A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: 
Rebecca Wakefield, CMP
Manager, Events & Meetings, KPMG
2019-2020 MPI New Jersey President

AS SUMMER COMES TO A CLOSE,  I hope you had some time to disconnect from your job and reconnect with family and friends!  Meanwhile, your  Board and our committee members have been busy behind the scenes preparing for this new year and assembling first class education for you, our valued members.
 
For me this is the best time of the year, where all the planning the Board has put into the last 18 months comes to life.  We are ready to excite and educate our members and I can not wait for you to experience it along with us.   I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the chapter this year and work along a dedicated Board whose priority is ensuring that our members have the first rate education and networking experiences. We will continue to have our education programs pre-approved for CEU  as a CMP preferred provider.
 
Our next Education Meeting on September 27th at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick will have a panel of esteemed planners and suppliers to discuss the  Hot Topics in our industry from their point of view. If you would like to participate on our panel, please reach out to Sally Slater, C.A.S.E., the Director of Education. This event plans to be quite interactive and will answer all those questions you have always had about the other side of the industry.  

Then in October we will have you facing your fears as we gather at i Fly in Paramus on Wednesday, October 16th.  Space for flyers is limited so please make sure to register early.  
 
Please keep providing us with your feedback to ensure that you get the most out of your membership and don't forget to follow us on Facebook &  Linkedin, for chapter news. 

I encourage you to get involved by joining one of our committees....let us help you get  involved and master your membership! 

 "VOLUNTEERS DO NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TIME, THEY HAVE HEART!" 

CHAPTER EVENT RECAP:
What Did You Miss Last Month?

JULY EDUCATION PROGRAM: 
On July 30th, MPI New Jersey gathered at the Crowne Plaza Princeton to learn about the importance of Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry.   Kathleen Friess, the NJ Attorney General Human Trafficking Program Coordinator joined us to education our attendees on what our industry can do to help combat human trafficking by helping us know what to look for and what steps to take if we suspect we have come in contact with a victim.  

Want to learn more or develop a training program for your staff.  Visit the NJ Attorney General Website for more information. 

We kicked off the term with a new community outreach initiative where we partnered with Spread the Word thru Zappos for Good and collected 50+ gently used children's books for donation.  

Thank you to our Venue Host: Crowne Plaza Princeton
Thank you to our Strategic Partners: Kalahari Resorts, Corsair Productions 
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT:
Find Out More About Your Peers!

MEET SALLY SLATER
Sally Slater
Occupation: Director, National Accounts 
Current Employer: Greater Newark CVB 

How did you get your start in the industry? 
I co-owned a B&B in South Carolina with my Mom in the 80's! 

What do you love about MPI NJ?
Being part of the Board - specifically the education committee!  Offering education that is engaging, creating education programs for both meeting and supplier!

MEET ELIZABETH MCGLINN 
Elizabeth McGlinn
Occupation: Director/ GM of One Atlantic Events 
Current Employer: One Atlantic Events 
What is your favorite thing about our industry? 
The people I meet, and the relationships formed    

Which three words describe you best? 
Positive, Energetic, Spiritual 

 



CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER: 

Past President, Pamela Wynne, HMCC, CMM, CMP inducted the MPI New Jersey Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term.  

    • Rebecca Wakefield, CMP - President
    • Kathy Grau - President-Elect
    • Alyssa Lippincott, CHSP - Immediate Past President
    • Kellie Cahill, CMP - Vice President of Finance
    • Karen Decker, CMP - Vice President of Communications
    • Olivia Salinardo - Vice President of Membership
    • Mike Tidwell - Director of Finance
    • Tina Natal, CMP - Director of Communications
    • Rochelle Moneta - Director of Membership
    • Jennifer Sena, HMCC - Director of Membership
    • Sally Slater, C.A.S.E. - Director of Education
    • Corrine Statia Thomas, CMP - Director of Special Events
    • Michael Shannon, CMP - Director of Legacy Engagement   
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:
  • Bree Nidds, Discover Lehigh Valley
  • Tonya Skuse, IEEE
  • Liz Szatkowski, Johnson & Johnson
  • Jennifer Wilkes

We want to hear from you!

Let us know what professional accomplishments you have recently achieved so we can share the great news with your peers.  
Contact Chapter Administrator,  Heather Kresge

MASTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
Make the Most Out of YOUR Membership
MPI IS POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS
MPI New Jersey is always looking for committee members to volunteer and help make our chapter the best.  Not only will you be volunteering to serve your chapter, but you'll gain valuable skills that will help you in your personal professional development.  
GIVE a little bit of time, GET valuable skills, GROW your network! 

Some current volunteer roles we have available: 
  • Meet up Chair - assist with the logistics of the October 2019 & February 2019 Meet Ups
  • Meet up / Welcoming Committee - Be present at all Chapter events to welcome new members and guests.
  • GMID committee members - assist with the planning and execution of Global Meetings Industry Day in April 2020
  • CMP/CMM Luncheon Committee - assist with the planning and execution of the 5th Annual CMP/CMM Luncheon in April 2020
  • Education Committee: Help plan and run logistics on the Chapter's six education programs
  • Communications Committee: Sign up to help with our chapter newsletter, or social media presence 
 "VOLUNTEERS DO NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TIME, THEY HAVE HEART!" 

MASTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Are you a new member figuring out how to navigate MPI?
Or are you a long term member who thinks you know all there is to know about MPI?

This class is for both of you and all members in between to help you learn what is new in the world of MPI and how to use the tools at your disposal thru your membership.  We want each of you to Master Your Membership by joining us on September 27th at 10:30am at The Heldrich, just prior to our Education Program.  

Email your  Chapter Administrator with interest in joining a committee.  
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Promote Your Business within MPI 

SHARE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE CHAPTER
Want to reach an audience with over $217 Million in buying power?  Make it easy to reach New Jersey Industry professionals thru sponsorship and advertising opportunities with MPI New Jersey. 

GIVE a sponsorship, GET valuable connections, GROW your business!