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MPI Greater Calgary Chapter Committees Being involved in a committee is a great way to get to know other MPI members and get more value and R.O.I. out of your membership. We encourage all members to join a committee MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Unni Soelberg-Claridge, CMP, CMM - EventPlan coordination & management inc The membership committee works with the VP Membership and MPI Headquarters to welcome and encourage local meeting professionals to join the MPI - GCC. Our committee creates membership incentive programs and works to stay in touch with members on a regular basis. A new project for this committee will be to develop and implement an orientation program for new members to welcome them to our chapter. Contact Kate Cheney at kate@conventionall.com or complete our online application to join this dynamic team. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Our committee, chaired by the VP Education, is responsible for planning approximately 6 - 8 monthly educational events per year. We select the best venues, and the most exciting speakers who are entertaining and who will deliver strong educational content that will interest our members and potential members. If you have an interest in producing meetings with a WOW educational factor we want you on our committee. Your involvement can be as little as helping with evaluations or handouts or as big as facilitating the speakers needs & requirements. The more you get involved, the more you get out of your membership. We look forward to you joining our team! Contact Don Peterson at don@echospeakers.com or complete our online application to be a part of our team. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Committee members are needed for the Newsletter committee, chaired by the VP Communications. Potential committee members should be familiar with chapter members, or be interested in meeting more members, and have a working knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe programs. Activities from September – June involve getting to know members, help in preparation of the newsletter or Be-Briefs, gathering articles from hospitality experts and printing/formatting duties. Our newsletter reaches out and informs our members about local chapter and meeting industry news in a creative way. This important communication tool for our membership advertises our products and services to members and others in the meetings industry. Advertisers welcome.
If you have a talent in writing, publishing or you want to learn a new skill on how to produce an award winning newsletter contact Matt Squires at msquires@stoneynakodaresort.com or complete our online application.NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
4 committee members, 2 hours per month from September – December, 3-5 hours per month from January – March Members are needed for the Nominations committee, chaired by the Immediate Past President. Potential committee members should have current or past MPI Board or Committee experience and be familiar with chapter members. Nominations Committee members will be appointed by the Immediate Past President but must also be approved by the Executive Committee. Activities from September – December involve getting to know members and discussing possible candidates for next year’s board with the rest of the committee. Activities from January – March involve fine tuning the nominations form for distribution, discussing available positions with possible candidates, reviewing submitted nomination forms, and preparation of the slate of officers for presentation at the AGM in March. If you want to be a part of the Nominations Committee, please contact Kerrie Blizard, CMP by email at kblizard@calgarystampede.com or complete our online application
CHINOOK AWARDS COMMITTEE
Recognition of the great contributions of our valued members is a key component of our annual chapter programming. The Chinook Awards committee is responsible for reviewing the Chinook Awards nomination form, establishing deadlines, reviewing nominations, and selecting award winners. This committee also works with the Special Events committee to coordinate the awards presentation. Contact Kate Cheney at kate@conventionall.com or complete our online appilcation to join this dynamic team.
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
The Special Events committee adds the fun and excitement to our chapter’s annual programming. This committee, chaired by the Director of Special Events, is responsible for planning and execution of 2-3 special events per year. These special events provide networking opportunities for members and provide an opportunity to involve MPI in the local community. If you have a talent for producing memorable events and would like to join the Special Events Committee. Contact Christine Andrew at christine.andrew@westin.com or completing our online application to join this innovative team.
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