December 2024 Chapter Leader Newsletter
December 12
MPI Year End Office Closure
The MPI office will be closed December 16 – January 1. Happy Holidays and we will see you in the New Year!
AHT Resources Linked from Chapter
Chapter websites have been updated with a new navigation item pointing to Anti-Human Trafficking Resources. The resources can be found on the dropdown menu on the Chapter websites under Education & Events. This initiative cannot be considered as the chapter annual compliance to support AHT awareness. However, if the chapter wants to create their own webpage with local information and resources, this can be considered for the annual compliance.
2025 Regional Council Chair & Vice Chairs
The Board Development Committee is pleased to announce the following members who will serve as the Regional Council Chair or Vice Chair in 2025.
Pacific US |
| Canada |
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Chair | MaryAnne Bobrow, MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter | Chair | Helene Moberg, MPI Atlantic Canada Chapter |
Vice Chair | Dana S Marshall, MPI Northern California Chapter | Vice Chair | Jennifer Beatty, MPI Ottawa Chapter |
Northeast US |
| Southwest US |
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Chair | Pam Kammerer, MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter | Chair | Steven Foster, MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter |
Vice Chair | Wendy O' Duffy, MPI Upstate New York Chapter | Vice Chair | Paige Mejia, MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter |
Midwest US |
| Southeast US |
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Chair | Bill Kubiak, MPI Chicago Area Chapter | Chair | Shannon Jones, MPI Tennessee Chapter |
Vice Chair | Anthony Molino, MPI Chicago Area Chapter | Vice Chair | Liz Hogan, MPI North Florida Chapter |
EMEA & APAC |
| LATAM |
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Chair | Suzanne Medcalf Mulligan, MPI UK & Ireland Chapter | Chair | Ricardo Magana Navarrete, MPI Mexico Chapter |
Vice Chair | Marjolein Blok-Dignum, MPI Netherlands Chapter | Vice Chair | Felipe Perez Henao, MPI Colombia Chapter |
A full list of each member serving on a 2025 Regional Council can be found on CLRP > Office of the President Documents > Office of President Roles > 2025 Regional Council Roster
Sitefinity Training Recording
Do you update the chapters website? This is a must see one hour training video which focuses on logging in to Sitefinity, how to add new pages, creating new event pages, updating board members pictures, and how to pull website statistics. There are numerous helpful tips shared throughout the video. Recording can be found on CLRP > Marketing and Communication > Chapter Website Support and Resources
Recognize Your Members with FREE Membership Lapel Pins
As a reminder, complimentary membership lapel pins are available to recognize your member’s anniversaries! Simply complete the Chapter Tenure Pin Order Form and your order will be shipped to you. Let’s celebrate membership anniversaries!!
Reminder: Use Your Membership Resources!
There are many Chapter Incentive Certificates earned during the FY2022-2023 that have not yet been redeemed. Please redeem any remaining certificates by December 31, 2024! No extensions will be granted.
To learn what certificates are still available to use during this calendar year, contact your Member Engagement Representative or Member Services (feedback@mpi.org).
** NOT TO BE SHARED IN ADVANCE ** December Holiday Sale
MPI will have a Holiday Sale on December 16-20, 2024. Please promote this exciting offer on all Chapter channels. To help you with this, a toolkit (including all the digital files and FAQ) is available on the Chapter Leader Resource Page. You will find it under Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits.
Membership Update
EMEC Istanbul Hosted Buyer Applications are Open!
The MPI Business Exchange is currently accepting applications for the Hosted Buyer program at EMEC Istanbul. EMEC will take place in Istanbul, Turkiye on February 22-25, 2025. If you are currently sourcing or planning meetings & events in the EU or Türkiye, this is the event for you! Don’t delay, limited spaces available! Applications can be found HERE.
EMEC Türkiye Registration is Open!
We've launched registration for EMEC Türkiye in Istanbul, 22-25, February 2025! To help spread the word and promote it to your Chapter audience, we've provided a toolkit on the CLRP with assets and copy to use. Early bird rates have been extended till 13 December!
The toolkit is available on the CLRP > Chapter Toolkits > Monthly Toolkits section.
All FY2025 IBOD, GBOT, Volunteer Chapter Leaders, Chapter Administrators, and Regional Council members are eligible for discounted registration. You must be a member in good standing at the time of registration.
WEC 2025 St. Louis Volunteer Chapter Leader Registration
All FY2025 IBOD, GBOT, Volunteer Chapter Leaders, Chapter Administrators, and Regional Council members are eligible for discounted registration. You must be a member in good standing at the time of registration.
WEC 2025 Discounted Rates:
- Planner Member = $729
- Supplier Member = $1,129
Use this link to access the leader discount: Register Online Today!
