Carolina Blitz October-November 2019

Carolina Blitz October - November 2019

New Member Spotlight Yolanda Diaz Page 8

Omni Charlotte and Strike City Charlotte, NC November 14-15, 2019

CAROLINAS CHAPTER

in this issue...

features Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Meetings Mean Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MPI-CC Independent/Small Business Owners Pilot Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Look Who We Spotted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Photo by Martha Jordan

Board Meeting Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Platinum Sponsors:

Diamond Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Convention Center & Visitors Bureau

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our members Welcome New Members!

Mor Aframian TransLoc aframian.mor@gmail.com

Alyssa Martinez Appalachian State University martinezam3@appstate.edu

Casey Reynolds Turfgrass Producers International creynolds@turfgrasssod.org

Lee Blakely, DMCP Absolutely Charleston lblakely@absolutelycharleston.com

Dave Martinson PhotoVision, Inc. dave@incentivetripkit.com

Eleanor Rodway eleanor.rodway@bofa.com

Amber Camara Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley amber.camara@marriott.com

Jason McGee East Carolina University mcgeej19@students.ecu.edu

Katherine Christie Discover Burke County katherine@discoverburkecounty.com

Taylor McKenzie, DMCP Absolutely Charleston taylor@absolutelycharleston.com

Barbara Green Nash County Travel & Tourism barbara@explorenashcounty.com

Tonya Miller, CMP Blueprints Hospitality tonya@blueprintshospitality.com

Jennifer LaFuente BCD M&E jennifer.lafuente@bcdme.com

Cynthia Mohr Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Cynthia.mohr@visitmyrtlebeach.com

Yvonne Lang Ashworth College ylang2005@gmail.com Eden Lockamy Appalachian State University edenlockamy@gmail.com Monkeia Mack monkeia.mack@ihg.com Pam Martin Wake Forest Baptist Health pamela.martin2016@gmail.com

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

Susan Saunders Wake Forest School of Medicine ssaunder@wakehealth.edu Shawn Seay Ashworth College dare2worship@yahoo.com Jane Shenigo McGuireWoods jshenigo@mcguirewoods.com Marley Spencer spencerm4@bellsouth.net Olivia Terrell Asheville Renaissance Hotel olivia.terrell@wcghotels.com

Brittany Morzuch North Charleston Marriott brittany.morzuch@marriott.com

Kaitlyn Tew ktew@highpoint.edu

John OMalley Incentive TripKit john@incentivetripkit.com

Hannah Thomson EPRI hthomson@epri.com

Jennifer Pradas Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. jennifer.pradas@broadridge.com

Jessica Wiitala High Point University jwiitala@highpoint.edu

20 Years Karen Knox, CMP, CMM Garner Foods

5 Years Diane Gregory, CMP BCD M&E Onsite at Cisco Systems

15 Years Karolyn Stone, CMP, CHSP Marriott Columbia

Lisa Newth University of North Carolina Charlotte

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monthly meeting planner November 14-15, 2019

May 17-18, 2020

Charlotte, NC

Beaufort, NC

Omni Charlotte and Strike City

The Beaufort Hotel Annual Meeting

BrianAJackson/iStock/Thinkstock

January 23-24, 2020 Winston-Salem, NC

July 16-17, 2020

Graylyn International

Durham, NC

Conference Center

The Rizzo Conference Center

March 25-26, 2020

November 5-6, 2020

Cary, NC

Charlotte, NC

Embassy Suites Cary

Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel

Reminder: Deadline for submissions for the next Carolina Blitz is November 25, 2019.

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

Renato in Centro, Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG? MORE LIKE...

CAN-YOU-SAYYUM-BURG?

We know top meeting venues and business opportunities for when you want to work hard. We also know farm-to-table food, local craft beer and outdoor adventure for when you want to play hard. What we don’t know is... why haven’t you come to visit yet?

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president’s message Success is Not Just Connecting WOW! Can you believe it is already fall? Where did the time go? First things first: I have to SHOUT OUT the Business XChange team and committee. I hope you had the chance to attend our September Chapter Meeting and Business XChange but if you didn’t, we missed you! The team’s goal was to continue to evolve the way we meet and do business. Overall the feedback has been so positive and to see the way it all came together on Friday morning was inspiring.

We have so many passionate, excited, and smart MPI-CC members who want to help each other succeed. Business success is not just connecting with all the meeting planners in the room and leaving with 10 RFPs, it is building relationships with everyone because business can come from a supplier or a planner alike. That was certainly a great takeaway!

Nicole Keshler MPI-CC President

So, what’s next? SO much more. We are just getting started and we are ready to put the pedal to the metal. November’s chapter meeting will be here before you know it! So, go ahead and get registered; I want to see you there. And while you are at it, go ahead and save the dates for 2020!

