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This program is about navigating in a digital world wheretradition has been turned on its ear. ...The disruption ofeverything we know as traditional business practices andmodes of communication.
Disruption has occurred in how we do business, how wecommunicate and how we reach people.• Learn why you need to think and act differently as abuyer or a seller.• Understand why processes and systems from the 20thcentury hamper your success in the 21st century.• Recognize new buyer expectations.• Realize what sales skills and abilities you may need to develop or expand.
Dr. Rach will share genuine ideas and uncommon sensetinged with her special brand of humor as she describes thenew normal. Find out what it's going to take to survive in thedigital age and get Dr. Rach's take on what comes next!You cannot afford to miss this futuristic guide to surviving inthe digital age.
Location: Stone House at Stirling RidgeAddress: 50 Stirling Road l Warren, New Jersey 07059
Program Schedule:10:00 am - 12:30 pm - Registration10:30 am - 11:00 am - New Member Orientation11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Networking12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Luncheon
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Educational Program & Announcements
About Dr. Lalia RachLalia's background includes leading some of the world's tophospitality and tourism programs at the university level.Currently she is Associate Dean of the College of Manage-ment and Director of the School of Hospitality Leadership atthe University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wiscon-sin. She is the former divisional dean and professor at theNew York University Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality,Tourism and Sports Management.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As summer comes to a close, weat MPINJ are gearing up for agreat season ahead. I always
look forward to September each yearbecause for me it is my favoriteseason filled with: cooler weather,changing leaves, football, fallfestivals, apple picking, and most ofall getting back into our MPINJroutine. This year, however, is by nomeans routine.
The theme of the 2014WEC in Minneapolis wasDISCOVERY andINNOVATION. The cityof Minneapolis rolled outthe red carpet for us.And, MPI Internationalreally kicked theeducational componentsand speakers up a fewnotches this year. Thequality and range of speakers werefantastic and really drove home thetheme of discovery and innovationinto one consistent messagethroughout the event.
The keynote speakers were trulyinnovators in their respective fields.Nolan Bushnell and Steve Wozniakshared all about their successes, butmore importantly how their failuresled to even greater successes. LauraSchwartz taught us how to work atbeing present. Deepak Chopra
shared his ideas around why face toface meetings matter and to hear thecollective gasp when he told us thatmulti-tasking is the worst thing wecould do for us and those around us.His point was that we need to FOCUSon one aspect of our life at a time –how can we focus on home orpersonal relationships while at thesame time focusing on work. I alsoappreciated his daily mantra to be
the best person he can be bypromising to himself everyday to be the best to hisspouse, his body, his mind,and his soul. Talk aboutdiscovery! It was a greatconference and for me away to discover newrelationships, new skills,new ideas, and even learn afew things about me! Iencourage you to visit
www.mpiweb.org to see the on-linebroadcasts of the various sessions.
Taking part in the ChapterLeadership Day enabled several of usfrom MPINJ to benchmark andshare best practices amongst theother chapters. It also solidified forme that MPINJ is on an amazingjourney and we have so many thingsto be proud of and excited about inthe year ahead. A special thank youto all of our members for continuing
In this issueWhat’s New At MPI-NJ?Page 4
Attending Industry Events WithA Little “Etiquette”Page 5
Industry Summer Bash 2014Page 67
WEC 2014Page 812
5 Micro Trends Defining EventTechnologyPage 13
October Education MeetingPage 14
The Changing Face of Team BuildingPage 1617
Membership CornerPage 18
Immigration ReformPage 20
Increasing Your Network UsingLinkedInPage 21
Writing in the Here and NowPage 2223
New, Transfer and AffiliateMembers Page 24
MPINJ Strategic PartnersPage 25
MPINJ Executive BoardPage 26
MPINJ Board of DirectorsPage 26
MPINJ Committee ChairsPage 27
Thu., October 2, 2014Meet Up Networking EventNassau Inn Palmer Square10 Palmer Square EastPrinceton, NJ 08542Click Here To RegisterWed., October 22, 20146 Powerful Strategies for Travel andMeeting Partnership4:00 PM – 7:00 PMNew Jersey Sharing Network691 Central AvenueNew Providence, NJRegistration will be open soon!
