The third edition of the MPI Toronto Chapter's new e-newsletter was
sent to your inbox on Wednesday, February 10th...have you had a chance
to check it out yet? Designed to be a supplement to our chapter
magazine MEETING, the e-newsletter provides more timely information
about what is going on inside our chapter. This month's features
include the following:
Upcoming Events
MPI
Toronto Chapter Awards Gala
Come celebrate the achievement of
your peers at the MPI Toronto Chapter annual Awards Gala on Thursday, March 4,
2010 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This year's theme is "Style
MPI" and you are encouraged to wear your most stylish blacks.
National
Meetings Industry Day - April 15, 2010
Once again this year, all MPI
chapters across Canada will celebrate National Meetings Industry Day (NMID) by
planning a one-day event in their region.
2010
CMP Study Group Starts Soon!
Are you ready to take the next step
in your professional development by becoming a Certified Meeting Professional
(CMP)? Need some help on your journey to achieving your designation? Then the
CMP Study Group is just what you need to get you on your way!
ECOS
Project Update - Lend a Helping Hand and Heart
MPI Toronto Chapter will be lending
our helping hands in the Canada-wide ECOS Project (Events for Communities of
Sustainability) and we need your Hands & Heart to make it a success! ECOS
is a pilot project of MPI and all eight Canadian chapters have signed on to
support stronger communities by participating in sustainable community
projects.
MPI
Toronto Student Club Buzz
MPI Toronto Chapter is pleased to
announce the formation of the MPI Toronto Student Club, which provides an
opportunity for students to connect with one another and get involved with the
Chapter. The Student Club meetings, which are held on the third Thursday of
every other month, resemble the MPI structure and provide information relevant
to what students want to know.
Where
Bold Meets Business
MeetDifferent
February 20 - 23, 2010
Cancun, Mexico
European
Meetings & Events Conference
February 28 - March 2, 2010
Malaga, Spain
Save
the date: MPI's World Education Congress
July 24 - 27, 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member Connection
MPI
Toronto Chapter Holiday Gala Fundraising Success
On Thursday, December 3, 2009, an
enthusiastic crowd of 425 attendees at the annual MPI Toronto Chapter's Holiday
Gala held at the International Centre kindly donated over $21,000 in support of
two Chapter initiatives: the Education Reserve Fund (ERF) and our charity of
choice - Breakfast with Santa.
January
Monthly Meeting - Rules and Tools of Social Media
MPI Toronto charged into the New
Year determined to tackle the mind boggling topic of social media. Helping us
to see the light was our keynote speaker, Amber MacArthur, a well-known web
consultant and a leading voice of the social media generation. The Hilton
Toronto provided elegant space for both the Professional Development (PD)
session and Monthly Meeting dinner on Thursday, January 7, 2010.
February
Monthly Meeting & Professional Development
MPI Toronto's day of professional
development with Daphne J. Meyers was a double-barrelled hit of education,
interaction and fun. Hosted at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre, Meyers has
to be one of the most knowledgeable and hilariously entertaining trainer
speakers on the circuit!
MPI
Toronto Mentorship Program
MPI Toronto launched its mentoring
program last month. With one pairing of mentor and mentee and a few other
mentors already signed up, we are looking to spread the word and encourage both
mentors and mentees to come forward. For those of you who have been lucky
enough to either have been mentored or have been a mentor, you know the win/win
benefits of this relationship.
Connect
with MPI Toronto Chapter on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter



Committee Corner
Connecting
the Dots at the All Team Meeting
The Radisson Admiral Hotel was the
setting for this year's second All Team Meeting, which was themed
"Connecting the Dots". The evening kicked off with stories of
inspirational leadership from Lifetime Member Duff Shaw and former Chapter
President, Alice Parnis.
Save
the Date! Volunteer Recognition Event - April 21, 2010
Note: Event date has changed to May 12, 2010.
My MPI
Renew
Your MPI Membership Online and Save 5%
MPI
Global Training for Meetings and Business Events
As one of the delivery channels of
the knowledge plan, MPI's Global Training will give meeting and event
professionals access to education at every level of their career, from the
basics of meeting operations and logistics up to the executive leadership
level.
MPI
Knowledge Exchange Career Development Webinars
Whether you're ready to move up the
career ladder, trying to better position your business, or simply looking for
strategies to get your ideas heard, MPI Knowledge Exchange Career Development
Webinars empower meeting and business event professionals to take action on
their big ideas.
2010
Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) Programs
The mission of the Certification in
Meeting Management (CMM) program is to select, educate, and certify
management-level meeting and event professionals. The focus of the
certification is to provide continuing educational enhancements to the
strategic decision-making ability of these leaders to manage and deliver
exceptional meetings and events that drive organizational success.
MPI
Member Referral Rewards Program
Share your passion for MPI by
recruiting a new full-paying member, and receive a $25 credit towards your membership
renewal.
ERF
Scholarships
If you are interested in attending
the World Education Congress in Vancouver, July 25-27, 2010, submit your
application by the deadline.
Industry News
Business
Events Industry Coalition of Canada
The Coalition has been making great
strides since launching in the summer of 2009. We are now incorporated, have
established formal bylaws, set up administrative support, and elected the
following Board of Directors:
MPI
FutureWatch 2010 Study Released
Each year, in partnership with
American Express, MPI conducts a comprehensive survey of global meeting and
event professionals, aimed at spotting trends and competitive factors that will
shape the global industry in the coming year. FutureWatch2010 is the eighth
edition of this one-of-a-kind study.
Convention
Industry Council's Campaign "FACE TIME. It matters."
Have you heard about this grassroots
industry campaign designed to promote the benefits of meeting face-to-face?
ISO
to Develop Sustainable Event Standard
The Canadian ISO/PC 250 mirror
committee is looking for planners and suppliers to share their industry
expertise in the development of ISO 20121. While most of the work will take
place via conference call in order to reduce travel costs and carbon emissions,
there will be several opportunities to meet face-to-face with our international
counterparts to discuss sustainability and help shape the future of the events
industry. If interested, please email Wayne Perrin, Program Officer at the
Standards Council of Canada, at wperrin@scc.ca.
Movers
and Shakers
Streampoint Solutions has moved
AVW-TELAV has LEED-accredited AV professional on staff
Allstream Centre Wins First Design Award
Mariposa Cruises New Leisure Sales Manager
National Speakers Bureau honoured with 2009 Griner Award
Want to submit a news item for our April e-newsletter? Please send to office@mpitoronto.org.
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