New Member Orientation Let Meeting Professionals International Make a Positive Difference In You Timothy Gunn Manager of Member Engagement 1
MPI Global New Member Orientation
Nov 12, 2014
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the premiere global association community for meeting and event professionals. All new members to our organization have the chance to participate in an orientation from our headquarters and/or their local chapter. This presentation is for the headquarters orientation
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New Member OrientationLet Meeting Professionals International Make a Positive Difference In You
Timothy GunnManager of Member Engagement
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Getting to Know MPIMeeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs in 71 countries worldwide. Our membership collectively has more than $23 billion in global buying power.
Visit www.mpiweb.org
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MPI Vision and Mission
Mission
To provide MPI members, chapters and the global meeting and event community with
innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, business exchanges, and to act
as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry
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www.MPIWeb.org/me
• After you log in…
• Verify your contact info
• Complete your profile
• Change your info or password
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MPI Global Benefits
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MPI Member Directory
Grow your client base or connect with peers through MPI's Directory. You’ll have unlimited use and can search for
members, send messages, and see who else is connected.
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http://www.mpiweb.org/Membership/Directory
Chapter MembershipAt the chapter level you have the opportunity to:• Network with local colleagues
and potential clients
• Experience continuing education through regionally based events
• You can also participate in the leadership of your local chapter
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http://www.mpiweb.org/Community/Chapters
Chapter Benefits
• Education• Special Events• Community Events• Educational Conference• Additional benefits• Localized newsletters, printed directories, etc• Industry Certification study groups
• New Member Orientation by Chapter Leaders
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MPI Supplier Marketplace
Comprehensive guide to finding everything you would need to plan a
meeting or event around the world!
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MPI’s Family of Publications
• Award-winning magazine The Meeting Professional™
• MPIWeb.org• MPIpulse weekly e-newsletter• MPIspotlight bi-weekly e-newsletter• Blogs and Message Boards
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• Recently launched• Access to non members• Members get MPI Verified speakers who are
fellow members, subject matter experts, and provide discounts.
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http://www.mpiweb.org/portal/career
Commitment to Global Educational
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Meetings Move Us Forward™
MPI is providing you with these resources that tell the tale of what you do and why you do it. Start telling your story today!
• Articles• Ad campaign• Documentary• :60 Commercial
http://www.mpiweb.org/forward
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CMM Designation Program •Joint program with Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) & MPI• First and only collaborative designation for meeting and travel professionals.• Learn critical business skills like risk mitigation, business analytics and compliance, strategic negotiation and more.
More details at www.mpiweb.org/CMM
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• For those who need to a broader understanding of healthcare topics.• Focus on areas such as; compliance management skills, terminology, process reporting, Transfer of Values, compliance regulations• Designed for the working adult and can be completed in 4-hour session.• Will provide you with HMCC credentials.
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CMP Resources
MPI is a proud supporter of the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional Program.
• Study Groups• Professional Development on Demand• Online transcript• Discount on CMP Study Kit
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MPI Foundation
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• Grants for chapter• Professional
development scholarships for members
• Pan industry research
http://www.mpiweb.org/Foundation/Home
Meetings Outlooksm
“Meetings Outlook” – a quarterly report on industry trends
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Strategic Meetings Management
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Complete resources at your fingertips.• Just starting• Intermediate • Advancedhttp://www.mpiweb.org/Portal/Research/SMM/SMMLibrary
Social Networking
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Visit Now Visit NowVisit Now
MPI RISE Awards
RecognizingIndustrySuccess and Excellence
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http://www.mpiweb.org/Community/AwardsAndRecognition/Overview
Overview of the 7 RISE Awards
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Opportunities for Real Engagement
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Chapter Committees
• Membership• Communications• Education
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• Special Events• Partnership• Community
Relationshttp://www.mpiweb.org/About/Leadership/VolunteerCenter
Chapters Challenge You To…
Make the most out of your membership
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Questions
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Contact MPI Member Services
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm CentralPhone: 972.702.3053Email: [email protected]
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