1. Why MPI?

2. What Is MPI?  MPI is the premier educational, technological and networking resource in the meeting industry.  Largest professional association for the $102.3 billion meeting industry  71 Fortune 100 Companies are MPI members  Over 20,000+ members and growing…  Represent 64 countries  66 Chapters and Clubs

3. Mission/Vision Statement “ Meeting Professionals International will be the pivotal force in positioning meetings and events as strategic components of organizational success. Meeting Professionals International is the leading global association that defines and shapes the meetings and events profession. “

4. Strategic Plan Creating professional development levels to evolve member careers to positions of strategic understanding and influence Increase awareness and influence about the value of meetings with senior decision-making executives at corporations, associations and organizations Identifying trends and delivering innovative solutions to ensure MPI is the premier market place for both suppliers and planners.

5. MPI Members

6. MPI’s Commitment to Educational Excellence  Professional Education Conference – North America  Professional Education Conference - Europe  World Education Congress  CMM programs  Institutes I, II and Europe  MPI Research Center / MPI Bookstore  Platinum Series

7. MPI FOUNDATION The MPI Foundation (www.mpifoundation.org) has invested more than $10 million in visionary research and education to shape the $102.3 billion meetings industry and prepare meeting professionals for the future. Contributions from MPI chapters, individuals and organizations are invested in high-impact programs to support MPI’s strategic plan which drives education, business development opportunities and clearly defined career pathways for meeting professionals.www.mpifoundation.org

8. Other Member Services  MPI Web Site: www.mpiweb.org  The Meeting Professional  MIX, Meetings Industry eXchange  Annual Membership Directory

9. Publications Include:  The Meeting Professional  CNN – Community Net News  BNN – Business Net News  ENN - Education Net News  The Chapter Leader

10. Educational Programs/ Services Include:  Annual Chapter Leadership Conference  3 Chapter Leadership Forums  Presidential Forums  President-elect Forums  Chapter Management Toolkits – On Line  International Chapter Leadership Committee

11. MPI “X” Chapter How does the chapter fit into the global picture of MPI?

12. MPI “X” Chapter Board of Directors

13. MPI “X” Chapter Facts  Over “X” members  Leadership Opportunities - Board of Directors - Committees

14. MPI “X” Chapter Facts  Chapter Website –  Quarterly Newsletter  Chapter CMP Study Course  Outstanding Chapter Educational Programs and Special Events

15. Upcoming “X” Chapter Programs and Events

16. Reasons To Belong to MPI “X”Chapter  Awesome educational programs  Exposure in the marketplace  Keep up with industry trends  Support system of peers  Networking

17. Reasons To Belong to MPI “X” Chapter  Leadership opportunities  Business Opportunities  International education opportunities  Professional growth  FUN!!!!