January 23-24, 2020 – Graylyn International Conference Center, Winston-Salem March 25-26, 2020 – Embassy Suites Raleigh Durham Research Triangle May 17-18, 2020 – ANNUAL MEETING - Beaufort Hotel July 16-17, 2020 – Rizzo Center, Chapel Hill September 2020 – MPI-CC’s First Annual ROAD SHOW November 5-6, 2020 – Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel See you in Charlotte! n

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MPI-CC 2019-2020 Board of Administration President Nicole Keshler Greater Raleigh CVB 919-645-2682 nkeshler@visitraleigh.com

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

Immediate Past President Alison Harding, CMP, GTP, CMM AENC 919-461-8698 Alison@aencnet.org

Director of Marketing Nicole Filippo, CMP Elon University 336-278-6091 nfilippo@elon.edu

Marketing Committee Chair Needed

Director of Meeting Planning Ashelyn Roberts ConferenceDirect 336-880-7024 Ashelyn.roberts@ conferencedirect.com

Education Committee Chair Needed

Communications VP of Communications Mica Parekh, CMP IWP Photography 919-270-2510 mica@iwpphotography.com

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

Finance VP of Finance Ricardo Hicks Tech Factory 336-686-6895 rhicks@ techfactoryproductions.com

Special Events – Auctions Najauna White Discover Durham 919-680-8305 najauna@discoverdurham.com

Special Events – Exhibits Jamie Frydlo Hotel Indigo Raleigh Durham Airport @ RTP 919-294-9873 jfrydlo@bluegrasshotels.com

Member Engagement VP of Member Engagement Michelle Castro Siena Hotel 919-918-2539

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Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development Brandon Crumpton Key Signature Entertainment 704-568-1968 brandon@ keysignatureonline.com

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

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

Awards Committee Co-Chair Tarshi McCoy, CMP, CHSP, TMP New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 252-637-9400 tmccoy@cravencountync.gov

f Directors and Committees Advocacy Committee Chair Christian Schroeder Visit Winston-Salem 336-728-4218 Christian@ visitwinstonsalem.com

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

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

Social Media Committee Chair Needed

Meeting Planning Committee Chair Needed

Professional Certifications Committee Co-Chair Farrah Staub, CMP Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 919-571-5319 farrah.staub@marriott.com Professional Certifications Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Kist, CMP MHI 704-607-1454 jkist@mhi.org

Member Engagement Committee Chair Yolanda Diaz Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Brownstone-University / DOWNTOWN 919-582-2876 ydiaz@brownstonehotel.com

New Member Committee Chair Alicia Miller, CMP Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 919-664-7090 amiller@raleighchamber.org

Leadership & Volunteer Development Committee Chair Olivia Terrell Renaissance Asheville Hotel 828-210-3008 Olivia.Terrell@wcghotels.com Carolina Blitz | October - November 2019 |

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new member spotlight:

Yolanda Diaz

Volunteers are the heart of our organization.

Help make a difference in our chapter and shape its future. Volunteering on a committee is a great way to elevate your membership, engage with fellow planners and suppliers, develop your leadership skills and learn new professional skills.

Employer: Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Brownstone-University My Guilty Pleasure: Beach Vacations

Visit mpi.org/Carolinas or email Brandon Crumpton, Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development, at brandon@keysignatureonline.com for more information on getting involved.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Jamaica Favorite Childhood Memory: Going to Hershey Park, PA

First Timers and New Members at the October Mixer

OUR HELPING HAND WINNER: Rachel Whitten Rachel Whitten with Visit Greenville SC won the Helping Hand Award for September.

From left: Brandon Crumpton, Rachel Whitten, and Jamie Frydlo

NEW Awards Committee Co-Chairs: Molly Johnson with Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau Tarshi McCoy with Craven County New Bern Riverfront Convention Center The winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award will have their membership renewal paid by the chapter.

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Back row: Kingsley Daniel - Apps4Org; Holly McElyea - Memphis Tourism; Jennifer McAllister - Association of College and University Educators; Sarah Elizabeth Lagasse, TMP Johnston County Visitors Bureau; Madison Miller BCD Meetings & Events - Bank of America Account; Michael McKee - Drum Team Collective; Azul Zapata - Drum Team Collective Front row: Katherine Christie - Burke County TDA; Kelly Kleinbrahm - Hilton Durham near Duke University; Stephanie Brown - BCD Meetings & Events; Sierra Hodges BCD Meetings & Events - Bank of America Account

Dear Superhero, (that’d be you)

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The next time you need to save the day and rescue mankind from “been there, done that” … just find the nearest phone booth. You know who to call. We’ll arrange a personalized site visit faster than the speed of light. Yeah, THAT Greenville. (Capes optional.)

