3. The member contesting must submit the Candidate Interest Form (aka Board Application) to nominate themselves or another member in good standing of the chapter.
   

If the member completes the three steps above, the contested position goes back to the membership to vote on the two or more candidates running for the same position.  In order to be a valid vote, 20% of the chapter's membership must have voted.  The vote is invalid if less than 20% of the chapter’s membership votes.

June 2024 All Hands Call

The June 2024 All Hands Call recording is now available on the CLRP. Check it out for crucial information and updates from MPI’s senior leadership. CLRP > Chapter Leader Training > All Hands.  

International Board of Directors & Global Board of Trustees Applications are OPEN!

Consider applying for a position to serve on the 2025 MPI International Board of Directors or MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees. Applications are now open! Volunteer members are encouraged to apply.
 
Learn more and apply for the International Board of Directors (IBOD). IBOD applications will close on August 1.
 
Learn more and apply for the Global Board of Trustees (GBOT). GBOT applications will close on August 15.

2024 RISE Up Packages Available

The 2024 RISE Award recipients were announced at WEC Louisville, and we want to continue celebrating their spirit of leadership, impact, and innovation across MPI. Check out the packages from the 2024 recipients to learn how your chapter can implement the award-winning ideas. CLRP > RISE Awards > Implement Award Winning Ideas.

European Calls

European Presidents and PE – August 28

LATAM Meet-Ups

MPI Mexico / MPI Caribe Mexicano and MPI Bajio Mexicano Chapters will manage the MPI booth at IBTM America and will organize LATAM meet-ups on August 21 and 22.

2024 Membership & Chapter Satisfaction Survey

Below is the schedule for the 2024 Membership & Satisfaction Survey. If your chapter has an Annual Retreat in September, please let your Regional Operations Manager know the dates so that survey results can be made available in time.

• Digital Toolkit Launch: Thursday, July 11
• Survey Opens: Tuesday, July 30
• Survey Closes: Tuesday, August 20
• Dashboard Results: Released based on Chapter Annual Retreat dates

Clarification for "Annual Chapter Membership Campaign"

Previous communications have stated that the Annual Membership Campaign is available to Chapters only, but it is available to Clubs and Chapters. Complete details can be found in the CLRP under Membership > Member Recruitment.

Contact your Chapter or Club's Member Engagement Representative or MPI Member Services (feedback@mpi.org) for more information or to request your code. 

** NOT TO BE SHARED IN ADVANCE ** July Membership Promotion

On July 22 and 23 MPI will offer a membership Flash Sale. This is an amazing opportunity to bring in new members at an exceptional price!

Please plan to share this exciting offer on all Chapter channels. To help you with this, a toolkit with all the digital files and FAQ will be available on the Chapter Leader Resource Page on July 17. You will find it under Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits.

WEC Louisville - Highest Ranked Education Sessions

Education sessions at WEC Louisville had some of the highest satisfaction scores in recent years and we have put together a list with the highest ranked education sessions to assist Chapters plan their education programming. You can find the list in the CLRP > Education > Meeting Tools > WEC Louisville - Highest Ranked Education Sessions

Questex presents Making the Most of 1:1 Meetings

Register today for our July 9 Webinar Sponsored by Questex! Join Global Sales Director Walter Kupiec for an engaging presentation as he provides tangible insights into their travel industry events, discover how to maximize your time, and get tips on how to make the most of the 1:1 meetings experience for your brand.

Register here.

Sustainability Smarts: A Virtual Q&A powered by MPI’s Sustainability Advisory Council

Register today for an upcoming webinar powered by MPI’s Sustainability Council.  On July 23, gather to discuss your sustainability questions. When you register, complete a brief survey where you share what we will discuss!

Register here.

Volunteer Chapter Leader Registration Discount Codes for the EVENT

All FY2023-2024 Volunteer Chapter Leaders, Chapter Administrators and Regional Council Chairs/Vice Chairs who are MPI members in good standing are eligible for discounted registration.

The EVENT is September 22-24, 2024, in Ottawa, ON at the Brookstreet.

Register online using the discount codes below:

PVEVENT – $309 for planner/chapter administrators

SVEVENT – $649 for supplier volunteers

The Initiative Business Exchange at the EVENT – Applications Open!

Applications are open for the Initiative Business Exchange at the EVENT! the EVENT will be in Ottawa, Canada from September 22-24, 2024. Qualified Planners will be either Canadian or US based and plan events in the North American market primarily focused on the Canadian region. The package includes a conference registration.

Hosted Buyers for the Initiative Business Exchange must meet the following criteria:

• Must generate 50+ rooms on peak

• Must have the ability to rotate events around Canada and/or the United States.

