Thank you 2009-2010 IMPI Sponsors!
Platinum
Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Gold
Bartha Audio Visual
Fishers Hospitality Center & Fishers Conference Center
Horizon Convention Center
Indianapolis Marriott East
Morton's The Steakhouse
South Bend/Mishawaka CVB
Wyndham Indianapolis West
Silver
Conrad Indianapolis
Crowne Plaza Union Station
Indiana State Museum
Levy Restaurants
The Fountains
The Garden Pavilion at Ritz Charles
The Mansion at Oak Hill
Bronze
Conseco Fieldhouse
Omni Severin
Party Time Rental
Shula's Steak House
University Place Conference Center & Hotel |
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President's Article
Deann Patena
 Now that is what I'm talking about and if you attended the IMPI in Wonderland Annual Awards, you might know what I am talking about too. What a great event. Thanks again to Emilie, Jaime, and the committee for an awesome job. The attention to detail was amazing. A few months ago the board gave the Awards Committee a challenge to step this event up. As industry leaders, we felt we need to lead the charge on fabulous events. "Wow" - did they ever respond.
This is just a preview as what I would like the entire year to be as I take on the challenge to be your 2010-2011 President.
I am excited about the opportunity to be your IMPI President. I believe in this organization and want to make it the best I can for all of you. I know we all continue to experience tough times so creating a value and promoting "Buy MPI" is what it's all about! I hope to have positive communication with all members to keep you informed as to what the board is doing for the chapter to ensure we are giving you what you want. The board is here for you, this is your organization.
This year we are committed to high levels of education and great networking. Of course, I can't forget the golf outing - we changed it to September this year and will be doing an education event in the morning prior to the outing to promote involvement. It will be September 16th at the Wood Wind Golf Club. More to come on this in the upcoming weeks, but this is just one example of how we plan to shake things up this year!
As I move into this new role, please let me know your thoughts so we can work to improve IMPI together.
Thank you for trusting me to guide this great chapter as we grow into the future and make a difference in our industry!
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IMPI Double Header - Back to Back Networking and Education July 20 & 21
Home Run Networking Event Don't miss IMPI's Home Run Networking Event and Indianapolis Indians game on Tuesday, July 20th. Fun for the whole family! The party kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in the left field picnic area, complete with all the ballpark fixings to include hot dogs, hamburgers, and all you can drink soft drinks and beer. Suite tours will be available along with sure fire ways to connect with your fellow IMPI members. Don't forget the kids and join us in the stands. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. Cost, which includes the picnic and one ticket to the game, is $30 members, $39 nonmembers, $21.50 students under 12 (2 and under free). Please register by July 5.
Click here to register for the Home Run Networking Event.
IMPI Luncheon - Peer2Peer Power Roundtable
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Registration, Committee Fair and Networking
11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Program (Committee Fair resumes after the program)
Cost: $30 members ($37 after July 14); $50 nonmembers ($57 after July 14); $20 students
Click here to register for the luncheon. |
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ENGAGE at the IMPI Committee Fair
Get the most out of your IMPI membership by joining one of our many committees. Each committee will have a table during the Committee Fair at the July 21st luncheon. Stop by the tables to learn more about the committees and how you can use your talents or desire to learn a new area. ENGAGE in IMPI this year!
Enthusiasim
Networking
Gaining ROI
Alliance
Getting Involved
Enjoyment
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Community Outreach - Teachers' Treasures
 IMPI will be supporting Teachers' Treasures in the upcoming months. Teachers' Treasures operates a retail-like store with more than 300 items a classroom teacher can use. These items can help cature a child's interest, creativity and commitent to learning. They serve 234 schools - public, parochial and charter schools - kindergarten through 12th grade, across Central Indiana, with 40% or more of the student population on the free or reduced lunch program.
