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ANNUAL AWARDS GALA: Plans and implements the Annual Awards Gala held in June of each year.
BUSINESS OWNERS FORUM: 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.
BUY MPI TRADESHOW: Plans and implements the annual BUY MPI Tradeshow in April.
CERTIFICATION: 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.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: 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.
EDUCATIONAL FORUM: 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.
E-NEWSLETTER: 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.
GOLF TOURNAMENT: This committee coordinates the annual MPI Golf Tournament. The tournament takes place each May. The committee handles the golf course selection, sponsors a raffle solicitation and the day of the event duties.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Serves as liaison with the Arizona Tourism Alliance and keeps the chapter abreast of government and legislative activities and issues affecting the industry.
HOLIDAY PARTY: Plans and executes the Annual Holiday Party in December. The committee finds the location and creates the theme.
HOST AND HOSPITALITY: 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.
CAREER CONNECTIONS: Oversees and manages the job bank listings on the chapter website.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: 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.
MEMBER RETENTION: 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.
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT: 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.
MINI-TRADESHOW: Oversees and coordinates the mini-tradeshow in conjunction with the monthly meetings.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS: Creates, implements and designs ongoing educational programs to increase membership, knowledge within the meetings, events and hospitality industry as well as enhance business profitability.
P.R. AND MARKETING: Prepares press releases on MPI activities, establishes relationships with local media, promotes "Buy MPI" program, and creates opportunities for chapter media exposure.
SPONSORSHIPS: 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.
STUDENT RELATIONS: 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.
WEBSITE: Responsible for the development and updating of the chapter's website.
