Carolina Blitz August-September 2017

Carolina Blitz August - September 2017

New Member Spotlight Mary G. Mora Page 8

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Raleigh, NC | September 28-29, 2017

in this issue...

features How much is your time worth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Silent Auction News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

in every issue Our Annual Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Our Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Monthly Meeting Planner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MPI-CC Board & Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 New Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Look Who We Spotted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 See MPI!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Board Meeting Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

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MPI-CC THANKS OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS! We Appreciate Your Support!

Diamond Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

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our members Welcome New Members!

Erin Barbaro DoubleTree by Hilton dtcolumbia_dos@hp-hotels.com

Chassitity Inman The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores chassitityd3434@student.carteret.edu

Sue Morrison sjmorrison1@earthlink.net

Christina Fischer Atlantis, Paradise Island christina.fischer@atlantisparadise.com

Sharon Jarrett Odyssey Media sjarrett@odysseymc.com

Margo Ginsberg Duke University margo.ginsberg@duke.edu

Tiffany M. Long Carolinas HealthCare System tiffanylong10@gmail.com

Jessica Grant BASF Corporation jessica.grant@basf.com

Jo Maeder reachout2jo@gmail.com

Donna Socola BASF Corporation donna.socola@basf.com

Cathy-Jo Hartsell Long Carolinas Healthcare System cathyjolong@gmail.com

Melissa McBean Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire wilmingtondos@ih-corp.com

James Wade, Jr. Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center James.Wade@waynegov.com

Adelle Heinz Wells Fargo adelle.heinz@wellsfargo.com

Ebony McLean Ashworth College eleganteventsbyebony@gmail.com

Jamie Walker North Carolina Rural Water Association jamiewalker@ncrwa.com

Donna Nickerson High Hamption Inn & Spa Dnickerson@matchplaymedia.com Michele Sawka Connect Meetings michelesawka@gmail.com

Courtney Holland BCD Meetings & Events courtney.holland1@gmail.com

MPI-CC Anniversaries

First Timers and New Members at the July Mixer

15 Years Tarshi McCoy, TMP, CHSP Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau Myron Jones Fayetteville Area CVB 10 Years Michele Bemis, CMP Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

Congratulations to each of you for reaching a milestone in MPI!

Back from Left to right: Evan Carroll, Attended Events; Vernon Gambill, Black Tie Transportation; David Norman, Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark; Brad Helton, EPRI Front from Left to Right: Dee Gause, Helms Briscoe; Marci Johnson, Double Tree Winston Salem; Jennifer King, Synnex Corporation; Curtis Morgan, Elevar Technologies; Mary G. Mora, MGM Speakers Bureau; Rae Hawkins, Synnex Corporation Carolina Blitz | August - September 2017 |

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monthly meeting planner

September 28-29, 2017

January 18-19, 2018

Annual Education and

Charlotte, NC

Business Exchange

Embassy Suites

Raleigh, NC

by Hilton

Raleigh Marriott

Charlotte Uptown

Crabtree Valley

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March 15-16, 2018 November 9-10, 2017

Raleigh, NC

Greensboro, NC

The StateView Hotel

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Reminder: Deadline for submissions for the next Carolina Blitz is Friday, October 6, 2017.

Please submit any articles or photographs to be considered for publication to Editor-In-Chief Cathy Mauldin, CMP, at cathymauldin@gmail.com.

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president’s message Are you channeling your inner freak?

by Alyce Kelly, CHSP

Freak Out! I feel like I need to write this in pink ink...our speaker, Dave Rendall, was on point with his message. I bought the book and I am trying hard to incorporate his message into everyday issues. I hope you all are as well.

Graylyn did an amazing job of making our chapter feel welcome and special. The food was wonderful and the band was terrific on Thursday evening during the reception.

Alyce Kelly, CHSP The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores MPI-CC President

We had our first board meeting of the year and one of the decisions that we made was to earmark money to go to the MPI Foundation for scholarships. If you haven’t done so, I encourage you to log onto the Global website (http://www.mpiweb.org/foundation/Grantsand-Scholarships) and research the scholarships that are available to all members. I have personally received one, know others that have received scholarships and our chapter as a whole has received two scholarships. There are opportunities for scholarships to attend chapter meetings, WEC, CMP designation, etc. This is a huge benefit of your membership in MPI. Don’t let it go by.