IMEX America – Hosted Buyer Applications

Join us as we bring Hosted Buyers for a full program of SMART Monday education, networking and business exchange. IMEX America will take place in the king of conventions, Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 7-10, 2024 at the lush tropical resort of Mandalay Bay.

For additional information regarding IMEX America visit www.imexamerica.com

APPLY TODAY using MPI's Unique Codes:

• Sunday - Thursday - Code: i91fz8
• Sunday - Wednesday - Code: gv0ams
• International-based buyer - Code: ctl7fy
• Mexico-based buyer - Code: y3dgif

#CELEBRATETHEPOWEROFGOOD – MPI Foundation UPDATES

Welcome to summer!

The MPI Foundation is on track to distribute $200,000 back to our community by year-end. If you are planning education or events, please know there are chapter grants available to support:

• Anti-Human Trafficking Education courtesy of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
• Education or Event Funds courtesy of Cvent
• Professional Development Scholarships courtesy of Hyatt
• Professional Development Scholarships courtesy of Digital Edge
• Individual membership scholarships also available from Wyndham for planners.

  We publish NEW Grants & Scholarships monthly at www.mpifoundation.org/get-help. Help us share this news with your local community!
  

  HIGHLIGHT: NEW $500 grants are available from Cvent for MPI Chapters! Funding can go toward any chapter program, educational event, or initiative. Additional $500 grants are also available for chapters pursuing educational event about the fight against human trafficking, made available through ALHI. APPLICATION DEADLINE is Sept 30 – Express link for this grant: https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?sid=6233&fid=35024
  

  Your chapter members can benefit from the MPI Foundation opportunities, too! Please share scholarship opportunities with your members by copy/pasting the following into your social media, emails, or chapter newsletters:

Membership Scholarships, Women in Leadership Certificates, HMCC Classes, Event Leadership Strategist, and more scholarships are available at www.mpifoundation.org/get-help

SPOTLIGHT

Thank YOU to the following chapters who have made donations through June: 

• MPI Indiana   
• MPI UK + Ireland
• MPI Georgia
• MPI Rocky Mountain
• MPI Ottawa
• MPI Middle Pennsylvania
• MPI New Mexico
• Great Lakes Conference (Indiana \ Wisconsin \ Michigan)
  

With six months remaining in the year, there is still plenty of time to create an event or add a slight charge to current planned events to raise funds!

The Countdown has begun!

40 FOR 40 ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN (August 5,6, and 7)

Since 1984, over 25,000 individuals have benefitted from financial donations large and small that support our global professional community, chapters, and individuals like you!  Cumulatively, it is OVER $14.4 million in support!

This August 5, 6, and 7, we are asking individual MPI members to join our celebration by simply donating 40 of whatever currency you prefer. Euros, Dollars, Pounds, etc. 40 For 40 years.

While we could highlight 40 reasons this is a good idea, we really offer you over 25,000 reasons why doing the right thing should be celebrated.

While you’re at it, encourage your chapter members, your business, your professional community to support with a simple nominal amount.

Imagine if only 1,000 MPI members would give. Now do it yourself.

Over three days, we’ll share testimonials of those who benefitted and those who continue to give back… to support your professional community.

Please join us and make 40 For 40 a simple statement of the Power Of Good! 

HOW YOU CAN HELP: A 40 for 40 tool kit can be found on the CLRP > Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits.

Please also watch for updates to the Chapter Pledge program coming soon.

Finally, this is the time of year where the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees and MPIF Councils look to add passionate individuals to our boards. Please visit www.mpi.org to learn more about how you can help volunteer at an international level!

Any questions reach out to Kevin Kirby at kkirby@mpi.org OR Darlene Kelly-Stewart at stonehouse@bellnet.ca

Anti-Human Trafficking Committee forms partnerships for success

For the second year in a row, MPI Global’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee joined forces with MPI’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee on an important conversation focusing on the impact of human trafficking in the LGBTQ+ community.  This virtual call took place on Thursday, June 6, and was open to all MPI members as part of the RealTalk series.  Call participants were honored to hear from Steven Procopio, ACSW, LICSW, with key insights on this subject, garnered from many years of counseling boys and men with a history of trauma and sexual abuse.

Additionally, the Anti-Human Trafficking committee was honored to host a breakout session at WEC in Louisville.  The Anti-Human Trafficking session at WEC was led by experts in the field with speakers from the Dept. of Social Work and People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition. The breakout provided a comprehensive overview of different types of the human trafficking, clarifying misconceptions and offering deeper insights into recognizing signs when working with vendors. Attendees were equipped with tools and resources to prepare a human trafficking policy for their organizations. Their resounding message placed emphasis on the importance of education and awareness to create positive change with action.