Got a Minute? Lend a Hand!

How do you get the highest ROI on membership dollars for joining MPI? Get Involved!
Get Involved

 

 

A message from your MPI Toronto Board

By: MPI Toronto Chapter Board of Directors | Published by MPI Toronto Chapter | Nov 16, 2022

In this post, we are happy to share a message from the Board, starting with some words from the Board President and then sharing some thoughts from some our current Board members.

Introductory words from your Board President, Wentworth Willock

It is hard to believe that nearly one-third of my 365 days as MPI Toronto Chapter President has passed. Back in January 2021, when I committed to this role, I suspected that the events industry would be facing a tumultuous future, but I could never have imagined how much change there could be in the next 22 months.

The realities facing our chapter are that our membership is down nearly 200 since June of 2019, we have eaten away at our reserves, we have fewer engaged volunteers than we had three years ago, and those volunteers have to invest more time and energy. We began this year with growth as our central theme.

The goal was to grow our membership, grow our reserve dollars and provide personal and professional development for our membership. I realize now that this is a lot to accomplish, and we must re-evaluate.

We have heard from our membership that you want good education and networking events. Suppliers want opportunities to make meaningful business connections, planners wish to find good jobs or hire competent employees, and others seek fellowship and community. I hear you and I want to help solve these issues.

Our first professional development event is November 18th, and we would love to have you attend. Our re-imagined Holiday Gala will be on December 6th. Planning is underway for our Awards Gala, GMID and THE EVENT.

We want to create job fairs as additions to our upcoming events. If you are an employer looking to hire or a job seeker looking to find work in your field, please reach out to us. Let's create meaningful connections that can help our members.

I need your help to get this done. If you want to volunteer or have ideas that could benefit the chapter, don't hesitate to contact me at wwillock@stagevision.com.

To all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly this year, thank you for your service. Our chapter continues to thrive because of your contributions.

Messages from other Board members

With such powerful words from our President, we asked other Board members: What do you hope to achieve in the upcoming year as part of the MPI Toronto Chapter Board? Here are their responses.

Tammy Bradley, CMP, VEMM (2022)
Vice President Finance & Special Projects

The last two and half years have been hard financially for our Chapter.  We had very little revenue coming in but still had expenses.  Luckily, the past Boards had grown our reserves to support us in this disruption.  I hope to start working on replenishing our reserve funds.  This will be done with a task force that I created.  We have already begun imagining new and unique ways to bring in more revenue to the Toronto Chapter so that the next time something happens that disrupts our industry in the future we will be set-up for success and survival!

Connie Cay-Santos, CMP, VEMM (2023)
Vice President Communications and Strategic Partnerships

There is a lot to be accomplished, and I'm excited that our board members are all talented leaders with whom we all have alignment in our directions. This upcoming year, I hope to continue to be part of the change for our chapter and lead with innovation and new ways to add value for our members.

For Communications, I hope to support our Director and Chairs in further elevating and distinguishing the quality of the communication content that is engaging, inspiring and leading thoughts into actions. 

For Strategic Partnerships, I look forward to supporting the growth and diversification of our partners who support the success of our MPI Toronto Chapter through their generous contribution throughout the year.

Zaman Ishaad, CMP, CED, DES
Vice President Education & Events

Volunteer engagement and recruitment. Volunteers are crucial to the chapter, and I hope to recruit new leaders by understanding their drive and value propositions. As we build new programs for our members, we need all the help we can get. In my new VP Role with the chapter, I plan to work on projects that will help the chapter grow!

Dwayne Rutheford, DES
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & Membership

For the 2022/2023 fiscal year, I hope to create an environment that is inclusive for all members. I want our membership to feel like they are getting more than what they pay for by ensuring they are aware of all of their benefits and how to take advantage of them. I also hope to create a system that allows our leadership team to connect our members in the way they wanted to be reached.

Darryl Andree
Director, Networking Events

In the upcoming year, my goal is to help rebuild our chapter events. We all know the importance of face -to-face events, so we want to make those events even more special. Since the last two years has been primarily online, I look forward to connecting our members to build stronger business relationship and help build our MPI membership.

