MPI Potomac Cast

S3 E5 Podcast: Leveraging Your MPI Membership and Maximizing Engagement


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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

  • Being part of MPI and the MPI Potomac Chapter
  • provides a strong community and valuable connections in the event industry.
    • Volunteering is a great way to maximize
    • engagement and leverage membership for career advancement.
      • MPI supports professional development through
      • initiatives like the CMP program and hybrid education events.
        • MPI creates a welcoming and inclusive
        • environment for newcomers, making them feel comfortable and facilitating
          networking opportunities.
          • MPI offers a range of benefits and 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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