January 28, 2015
 
 
 
ReMemberRe:Member: Live, Laugh and Learn at GaMPI Events
 
February Educational Program. If you can produce an event, you can manage a project - we know that.  But just like the rest of life, "there's an app or solution for that" to make it easier. How are you 'project managing' right now? Is it in your inbox or still on excel? In this session we will explore 'real-time' great easy-to-use project management tools that will catapult your team productivity and collaboration! It's time to figure out how to embrace new ways of managing your time, team, tasks, and project.
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Independent Planner Networking. On February 27 we invite all independent planners to a breakfast at La Madeleine Perimeter for an Independent Planners Workshop: Peer-to-Peer Sharing of Best Practices from 8 until 10:30 a.m. Whether you are thinking about being an independent planner or you are an experienced independent planner we invite you to join us for an interactive discussion led by Eileen Roehl, CMP with Murfee Meetings Group ....  This session is for you! The cost to attend is $39 and includes breakfast.
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Mark your calendars for May 12 - 13, 2015 as Eventeract returns! This year promises to be bigger and better than ever with intense Master Classes, interactive hands-on sessions, dedicated exhibitor time and an improved floor plan and schedule that will create a NEW and unique environment for learning and networking. Exhibit sales & registration will open in early February so get ready! Missed last year's EVENTERACT? Click READ MORE below to see what you missed.
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ReAcquaintRe:Acquaint: MPI Georgia Member Spotlight

GaMPI Member Showcase.  A big thank you to our fellow members who have been gracious, and brave enough, to share their stories, experience, and industry insight. We begin 2015 with a dynamic duo from Cox Automotive. Do take the time to read these LOL tales. Heather and La'Bonnae, I hope to sit at your table at the next luncheon meeting.

GaMPI Grapevine - Member career updates, announcements and awards & recognition this month featuring Andrea Largay, CMP, Connie Bergeron, CMP and our Re:Connect Editor, Amy Erskine.
ReChargeRe:Charge: Get Involved and Stay Connected
Atlanta Community Food Bank - Food Sorting Day. Please mark your calendars and join us for another fun and important volunteer outreach opportunity at the Atlanta Community Food Bank's (ACFB) Product Rescue Center (PRC).
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CMP Education - Free Webinars Available On Demand from MeetingsNet. MPI Georgia chapter wants to help you achieve and maintain your CMP designation. We make every effort to offer educational topics that meet the CMP Blueprint criteria.  Additionally, we want to share industry resources with you like these free webinars which are available on demand.
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Is Your Company Hiring? Do you need volunteers for an upcoming event?The GaMPI Student Recruitment Committee has plenty of willing students to work with you and work for you. Please let us know of these opportunities by sending an e-mail to Student Recruitment Co-Chair Chris Bonnett.
ReWardsRe:Wards: Make your GaMPI Membership Work for You

Take Advantage of MPI Georgia's Career Bank. Did you know that, as an MPI Georgia member, you have first access to the career bank that lives on the MPI Georgia website?
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January Membership Renewal Incentive. Current Members: Renew your MPI membership this month and you will be entered into a drawing for one of two great prizes. The winner will pick either one! Either a Complimentary CMP Study Kit or 1 year extended MPI membership.
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Call for Shining Star nominations. The Shining Star Award recognizes members for making extraordinary efforts on behalf of our organization. To see the complete list of Shining Star Award winners, visit the GaMPI website. To nominate a deserving member for the award, please complete the nomination form at the link below.
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IN THIS ISSUE
eventsUPCOMING EVENTS

MPI Georgia January Networking
January 28, 2015
5:30 - 8 p.m.

February Educational Program
February 17, 2015
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ACFB Food Bank Sorting Day
February 21, 2015
1 - 4 p.m.

Independent Planners Workshop
February 27, 2015
8 - 10:30 a.m.

ACFB Hunger Walk/Run
March 15, 2015
12 - 4 p.m.

Other Industry Events  
funJust for Fun



TeamThe Re:Connect Team
Editor:
Conference Solutions Network

Copy Editor:
Britney Darby, CMP
Hinman Dental Society
President MPI-Georgia Chapter:
Mike Michel
InLine Meeting & Site Selections

Communications VP:
Laura Guerin, CMP
Southern Economic Development Council 

Communications Director:
Amy Erskine 
Conference Solutions Network

 
Member Showcase Editor:
Megan Perks, CMP, CMM
Independent Meeting Planner

Grapevine Editor:
Jeff Whitney
Event Transportation/Atlanta


 
Upcoming Industry Events Editor:
Victoria Nail-Taylor, CMP, CGMP
Georgia Institute of Technology


Contributors:

Laura Pope Steele, CMP
Hinman Dental Society 
 
 

Andy Williams, TMP
CVB of Dunwoody
 
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