Our chapter has such a good vibe right now with excitement from new members and us “old timers.” Let’s keep that energy going. September will be awesome with our Business Exchange in Raleigh at the Marriott Crabtree; they always go above and beyond.

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I look forward to seeing everyone September 28-29 in Raleigh. Remember--channel your inner freak! n

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MPI-CC 2017-2018 Board of Administration President Alyce Kelly, CHSP The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores 252-241-8402 gm@theinnatpks.com

President-Elect Alison Harding, CMP, GTP, CMM Global Knowledge 919-461-8698 Alison.Harding@ globalknowledge.com

Immediate Past President Barbara Dragan Visit Greenville SC 864-421-0000 bdragan@visitgreenvillesc.com

Director of Marketing Ricardo Hicks American AV 919-361-1151 rhicks@aavevents.com

Marketing Committee Farrah Staub, CMP Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 919-571-5319 farrah.staub@marriott.com

Director of Meeting Planning Deanna Griffith House, CMP, GWPgM, CME, PMP, PCM, CMM Spectrum Reach 704-941-3482 deanna.k.griffith@gmail.com

Education Committee Co-Chair Alison Flaig Genworth Mortgage Insurance Alison.flaig@genworth.com

Communications VP of Communications Nicole Robinson Keshler Greater Raleigh CVB 919-834-5900 nkeshler@visitraleigh.com

Education VP of Education Amelia Hodges, CMP, CMM North Carolina Association of CPAs 919-469-1040, ext. 128 ahodges@NCACPA.org

Education Committee Co-Chair Wendy Jeffries HelmsBriscoe wjeffries@helmsbriscoe.com

Finance VP of Finance Maureen Donovan Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach 910-256-2231 mdonovan@ wrightsville.holidayinnresorts.com

Special Events (Auctions) Mica Parekh, CMP IWP Photography 919-270-2510 mica@iwpphotography.com

Silent Auction Committee Chair Needed

Special Events (Trade Show) Mallory Middleton, CMP Raleigh Convention Center 919-996-8514 mallory.middleton@ raleighconvention.com

Business Exchange Committee Co-Chair Chris Chassagneux Relias Learning cchassagneux@reliaslearning.com

Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development Molly Nelson Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau 828-258-6121 mnelson@exploreasheville.com

Awards Committee Co-Chair April Ferguson, CMP, CMM BCD M&E Onsite at Cisco Systems 502-468-6084 april.clark1@gmail.com

Director of Membership Michelle Castro Siena Hotel 919-918-2539 mcastro@sienahotel.com

New Member Committee Chair Alicia Miller, CMP State Employees Assoc. of NC 919-833-6436 amiller@seanc.org

Membership VP of Membership Selah Bideau, TMP Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte 704-409-3547 selah.bideau@hilton.com

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f Directors and Committees

Advocacy Committee Co-Chair Linda Ilsley, CMP LPI Events 919-322-4996 lpievents@aol.com

Advocacy Committee Co-Chair Molly Johnson, CMP Wilmington & Beaches CVB 910-332-8747 mjohnson@ wilmingtonandbeaches.com

Publications Committee Cathy Mauldin, CMP DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith 803-917-1871 cathymauldin@gmail.com

Social Media Committee Tenessa Moore Moore Creative Ink, Inc. 704-542-4814 tmoore@moorecreativeink.com

Meeting Planning Committee Molly Johnson, CMP Wilmington & Beaches CVB 910-332-8747 mjohnson@ wilmingtonandbeaches.com

Professional Certifications Committee Co-Chair Farrah Staub, CMP Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 919-571-5319 farrah.staub@marriott.com

The Management Office Christine Irwin, CMP The Management Office 704-377-5648 Christine@ themanagementoffice.com

Professional Certifications Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Kist, CMP MHI 704-607-1454 jkist@mhi.org

Business Exchange Committee Co-Chair Allison Gore My Girl Friday allison@mygirlfridayinc.com

Awards Committee Co-Chair Lindsay Myers Caesars Entertainment 919-628-8836 lmyers1@caesars.com

Leadership & Volunteer Development Committee Jemeria Lawson

Member Care Committee Chair Needed

Recruitment Committee Chair Needed

The Durham Hotel 919-768-8837 jlawson@thedurham.com

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new member spotlight New Member Spotlight: Mary G. Mora

by Selah Bideau, TMP

MPI – CC friends, join me in welcoming Mary G. Mora to our Chapter!

