Whooooeeeee!!!  How about that Gala?!  I’m still smiling.  We might not have been able to have the Gala in 2020, but wow, did the entire Gala committee, sponsors and volunteers make up for it this year.  The chapter is indebted to Director of Special Projects Holly Carpenter, Chairs Brad Ford and Tara Moore, Auction Chair Alyssa Pruitt, all the generous sponsors, and the dedicated volunteers who put it all together.  Truly amazing!

June is a busy month for MPI.  WEC will be June 15 – 17 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and there is still time to register.  On June 23, we have our Educational Luncheon at the Kimpton Aertson Hotel so be sure to check your emails or the link below to register.  The incredible Courtney Stanley will help us embrace empathy to become better leaders in this ever-changing world.

As I write my final President’s message there are so many things that I want to say, and people that I want to thank.  My deepest appreciation to every single member who has continued to believe in our chapter, the best Board of Directors anyone could ever ask for, a fantastic Chapter Administrator in Ashley Jensen, all the remarkable former chapter leaders who continue to support what we do, and every sponsor and volunteer.  Because of you, we are a Top Performing Chapter and leader in the industry.

Shannon Jones and Melanie Blanche, thank you so much for helping to lead with grace and wisdom!  You both mean the world to me.  Shannon, all of us owe you a debt of gratitude for your many years of service to MPI Tennessee.  You will be missed!!

Seven years ago, my family moved to Tennessee, and it was the best decision we ever made. This is our home now, and thanks to MPI Tennessee, the roots have become even stronger through friendships made and hardships faced.  It has been an honor and a privilege to be your President this past year, so thank you everyone!