2010/2011 COMMITTEES
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ANNUAL AWARDS GALA COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Andrea Bakus, 602-299-0776
PHXproductions
DESCRIPTION: Plans and implements the Annual Awards Gala held in June of each year.
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BUSINESS OWNER FORUM
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Committee Chair:
Jamie Cook, 480-706-0025
Strategic Meetings and Events
DESCRIPTION: Coordinates a business education session which is held twice a year for AzMPI Business Owners to provide an opportunity to expand their knowledge and resources which will assist them in managing their company.
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BUY MPI TRADESHOW
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Committee Chair:
Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA
623-594-6641
Rockin' R Meetings & Events
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Committee Co-Chair:
Mark Anderson
480-968-5595 x33
Southwest Scenic Group
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DESCRIPTION: Plans and implements the annual BUY MPI Tradeshow in April.
Time required to perform responsibilities: Work in progress
How often does the Committee meet: Weekly, please contact Chair or Co-Chair if you are interested in participating on the committee.
Meeting Location: Conference call meetings
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CAREER CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Connie Cornelius, 480.544.0144
Affinity Group Tours
DESCRIPTION: Oversees and manages the job bank listings on the chapter website.
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How often does the Committee meet: None
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CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Kathy Kramer, CMP, 602-722-1748
Phoenix Convention Center
DESCRIPTION: 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.
Time required to perform responsibilities:20-40 hours/year
How often does the Committee meet: 2-3 per year; most work accomplished by E-mail, fax and/or phone
Meeting Location:TBD
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CHAPTER FUN EVENTS
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Committee Chair:
Amy Miranda, 480-305-1357
Tempe Tourism Office
DESCRIPTION: Plans and executes the biannual purely fun fundraising events. The committee creates and implements the events.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-3 hours per month with more time required closer to event date.
How often does the Committee meet: Monthly, more often closer to event
Meeting Location: Varies or Conference Call
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COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERISM
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Committee Chair:
OPEN
DESCRIPTION: Works to engage membership in the numerous opportunities to serve the Chapter, and assist those interested in Leadership positions in AZMPI along the growth path, by matching interests, abilities, and availability to the current needs of Committees.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 4-6 hours per month
How often does the Committee meet: Monthly or as needed
Meeting Location: Conference Call
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Tina Behrens, 602-795-1877
360 Adventures
DESCRIPTION: Focuses on giving back to the community by soliciting volunteers from the chapter membership for community service projects throughout the year. Through these efforts, the committee works to increase awareness of AZMPI and the hospitality industry. Coordinate all of the volunteer and community service projects, including the Pat Tillman Walk-Run in the spring, giving members unique networking opportunities.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 1-2 hours per month
How often does the Committee meet: Monthly
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"QUARTERLY UPDATE" E-NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Tina Keith, 312-546-3236
Your Next Meeting
DESCRIPTION: Produces the monthly chapter e-newsletter. Reports activities of local chapter and keeps members abreast of all activities on a national level while providing an educational periodical.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-4 hrs per month
How often does the Committee meet: Once a month, as necessary
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GLOBAL COMMUNITY
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Committee Chair:
Don Ortiz, 623-245-0267
DEO Entertainment
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Committee Co-Chair:
John Poindexter, 602-375-4411
Moon Valley Country Club
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DESCRIPTION: The AZ Sunbelt Chapter Global Community Committee aspires to create growth and ROI for MPI members through relationship building and referrals. The goal is to introduce and produce programs that support growth and sales for AZMPI Chapter organizations. To build on last year's "Rise Award" for Community Achievement in Marketplace Excellence, the 2010-2011 committee will implement a simplified global challenge that supports MPI connections through on site visitation and referrals.
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How often does the Committee meet: Monthly
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Laura Scheller, CMP, 480-704-9617
Solmonte Hospitality
DESCRIPTION: Serves as liaison with the Arizona Tourism Alliance (www.aztourismalliance.org) and keeps the chapter abreast of government and legislative activities and issues affecting the industry.