Leanne McCartney
Director, Marketing & Communications

I hope to achieve a further sense of community within the MPI Toronto Chapter. I hope that all members feel welcome, safe and valued. I also hope that our members will grow in both a personal and professional capacity Looking forward to a great year ahead!

Mandy Moon
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & Membership

I hope to connect with our members and the events community in a meaningful way as we focus on exciting growth and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion opportunity. For the first time ever and from the hard work put in from the DE&I taskforce last year we are officially a committee alongside membership. I am hoping our committee can come together to achieve a measurable baseline for deliverables in this area.

Ryan Peddigrew
Director, Strategic Partnership

In the upcoming year as part of the MPI Toronto Chapter Board, I hope to add value to the MPI Toronto Chapter and surpass our set goals through the growth and development of strategic partnerships.

 

Author

PersonPlaceholder
MPI Toronto Chapter Board of Directors | Published by MPI Toronto Chapter

 
Comment by 娛樂城 from Sun Jan 19 2025

Live streaming and in-play betting have further enhanced the experience, enabling users to watch eve

Live streaming and in-play betting have further enhanced the experience, enabling users to watch events and adjust their bets as the action unfolds.Read full comment
Comment by 강동구출장안마 from Sat Jan 18 2025

This presents itself fully suitable. Almost all these modest points were created in conjunction with

This presents itself fully suitable. Almost all these modest points were created in conjunction with great deal of heritage realizing. I adore that lots. vRead full comment
Comment by explosive trace detector price from Tue Jan 14 2025

That is why a good idea is you need to connected examine prior to producing. You can actually distri

That is why a good idea is you need to connected examine prior to producing. You can actually distribute greater distribute this way.Read full comment
Comment by 카지노사이트 from Sat Jan 11 2025

카지노사이트 offers a seamless online casino experience with diverse games, secure platforms, and exciting

카지노사이트 offers a seamless online casino experience with diverse games, secure platforms, and exciting rewards. Enjoy top-quality entertainment, user-friendly interfaces, and 24/7 accessibility for an unparalleled gaming adventure.
Read full comment
Comment by 꽁머니사이트 from Thu Jan 09 2025
Regards for this marvelous post, I am glad I discovered this internet site on yahoo.
Comment by 꽁머니사이트 from Thu Jan 09 2025

Discover reliable 꽁머니사이트 platforms offering free money benefits for betting and gaming enthusiasts.

Discover reliable 꽁머니사이트 platforms offering free money benefits for betting and gaming enthusiasts. Enjoy secure transactions, exciting promotions, and a seamless experience tailored for beginners and seasoned players alike.
Read full comment
Comment by 카지노사이트 from Wed Jan 08 2025

카지노사이트 offers a seamless online gaming experience with diverse games, secure platforms, and exciting

카지노사이트 offers a seamless online gaming experience with diverse games, secure platforms, and exciting rewards. Explore trusted options for safe, thrilling entertainment tailored to enhance your casino adventures.
Read full comment
Comment by 카지노사이트 from Wed Jan 08 2025

카지노사이트 offers a seamless online gaming experience with diverse games, secure platforms, and exciting

카지노사이트 offers a seamless online gaming experience with diverse games, secure platforms, and exciting rewards. Explore trusted options for safe, thrilling entertainment tailored to enhance your casino adventures.
Read full comment
Comment by personalized shopping experience examples from Tue Dec 31 2024

Thanks for taking the time to discuss that, I feel strongly about this and so really like getting to

Thanks for taking the time to discuss that, I feel strongly about this and so really like getting to know more on this kind of field. Do you mind updating your blog post with additional insight? It should be really useful for all of us.Read full comment
Comment by 꽁머니 from Wed Dec 25 2024

i love to listen on audiobooks while travelling on a bus, i could learn a lot from it while travelli

i love to listen on audiobooks while travelling on a bus, i could learn a lot from it while travelling’ Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀검증 from Tue Dec 24 2024