Register for 2025 All-Hands Calls
MPI Chapter Leader All Hands Calls inform Volunteer Chapter Leaders with crucial information and updates about our association. Hear from MPI Leadership about important association updates, projects and programs to help you guide your chapter to success in 2025.
January 30 at 10:00 am CST - Register Today!
Awards
Join your fellow Volunteer Chapter Leaders as we recognize our 2024 Chapter Merit Award Winners! Come see if your Chapter will be recognized as a Chapter of Excellence, Top Performing Chapter, or Chapter of Merit based on your FY2023-2024 performance. Register in advance and invite your entire Board!
April 24 at 10:00 am CST - Register Today!
January 2025 Solution Room
MPI Solution Rooms foster active, meaningful connections between attendees, and provides peer-to-peer support and solutions to the challenges Volunteer Chapter Leaders are currently facing. Come meet other Volunteer Chapter Leaders from other chapters who are in similar roles as you.
Solution Rooms will be available for the following departments: Office of the President, Marketing & Communications, Finance & Sponsorship, Education, and Membership.
January 16 at 10:00 am CST - Register Today!
Sitefinity Training
A training will be held for Chapter website administrators or anyone who is making updates to the Chapter website. Learn tips to be more efficient, tactics to help engage your audience, and best practices to save you time. Plus a Q&A with MPI's IT team so bring any issues you need assistance with.
February 4 at 10:00 am CST - Register here
MPI Foundation Year End Donations
Seasonal Success
We recently heard from MPI Chicago Area Chapter, President-Elect, Allison Hines, Senior Account Manager, Meeting Operations | NHS Global Events, about how they have included the MPI Foundation in their information campaign and donation options for their fall 2024 meeting, event and communication programs. This strategy included MPIF mention in their November newsletter, and at live events featured a donation QR code on screen and on tabletops. The Chapter President also included remarks about the MPI Foundation from the podium. Allison concluded her update noting, “At our 2025 BOD retreat we did add funds into our 2025 budget for the Foundation” - Thank you, Allison and the MPI CAC Board and members for all you have done in 2024 and for planning ahead for 2025.
As we wrap up 2024, I wish to extend our sincerest thank you to all MPI Chapters globally who have committed to helping the MPI Foundation this year. For those Chapters who submitted their pledge letter and for those who created opportunities and ‘just did something’ to donate to the MPI Foundation, thank you.
Please share scholarship opportunities with your chapter members noting some members may qualify for a Hardship Scholarship should they be impacted by recent severe weather events (Helene and Martin). All current Scholarships and deadlines are found here:
Check out the options for Chapter grants too. With 2025 just around the corner, how can we help with your programming success? https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/chapter-grants
What’s Next:
End of 2024 - Should you have your 2024 donation ready to submit, here are some easy ways to make that happen before the end of the year (December 31, 2024):
- Please make donation cheques payable to MPI Foundation and send to:
The MPI Foundation
2711 LBJ Freeway, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75234 USA
Attention: Controller
- Visit YOUR chapter website, click DONATE Button and pay by Credit Card.
- Visit www.mpifoundation.org and click DONATE Button and pay by Credit Card.
- Bank + Wire Information is available. Contact kkirby@mpi.org
Ongoing Scholarship Opportunities. MPI Foundation is awarding 50 Registration Scholarships to EMEC Istanbul! Share the opportunity with your members by copying and pasting this text into your newsletter, social media, or email:
EMEC Istanbul Registration Scholarships are open! Applications close January 5th. Learn more and find the link to apply here: https://www.mpi.org/foundation/get-help/scholarships
In January, MPI Academy scholarships will be available, as well as $500 grants for all chapters from Cvent and several remaining Anti-Human Trafficking Grants from ALHI. Mark your calendars for WEC Louisville applications to open in March!
Early 2025 - Chapter Impact Reports. These will be sent to the OOP. It is important to remember that these reports are a snapshot of your chapter activity and reflect:
- The number of individuals from your chapter who were able to benefit from scholarships (assigned value) and opportunities they would have otherwise not been able to enjoy.
- The amount of your donation to the MPI Foundation, recognizing your chapter’s generosity and ability to give back to our community.
Early 2025 - Chapter Pledge Letters. This will be your opportunity to outline your plans to support the MPI Foundation in 2025. With all the strategic planning you have done and hope to do, this is the way you will share with us what you have in mind for the coming months. Believe me, we get excited about seeing your plans and ideas and even more excited when you succeed.
If you put together an amazing MPI Foundation campaign or activation in 2024, please share it with us. If it worked for you, it may work for another chapter too. When we can work smart instead of hard, we all benefit. Remember too, if you are really proud of your 2024 efforts and results, we have an AWARD for that called “Chapter Champion”. More on that next time.
Thank you again for all you do for your chapter and your members, this term has been a particularly lengthy commitment for you and your efforts and dedication are truly appreciated. Thank you for 2024 and best wishes for a successful and rewarding 2025.