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HOLIDAY PARTY COMMITTEE
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HOST & HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Margie Long, 480-502-6999
Hot Air Expeditions
DESCRIPTION: 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.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 1 hour
How often does the Committee meet: None
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Lynne Wellish, CMP, 602-628-7026
DESCRIPTION: Promote chapter leadership opportunities and MPI leadership programs. Identify and mentor future leaders and encourage participation in chapter leadership opportunities. Encourage current chapter leaders through leadership retreats.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-4 hours per month
How often does the Committee meet: Monthly
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Carmen Lykos, CMP, 480-247-2755
Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa |
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DESCRIPTION: 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.
Time required to perform responsibilities: Will vary due to the variety of programs that will be implemented in conjunction with the Member Retention Committee. Full committee will meet every month; subcommittees will meet as necessary.
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday of the month @ 11:30 AM
Meeting Location:Meeting locations change every other month, with in-between months as a conference call.
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MEMBER RELATIONS/RETENTION COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Brent Fernandez, 602-759-7901
AV Phoenix
DESCRIPTION: 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 including Table Hosts and the MPI Winter Olympics designed to increase the ROI and the participation of current membership.
Time required to perform responsibilities: Participation levels and time required will vary!
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Tuesday of the month @ 11:30am
Meeting Location: Meeting locations change every other month, with in-between months as a conference call.
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MONTHLY PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
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Committee Co-Chair:
Shelley Wang
602-687-6088
Plan Ahead Events of Phoenix Metro
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Committee Co-Chair:
Nicole Krekeler
480-333-4110
Maggiano's Little Italy
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DESCRIPTION: Creates, implements and designs ongoing educational programs to increase membership, knowledge within the meetings, events and hospitality industry as well as enhance business profitability.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 3-4 hours per month
How often does the Committee meet: Monthly
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NETWORKING EVENTS
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Committee Chair:
Jen Merkel, 602-265-8814
CMI Resources
DESCRIPTION: Plans and coordinates the quarterly membership networking events.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-3 hrs per month
How often does the Committee meet: Once per quarter
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PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Brenda Allen, CTA
480-607-3980
All Points Meetings & Incentives
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Committee Co-Chair:
Angela Prestinario
480-545-5500
Stratum
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DESCRIPTION: Prepares press releases on MPI activities, establishes relationships with local media, promotes "Buy MPI" program, and creates opportunities for chapter media exposure.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-5 hours per month
How often does the Committee meet: 3rd Wednesday of each month
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SOCIAL NETWORKING COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM, 480-968-2552
National Speakers Association
DESCRIPTION: Oversees and manages the chapter's Facebook, Linked In and Twitter accounts.
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SPONSORSHIP/MINI-TRADESHOW COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Deborah Lahti, 520-784-2808
Westward Look Resort
DESCRIPTION: Solicits prize donations and corporate/CVB sponsorships for all events throughout the year. Responsible for selling raffle tickets at meetings and oversees the monthly mini-tradeshows.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-3 hrs per month
How often does the Committee meet: Once per quarter
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STUDENT RELATIONS and PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
David Borsheim, 480-980-4206
ASU
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for promoting MPI to potential student members planning a career in the industry, mentoring these students and liaisoning with the various institutions offering courses in the meetings industry.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 1 hour per month
How often does the Committee meet: Every other month
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SUMMER EDUCATION FORUM (2010)
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Committee Chair:
Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA
623-594-6641
Rockin' R Meetings & Events
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Committee Co-Chair:
Tiffany Higgins
602-368-4855
Salon Embellish
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DESCRIPTION: Organizes the annual summer education forum held in July or August (Friday-Sunday). The committee selects a site, creates fun networking activities, works with speakers to provide educational content and ties the weekend together with a creative theme.
Time required to perform responsibilities: 20 hrs. total (depends on the # of individuals on committee)
How often does the Committee meet: Monthly, more often closer to retreat
Meeting Location: Conference Call Meetings
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WEBSITE COMMITTEE
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Committee Chair:
Ibone Moreno-Schatzel, 480-756-6047
MiCasa Event Consulting, Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the development and updating of the chapter's website.
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