We realize you have endless options when it comes to planning your next meeting or event, but you’ll find more than a destination in Greenville, SC. You’ll find the extra dose of mojo you need to accomplish something truly super.

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Host your corporate event, trade show or reunion here and discover one-of-a-kind restaurants, craft breweries and art galleries. NC’s Emerald City is filled with countless hidden gems.

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MEET AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL. Greensboro offers the perfect combination of small town charm and big city appeal.

See what’s new in Greensboro! You will be surprised by all it has to offer.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Get Involved. Inspire Others. Share Yourself!

Are you passionate about the meeting and events industry? Do you thrive in a team environment? Are you interested in affecting positive change for our chapter? Please consider applying for the MPI-CC Board of Directors. Applications will be coming out in November and we want to hear from you.

Being on the Board of Directors gives you a chance to work closely with others who have the best interests of our members in mind and are working towards the same goal of growing and evolving our chapter.

For questions please contact anyone from the office of the president or Christine Irwin.

You might enjoy it – we certainly are!

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education MPI-CC Education September Recap Attendees enjoyed interactive sessions during September’s Business XChange

Looking Ahead at Education: November Chapter Meeting

by Maureen Donovan

Event Logistics Management Panel Join us Thursday, November 14 for a lively panel discussion on logistics management for events.

Researching, designing, planning and coordination all apply to events from small board meetings to citywide conventions. We will have local representatives from CVBs, DMCs, Donor Engagement/Sponsorship and Accessibility discussing collaborating for events such as the Democratic and Republican National Committees and how to turn what could be a logistics nightmare into a positive outcome for all.

Panelists include: Haley Habenicht, Events Manager Charlotte 2020 Host Committee

Active Survival ABC’s Active Threat Response Plan Being prepared for an emergency can be helpful whether you are at work, home, or a large-scale event. Our Friday session with Sergeant Chris Kopp MS, ICPS at the November, MPI Chapter Meeting focuses on just that. The Active Survival course goes beyond the Active Shooter Sgt. Chris Kopp protocol we have all heard - instead it MS, ICPS is designed to provide and empower individuals with option-based survival skills including topics like Lessons Learned from Prior Events, Evolution of Law Enforcement Response, Warning Signs, and more.

Don’t miss this hands-on workshop at our November Chapter Meeting in Charlotte!

Ava Howard, Director of Operations Mosaix Group Beth Butler, Director of Destination Services (worked on the DNC and currently executing the RNC) Visit Charlotte And more!

This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review.

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MPI-CC is a CMP Preferred Provider.

The program(s) identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education (CE) credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Course logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org

Maureen Donovan Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach VP of Education

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Karen Wall, Senior Sales Manager Karen@VisitWinstonSalem.com 336-728-4210 Christian Schroeder, Director of Sales and Services Christian@VisitWinstonSalem.com 336-728-4218

Look Who We Spotted at...

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the Hilton Raleigh North Hills in Raleigh, NC! Photography by Mica Parekh, CMP – IWP Photography

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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 MPICC 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.

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board meeting highlights September Board Meeting Recap

by Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office

Two-and-a-half months into the new fiscal year and this Board already has so many great things happening! The first couple of weeks were spent getting accustomed to new roles and honing in on ideas that each department wanted to focus on. At this board meeting, we really put pen to paper to determine how and when all action items from the July board meeting would get accomplished.

A task force will be put together to determine the best ways to increase planner attendance. The Office of the President will lead that task force and the goal is to begin implementing the new programs by the January meeting.

Our Marketing/Communications team will be working hand-in-hand with Membership Engagement to work on how and when we are communicating to our members. We want to make sure that you are receiving the information you need, when you need it. These

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“All of the staff was very helpful and exceptional to work with – best venue staff I have ever worked with!”

– Sharnese Ransom, Executive Director

NC Association of County Directors of Social Services

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departments will present their ideas to the Board at the Mid-Year Retreat in November.

The Chapter was awarded a free membership renewal incentive to use this year for meeting certain metric goals with Global. The Board decided that this will be given to the Volunteer of the Year Award Winner at the Annual meeting. The Volunteer of the Year is chosen from each of the Helping Hand Award winners throughout the fiscal year, so be sure to nominate your peers!

The Marketing Team is looking into new tools to use for our communications/email system. We hope to be able to implement a new platform along with a new registration system by the new year.

