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10 Great Reasons to be an MPI Member


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As we
begin the 2007-2008 year, I am honored and privileged to be serving as
your President. I am extremely fortunate to be leading a team of
dedicated and enthusiastic individuals, each one committed to serving
you - our members.
This is an exciting year for MPI as it takes
on a new direction with a new vision - Build a Rich Global Meeting
Industry Community. The vision for our Aloha Chapter is in alignment
with the new vision of MPI Headquarters - Build a Strong Aloha
Chapter. We will do this through increased visibility and recognition
of our various activities throughout the year.
The year has
just begun and the various committees are already hard at work. On
July 2nd, we issued a press release to the local media as well as the
national meeting trade publications announcing the 2007-2008 Board of
Directors. Enhancements have been made to the website. The community
outreach committee met in July to determine the various fundraising
activities and the recipients of these efforts. Other committees have
begun their work as well.
The MPI Aloha Chapter has been in
existence for 10 years and we will be recognizing this milestone with
our first ever awards banquet. Various awards will be given to
recognize and honor our 5, 10, 15, & 20-year members, Planner of
the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Rising Star.
We will also be
focusing on submitting our application for the Chapter of the Year
(COTY) award. Our various activities in the areas of Education,
Membership, Communications, Administration, and Special Projects will
all contribute to this effort.
We invite and encourage you to
help us realize our vision - Build a Strong Aloha Chapter. Please
click here to learn how you can become involved.
Together, we will Build a Strong Aloha Chapter.
I look forward to an exciting year, with all of us working together, with Aloha and Lokahi.
With warmest aloha,

Edie Hafdahl CMP, CTC
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