2012 COMMITTEES

 

ANNUAL AWARDS GALA COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Michelle Fulcher, CMP 480-247-9266 Discovery Treks/Organized Affair DESCRIPTION: Plans and implements the Annual Awards Gala held in June of each year. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet:

 

BUSINESS OWNER FORUM

Committee Chair Jamie Cook 480-706-1050 Strategic Meetings, Ltd. DESCRIPTION: Coordinates a business education session which is held twice a year for AzMPI Business Owners to provide an opportunity to expand their knowledge and resources which will assist them in managing their company. Time required to perform responsibilities: 20 hours per year How often does the Committee meet:

 

BUY MPI TRADESHOW

	Committee Chair Sherry Johnson 480-816-8448 Kinsley Meetings	Committee Co-Chair Mark Anderson 480-203-5754
	DESCRIPTION: Plans and implements the annual BUY MPI Tradeshow in April. Time required to perform responsibilities: Work in progress How often does the Committee meet: Weekly, please contact Chair or Co-Chair if you are interested in participating on the committee. Meeting Location: Conference call meetings

 

CAREER CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Connie Cornelius 480-544-0144 Affinity Group Tours DESCRIPTION: Oversees and manages the job bank listings on the chapter website. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet: None

 

CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Committee Chair OPEN DESCRIPTION: Certification opportunities are a part of MPI's Global Training program which provides an array of career development opportunities that will allow for continuous learning and recognition as a meeting and business event professional. The committee coordinates the CMP Study Groups, mentor program for CMP and CMM designations, certification orientations and promotes Global Training certification programs offered by MPI. Time required to perform responsibilities:20-40 hours/year How often does the Committee meet: 2-3 per year; most work accomplished by E-mail, fax and/or phone Meeting Location:TBD

 

CHAPTER FUN EVENTS

	Committee Co-Chair Amy Miranda 480-305-1357 Tempe Tourism Office	Committee Co-Chair Angela Prestinario 480-545-5500 Stratum
	DESCRIPTION: Plans and executes the biannual purely fun fundraising events. The committee creates and implements the events. Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-3 hours per month with more time required closer to event date. How often does the Committee meet: Monthly, more often closer to event Meeting Location: Varies or Conference Call

 

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERISM

Committee Chair Lynne Wellish, CMP, CHSE 602-628-7026 Triage Meeting & Events DESCRIPTION: Works to engage membership in the numerous opportunities to serve the Chapter, and assist those interested in Leadership positions in AZMPI along the growth path, by matching interests, abilities, and availability to the current needs of Committees. Time required to perform responsibilities: 4-6 hours per month How often does the Committee meet: Monthly or as needed Meeting Location: Conference Call

 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Debbie Brass, CTC 602-882-2252 Meetings Etc. DESCRIPTION: Focuses on giving back to the community by soliciting volunteers from the chapter membership for community service projects throughout the year. Through these efforts, the committee works to increase awareness of AZMPI and the hospitality industry. Coordinate all of the volunteer and community service projects, including the Singleton Moms Walk-Run in the spring, giving members unique networking opportunities. Time required to perform responsibilities: 1-2 hours per month How often does the Committee meet: Monthly

 

EDUCATION FORUM

	Committee Chair Carol Golden 928-301-0129 Sedona Elegant Event	Committee Co-Chair Amy Miranda 480-305-1357 Tempe Tourism Office
	DESCRIPTION: Organizes the annual summer education forum held in July or August (Friday-Sunday). The committee selects a site, creates fun networking activities, works with speakers to provide educational content and ties the weekend together with a creative theme. Time required to perform responsibilities: 20 hrs. total (depends on the # of individuals on committee) How often does the Committee meet: Monthly, more often closer to retreat Meeting Location: Conference Call Meetings

 

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Committee Chair Don Ortiz 623-245-0267 DEO Entertainment DESCRIPTION: The AZ Sunbelt Chapter Global Community Committee aspires to create growth and ROI for MPI members through relationship building and referrals. The goal is to introduce and produce programs that support growth and sales for AZMPI Chapter organizations. To build on last year's "Rise Award" for Community Achievement in Marketplace Excellence, the 2011-2012 committee will implement a simplified global challenge that supports MPI connections through on site visitation and referrals. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet: Monthly

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

	Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Castro 480-281-8456 Dave and Buster's	Committee Co-Chair Suzanne Taylor 602-452-6248 Greater Phoenix CVB
	DESCRIPTION: This committee plans and implements the Inaugural MPI/HSMAI Golf Tournament to be held on Friday, September 28th at the Legacy Golf Resort. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet:

 

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Rochell Planty, CMP, CTA 623-594-6641 Rockin R Meetings & Events, LLC DESCRIPTION: Serves as liaison with the Arizona Tourism Alliance (www.aztourismalliance.org) and keeps the chapter abreast of government and legislative activities and issues affecting the industry. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet:

 

HOLIDAY PARTY COMMITTEE

	Committee Co-Chair Debra Dorough, CMP 480-474-4345 JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country	Committee Co-Chair Carmela Lizzo 480-513-8119 Camelback Adventures
	DESCRIPTION: Plans and executes the Annual Holiday Party in December. The committee finds the location and creates the theme. Time required to perform responsibilities: 1-2 hours per month How often does the Committee meet: Monthly Meeting location:

