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Call for Nominations, 2010-2011 Board of Directors

 

The Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications for the slate of officers to be considered for the 2010/2011 year.  The term of office will be July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 for 1 year terms and July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2012 for 2 year terms.

 

By completing the attached form you are stating your intention to be considered as a Chapter Leader of the Greater Calgary Chapter of Meeting Professionals International.

 

By serving on the Board you have the opportunity to give back to your association and your industry.  We welcome nominees from all areas of the industry.  You must be a member of the MPI Greater Calgary Chapter (please note student members are eligible for committee positions only).

 

Benefits of Serving on the MPI Greater Calgary Chapter Board of Directors:

 

  • Experience a greater return on your membership investment.  By getting involved you will meet more people and learn new things and this helps to make the most of your MPI membership.
  • Gain experience in a new area.  With several different portfolios to choose from, there are opportunities to gain volunteer experience and skills that are different to your workplace experience.
  • Develop leadership skills.  Being a volunteer leader will give you the opportunity to work with committees and gain leadership skills that will benefit your career.
  • Opportunities to attend international leadership events that focus on education and networking with other chapter leaders.
  • Earn points towards your CMP recertification or CMM designation.
  • Create business relationships with individuals you might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet or work with.
  • Meet new industry colleagues.
  • Enhance your organization’s ROI of your MPI membership with monthly recognition at Chapter functions, identification of your role & organization on Chapter Website and Chapter Letterhead.
  • Have direct involvement in setting Chapter’s annual education plan and selection of interesting guest speakers.

To nominate yourself or someone for a position, please complete the Nomination Form and return to Susan Ross at smross@meetingsolutions.ca by February 26, 2010.

MPI-GCC Board of Directors 2010-2011 Nomination Form
MPI-GCC Board of Directors Job Descriptions