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End mee tings on a high note

Cheetie Kumar’s indie music venue KINGS warmly welcomes bands, visitors and locals alike to rock out in a space known for its great acoustics and intimate atmosphere. KINGS, along with Kumar’s restaurant, Garland, and cocktail bar, Neptunes Parlour, are all original places you’ll only find here in Raleigh. Discover unique experiences and find greater inspiration when you plan a meeting in Raleigh, N.C.

Learn more at visitRaleigh.com/top25.

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MPI-CC INDEPENDENT/SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS PILOT MEETING

by Rod Abraham

On September 26, the first day of our Business XChange Chapter meeting, we had a one-hour “Meet-Up” of people interested in MPI’s Independent/Small Business Owners (ISBO) Community. ISBO is one of many “Communities” launched last year to meet the needs of special interest groups within MPI’s membership. Each community has its own Advisory Board to recommend activities to meet the needs of their group. All communities are managed

by Kristi Sanders, CMP, CMM, HMCC, MPI’s Director of Community. (Note: This is a very challenging job handled with impressive dexterity and enthusiasm.)

The purpose of this pilot meet-up was to explain the concept and gain feedback as to priorities as defined by attendees. Turn-out was small (several others expressed interest but were not able to attend), but the group was representative of a cross-section of the ISBO community.

Most were seasoned veterans of the industry but indicated they really felt alone when it came to running a business, even if they were a one-person business.

Simply put, we’re all good at managing or servicing meetings/events but most of us are new at running a business.

Each person identified their biggest concern(s) with which they need help. How to generate business was at the top of the list (it always is). Technology and the business management side were also identified as concerns.

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Three observations: 1.

Chapters that cover a large geographical area (like Carolinas) will have to offer sessions in multiple metro areas.

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Many who need help with the ABC’s may not be able to afford attending WEC. Meeting their needs may involve a combination of virtual, regional and chapter level activities.

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Networking opportunities are welcomed by all. Just to talk with someone who has the same challenges (and maybe has a solution that works for them) is both helpful and re-assuring.

The input from the pilot meet-up has already been shared with our Advisory Board and Kristi Sanders.

Important: if you are interested in becoming a member of the ISBO community, go to this link. You can sign-up (no charge) and participate in the online Discussion Board that is up and running. n

Rod Abraham Co-Chair of MPI’s ISBO Advisory Board He owns Rod Abraham Group Consultancy for the Meeting/Event Industry and Advisors to Small Business Entrepreneurs. rod@rodabrahamgroup.com

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September Board Meeting Recap Continued from page 20 Education and Meeting Planning are in FULL SWING strategically planning our education topics, speakers and exciting new meeting experiences for the next year. We can’t wait for you to see everything they have to roll out!

The team is also working on hosting our first ever CMP bootcamp in July 2020. More details on that soon!

The Chapter Ambassador program is being reinstated and revamped. If you are interested in being a Chapter Ambassador, please reach out to the Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development, Brandon Crumpton.

Our next board meeting will directly follow our Mid-Year Board retreat on November 13-14 at the Omni Charlotte.

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Christine Irwin, CMP MPI-CC Chapter Administrator The Management Office

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 Nicole Filippo, CMP • Elon University Editor Cathy Mauldin, CMP • DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith Contributing Writers Nicole Keshler, Greater Raliegh Convention and Visitors Bureau; Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Company; Maureen Donovan, Holiday Inn Resort - Wrightsville Beach, NC; Rod Abraham, Rod Abraham Group Photographer Mica Parekh, CMP • IWP Photography Proofreaders Kathy Flowe, CMP, Alabama Theatre; Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office; Teresa Palmieri, Sheraton Imperial; Myron Jones, Fayetteville CVB; Nancy Lowe, CMP, NC Medical Society; Ginny Fountain, CMP, CMM, NC Association of Electric Cooperatives; Melinda Mowry, DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern - Riverfront; Peggy Anderson, CMP Publisher Christine Irwin, CMP • The Management Office 704-377-5648 • Fax 704-333-6927 • Christine@themanagementoffice.com Advertising Christine Irwin, CMP • The Management Office • 704-377-5648 Design Kistin Creative Studio • 704-724-9188 • kistincreative.com MPI-CC Web Site: www.mpi-cc.org

Know a Helping Hand?

We have many active members who deserve recognition for their efforts! If you know of someone who is going above and beyond, share their name and volunteer accomplishments with us so we can give them a shout out. This person can be a board member, a committee chair or member, or even a brand new MPI-CC member who has already started to shine.

Helping Hand Awards are given on a bi-monthly basis and nominations are accepted all the time.

Please send your nomination to Brandon Crumpton at brandon@keysignatureonline.com. Thank you for helping recognize your fellow members!!

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November 14-15, 2019 Chapter Meeting Omni Charlotte & Strike City Charlotte, NC

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