 

HOST & HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

	Committee Co-Chair Margie Long 480-502-6999 Hot Air Expeditions	Committee Co-Chair Corina Wood 480-367-2403 Millennium Resort Scottsdale
	DESCRIPTION: Assures that all members are aware of the upcoming monthly meetings and events by calling them prior. Welcomes all attendees to MPI events and assists with registration at meetings/events. Time required to perform responsibilities: 1 hour How often does the Committee meet: None

 

LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL

Committee Chair Laura Scheller, CMP 480-704-9617 Solmonte Hospitality, Inc   DESCRIPTION: Promote chapter leadership opportunities and MPI leadership programs. Identify and mentor future leaders and encourage participation in chapter leadership opportunities. Encourage current chapter leaders through leadership retreats. Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-4 hours per month How often does the Committee meet: Monthly

 

MARKETING COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Nancy Campbell 480-998-8619 NC Promotions   DESCRIPTION: Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet:

 

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Anna Abbott 602-708-3857 Hermosa Inn   DESCRIPTION: Drive new member recruitment with a strong new member, guest, and mentoring program designed to welcome and educate on the return of investment that can be obtained by joining MPI. Time required to perform responsibilities: Will vary due to the variety of programs that will be implemented in conjunction with the Member Retention Committee. Full committee will meet every month; subcommittees will meet as necessary. Meeting Date/Time: 4th Wednesday of the month @ 11:30 AM Meeting Location:Meeting locations change every other month, with in-between months as a conference call.

 

MEMBER RELATIONS/RETENTION COMMITTEE

	Committee Co-Chair Renee Karlin 480-443-5896 Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort	Committee Co-Chair Debi Beckstead 480-200-4546 Modern Exposition Services
	DESCRIPTION: Membership retention will be tasked to increase the value of membership and the retention of current members. Develops and implements fun and exciting monthly and annual programs including Table Hosts and the MPI Winter Olympics designed to increase the ROI and the participation of current membership. Time required to perform responsibilities: Participation levels and time required will vary Meeting Date/Time: 4th Tuesday of the month @ 11:30am Meeting Location: Meeting locations change every other month, with in-between months as a conference call.

 

MONTHLY MINI-TRADESHOW COMMITTEE

	Committee Co-Chair Deborah Lahti 520-577-5860 Westin La Paloma Resort	Committee Co-Chair Bryan Tubaugh 520-577-5867 Westin La Paloma Resort
	DESCRIPTION: Promotes this marketing opportunity to members and prospective members. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet:

 

MONTHLY PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

	Committee Co-Chair Patti Daley, CMP 480-829-7227 Independent Planner	Committee Co-Chair Cristin Barr 520-572-3107 The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
	DESCRIPTION: Creates, implements and designs ongoing educational programs to increase membership, knowledge within the meetings, events and hospitality industry as well as enhance business profitability. Time required to perform responsibilities: 3-4 hours per month How often does the Committee meet: Monthly Meeting Location:

 

NETWORKING EVENTS

	Committee Chair Jeanne White, CMP 520-621-2322 International Studies Association	Committee Co-Chair Michelle Ranger 602 358-0908 Holiday Inn and Suites Phoenix Airport North
	DESCRIPTION: Plans and coordinates the quarterly membership networking events. Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-3 hrs per month How often does the Committee meet: Once per quarter Meeting Location:

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Julia-Isabel Davenport 623-572-8201 Maximize Your Pubicity DESCRIPTION: Prepares press releases on MPI activities, establishes relationships with local media, promotes "Buy MPI" program, and creates opportunities for chapter media exposure. Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-5 hours per month How often does the Committee meet: 3rd Wednesday of each month Meeting Location:

 

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Tina Behrens Leadbetter 602-795-1877 360 Adventures DESCRIPTION: Produces the quarterly chapter newsletter. The Quarterly Newsletter is a full publication for sharing news from chapter leaders, event recaps, upcoming program calendar of events, member updates, industry news, press releases, and advertising. This publication is open to members, non-members, guests, industry partners, and industry affiliates. Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-4 hrs per month How often does the Committee meet: Once a month, as necessary Meeting Location:

 

SOCIAL NETWORKING COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM 480-968-2552 National Speakers Association DESCRIPTION: Oversees and manages the chapter's Facebook, Linked In and Twitter accounts. Time required to perform responsibilities: How often does the Committee meet: Meeting Location:

 

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Connie Gutierrez, CMP 480-990-1887 x10 Meetings & Concierges Source DESCRIPTION: Solicits prize donations and corporate/CVB sponsorships for all events throughout the year. Responsible for selling raffle tickets at meetings and oversees the monthly mini-tradeshows. Time required to perform responsibilities: 2-3 hrs per month How often does the Committee meet: Once per quarter Meeting Location:

 

STUDENT RELATIONS and PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Committee Co-Chair David Borsheim 480-980-4206 ASU   DESCRIPTION: Responsible for promoting MPI to potential student members planning a career in the industry, mentoring these students and liaisoning with the various institutions offering courses in the meetings industry. Time required to perform responsibilities: 1 hour per month How often does the Committee meet: Every other month Meeting Location:

 

WEBSITE COMMITTEE

Committee Chair Ibone Moreno-Schatzel 480-756-6047 MiCasa Event Consulting, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the development and updating of the chapter's website.

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