Where do you currently work and how long have you been there?

Mary G. Mora

I am the Abundant Talent Connector and Owner of MGM Speakers Bureau, a Talent Agency. Our business doors opened officially January 2009.

Tell me about your job and the organization you are with.

MGM Speakers Bureau is based in North Carolina and available worldwide. Connecting companies, associations, non-profit and for profit organizations, event and meeting professionals, who are looking for customized programs that ignite and inspire participants to take action, is my job priority.

Our roster includes inspirational, keynote and motivational speakers; entertainers; masters of ceremony; athletes; international authors; training consultants; life/business coaches, and more!

What are your hobbies and what do you do for fun?

I enjoy meeting new people, reading, and trying new recipes.

Why did you join MPI-CC? I did research on organizations to join and MPI and MPICC were always at the top. Learning more about the industry that I participate in and work with, and building those relationships is a plus.

If you were able to meet a famous person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

I would have enjoyed meeting Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

I think that behind her gentle persona she was a very strong and intelligent woman, with a great sense of style.

What advice would you give someone interested in pursuing a career in our industry?

Although the hours may be long and at the beginning, the pay may be low, persistence and education do pay off. MPI has all the resources that you need to advance in your job. Visiting locations, attending events, and making connections make it all worth it. n

Selah Bideau Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte MPI-CC VP of Membership

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“I nodded knowingly –then realized I knew nothing about it.”

Yeah, it happens. It’s pretty common actually. You meet someone who starts telling you all about how ridiculously cool Greenville, South Carolina is and you’re thinking, “Yeah, I know!” But then it hits you, you don’t know.

Don’t feel bad. Tom Vanderbilt for Travel + Leisure had the same reaction. In fact, T+L uncovered that not only is Greenville a “surprising new hot spot,” they found it’s on a “fevered upswing.” So, if you have a fever for more than just the same old, lame old meeting locations, wrap your mind around Greenville, SC. Yeah, THAT Greenville.

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education Education in Review

by Nicole Filippo, CMP

The July MPI-CC chapter meeting, held at the Graylyn International Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC, focused on differentiation and uniqueness. David Rendall, author of The Freak Factor, delivered two powerful education sessions exploring how weaknesses can be positioned for success.

On July 27, Rendall shared how organizations and individuals can innovate by differentiating themselves from the competition. In “Oppositioning: One Surprising Strategy for Innovation and Differentiation,” Rendall suggested organizations and individuals capitalize on their uniqueness and use their apparent weaknesses to their advantage. Companies tend to strategize using the same strengths and weaknesses as their competitors, which leads to companies looking alike to the customer, Rendall explained. Rather, companies should expand on what makes them different from the competition.

Rendall shared examples of organizations going against industry trends. One such company was the outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI. Instead of pushing customers to shop on Black Friday, REI encouraged them to enjoy the outdoors with their loved ones. REI closed its stores on Black Friday and paid its employees to take the day off.

By doing so, REI reinforced its culture and values, which

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resonated with its core customer base.

In the July 28 session, “The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness

by Flaunting Weakness,” Rendall encouraged audience members to build on their strengths instead of trying to fix their weaknesses.

Uniqueness can be reframed in a positive way, he explained.

“What makes us weird also makes us wonderful,” Rendall stressed. “What makes us weak also makes us strong.”

