Welcome To The MPI “National Meeting Industry Day” April 21, 2004

Preparing Meeting Professionals for the Future

Introducing… the MPI Canadian Foundation Making History For The Canadian Meetings Industry

Celebrating 20 Years! Preparing Meeting Professionals for the Future ___________________________________________________________________ The MPI Foundation is a supportive entity of the MPI association. Founded in 1984, the Foundation focuses on visionary education & research to benefit MPI members, as well as to advance the meeting industry. A Board of trustees, comprised of industry leaders, provides guidance to ensure all work supports the MPI Strategic Plan.

MPI Foundation STATISTICS 2003–2004: Your Foundation will spend $1,000,000 US in research & education project grants : $1,000,000 US also budgeted MPI Chapters collectively give over $30,000 US annually : MPI Chapters donate over $250,000 US 25% of Chapters support the Foundation annually

MPI Foundation STATISTICS Canadian chapters who have contributed to the MPI Foundation in the past: Edmonton Toronto Ottawa Canadian Chapters contributing to this year’s campaign: $24,000 (ENVISION 2003) $ 4,000 (ENVISION 2003)

Defining the FUTURE of Meetings RESEARCH * Making Meetings Work Series * Chapter Needs Assessment * Industry Forecasts * Event Marketing Trends George P. Johnson/MPI Foundation MEMBER FOCUSED PROJECTS *Women’s Leadership *Multicultural Initiatives *CIC APEX *CIC Project Attrition * Career Pathways REAL WORLD EXAMPLES *MPI MIX (Meeting Industry eXchange) *Meetings & Conventions: A Planning Guide *ROI II/Measurements Project *Certification In Meeting Management: CMM Why A Foundation?

MPI Foundation ROLE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Review & approve projects Establish & review policies Direct fund-raising efforts globally Establish, approve & monitor budget

MPI Canadian Foundation  $500, CAN already raised!  First project already completed! Meetings & Conventions: A Planning Guide, 2 nd Edition  Tax deductible receipts potentially available  Funds remain in Canada if requested  Potential projects and programs for consideration:  Canadian meeting industry statistics benchmarking  Educational forums focusing on Canadian business needs & laws  Student Scholarships  Joint programs with other foundations (IACVB, IAEM, CSAE, IBTM)  Global Foundation projects/programs and fundraising efforts

MPI Canadian Foundation Involvement With MPI Foundation Board Of Trustees Permanent seat, representing Canada, on the MPI Foundation Board of Trustees. Provide project/program recommendations from the Canadian Membership and Chapters. Coordinate fundraising efforts to maximize funds available through the MPI Canadian Foundation.

MPI Canadian Foundation Benefits for Members & Chapters  Certification in Meeting Management (CMM)  Chapter Leadership Conference Grants  Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)/WLI Scholarships  Platinum Series Programs  Multicultural Initiative  Benchmarking for Corporate & Association Meetings  Making Meetings Work Series  CIC Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX)  CIC Attrition Project  Financial membership subsidy: unemployment/crisis situations (i.e.SARS)  Educational tools: Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide  ROI II/Measurement Systems Project  Event Marketing Trends/George P. Johnson & MPI Foundation  Career Pathways Program

MPI Canadian Foundation NEXT STEPS April: NMID Announcements June: Chapter Steering Committee Meeting July: Advisory Board Meeting August: Program Activities Begin!

THANK YOU… for your commitment to the MPI Canadian Foundation & the successful future of the Canadian Meeting Industry