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Member Spotlight
MPIRMC
March 2010
Ashley Leist
Sales Manager
Omni Interlocken Resort
Work Hard…Play Hard
Her motto rings true; Ashley Leist, a sales manager for the Omni Interlocken Resort, knows how to have fun, but just as anyone dedicated to the hospitality industry, she knows what hard work is too.
As a member of MPI for three years, Ashley’s hard work takes her to monthly meetings where she finds value in the great speakers, as well as the opportunity to make and maintain relationships. However, she also knows where to look within MPI to play hard, especially at the Golf Tournament this past year at the Broadmoor!
At home, her hard work is reflected in her wonderful 5-year old daughter, Emily. But the hard work has paid off, as Ashley was recently married to Garrett Vap on March 6th, 2010. Her family plays hard as well, getting full use out of a membership to the Denver Zoo, and fun family meals at Buenos Tiempos or a nice romantic evening at Del Frisco’s.
When time allows, Ashley has been working on her golf game and is looking forward to an upcoming Black Eyed Peas concert. With a favorite movie of Newsies and currently juggling three different books, it is not surprising that when asked what she would do with lottery winnings, she humbly stated “Something that made a difference.”
While, obviously, she lives by her motto of Work Hard and Play Hard, it is also evident that Ashley lives up to her favorite quote by Zig Ziegler, the American author and motivational speaker, “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
Submitted by Todd Seymour – Wellshire Inn
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MPI's membership transfer policy enables members to maintain their MPI
relationship no matter where their career pursuits may take them.
Employers may receive a limited membership for newly hired or existing
employees if a member leaves the organization.
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MPI Professional Pathways |
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Through MPI Member Solutions, MPI
will know your education needs better than any other meetings industry
association.
MPI is leading this unprecedented offering
to define meeting planning as a respected, recognized profession through
standardized meeting professional job descriptions, core competencies
and outreach to CEO's, human resource professionals, faculty and students.
MPI Member Solutions will provide a lifetime of professional development
for MPI members, and create paths for them to evolve to positions of
strategic influence via:
- MYMPI:
a personalized Web portal delivering education, content and information
specific to member profile and preferences
- MPI Professional Pathways:
a Web-based skills assessment, gap analysis and development plan tool
based on the industry's first clearly defined core competencies and
job descriptions for meeting professionals
- MPI Resources:
a one-on-one center for news, information, research
The following links will take you away from MPIRMC's website.
More information.
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Congratulations New Members |
Rocky Mountain Chapter of MPI would like to give a huge welcome to our new members who joined in February. If you see any of these members at our next meeting - please welcome them to our Chapter.
Lisa Marie Baumgarner - Spring Creek Ranch
JoAnna Eisler - Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Kendal Ingram - Loews Denver Hotel
Kristi Kavanaugh-Bradley - Snowmass Tourism
Kerri Pinkney - Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
Chad Sahhar - Colorado Springs Marriott
Brian-Douglas Stanwood - Renaissance Denver Hotel
John Thierfelder - All Mountain Transportation
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Mailing Label Guidelines
* All label purchases are for one-time use only
* Labels will include name, company & address only – no phone, fax or email
* RMEC will fulfill all requests for mailing labels with advance prepay only
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Are you looking for ways to improve or increase your leadership skills either for your current position or the one you aspire to? Do you have a desire to make a positive difference in your industry and community?
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of MPI has several ways for you to learn these necessary skills, meet new people and expand both your personal and professional networks. Opportunities include:
- Serving on a committee
- Helping with a special project or task force
- Chairing a committee
- Serving on the Board of Directors
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Scholarship Opportunities |
Rocky Mountain Chapter Scholarship Opportunities
MPI on Tour Chapter Event
Student Scholarship Guidelines
The Meeting Professionals International Rocky Mountain Chapter Event Scholarship provides the opportunity for student members to get the most out of their MPIRMC membership and collegiate experience. Qualified and approved students will have the opportunity to be granted an annual scholarship, valued at $150, by MPIRMC. Through this scholarship students will be eligible to attend 10 chapter events to include monthly meetings, networking events and educational programs. This scholarship does not include participation in special events (annual auction, golf, or gala event) or regional or national conferences.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must be a member of MPIRMC to qualify or must submit application for membership by time of application deadline.
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Applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary academic program with emphasis in the meeting, hospitality, events or tourism-related industries.
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Applicant must be able to maintain their full-time status throughout the duration of the scholarship.
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Exceptions will be made for seniors with at least six (6) months until anticipated graduation date.
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Applicant must reside in the Rocky Mountain Chapter area during the scholarship year.
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Applicant must fully complete the Student Scholarship Application for consideration.
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Applicant must submit (1) letter of recommendation from university faculty and/or employer within the hospitality industry.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants are considered based on their academic achievement, industry experience and commitment to the pursuit of a career within the hospitality industry. Upon review of all applications, the Selection Committee may conduct a phone interview with the top candidates before making a final selection.
RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
All application material must be received by MPIRMC by Friday, April 30, 2010.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The annual fee for MPIRMC student membership is $40. Please contact
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if you would like more information on MPIRMC student membership or visit www.mpiweb.org/students.
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The 2009 - 2010 PRAISE Program is now closed
The PRAISE Award was developed to recognize members of MPIRMC who have a high level of involvement in our chapter throughout the year. Members can earn points simply by being involved. This on-going program will be retroactive from July 1, 2009 and conclude on June 7, 2010.
~Members leading in points will be announced at monthly meetings~
Please note – You will only be allowed to enter your point information once monthly. Do NOT forget to include all of your eligible points from July 1, 2009, participation in all events will be counted.
PRIZES:
1st Place - Free Registration to WEC 2010 or MeetDifferent 2011 (includes air and hotel, up to a total value of $1500)
2nd Place - Renewal of YOUR MPI Membership
3rd Place - $100 Visa Gift Card
Point Breakdown and Descriptions:
(Points are awarded for each occurrence of each activity)
Publish an article for Chapter Newsletter (2 Points)
*Write an article for MPIRMC Communique Newsletter to be published
Recruitment of a new member (6 Points)
*Recruit an industry professional who joins MPIRMC this fiscal year
Attendance at an MPI meeting or event (1 Point)
*Attend any of the following to receive points:
MPIRMC Monthly Meeting
MPIRMC 1/2-day Educational Program
MPIRMC Networking Event
MPIRMC Community Service Project
MPIRMC Backpacks to Briefcases
MPIRMC/RMPCMA Annual Golf Tournament
MPIRMC Annual Auction
Involvement on an MPIRMC committee (3 Points)
*Join a committee and help the chapter create new and exciting events and programs
Serving as Chair for an MPIRMC committee (5 Points)
Educate Yourself,  MIC, CMM, CMP (4 Points)
*Attend the MIC annual conference
*Earn your CMM
*Earn your CMP
RULES:
* All MPIRMC Members are eligible to participate in the PRAISE Award Program and are responsible for tracking and entering their own points.
* The prizes will be awarded to the members who have accumulated the most points during the program period July 1, 2009 – June 7, 2010
*Points or prizes are non-transferrable.
*First Prize will be valid for WEC July 24-27, 2010 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada or for MeetDifferent 2012 (dates and location TBA). The winner will be reimbursed for the conference registration, hotel and air fees up to $1500. Receipts must be presented in order to receive reimbursements.
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Benefits & Services - Local and International |
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The benefits of joining the MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter are numerous, as the first chapter of MPI, we continue to be the chapter that is constantly first, with new programs and leadership opportunities.
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Information about our Missions Statemen, Benefits, and Personal/Career Growth.
The more you get involved, the more you will get from MPIRMC!
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