Rendall recommended appreciating and amplifying weaknesses instead of eliminating them. He encouraged audience members to create situations in which their strengths are maximized and they are not rejected for their weaknesses. “Don’t try to fit in,” he advised. “Find the right fit.” n

Nicole Filippo, CMP Elon University MPI-CC Education Committee Member

Looking Ahead at September’s Education

by Amelia Hodges, CMM, CMP

The Education & Business Exchange on September 28 & 29 will include a useful range of professional development sessions for MPI-CC members, such as a session based on the belief that good communication skills are the foundation of relationships and the lifeblood of effective leadership, teamwork, and organizational performance.

The event will take place at the newly renovated Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Mall Hotel.

Thursday’s session titled “Conscious Communication for Leadership & Teamwork” will be led by the communication expert Dr. Rick Brinkman. You may realize the importance of a project or idea, but how do you communicate it effectively to others so it’s not only understood, but also embraced? In this session, attendees can expect to learn verbal and nonverbal cues that persuasive people use to influence and motivate others. This program reveals the skills you unconsciously use, so you can use them on purpose in your most challenging relationships. Attendees will learn the language of influence that positively affects the behavior of team members on a daily basis, and how to choose the right format and timing for your message.

People You Can’t Stand.” He’ll show us how conscious communication can transform and prevent difficult behaviors. Next, we’ll discuss safety in a session titled “Conscious Communication to Inspire Safety.” You know the importance of safety, but how do you and your safety personnel communicate it to those on the front line who come face-to-face with safety issues every day? Dr. Brinkman will show you how to communicate in a way that makes your safety message stick by demonstrating communication techniques that will engage your team and provide a safer work environment for employees.

From conscious communication to inspiring safety through communication, Dr. Brinkman’s dynamic, highenergy presentation will keep you engaged and eager to learn more. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a highly-rated speaker, top-notch facility and networking with meeting professionals. n

Amelia Hodges, CMM, CMP NC Association of CPA’s MPI-CC VP of Education

On Friday morning, Dr. Brinkman will start with a funny and enlightening keynote titled “Dealing with

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... July Meeting in Winston-Salem!

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How much is your time worth?

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by Mary G. Mora

As a Meeting Professional, you have a ton of things to do and complete. If you broke down the hours, how many hours would you have to spend doing research, locating, and screening the talent for your upcoming event? How much is your “per hour value�?

If the Bureau you contact does not have a match, do not worry. Bureaus that are members of IASB (International Association of Speakers Bureaus) work with each other and will be able to locate and deliver the perfect talent for your event.

Did you know that when you work with a Speakers Bureau, there is no cost to you?

They will do all the leg work for you after spending a short amount of time asking you pertinent questions regarding the talent that you are looking for, i.e., date, topic, length, location and budget.

The Bureau will then begin the research, screen the talent, and match them to your specifications.

Just think! You will be able to dedicate your time to the other responsibilities that you have on your plate. Your stress level will drop immensely and you will be able to enjoy the accolades given to you by your boss and the attendees for delivering a great event.

So there you have it. Make the decision to save valuable time and contact a Speakers Bureau for your next event.

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see mpi!

Duke Debates at Grove Park Inn

by Jean Travers

Beth Tanner, Program Specialist at Duke Cancer Network and MPI-CC Planner, just completed another successful three-day meeting hosted by MPI-CC member hotel, the Omni Grove Park Inn, in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Beth looked to members of MPI-CC and partnered with Jean Travers of HelmsBriscoe and Allison Locke of the Grove Park Inn to make this a very successful event for all.

Asheville is a great place to have a meeting! The attendees loved being at the historic resort and felt like the venue was perfect for them as they could bring their spouses and families. “While we spent a lot of time in the meeting rooms, we had wonderful food for the attendees and they got some time off to explore on their own at the hotel, or venturing in to Asheville to experience some

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The leadership opportunities afforded by joining the Board include education, engaging members and giving back to our industry and community.

Look for the call for 2018-19 Board of Directors nominations in November. Reach out to any current board member or Past President to answer your questions about serving on the MPI Carolinas Chapter Board of Directors.

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Beth Tanner (second from right) at the Omni Grove Park Inn

of the night life there,” says Beth. “I also worked with MPI-CC member Molly Nelson at Explore Asheville to get some suggestions on dinner locations for a group one evening. MPI has been a wonderful resource for me as I plan meetings. They are so helpful with all of my needs.

