Committees

DESCRIPTION: Plans and implements the year-end Annual Awards Gala held in June of each year.

DESCRIPTION: Certification opportunities are a part of MPI's Global Training program, which provides an array of career development opportunities that will allow for continuous learning and recognition as a meeting and business event professional. The committee coordinates the CMP Study Groups, mentor program for CMP and CMM designations, certification orientations and promotes Global Training certification programs offered by MPI.

		Amy Hummell, CMP, Co-Chair Meetings by Amy
		Kimberly Dixon-Williams, CMP, Co-Chair NCPDP

DESCRIPTION:

MPI AZ's Community Outreach Committee comes together to create projects, organize collection drives, and provide outlets for volunteerism with local charities. We will be supporting multiple charities throughout the 2023-2024 year. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on the monthly charitable project.

 For more information, contact Donna Masiulewicz, CMP.

Donna Masiulewicz, CMP, Chair Timeline Meetings & Events 630-841-5545

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the MPI ARIZONA SUNBELT CHAPTER, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is to promote a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all differences and identities are respected, valued, and included, and where representation is encouraged and celebrated.

Timmesse Thompson, Chair Timmesse Events, LLC

Description:  Oversees and manages the chapter social media, newsletter and website specific to management, updating, moderating, and improving public access to MPI AZ';s digital media sources.

 

		Amanda Ocenas Recent Graduate
		Keith Chandler Operations Administrator LearningMate

DESCRIPTION: Organizes the annual education forum (Friday-Sunday). Great opportunity for planners and suppliers alike to help plan and coordinate the annual educational retreat for the chapter. Tasks include Raffle, Social Media / PR, Food & Beverage Coordination, Speaker Coordination, Activities and Transportation. Members can learn new areas of skills while having fun! Great networking opportunity.

DESCRIPTION: This committee plans and implements the MPI/HSMAI HospitaliTee Golf Tournament held each year in the Spring.

Penny Allphin CHME 623-582-2678

 

DESCRIPTION: Plans and executes the Annual Holiday Party in December. The committee finds the location and creates the theme.

Donna Masiulewicz, CMP Timeline Meetings and Events Phone: 630.841.5545

 

DESCRIPTION: Assures that all members are aware of the upcoming monthly meetings and events by calling them prior. Welcomes all attendees to MPI events and assists with registration at meetings/events.

DESCRIPTION: Drive new member recruitment with a strong new member, guest, and mentoring program designed to welcome and educate on the return of investment that can be obtained by joining MPI. Membership retention will be tasked to increase the value of membership and the retention of current members. Develops and implements fun and exciting monthly and annual programs designed to increase the ROI and the participation of current membership.

DESCRIPTION: Plan and execute the Networking Mixers. The committee will secure the location and organize all event details.

DESCRIPTION: Creates, implements, and designs ongoing educational programs to increase membership, knowledge within the meetings, events and hospitality industry as well as enhance business profitability.

Description: Solicits and collects raffle donations to be utilized throughout the year at all chapter events and oversees raffle sales at meetings/events as needed.

DESCRIPTION: This committee plans and executes the annual Spring Fundraiser hand GMID (Global Meetings Industry Day) Celebration held in April.

Cristina Depoy, Chair Depoy Studios 602-228-5327

Description Oversees chapter public and partner relations specific to media, press releases, monitoring sponsor benefits and ensuring MPI AZ’s public communications.

		Javier Carlos C West Entertainment
		Karen Draeger Site One
		Janae Nelson ASM / Desert Diamond Arena