OTHER INDUSTRY EVENTSTue., September 23, 2014MPIPhiladelphia Area ChapterA Sustainable Kitchen: “Tell Me WhatYou Eat, and I’ll Tell You Who You Are”Top of the Tower1717 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103Click Here For Details
Tue., September 30, 2014MPIGreater New York ChapterFall Networking SocialBowlmor Lanes Times SquareNew York, NY 10036Click Here For Details
October 14 – 16, 2014IMEX AmericaSands Expo Las Vegaswww.imexamerica.com
November 18 – 20, 2014EIBTMBarcelona, Spainwww.eibtm.com
2014 MPI-NJ Events
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Ihope everyone had a wonderful and relaxingsummer. Now that everyone is re-chargedand back at work, this is a great time to join
Meeting Professionals International –NewJersey Chapter and make a commitment to beinga part of this wonderful chapter!
This is just the beginning - a new fabulous yearat MPI-NJ and the perfect time for you to makevaluable connections, hear about best practices,become engaged in the industry, learnsomething new, give back and take your careerto a whole new level. In addition to the manyADDED BENEFITS you will receive from theMPI-NJ, there will be a special "MembershipCorner" article included in each issue of OnSite,starting with this issue.
If you are already a member of MPI-NJ Chapter,then NOW is the time to get more involved!Don’t let another year go by where you’relooking back and thinking you should havevolunteered. MPI-NJ needs you! And you getcredit towards your certification or re-certification. Please take a look at thecommittee list and see what sounds like a goodfit for you. Every committee needs help. If youare not sure which committee to join, please callMPI-NJ at 201-875-2476 to discuss.
Click here to see a list of committees.
Click here for the volunteer sign up form.
If you are a member of another great MPIChapter, you can also be a Member of the NewJersey Chapter as an Affiliate Member! The feeis only $99.00 per year and you get all thebenefits of a MPI-NJ Member!
Plus, there are additional benefits andopportunities being an ACTIVE MPI-NJMember....
MPI-NJ Members support and recommend eachother professionally. MPI-NJ members networktogether, do business together, and learn from
each other. MPI-NJ members are not only co-workers, but friends!!
If you are not a member of MPI-NJ and wouldlike to see if MPI-NJ is a fit for you, pleaseattend our first educational program of the yearon September 10, 2014. If this is your firstMPI-NJ educational program, you can attend atthe lower member rate.
Click here for details and to register!
The MPI-NJ office is always here to help if youhave any questions about MPI or yourmembership! Enjoy the Fall and see you onSeptember 10, 2014!
Ruth Marion, CMP MPI-NJ [email protected]
What’sNewAtMPI-NJ?
Special 30th AnniversaryCommittee
Calling all members who would like to be part ofthis special committee which will convene inDecember to begin planning our Anniversary Yearof Activities. Committee will be responsible forworking with special events, communications, andthe Office of the President to drive the messagearound our 30th Anniversary in December of 2015.
If you are interested, please contact Ruth Marionat [email protected] who willconsolidate the list so we can begin contacting thecommittee. Thank you.
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ATTENDING INDUSTRY EVENTS WITH A LITTLE “ETIQUETTE”
The hospitality industry can provide endlessreceptions and events for us to attend rangingfrom monthly association meetings, conferences,
and educational seminars to galas. With those manyvaried educational and celebratory occasions we alsoneed to observe the etiquette and protocol side ofthese events. That includes what to wear, what tobring as a gift if necessary, when to arrive and leave,how much to eat and drink, where to go first, and howis it possible to eat, drink, talk, shake hands andexchange business cards all at the same time.
Here are my Top Ten Tips to be the perfect guest andattendee:
1. Always RSVP. No matter the type, cost orimportance of an event, let the person know if youare attending or not. It helps with their planning,timeline and most definitely their budget. Beconsiderate and respond as quickly as you can witha yes or a no response.
2. Dress appropriately. Yes, we are much more casualfor both business and pleasure. There is a time andplace for business dress and casual fun, just don’tget them confused. If you are the planner, thenhelp out the attendees by listing the dress for theevent with a little explanation.