They saved me a lot of time and effort and actually saved me money on my meeting. Thanks MPI!” n

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Silent Auction News!

A Southeastern Meeting Destination That’s Easy to Get to but Difficult to Leave

by Mica Parekh, CMP

Raising money for MPI-Carolinas Chapter is FUN! Hello MPI-CC, we are off to a great start helping the chapter succeed in the goal of “fun-raising” this year!

The Silent Auction committee is already working hard to raise money for MPI-CC and has successfully raised over $1,400 with our raffle, silent auction and Bidding for Good in July. Bidding for Good will happen again in September 2017, November 2017, January 2018 and March 2018, and coincide with raffles and silent auctions. Then in May 2018, we will hold our Annual Silent Auction, and we will be looking to you, our members, to help make this another successful year. You will be receiving notices about each event by email from The Management Office along with articles in the Blitz, social media and/or phone calls. We truly appreciate your support in all of our “fun-raising”. n

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board meeting highlights Board of Directors Meeting Minutes July 27, 2017 | Winston-Salem, NC

by Vince Chelena and Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office

Attendees: Alyce Kelly, CHSP; Alison Harding, CMP, GTP,

Communications:

CMM; Maureen Donovan; Mica Parekh, CMP; Mallory

Nicole Keshler

Middleton, CMP; Ricardo Hicks; Nicole Keshler; Deanna

reviewed the strategic

House, CMP, CMM, GWPgM, CME, PMP, PCM; Amelia

objective behind the

Hodges, CMP, CMM; Selah Bideau, TMP; Vince Chelena

communications

Excused Absences: Barbara Dragan, Molly Nelson, Michelle Castro Minutes: Alyce Kelly, CHSP, presented the previous meeting minutes and asked if there were any revisions.

There being none, she asked for a motion to approve.

Motion: Selah Bideau, TMP, made a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes as submitted.

Second: Nicole Keshler Vote: Approved

plan. The goal is to create a calendar of planned published announcements that will link and coordinate member communications through social media and email announcements. Nicole asked the directors to share the communication form with all committee members and share our vision for a more consolidated membership communications plan.

May Meeting Survey Results: Amelia Hodges, CMP, CMM, reviewed the results from the May meeting survey and addressed feedback with the directors. The education

Financial Report: Maureen Donovan and Alison Harding,

sessions scored very high and the open space venue for

CMP, GTP, CMM, reviewed the 2016-2017 year-end

the banquet was extremely conducive to an engaging and

financial report. Revenue and net income exceeded

interactive event.

budgeted expectations and the Chapter was able to transfer funds into reserves. The accounts receivable report was reviewed and no action was recommended at this time.

Motion: Alison Harding, CMP, GTP, CMM, made a motion to approve the financial report as submitted.

Second: Maureen Donovan Vote: Approved

Education: Amelia Hodges, CMP, CMM, announced that the education calendar is booked through January 2018, and the education sessions in September were preapproved for CMP credit.

MPI Scholarships: Alyce Kelly, CHSP, gave a brief overview of the MPI Foundation scholarship program and MPI’s goal of consolidating scholarship opportunities through the Foundation. Our Chapter has offered

Management Report: Vince Chelena reviewed the year-

scholarships in the past but we have successfully

end metrics report as monitored by MPI Global. The

transferred that program to the Foundation. Many

Chapter performed extremely well in all categories,

of our members and the Chapter itself have received

exceeding expectations in membership retention,

scholarships and grants. Alyce asked for a motion to

education satisfaction, volunteer growth and fiscal

donate $500 to the Foundation in appreciation for what

accountability.

they have done to support our members.

Consent Agenda: Alyce Kelly, CHSP, asked for a motion to

Motion: Alison Harding, CMP, GTP, CMM, made a motion to

approve the consent agenda.

donate $500.00 to the Foundation.

Motion: Nicole Keshler made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Second: Selah Bideau, TMP Vote: Approved

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COMING EARLY 2018

The Maxwell Regional Agricultural & Convention Center

Following the discussion, it was noted that the Chapter

Goldsboro, North Carolina

needs to withdraw its current scholarship policy to be consistent with the Foundation alignment.