먹튀검증 ensures safe online experiences by verifying platforms to prevent fraud. Stay protected with tr

먹튀검증 ensures safe online experiences by verifying platforms to prevent fraud. Stay protected with trusted site checks, ensuring reliability and security for users in gaming, finance, and other online services.
Read full comment
Comment by 출장마사지 from Sat Dec 14 2024

I’m impressed, I have to admit. Genuinely rarely do I encounter a blog that’s both educative and ent

I’m impressed, I have to admit. Genuinely rarely do I encounter a blog that’s both educative and entertaining, and without a doubt, you have hit the nail around the head. Your idea is outstanding; the problem is a thing that too little folks are speaking intelligently about. We are happy that we stumbled across this in my seek out something with this.Read full comment
Comment by error codes Fintechasia from Thu Dec 12 2024

You have a good point here!I totally agree with what you have said!!Thanks for sharing your views...

You have a good point here!I totally agree with what you have said!!Thanks for sharing your views...hope more people will read this article!!!Read full comment
Comment by wayne carpendale kind verstorben from Mon Dec 09 2024

Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…I’m happy to find so many us

Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…I’m happy to find so many useful info here in the post, we need work out more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing.Read full comment
Comment by ina müller neuer freund clemens schick from Mon Dec 09 2024

This is a great post. I like this topic.This site has lots of advantage.I found many interesting thi

This is a great post. I like this topic.This site has lots of advantage.I found many interesting things from this site. It helps me in many ways.Thanks for posting this again.Read full comment
Comment by Marwa Eldesouki Figur from Sun Dec 08 2024

You have a good point here!I totally agree with what you have said!!Thanks for sharing your views...

You have a good point here!I totally agree with what you have said!!Thanks for sharing your views...hope more people will read this article!!!Read full comment
Comment by 송파출장 from Thu Dec 05 2024

Hi my friend! I want to say that this article is awesome, nice written and include almost all signif

Hi my friend! I want to say that this article is awesome, nice written and include almost all significant infos. I?d like to see more posts like this .Read full comment
Comment by 의정부출장 from Wed Dec 04 2024

I cannot wait to dig deep and kickoff utilizing resources that I received from you. Your exuberance

I cannot wait to dig deep and kickoff utilizing resources that I received from you. Your exuberance is refreshing.Read full comment
Comment by 宅配集運: 集運公司推薦| 淘寶/天貓/京東/拼多多集運服務到香港 from Sat Nov 23 2024

Good composed article. It will be steady to any individual who uses it, including me. Continue doing

Good composed article. It will be steady to any individual who uses it, including me. Continue doing what you are doing – can'r hold up to peruse more posts.
Read full comment
Comment by 꽁머니 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpfu

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained!Read full comment
Comment by 카지노사이트 from Thu Nov 14 2024

I found your this post while searching for information about blog-related research ... It's a good p

I found your this post while searching for information about blog-related research ... It's a good post .. keep posting and updating information.Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀검증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Thanks for sharing this quality information with us. I really enjoyed reading. Will surely going to

Thanks for sharing this quality information with us. I really enjoyed reading. Will surely going to share this URL with my friends.Read full comment
Comment by 꽁머니사이트 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Nice blog and absolutely outstanding. You can do something much better but i still say this perfect.

Nice blog and absolutely outstanding. You can do something much better but i still say this perfect.Keep trying for the best.Read full comment
Comment by 토토사이트 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Thank you again for all the knowledge you distribute,Good post. I was very interested in the article

Thank you again for all the knowledge you distribute,Good post. I was very interested in the article, it's quite inspiring I should admit. I like visiting you site since I always come across interesting articles like this one.Great Job, I greatly appreciate that.Do Keep sharing! Regards,Read full comment
Comment by 카지노사이트 from Thu Nov 14 2024

very interesting post.this is my first time visit here.i found so mmany interesting stuff in your bl

very interesting post.this is my first time visit here.i found so mmany interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion..thanks for the post!Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

I'm glad I found this web site, I couldn't find any knowledge on this matter prior to.Also operate a

