Meeting Professionals International Rocky Mountain Chapter

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President's Message

CHANGE

chānj (verb)

To alter; to undergo transformation
Make the nature of something different from what it would be if left alone
To go from one phase to another

By any definition, our industry has gone through dramatic change over the past year. A worldwide recession has led to heightened corporate fiscal scrutiny. The government’s bailout of major institutions has devolved into an inquisition on meetings. And while we’re winning the public relations battle with web sites like www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com, what does all of this change really mean to you and me?

It means that we can no longer hold a given meeting simply for the reason that we have always held it in the past. The “why” is suddenly just as critical as the “how”.

It means that technology will continue to transform every aspect of our industry. Many traditional planner tasks have gone online due to faster, less expensive solutions. Delivery methods have evolved as well. Consider the prevalence of webinars, social networking, virtual trade shows and even Second Life.

It means that meeting professionals (and the partners that support us) are now being asked to be more strategic than ever before. To “make the case” for a meeting, there are now a series of data and metrics that we did not even consider a decade ago.

When you stop and reflect back – 5 years ago, 10 years ago, 20 years ago (for some of us) – meeting planning was remarkably different from where it is today…and where it will be tomorrow. Still, there continues to be enduring core pieces that require our focus. Things that cannot be easily relegated to technology.

We all know the value of face-to-face meetings. It’s why we gather each month for MPI events. It’s more powerful than measurable metrics. More poignant than continuing education and professional networking. It’s something visceral. After all, we are all social beings and we have a deep-seeded need to see one another in person.

Are you ready to embrace change? Curious to see how you fit in? See you at the next MPIRMC program.

Mission & Vision

Vision Statement
Meeting Professionals International Rocky Mountain Chapter (MPIRMC) will build a rich regional meeting industry community.

Mission Statement
Meeting Professionals International Rocky Mountain Chapter will make our members successful by building human connections to:

Knowledge and Ideas – Create professional development pathways and resources that enable members to evolve their careers toward positions of strategic understanding and influence.

Relationships – Increase awareness and influence about the value of meetings with senior decision-making executives at corporations, associations and organizations.

Marketplaces – Identify trends and deliver innovative solutions to ensure MPI RMC is the premier regional marketplace for both suppliers and planners.

Values Statement

As a chapter we:

Are member centric

Lead with integrity

Ensure transparency at all times

Consistently encourage a visionary, relevant & unique approach

MPIRMC Organizational Chart

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Board of Directors

MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter
2009-2010 Board of Directors

MPI Chapter Administrators
Freddie Templeton, CFE and
Keith Templeton
Rocky Mountain Event Consultants, LLC
8155 Briar Cliff Drive
Castle Rock, Colorado 80108
Phone: (720) 733-8000
Fax: (720) 733-8999
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President
Steve Kinsley
Kinsley
6732 W. Coal Mine Ave., #419
Littleton, CO 80123
Phone: (303) 798-3664
Fax: (303) 798-3668
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President Elect
Terri Utecht, CMP
President
Utecht Diversified Event Resource, Inc.
11733 W 75th Circle, Suite 100
Arvada, Colorado 80005-5323
Phone: (303) 423-6436
Fax: (303) 423-8120
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IPP President
Megan Meyers, CMP
9202 Roadrunner Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Phone: (720) 981-3035
Fax: (720) 981-3035
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Vice President Finance
Cari (Cas) Strouse, CMM, CMP
Meeting & Event Director
CH2M HILL
9193 S Jamaica Street, #400
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Phone: (720) 286-4256
Fax: (720) 286-8256
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Vice President Communications
Jennifer Winget, CMP, CHME
Director of Sales
J&S Audio Visual
1301 South Jason Street, Unit A
Denver, CO 80223
Phone: (303) 792-5588
Fax: (303) 792-5599
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Vice President PDSG
Amy Erickson
Sales Manager, Colorado Mountain Collection
Destination Hotels and Resorts
10333 E Dry Creek Rd. Suite 450
Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (720) 482-0310
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Vice President Membership
Heather McCarthy-Savoca
Director of Sales & Marketing
The Arrangers DMC
1425 Market Street #101
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 623-1492
Fax: (303) 623-7101
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MPI Headquarters – MPIRMC Contact
Holly Duckworth, CMP
Meeting Professionals International
Chapter Business Manager
1504 Oak Street
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Office Phone: 503 344 6306
Office Fax: 503 344 6346
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Director of Special Events
Stephanie Orr
Kinsley
6732 W. Coal Mine Ave., #419
Littleton, CO 80123
Phone: (303) 798-3664
Fax: (303) 798-3668
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Director of Strategic Alliances
Lisa Lindgren
Advertising Director
Colorado Meetings & Events magazine
3012 Lake Hallow Road
Berthoud, CO 80513
Phone: (303) 358-6874
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Director of Fundraising
Rowland Cheeks
Kinsley
6732 W. Coal Mine Ave., #419
Littleton, CO 80123
Phone: (303) 798-3664
Fax: (303) 798-3668
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Director of Publications
Stacie Cisco
Operations Manager
The Arrangers DMC
1425 Market Street #101
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 623-1492
Fax: (303) 623-7101
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Director of Marketing
Judy Esterbrook
Director of Sales and Marketing
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown
1400 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: (303) 379-0909
Fax: (303) 825-2255
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Director of Monthly Programs
Heather Hartland, CMP
Senior Sales Manager
Colorado Convention Center - SMG
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 228-8086
Fax : (303) 228-8103
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Director of PDSG
Julie Blankinship
President
B Distinct Events
PO Box 19555
Boulder, CO 80308
Phone: (303) 242-5657
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Director of Recruitment
Wendy Klein, CMP
Sales Manager
The Palm Restaurant
1974 South Xavier
Denver, CO 80219
Phone: (303) 825-1810
Fax: (303) 825-1633
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Director of Member Care
Joyce Reilly
Corporate and Private Dining
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant-DTC
8100 E Union Ave R101
Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (720) 200-9339
Fax: (720) 200-5733
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Leadership Development
Danny Findley
The Arrangers DMC
1425 Market Street #101
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 623-1492
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Committees

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Leadership Council

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