Happy New Year from MPI THCC! 2009 Senior Companions Luncheon
Dear MPI THCC Member:
Recently MPI held an informative webinar that highlighted firsthand how MeetDifferent 2010 is uniquely designed to provide you with critical business and career opportunities needed for your business to succeed in this quickly shifting industry.
1) Planner Professionals: Along with details on career-enhancing educational sessions, a leading meeting professional explains the Hosted Buyer Program and how it delivers unsurpassed value to you.
2) Supplier Professionals: The TradeDifferent marketplace experience makes the connections that produce profitable results for your business.
3) Chapter Challenge: MeetDifferent delivers valued education and dynamic business opportunities for you. Plus, you’ll learn about the marketing tools provided by MPI to win the Chapter Challenge!
This webinar is an opportunity to learn and to engage directly with the MeetDifferent 2010 experience before your get there. Be sure to watch this FREE webinar as we highlight why you should attend MeetDifferent. Understanding that this conference is an important value-add to your professional livelihood through the unique opportunities in education, networking and various business marketplaces. This Archived Webinar is now available for viewing.
Best regards,
DuWayne Greene
President
Texas Hill Country Chapter of MPI
Spring 2010 Scholarships are here! One of the benefits to our hard-working members of the Texas Hill Country Chapter awards is the opportunity to apply for scholarships twice a year. Scholarship applications can be submitted in the Spring and in the Fall.
These scholarships offer reimbursement of funds towards their choice of one of the following:
• Meet Different – 2010
• MPI Membership Renewal Dues
• Economic Hardship Assistance
• CMP Recertification
This spring, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship, based on contribution to Chapter committees, professional designations, active participation in THCC meetings and an essay explaining their reasons for applying for the scholarship. Submission deadline is May 3, 2010. Click here to download the forms.
MPI-THCC 2009 Fall Scholarships were awarded to: Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CEM, CFE Vanessa Kager - Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Melissa Takamatsu, CMP - Pinetree Meetings & Marketing Paulina van Eeden Hill - Texas Association for School Nutrition
Thank you to all MPI THCC Members who applied for scholarships this Spring!
Congratulations to the following Scholarship Award recipients:
Renita Fonseca, CMP Texas Radiological Society Debra Gassoway Designed Events of Austin Nancy Jeffreys Nancy J's Gift Services Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CEM, CFE Karen Krull, CMP American Express Amy Sanchez, CMP AIM Event & Meeting Ventures
We have awarded over $5,000 this year and thank you for your support!
And Don't Forget... The Tenth Annual Southwest Showcase Shines February 4, 2010
MPI THCC 2010-2011 Board of Directors Slate Announced
The MPI THCC Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2010-2011 Board of Directors Slate. 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 of MPI.
The 2010-2011 Board of Directors will take office on July 1, 2010.
PRESIDENT Susan Greenberg, CMP, CASE
DoubleTree Hotel Austin
PRESIDENT-ELECT Joe Bedsole
Arlington CVB
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT DuWayne Greene
Adventures in San Antonio
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Debra Gassoway, CMP
Designed EVENTS of Austin
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP Vanessa Kager
Corpus Christi CVB
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (Second Year)
Jeff Rasco, CMP
Attendee Management Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (First Year)
Sherry Palmer, CMP
Sheraton Austin Hotel
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Julie Courtney, CMP
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING / PUBLIC RELATIONS Karen Krull, CMP
Maxvantage
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING / PUBLICATIONS Christen Vasquez
Goen South Weddings & Events
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH Mary Reynolds
Around Austin, Inc.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER CARE Nickie Morgan, CMP
Austin CVB
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RECRUITMENT Alysia Roden
San Antonio CVB
DIRECTOR OF MONTHLY PROGRAMS / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Paulina van Eeden Hill
Texas Association for School Nutrition
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE Ellen Forsythe, CMP
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Dana Williams, CMP
Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROJECTS Al Lomas, CMP, CMM, CFE, CEM
DIRECTOR OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Eva Leos, CMP
Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council
The best education conference in Texas! The Texas Education Conference was a great success. Watch this video for a recap.
Click Here to learn more about MPI-THCC's 2009 TEC!
Enjoy a few snaps from the
Texas Education Conference
in Fort Worth... To view all the photos from the TEC and other past chapter events, visit our Picasa Web site and our gallery page
Click here for the remainder of the 2009 Educational Year, or view the calendar in the left margin.
A Message From Your 2009-10 President DuWayne Greene My fellow Meetings Industry Professionals!
In my last letter we began a “Texas Six Step” on making this a “DARING” year as a Chapter.
Step #1 was “Facing Realities” and it spoke to the reality of where we are as a Chapter and as a society as a whole. The second step I’d like us to take is “Dare To Let Go”!
Still keeping our goal in sight, there are times when we have to let go of the way that things have been done in the past and venture forth into new or at least different methods of doing them. In order for us to do this we sometime need to let go of the past….old habits, fears, limitations, etc.
How many times have we heard someone say, “I’m too old to ___!”
(translation) “I’m afraid of trying because I may fail and I’m going to let my fear limit me!”
“I’m just not good at _______!!”
(translation) “I’m afraid or too comfortable to do what it takes to become better and I’m disguising it by acting humble!”
“I’m already so busy with what is on my plate that there are just not enough hours in the day to ____.”
(translation) “I’m comfortable in my routine and I don’t want to change even if it could mean a brighter future, being more productive, improving myself or being better at what I do!”
“We’ve never grown more than ___ percent! You’re asking the impossible!”
(translation) “I don’t want to think about the time and effort it’s going to take to change!”
I DARE you to recognize the real meaning of the things that we all sometimes say! Listen to what you hear and say today and translate them into their true meaning….the fear, fake humility, or the convenience of being comfortable!
In order for us to move forward, letting go of the past is probably one of the most important steps in achieving any goal! The excuses that we use sometimes become the very things that anchor us to the past instead of letting us boldly move ahead towards new and exciting times. The excuses that we use in effect become self serving and the self limiting baggage that prevents us from grabbing the future with both hands! They may be part of human nature but they can become a harmful part of what we need to accomplish to be successful!
I remember an old saying that says “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!” I’d like to change our thinking and say “When you come to the end of your rope, LET GO!” You’ll usually find that solid ground is just inches beneath your feet and the only thing from keeping you from moving forward is the knot you’re hanging on to!
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.”
Elbert Hubbard US author (1856 - 1915)
Step #2 – Dare To Let Go! (Additional steps to follow!)
Have a wonderful day…..Go ahead….I DARE YOU!!!! DuWayne
Chapter Announcements
Your MPI THCC 2009-2010 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 2009-2010 Board of Directors took office on July 1, 2009.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.
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