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S3 E5 Podcast: Leveraging Your MPI Membership and Maximizing Engagement
The conversation discusses the member benefits of Meetings Professional International and the MPI Potomac Chapter. Guest speakers, Cheri L. Fairchild and
Cammie Cisik, share their perspectives as a seasoned professional and a newcomer, respectively. They highlight the importance of community, connections, and mentorship in MPI. The conversation also touches on the role of MPI in supporting professional development and the various initiatives and programs introduced to address the changing needs of event professionals. The speakers emphasize the value of volunteering, maximizing engagement, and leveraging membership for career advancement and network building. They also discussed
how MPI makes newcomers feel comfortable through its welcoming and inclusive environment. The discussion concludes with examples of past and upcoming events
that exemplify the value of MPI and its appeal to both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Guest Speakers: Cheri L. Fairchild, CMP, MPI Potomac Chapter President, 2024 and Cameron “Cammie” Cisik, new MPI Potomac member
Moderator/Host: Malene S. Ward, CMP, CEM, DES, Founder - Phoenix Planning Group
Recording Engineer: Chip Dizard,
Photographer/Videographer - Chip Dizárd Studios
Takeaways
provides a strong community and valuable connections in the event industry.
engagement and leverage membership for career advancement.
initiatives like the CMP program and hybrid education events.
environment for newcomers, making them feel comfortable and facilitating
networking opportunities.
for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, including learning
opportunities, mentorship, and networking events.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:44 What MPI Potomac Represents and Motivation to Join
03:55 The Impact and Benefits of MPI
06:46 Dual Membership and Affiliate Membership
09:06 Supporting Professional Development in MPI
12:21 Maximizing Engagement and
Leveraging Membership
15:40 Benefits and Opportunities for Newcomers and Seasoned
Professionals
20:30 Making Newcomers Feel Comfortable in MPI
23:07 Experiences that Exemplify the Value of MPI
25:28 Conclusion
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The conversation discusses the member benefits of Meetings Professional International and the MPI Potomac Chapter. Guest speakers, Cheri L. Fairchild and
Cammie Cisik, share their perspectives as a seasoned professional and a newcomer, respectively. They highlight the importance of community, connections, and mentorship in MPI. The conversation also touches on the role of MPI in supporting professional development and the various initiatives and programs introduced to address the changing needs of event professionals. The speakers emphasize the value of volunteering, maximizing engagement, and leveraging membership for career advancement and network building. They also discussed
how MPI makes newcomers feel comfortable through its welcoming and inclusive environment. The discussion concludes with examples of past and upcoming events
that exemplify the value of MPI and its appeal to both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Guest Speakers: Cheri L. Fairchild, CMP, MPI Potomac Chapter President, 2024 and Cameron “Cammie” Cisik, new MPI Potomac member
Moderator/Host: Malene S. Ward, CMP, CEM, DES, Founder - Phoenix Planning Group
Recording Engineer: Chip Dizard,
Photographer/Videographer - Chip Dizárd Studios
Takeaways
provides a strong community and valuable connections in the event industry.
engagement and leverage membership for career advancement.
initiatives like the CMP program and hybrid education events.
environment for newcomers, making them feel comfortable and facilitating
networking opportunities.
for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, including learning
opportunities, mentorship, and networking events.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:44 What MPI Potomac Represents and Motivation to Join
03:55 The Impact and Benefits of MPI
06:46 Dual Membership and Affiliate Membership
09:06 Supporting Professional Development in MPI
12:21 Maximizing Engagement and
Leveraging Membership
15:40 Benefits and Opportunities for Newcomers and Seasoned
Professionals
20:30 Making Newcomers Feel Comfortable in MPI
23:07 Experiences that Exemplify the Value of MPI
25:28 Conclusion