IMPI will be conducting a supply drive during July, August and September. Please collect materials at your office and home and bring them to the August 26 luncheon at the Westin Indianapolis. For complete details, click here. If you cannot attend and wish for someone to pick up the materials, please email or call Bridget Williams at (317) 250-8150 or Heather Fuller at (317) 351-1566.
Core items needed include: copy paper, #2 pencils, erasers, student scissors, rulers, pocket folders, and 24-pack crayons. Other supplies, such as 3-ring binders, graph paper, tape & dispensers , protractors and spiral notebooks, etc., are also needed.
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7th Annual IMPI Golf Outing
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual IMPI Golf Outing. The committee is making big changes to the outing this year. You might say that we have the "7 year itch".
New Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
New Location: Wood Wind Golf Club, 2302 W. 161st St., Westfield, IN
New Format: The outing will be combined with the monthly education program. Monthly Program and Breakfast will be from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Shot gun tee off at 12 noon for the golfers. Awards Dinner to follow the golf outing.
There are many sponsorships available. Please email or call Betsy Dukes at (317) 274-7647 if you have any questions. |
 Congratulations IMPI Award Winners!
Congratulations to the award winners recognized during the IMPI in Wonderland
Awards Night on June 17.
IMPI Student Scholarship - Karen McDaniel
Jack Langston CMP Scholarship - Jodi Massey
Venue of the Year - The Chef's Academy
Green Venue of the Year - University Place Conference Center & Hotel
Young Professional of the Year - Courtney Shafter
Supplier of the Year - Jamie Flemington
Planner of the Year - Jaime Smith
Member of the Year - Heather Easterling, CMP
Pinnacle Award - Debbie Brechtel
Hall of Fame Award - Carol McCormack
Meetings Industry Leadership Award - Indianapolis Marriott East
President's Award - Amanda Cecil, CMP
Thank you to the evening's sponsors: Albanese Candy Company; Bartha Audio Visual; Carey Limousines of Indianapolis; Design Resource Group; Emily Rose Designs; Impact Group Scenic Arts Services; Madison Avenue Flower Shop; National Wine & Spirits; Q Artistry; Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel; and Ritz Charles
Special thanks to the Recognition Committee for the work on the event! Co-Chairs: Emilie Perkins, CMP, Indiana Association of Homes & Services for the Aging; Jaime Smith, Indiana Youth Institute. Committee Members: Jane Eisele, University Place Conference Center & Hotel; Jamie Flemington, Shula's Steak House; Kate Hurey, South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority; John Killacky, Bartha AV; Melissa Perry, Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport; Courtney Shafer, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown; Stephanie Suddeth, Indiana Primary Healthcare Association; Angie Wilmer, Party Time Rental/PTR Expo Serve
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Venue Sponsor Needed
IMPI is looking for a venue sponsor the Committee Chair Orientation to be held in August. Please contact Rebecca Moreland Green by email or by phone at (317) 297-2888 if interested or if you have questions.
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Welcome New Members
IMPI is happy to welcome the following new members who joined in June.
Glenna Alibegovic, ISTA Center
Steve Curtis, Design Resource Group
Kristen Dale, The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale
Laura Elsner Collins, Conrad Indianapolis
Marcy Jasmund, Student
Stacy Raysor Mitchell, Student
Sylvia Rieder, Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis |
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Member News
The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown has been named one of the best Midwest Hotels and will receive a prestigious 2010 Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award-the mark of excellence for meeting destinations. The awarded organizations have done an outstanding job servicing their meetings, incentive travel programs, trade shows and conventions during the previous year.
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Upcoming IMPI Events
Home Run Networking Event and Indianapolis Indians Game
July Luncheon and Committee Fair
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
"CSR Peer2Peer Power Roundtables"
facilitated by Rick Weaver
Mavris Arts & Event Center
Thursday, August 26, 2010
"Creating Meetings that Excite the Brain"
presented by Dr. Lawana Gladney
September Program and Golf Outing
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wood Wind Golf Club |
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