president’s message Reunite. Stronger. Together.
Amelia Hodges, CMM, CMP North Carolina Association of CPAs, Morrisville, NC
What I have continued to learn over the last few months is the importance of relationships. More than ever during these times, planners need suppliers and suppliers need planners to be successful. We must work together as a team to be creative and come up with ideas and strategies to support each other. Throughout this transition to virtual and hybrid events, there are still ways that planners and suppliers can partner, and we must hold those important conversations to create opportunities. While we have not met face-to-face for many months now, we have been able to keep members connected through virtual education, networking trivia, and Spark Sessions. We appreciate all the attendees and exhibitors who participated in our Virtual Tradeshow and Education. I hope that we delivered relevant and timely education that will increase your personal and professional development. The importance of high-quality education continues to be the foundation of our chapter and it will continue in new, innovative formats as we move forward. As a chapter, we are focused on member relationships, advocating for our members to receive financial support from global, and keeping our chapter in business. Again, I appreciate your support as we continue to bond together to be the MPI family we are and will always be. 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 at no cost 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 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/ In closing, by lifting each other up and supporting one another, we will recover and reunite soon. Thank you MPI Carolinas members for the opportunity to serve with you. If you have any suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to personally connect with me at ahodges@ncacpa.org. Your hard-working Board of Directors and committee leaders are also here to support you. Be well, share a smile, and see you soon.
Carolina Blitz | October - November 2020 |
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