The Programming Committee is pleased to present an exciting, and dynamic series of events to help you make the most of your MPI membership through professional development and networking opportunities. Our 2012 - 2013 program offerings will address the needs of planners and suppliers alike. Topics include risk management, strategic meeting management (SMM), return on meeting and event investment (ROI), branding yourself as a professional, time management and many more compelling topics in the new year. Enjoy the previews and be sure to mark your calendar -- these are programs you don't want to miss.
MPI New England 2013 Annual Meeting & Awards
An Evening of Elegance & Venetian Flair: Un-masque Your Personality
Wednesday, June 26th
| 5:30pm - 6:00pm |
Registration |
| 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Welcome & Networking Reception |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Dinner & Awards |
Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-8600
Click here to register online
Save the date for this enchanting and inspirational event. Masquerades have inspired operas, literature and portraits. Now, the masquerade is inspiring our upcoming awards on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013. Fade into an event full of professionals dressed to reinvent the costumed galas of old.
The historic charm of the night will be stylishly set at the Omni Parker House, America’s longest continuously operating hotel. We will celebrate our chapter in the Omni’s new rooftop ballroom ~ one of the premier event spaces in all of Boston!
With the installation of the new board members and a celebration of those who are departing, you may be inspired to un-masque your own inner aspirations to increase your involvement within our chapter at this glamorous event.
Show yourself and show off during this year’s annual meeting reception, dinner & awards in masquerade style. Deep reds, crushed velvet, gold accents and masques will be just the start. Please join us in the reverie; this will not be your usual evening of networking!
Awards will be given for Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year, Chapter Leader of the Year, Tomorrow’s Leader, the Sam Dame Scholarship Award and the Kathy Keegan-Cummings Scholarship Award.
President Elect, Mark Bice, will start his term off in style, and the evening will leave our members reflecting on the event all year long. Bask in the history and create your own!
Meet our guest speaker:
Connie Dieken, Influential Communications Expert
Connie Dieken is one of the nation’s most in-demand authorities on influential communication. She transforms leaders into high-performance communicators and workplaces into high-results environments. As founder and Chief Experience Officer of onPoint Communication, LLC, Connie delivers magnetic keynote programs around the globe. Her renowned Connect-Convey-Convince method is a proven winner for organizations looking to develop powerful, influential communicators who motivate others and achieve high performance results.
She has guided leaders and sales teams at organizations such as Apple, Goodyear, Intel,Olympus McDonalds, Moen, Deloitee and many others.
Her newest program is taken from her revolutionary book, “Talk Less, Say More.” Attention spans are getting shorter every day. Her program teaches how to get your points across before distracted, impatient people tune you out and presents solutions for the greatest communication challenges in business today: how to connect with anyone to instantly capture their undivided attention, how to convey and nail information without overloading or confusing others and how to convince anyone to take the action you want and feel good about it.
| Cost of Event: |
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| Pre-Registration: |
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On-Site Registration: |
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| MPI Member: |
$50.00 |
MPI Member: |
$65.00 |
| Non-Member: |
$65.00 |
Non-Member: |
$80.00 |
| Student: |
$15.00 |
Student: |
$30.00 |
| Unemployed Member: |
$25.00 |
Unemployed Member: |
$40.00 |
Table: $500.00
Bring your family, friends and non-member colleagues and purchase a table of ten!
Table signature will be provided and logo in event program.
Pre-Registration is strongly recommended as capacity is limited!
Parking Information:
Omni Parker House Valet Parking
• Overnight Valet Parking is $39.75/car. Additional fee for late pick-up after 1 p.m. on day of departure is $12.
• Function Parking before 5 p.m., Monday-Friday is $32/car for up to 8 hours, after 8 hours it is $42.
• Function Parking after 5 p.m., Monday-Friday & Weekends is $28/car.
• Outlet Parking (The Last Hurrah, Parker’s Restaurant & Bar), after 5 p.m. with validation is $15/car any day of the week; $32 if before 5 p.m.
The Pi Alley Garage
275 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-720-2006
If you’d like to pay for parking for your entire event at a discounted rate, please contact Doug at 617-720-2006.
Daily Rates for Self-Parking:
• 0 – ½ Hour: $9.00
• ½ - 1 Hour: $18.00
• 1 – 1 ½ Hours: $27.00
• 1 ½ - 12 Hours: $35.00
• 12 – 24 Hours: $38.00
Night and Weekend Rates for Self-Parking:
• Monday through Thursday – Enter after 5 p.m. and exit by 3 a.m. 0 – 10 Hours: $12.00
Check back soon for more details and to register!
July 2013 Industry-Wide Summer Outing
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
5:30pm to 9:00pm
The Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 723-2500
Event and meeting professionals from all industry associations are invited to join us for a unique night of networking. Sponsored by Meeting Planners International, this event continues to bring planners and suppliers from various associations together to mingle under the sunset to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, all at a fun, summer-themed venue.
This year, the Museum of Science will be opening their exhibits and beautiful outdoor space to our guests. Come see what all the fun is about at this smart and intriguing venue!
Want to join the Summer Outing Committee?
Contact Abby Wessman:
Abigail.wessman@libertymutual.com
For committee meeting details!
Interested in being a sponsor?
Contact Susie Prue:
susan@vdaproductions.com
Check back soon for more details and to register!
August 2013 Monthly Meeting
MPI & HSMAI New England Give Back!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
5:30pm to 9:00pm
The Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill
30 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-1000
Make a mental note now! MPI New England and HSMAI are doing a joint CSR event this August! We will get members from both associations together for a night of networking, fun and games and a little corporate social responsibility thrown in.
Want to join the Planning Committee?
Contact Meghan Kelleher:
meghan.kelleher@scouthotels.com
for details!
Interested in being a sponsor?
Contact Susie Prue:
susan@vdaproductions.com
Check back soon for more details and to register!