I'm glad I found this web site, I couldn't find any knowledge on this matter prior to.Also operate a site and if you are ever interested in doing some visitor writing for me if possible feel free to let me know, im always look for people to check out my web site.Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀검증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

I definitely enjoying every little bit of it. It is a great website and nice share. I want to thank

I definitely enjoying every little bit of it. It is a great website and nice share. I want to thank you. Good job! You guys do a great blog, and have some great contents. Keep up the good work.Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comme

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Thanks for sharing this quality information with us. I really enjoyed reading. Will surely going to

Thanks for sharing this quality information with us. I really enjoyed reading. Will surely going to share this URL with my friends.Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpfu

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained!Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Thanks for the nice blog. It was very useful for me. I'm happy I found this blog. Thank you for shar

Thanks for the nice blog. It was very useful for me. I'm happy I found this blog. Thank you for sharing with us,I too always learn something new from your post.Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Thu Nov 14 2024

Interesting post. I Have Been wondering about this issue, so thanks for posting. Pretty cool post.It

Interesting post. I Have Been wondering about this issue, so thanks for posting. Pretty cool post.It 's really very nice and Useful post.ThanksRead full comment
Comment by 波鞋推薦 from Sat Nov 02 2024

Thanks for sharing this interesting blog with us.My pleasure to being here on your blog..I wanna com

Thanks for sharing this interesting blog with us.My pleasure to being here on your blog..I wanna come beck here for new post from your site.
Read full comment
Comment by
Scrap car removal Surrey - Scrap car removal Vancouver

from Fri Nov 01 2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Couldn’t believe how easy it was! 🚙 Cash for Scrap Cars picked up my old Toyota Corolla, whi

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Couldn’t believe how easy it was! 🚙 Cash for Scrap Cars picked up my old Toyota Corolla, which was barely running, right from my driveway in Vancouver, BC. They gave me cash on the spot and even handled all the recycling! My car was removed quickly and without any hassle. If you’ve got an old car taking up space, these guys make it so simple!"

"Fast, efficient, and friendly! 🔥 My rusty Ford F-150 wasn’t much to look at, but Cash for Scrap Cars saw its value. They came to my place in Surrey, BC, paid me cash, and took it away for free. I love that they focus on recycling, making it an eco-friendly choice. Can’t recommend this service enough!"

Read full comment
Comment by
Movers in Burnaby

from Fri Nov 01 2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Flawless Move from The Crest to Parkcrest!" I was nervous about moving from The Crest to Park

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Flawless Move from The Crest to Parkcrest!"
I was nervous about moving from The Crest to Parkcrest, but 1 PRO Moving Company took all the stress away! They showed up right on time, packed up my furniture quickly yet carefully, and were absolute pros at maneuvering some tricky corners in my new place. 🏠🚛

Their local knowledge made the entire move seamless, and they even gave me some great tips for setting up in Parkcrest. If you’re moving within Burnaby, these guys know their stuff! I’ll definitely be recommending them to friends. 😊📦
Read full comment
Comment by 먹튀보증 from Fri Oct 18 2024

Your ability to explain complex ideas in a simple and clear way is truly commendable. This article w

Your ability to explain complex ideas in a simple and clear way is truly commendable. This article was a great read.
Read full comment
Comment by Drift Boss from Fri Oct 18 2024
Have a truly amazing day!
Comment by Annarose Annarose from Wed Jun 19 2024

The article was very successful; the layout was tight, and the content was very good and rewarding.

The article was very successful; the layout was tight, and the content was very good and rewarding. I hope you'll share more with me. Play game <a href="https://babyyellow.io">baby in yellow</a> free.Read full comment
Comment by Margaret Binns from Tue Dec 13 2022

Thank you for posting your goals for this year, and for your volunteerism. With much dedication, str

Thank you for posting your goals for this year, and for your volunteerism. With much dedication, strong determination, passion, and sacrifice, all of these can be attained. I am inspired by your commitment to moving the chapter forward in a positive way, and I thank you for your service.Read full comment
New code
Comment by from

 

 

 

Connect with Us

 

Job Postings


MORE JOBS