GETTING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
4 Ways To Take Full Advantage Of Your MPI Membership
1. Get Involved In Your Local Chapter
There are many committee and volunteer opportunities that you can take advantage of to really connect and get to know members in your Chapter.
What if I don’t have time to volunteer?
Volunteering your time does not have to be a huge commitment. The WA State Chapter has committee opportunities that are as little a one time a year to an hour a month to an hour a week.
Are there opportunities for suppliers and planners?
There are opportunities for suppliers and planners as well as opportunities for you to learn new skills.
What type of committee’s are there?
We have committees that help us with everything from Planning Monthly Programs to PR to producing the Newsletter, Website Administration, Member Recruitment, Fundraising and everything in between. Think of our Chapter as a business, we have a VP of Finance, VP of Membership, VP of Education and VP of Communication. Each VP has Directors that oversee various committees to make our chapter the Premier MPI Chapter.
Contact your Director of Chapter Volunteer www.mpiwsc.org Click on Leadership to find your current Director of Chapter Volunteers email and phone number.
2. Attend Monthly Events
MPIWSC holds a variety of events on a monthly basis. We hold a minimum of 8 educational meetings a year, a Gala in November, co-produce The Summit in September and host quarterly Strictly Social Networking events.
How do I find information on or register for the educational meetings?
Simply go to www.mpiwsc.org and on the right side of the home page you will see a calendar of our upcoming events. The MPIWSC Educational Plan focuses our monthly meetings on a variety of topics (hospitality law, contract negotiation, networking, motivation, etc) a variety of formats (speakers, panel discussion and round tables) and in a variety of locations and times (Downtown, Eastside, Morning & Lunch)
What is The Summit?
The Summit is a yearly meeting, usually held in September, which emphasizes the State of the Hospitality Industry and provides great education for all those employed in the hospitality industry.
What are Strictly Social Networking Events?
Our Director of Special Events works hard to plan quarterly Strictly Socials, which are just that… Strictly Social Networking Events that take place after work and at no cost to members. They are hosted by great venues around the area and allow you to meet a variety of members in a relaxed casual atmosphere.
3. Attend an Educational Conference
There are 3 educational conferences available to all MPIWSC members.
Cascadia Educational Conference (CEC) – this local conference (held in WA or OR) and has amazing Key Note Speakers, Break Out Educational programs and a Tradeshow like no other. Details at www.mpicascadia.com
MeetDifferent – this National conference helps you drive performance and deliver results.
World Education Conference (WEC) – this International conference serves as a forum where ideas, marketplace and people all intersect to explore concepts and perspectives from around the world.
4. Expose Yourself
Are you a member looking to showcase your venue, product, talent or expertise?
Host an educational meeting, sponsor a strictly social, donate your AV, floral or décor to a meeting, or advertise in the exclusive Meeting Resource Guide. Expose yourself in the MPI Market Place. Go to www.mpiwsc.org and click on Market Place for details.
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