New Member OrientationLet Meeting Professionals International Make a Positive Difference In You

Timothy GunnManager of Member Engagement

Getting to Know MPIMeeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association.

MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries worldwide.

Our membership collectively has more than $23 billion in global buying power.

MPI Vision and Mission

Mission

To provide MPI members, chapters and the global meeting and event community with

innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, business

exchanges, and to act as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry

Accessing Member Benefits

• All members have a personal MPI Membership ID

• Username: email address on file

• PW: member ID

Accessing Member Benefits

www.MPIWeb.org/membership

• After you log in…

• Account Information

• Complete your profile

• Change your info or password

MPI Global Benefits

Member Directory

Grow your client base or connect with peers through MPI's Directory. You’ll have unlimited use and can search for

members, send messages, and see who else is connected.http://www.mpiweb.org/Membership/Directory

Member Community

Network and Learn from Others:• Community

Discussion boards• Connect with

Members• Event listings• Document library• Find people in your

network

Member Community

Your Profile:• Import from

LinkedIn• Manage

Connections• Email Preferences• Update Contract

Info• Print duplicate

receipts

Chapter MembershipAt the chapter level you have the opportunity to:• Network with local colleagues

and potential clients

• Continuing education through regionally based events

• You can also participate in the leadership of your local chapter

Chapter Benefits• Educational events (1/2 day, full day, multi-day)• Special Events• Community Events

Additional benefits• Localized newsletters, printed directories, member

magazines, etc• Special offers from colleagues• Industry Certification study groups• New Member Orientation by Chapter Leaders

MPI Supplier Marketplace

Comprehensive guide to finding everything you would need to plan a

meeting or event around the world!

MPI’s Family of Publications

• Award-winning magazine The Meeting Professional™

• MPIpulse weekly e-newsletter• MPIspotlight bi-weekly e-newsletter

• Great resource to finding speakers worldwide• Members get MPI Verified speakers who are

fellow members, subject matter experts, and provide MPI Members discounts when a speaking engagement is booked through the Speaker Resource website.

http://www.mpiweb.org/portal/career

• Members get advance notice of all opportunities• MPI Hosted Buyer program has gone to;• WEC & EMEC• IMEX America• IncentiveWorks

Commitment to Global Educational

• Certification programs (IE: CMM, HMCC, CMP)

• Certificate programs (IE: EDC, SMPC… )• Professional growth (IE: Meeting

Essentials)• Many of our certificate programs can help

you accumulate clock hours

Continuing Education

CMM Designation Program •Joint program with Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) & MPI• First and only collaborative designation for meeting and travel professionals.• Learn critical business skills like risk mitigation, business analytics and compliance, strategic negotiation and more.

More details at www.mpiweb.org/CMM

• For those who need to a broader understanding of healthcare topics.• Focus on areas such as; compliance management skills, terminology, process reporting, Transfer of Values, compliance regulations• Designed for the working adult and can be completed in 4-hour session.• Will provide you with HMCC credentials.

CMP Resources

MPI is a proud supporter of the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional Program.

• Study Groups• MPI Webinars• Professional Development on Demand• Online transcript• Discount on CMP Study Kit

• MPI Members can enjoy an unlimited number each year.• Each webinar can be a minimum of one clock hour.• You can manually add the clock hour(s) to your member

transcript.

Meetings Move Us Forward™

MPI is providing you with these resources that tell the tale of what you do and why you do it. Start telling your story today!

• Articles• Ad campaign• Documentary• :60 Commercial

http://www.mpiweb.org/forward

Meetings Outlooksm

“Meetings Outlook” – a quarterly report on industry trends

MPI Foundation

• Grants for chapter• Professional

development scholarships for members

• Pan industry research

http://www.mpiweb.org/Foundation/Home

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Opportunities for Real Engagement

Chapter Committees

• Membership• Communications• Education

• Special Events• Partnership• Community

Relationshttp://www.mpiweb.org/About/Leadership/VolunteerCenter

Chapters Challenge You To…

Make the most out of your membership

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MPI Global Member Services

Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm CentralPhone: 972.702.3053Email: feedback@mpiweb.org

Post questions on “MPI Member Forum” discussion board.