| 2009-2010 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
Omni Severin
Supporter
Party Time Rental
Shula's Steak House
University Place Conference Center & Hotel |
| Upcoming Events |
August Luncheon
"Creating Meetings that Excite the Brain for Optimal Learning"
Dr. Lawana Gladney
Thursday, August 26
11:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Program
Westin Indianapolis
September Program and Golf Outing
"Avoiding Same Old...Same Old... A Conversation about Building Momentum with Annual Events"
Ellen Saul, Maribeth Smith & Associates
Thursday, September 26
8:15 a.m. Registration and Networking
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Breakfast and Program
11:00 a.m. Golfer Registration
11:50 a.m. Announcements
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Golf awards following play
Wood Wind Golf Club
October Luncheon
"How to do More with Less"
CJ McCalahan
Thursday, October 21
11:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Program
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport
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PRESIDENT'S ARTICLE
- Deann Patena, Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
 As your new board for the 2010-2011 year assumes their roles we are looking forward to a great year leading this chapter. In order to make sure we give you what you want we do need help from the membership. We need your feedback, support, and participation.
Speaking of participation--it is that time of year to get involved. As the new committees build, we ask that you take full advantage of your membership and join a committee. Each of the committees offers unique opportunities to get involved and can accommodate different skill sets and time requirements. We have something for everyone! Work on your writing skills by assisting with the communications team or feel free to commit a limited amount of time by helping the membership team make phone calls. Trust me, if you are willing to help we will find what is right for you. Please contact Stephanie Anderson, Director of Member Care, for the right place for you! As the saying goes, what you put into it is what you get out of it!
Our education team is gearing up to make this a great year of education. We have some fabulous programs coming up this year starting in August with Dr. Lawana Gladney, "Creating Meetings that Excite the Brain for Optimal Learning." She spoke to a standing room only crowd at MPI Meeting Different 2010 Conference! Be sure to watch for all of the future education programs to get the most out of your membership. We are also planning another great CrossConnect event on November 10; put it on your calendars now, so you don't miss it.
The board is here for you, but we can only help you grow and achieve your goals in this organization if you help us. Get involved and support the organization you belong to! Please feel free to contact me directly if you have suggestions on how we can help. |
| MY IMPI STORY | |  "When you read the research on why professionals become and remain members of different associations there are many reasons, but they usually focus on what the association gives the individual. Many times, the benefits are hard to define. There are the tangible benefits like reduced rates to trainings, assistance with certifications, and many others. But, there are also the intangible benefits usually described as "networking" and "community". The communications committee would like to highlight the many reasons why our members join and stay with IMPI by having different members tell their story. As the new Newsletter Chair, it was decided that I would go first! I joined IMPI about three years ago after taking over Membership and Education/Event Planning for the not-for-profit association I currently work for. I originally joined simply to meet others who do what I do (if you work in an association you know how difficult it is to describe your job). It wasn't until I decided to get involved on some committees that I truly felt that membership was worth the money. I started on the Awards Committee and have stayed with that committee for three years now. Just recently, I accepted the invitation to be the Newsletter Chair and at the July luncheon's committee fair, I signed up for the Membership Retention committee. Being on the committees has helped me meet many people who I now call "friend" as well as build my skills and resume. The benefit that I value the most would be considered intangible and that's the support received from fellow association members, event planners (new and seasoned), and suppliers. From suppliers, I've seen a willingness to work with me on costs and short notice requests. From others, it's the recognition of hard work, the support as I work toward my CMP and CAE, and most importantly the knowledge that others understand how hard this job can sometimes be!!" - Stephanie Suddeth, Indiana Primary Healthcare Association If you would like to tell us your story or if you have suggestions to make the newsletter better, please contact Stephanie Suddeth. Also, if you would like to write articles for the IMPI website or write a review of an IMPI event, please contact Maria Meschi. |
| 7TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING | |
 Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual 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 Street, Westfield, IN
New Format: The outing will be combined with the monthly education program. The monthly program and breakfast will be 9:00- 11:00 a.m. Shot gun tee off at 12 noon for the golfers. Golf awards dinner will follow play.
Sponsorships are still available. Please email or call Betsy Dukes at (317) 274-7647. |
| COMMITTEE ORIENTATION HOST NEEDED | |
We are looking for a venue to host a 2-3 hour committee orientation session to be held in August. Please contact Rebecca Moreland Green for details. |
| IMPI LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS DAY - SPRING 2011 | |
If you're interested in showcasing your restaurant or catering services in front of our members and Indiana legislators, please contact Rebecca Moreland Green for more information on this important event. |
| COMMUNITY OUTREACH | | |
IMPI will be supporting Teachers' Treasures in the upcoming months. Teacher's Treasures operates a retail-like store with more than 300 items a classroom teacher can use. These items can help capture a child's interest, creativity and commitment 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 26th luncheon at the Westin Indianapolis. 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.
Click here to view the wish list of supplies needed. |
| BizBash CHICAGO EXPO & AWARDS | |
The BizBash Chicago Expo & Awards are ocming up on August 19th at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. BizBash would like to offer members of MPI Indiana Chapter a 20% discount to attend the show, whether with the expo floor pass or conference program registration. For more information about this show, please click here.
As you can see, it's a terrific opportunity for event and meeting planners to gather for a day of exhibits, entertainment, and education from top-notch event experts. Please enter the code BBINDMPI10 when registering to get the discount. |
| AUGUST LUNCHEON | |  "Creating Meetings that Excite the Brain for Optimal Learning" Standing Room Only at the MPI Meet Different 2010 Conference! Don't miss out on hearing Dr. Lawana Gladney at this month's luncheon! Get your brain excited and engage in optimal learning in order to be more creative in the meetings you plan! For optimal learning to take place, the brain has to be focused and excited. Creating events that will tap into the different components of the brain, takes knowledge and strategy of information processing. This session will teach you not only how the brain process information, but also why the color of the tablecloth really does matter!! Learner Outcomes: - Discover how the brain processes information.
- Understand how to avoid information overload.
- Learn how to create brain-friendly meetings.
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010 Time: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Registration and Networking 11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Program Location: Westin Indianapolis, 50 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis Parking: Mall parking will be the least expensive (only $1.50 for up to 3 hours) and is only two blocks away on Washington and Maryland streets. The Westin parking garage is $26 for three hours. May we suggest being green and car pooling with your IMPI friends!! |
| CROSSCONNECT TRADE SHOW | | |
Limited Sponsorships Available
Are you interested in reaching meeting professionals from throughout Indiana? Do you want to promote your services and support the meeting planning industry?
Then we have a great sponsorship opportunity for you! IMPI and ISAE will be holding the 4th Annual CrossConnect event on November 10, 2010 at the Wyndham Indianapolis West.
Your $600 sponsorship ($800 for nonmembers) includes:
- information booth
- one full event registration
- face-to-face time with meeting planners across the state
- signage at the event
- your logo on both the IMPI & ISAE websites
- your logo on all promotions, including bi-weekly emails send to IMPI & ISAE members
- an opportunity to provide promotional items to all attendees
Click here for the sponsorship form. Sponsorships sold out in 2009, so please secure your sponsorship by September 1.
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