Thought your meetings were stressful? Then you’d better not miss Southwest Showcase opening speaker Laura Schwartz on January 26, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center. Laura served as the event director of the Clinton White House administration…now that’s pressure! A quick read of this fascinating interview with Laura on connectyourmeetings.com will have you registered for Showcase in record time!
A personal invitation from your MPI President Joe Bedsole
Arlington CVB
Southwest Showcase 2012! Many of you know this event, many of you have attended, many of you have exhibited in the past but there are probably just a few that know the interesting background of this show, how it came to be and continues today as a team effort. This conference, as you may (or may not) know is brought to you by the Austin chapter of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE) and the Texas Hill Country Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPITHCC).
Each year on an annual basis all three of these industry associations come together to offer some of the best in industry education and training in a one day time frame. Also part of the event are several networking opportunities and a trade show that offers great opportunities for Southwest Showcase exhibitors to maximize their offerings to an excited and engaged group of meeting professionals and association executives.
From a historical perspective ( i.e. those who were around in the industry before 2000! ) you might remember that all three of these organizations at one time had separate events on an annual basis. In the late 90’s representatives from all 3 associations got together and decided to have one combined, large event that would meet the needs of the many. The decision was made to have the show in Austin each year allowing our local industry planners and association executives to attend the one day conference and not incur the travel costs of going to other cities, it become much more economical and allows for more folks to attend. For over 10 years Southwest Showcase has been going strong creating great memories, bringing business to business opportunities together and continues to be a team effort with the partnering alliance between IAEE, TSAE and MPI THCC.
Registration for this year’s Southwest Showcase is still open and I would like to personally invite you to register today using the links on this page. On behalf of all three of these organizations, we hope to see you on the 26th!
The Senior Companions Luncheon on Monday, December 5, at the Historic Sunset Station in San Antonio was a wonderful event. Many thanks to our generous sponsors and willing volunteers for a most memorable day. The Seniors loved it and so did we! We are continuing to accept money donations from members to help sponsor the event. Sponsor a senior for $20 (or more) and send your donation to MPI-THCC c/o Janice Foster, PO Box 49135, Austin, TX 78765-9135 or call Janice at (512) 785-2365 and give her a credit card number to charge your donation.
Watch the clip from Fox 29 News!
Chapter Awards MPI-THCC honors these individuals for their outstanding service to the chapter. Awarded June 3, 2011 at our End of Year Banquet hosted at Reunion Ranch
Planner of the Year Debbie Farnum, CMP Rising Star Kerri Morgan, CMP Committee of the Year Community Outreach Unsung Hero Julie Courtney, CAE, CMP
Supplier of the Year Paulina Van Eden Hill Committee Chair of the Year Mary Reynolds President’s Award Ellen Forsythe, CMP and
Eva Leos, CMP Silver Platter Omni Southpark Austin Hotel
COWABUNGA DUDE! What’s totally tubular for sure, for sure in May of 2012?
Keep checking back at MPITHCC.org for more details coming soon
Planning Your Budget For Next Year? Don't forget MPI-THCC Sponsorship! There's no better way to get your name in front of your customers than supporting your chapter, and we have several sponsorship opportunities available for the rest of 2011. Spots are still open for the Texas Education Conference (TEC) in November - download the sponsor form here. And consider supporting MPI-THCC through sponsorship of a chapter meeting or NoonTime Network event. Download that form here. Contact Ellen Forsythe, chapter Director of Strategic Alliances today!
Chapter Announcements
Your MPI THCC 2011 Board of Directors Each of these highly-qualified individuals brings a broad wealth of knowledge and experience to the chapter. We applaud them all for their willingness to serve and look forward to serving with them as they lead and shape the Texas Hill Country Chapter. The 2011-2012 Board of Directors took office on July 1, 2011.
Support MPI-THCC Through Partnership THCC has revamped and upgraded our Partnership Sponsorship opportunities. It has never been simpler or more rewarding to get your message in front of our dynamic membership. Click here to learn all about it.