Motion: Alyce Kelly, CHSP, made a motion to withdraw the current policy from the policy manual.

Second: Nicole Keshler Vote: Approved New Business: Alyce Kelly, CHSP, received an email from a Chapter member requesting that the email be read to the entire board of directors. The content of the email reflected on several issues ranging from the cost of hotel rooms at meetings to award selection processes. The directors appreciated the feedback and considered the comments in detail.

Next Board Meeting: The next Board of Directors meeting

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Carolina Blitz | August - September 2017 |

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Carolina Blitz The Carolina Blitz is the official publication of the Carolinas Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and is published every other month. All contributions, articles, and photographs should be submitted to Publications Committee Chair/Editor one week after the meeting. Send to Cathy Mauldin, CMP - CathyMauldin@gmail.com EDITORIAL AND NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Director of Marketing Ricardo Hicks • American Audio Visual Editor Cathy Mauldin, CMP • DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith

Know a Helping Hand?

Know anyone who has offered a helping hand?

Committee Chairs, please nominate one of your members who has volunteered her time and efforts this month and thank her for helping to make your goal possible. Let me know who he is and how he went above and beyond for your committee. Please send nominations to Lindsay Myers at lmyers1@caesars.com

Contributing Writers Alyce Kelly, CHSP, Inn at Pine Knoll Shores; Christine Irwin, CMP, and Vince Chelena with The Management Office; Mary G. Mora, MGM Speakers Bureau; Barbara Dragan, Visit Greenville SC; Mica Parekh, IWP Photography; Selah Bideau, TMP, Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte; Nicole Filippo, CMP, Elon University; Amelia Hodges, CMP, CMM, NC Association of CMP’s; Jean Travers, HelmsBriscoe Photographer Mica Parekh - IWP Photography Proofreaders Kathy Flowe, CMP, Alabama Theatre; Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office; Melinda Mowry, DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern - Riverfront; Teresa Palmieri, Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raliegh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park; Myron Jones, Fayetteville CVB; Lynn Rich, CMP, American Express Meetings & Events; Nancy Lowe, CMP, NC Medical Society; Ginny Fountain, CMP, CMM, NC Association of Electric Cooperatives Publisher Vince Chelena • The Management Office 704-377-5648 • Fax 704-333-6927 • staff@themanagementoffice.com Advertising Christine Irwin • The Management Office • 704-377-5648 Design Kistin Creative Studio • 704-724-9188 • kistincreative.com MPI-CC Web Site: www.mpi-cc.org

September 28-29, 2017 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Raleigh, NC

CALLING ALL WRITERS Do you dream of being a published author? If so, the Blitz is looking for you! While we’re not the Wall Street Journal, getting published in the Blitz is a great way to share your ideas with fellow MPI-CC members and earn points toward your CMP certification. The Blitz is always accepting original articles and great topic ideas.

To submit your articles or ideas, please contact Cathy Mauldin, CMP at CathyMauldin@gmail.com or submit via our website at www.mpi-cc.org.

ADVERTISING RATES AND DEADLINES AD SIZE FREQUENCY MEMBER NON-MEMBER

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6X $640/issue $850/issue (Produced and provided by advertiser) There are six issues of the Blitz published yearly FEB/MAR, APR/MAY, JUNE/JULY, AUG/SEPT, OCT/NOV, DEC/JAN NOTE: Rates are published as of January 2011, and are subject to change without notice. All published rates are net non-commisionable. Any cost incurred by the BLITZ for art that is not fully press ready (e.g. reductions, halftones) will be billed to the advertiser, or art that is not press ready may be refused.

DUE DATE: Due by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Artwork is due to the publisher within 10 days after deadline for space reservations.

SEND MATERIALS TO: Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office, 1307 West Morehead St, Suite 207, Charlotte, NC 28208 Christine@TheManagementOffice.com • Fax: 704-333-6927 For more advertising information contact Christine Irwin at Christine@TheManagementOffice.com or 704-377-5648 Visit our website at www.mpi-cc.org for additional advertising and sponsorship opportunities!