Committees:
ANNUAL AWARDS GALA: Plans and implements the year-end Annual Awards Gala held in December of each year.
CERTIFICATION: 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.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Focuses on giving back to the community by soliciting volunteers from the chapter for community service projects throughout the year. Through these efforts, the committee works to increase awareness of MPI AZ and the hospitality industry. Coordinate all of the volunteer and community service projects, giving members unique networking opportunities. Oversees the selection process for MPI AZ's charitable organizations and works to bring awareness on the selected charities to the chapter.
BELONGING & INCLUSION: 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.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS: 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.
EDUCON: 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.
FALL FUNDRAISER: This committee plans and executes the annual Fall Fundraiser.
HOST & HOSPITALITY: 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.
MEMBERSHIP: 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.
NETWORKING EVENTS: Plan and execute the Networking Mixers. The committee will secure the location and organize all event details.
RAFFLES: Solicits and collects raffle donations to be utilized throughout the year at all chapter events and oversees raffle sales at meetings/events as needed.
PROGRAMS: Creates, implements and designs ongoing educational programs to increase membership, knowledge within the meetings, events and hospitality industry as well as enhance business profitability.
SPONSORSHIP: Responsible for securing Corporate & CVB sponsorships for monthly meetings. Ensures sponsors' benefits are met and communicated to the monthly meeting team. Donation tracking.
SPRING FUNDRAISER: This committee plans and executes the annual Spring Fundraiser.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS: Oversees chapter public and partner relations specific to media, press releases, monitoring sponsor benefits and ensuring MPI AZ’s public communications.