President’s Message

Reunite. Stronger. Together.

Greetings MPI-CC,

While we continue to meet virtually, we are grateful for the opportunity to keep members connected in the month of January through education, social networking, and an interactive game of BINGO . We appreciate all the attendees, speakers, and event partners who participated in our January education meeting . From COVID safety protocols for in-person meetings, navigating hotel contracts, to hearing important information on how the meeting industry can be a part of the fight to prevent and end human trafficking, the January event was one you did not want to miss . I hope that we delivered relevant and timely education that will increase your personal and professional development . We know many of our members continue to face challenging times right now, and we want to stay in constant contact to keep you connected to job opportunities, resume support, and financial support from MPI Global . If you have recently changed jobs, please be sure to update your email address with us so you are receiving the latest chapter news and job opportunities . Our focus this year is serving our members and keeping our chapter in business . And on behalf of our board of directors, committee volunteers, and management office, we appreciate your continued support in helping us keep our chapter alive so we can deliver high quality content, career opportunities, and networking for our chapter . We appreciate YOU!

I would also like to remind you of a few benefits from MPI Global below:

MEMBERSHIP RELIEF: There are several relief packages available if you are suffering a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis . We encourage you to please email help@mpi.org for support so you can remain an MPI member and be a part of our chapter .

EDUCATION: The MPI Academy has compiled a strong collection of relevant programming to our community –– members and non-members . Live webinars are being added regularly so continue to check this link https://academy.mpiweb.org/mpi/pages/webinars for more information and to register . MPI is currently offering a savings up to $210 if you register for the in-person WEC on June 15-17, 2021 at the Caesars Forum Las Vegas by 4/30 .

MPI MEMBER RESUME SUPPORT: Did you know that MPI members have access to complimentary resume critique through our career center? Members will need their MPI username/password to access this free service . Check out the MPI Career Center at https://careers.mpi.org/ for an updated list of featured jobs .

EQUALITY AND JUSTICE: Driven by MPI’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, this group of leaders serves to help meeting and event professionals empower members of the MPI community to create diverse and inclusive meetings and events . If you are interested in contributing to the conversation by offering resources, feedback, concerns or testimonials, click here to complete the form . Also, you can find additional podcasts, articles, webinars, and books here .

Thank you MPI Carolinas members for your continuous support and allowing me the opportunity to serve with you . If you have any suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to connect with me personally at ahodges@ncacpa .org . Your hard-working Board of Directors and committee leaders are here to listen and support you .

Be great and share a smile!

Amelia Hodges, CMM, CMP North Carolina Association of CPAs, Morrisville, NC