3. Never come to a person’s home empty handed.Bring a small gift. The cost of the gift is not theissue but the presentation and the thought is whatcounts. Always remember to include a card insidethe gift or a tag on the handle of the bag. If youbring a bottle of wine, don’t open it and drink it. Itis a gift for your host and for them to enjoy later.
4. Arrive on time or within 15 minutes of the start ofthe event with a reception, dinner and program. Ifit is a come-and-go reception, then still arrivewithin the first 15-20 minutes or you will miss theVIPs. Those important attendees will make theirappearance early, shake hands and then leave. Youjust missed an important purpose of networking byarriving late.
5. If a reception is 90 minutes, then stay at least 45minutes. Don’t brand yourself as coming in tastingthe food, drinking and then leaving. Nor do youwant to be the first to arrive and the last to leave.Drink and eat minimally and network maximally.
6. Always approach the host/hostess when you arrive.Greet them, thank them for inviting you, exchangea few words and then move on. They have a lot ofother people to meet and greet. Of course, eachsituation is different. If the event is smaller and no
one else is approaching them, then visit a littlelonger. Once they start looking over your shoulder,then it is time to move on.
7. Eating, talking and shaking hands are not one ofthose “multitasking” trios you want to accomplish.Please do all of those one at a time. Yes, you canhold a dish, napkin and a drink in your left hand asyou work the room. It becomes very tricky to pullout your business card to exchange at the end ofthe conversation. I strongly urge meeting all thosenew connections first, and then asking them to joinyou at a cocktail table so you can set down your“refreshments,” then you can alternate your talkingand eating.
8. Remember, receptions are a time to meet, exchangebusiness cards and set up future meetings. This isnot the time to bring in boxes of brochures andproposals. Save those for the next step.
9. Send thank you notes. Thank the host/hostess forinviting you. They will remember a handwrittenthank you note sent the day after the event muchmore than the many conversations and handshakesfrom the night before. Make a lasting impressionwith them.
10. Follow-up. If someone at a reception or event asksyou for a brochure, proposal or even just a questionthat needs an answer about your company, thensend it immediately. Your quick response will makeall the difference in possible future business.
About the AuthorColleen A. Rickenbacher CMP, CSEP, CPC, CTA,CPECP is an international business and diningetiquette expert, trainer and author of Be On YourBest Business Behavior, Be On Your Best CulturalBehavior, The Big Book of People Skills Games and BeOn Your Best Teenage Behavior. She helps clientsstand out by improving their etiquette, protocol andcommunication skills. For information on herspeaking, training or books, visit:www.colleenrickenbacher.com or [email protected].
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MER BASH 2014
The rain did not stop 100+ meetingprofessionals from having a great timeat the Industry Summer Bash 2014 on
Tuesday, August 12th. MPI-NJ was proud totake part in this event along with over 15 NYCarea hospitality, tourism and marketingassociations.
Upon arrival, we enjoyed lots of horsd’oeuvres, cocktails and networking dockside.Once we set sail, we dined on more deliciousfood and continued networking while takingin the magnificent views of Manhattan andLady Liberty!
A special silent auction was held to supportthe American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge inNY, the HSMAI student scholarship fund, andthe SYTA Youth Foundation. Many greatprizes including travel, restaurant andentertainment vouchers were available to bidon. There was something for everyone!
After dinner, the DJ played some great musicand got everyone up and on the dance floor. Itwas a fabulous evening of great food, beautifulviews and lots of networking! Thank you toHSMAI for organizing this fun event!
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Iam so grateful to MPI - NJ for providingthe scholarship for me to attend MPI WEC2014 in Minneapolis. Walking into the
convention center, I was greeted with a bannerwhich said "When We Meet We Change theWorld." What I experienced throughout theconference is that when MPI Professionalsmeet in one venue in the world, we shareknowledge to collectively guide the vision ofmeetings.
From all of the education sessions, networkingopportunities and business transactions takingplace, this conference far exceeded myexpectations. Beginning with Saturdayafternoon, I attended Wine & Cheese withSMME's. It was a welcome change for me as ahotelier sitting at a table where the plannersoutnumbered the suppliers. I learned thateven though SMMP offers a structure fororganizations to follow that not every companyimplements, specific policies are defined as"Strategic Meeting Management". Forexample, I met Eric Gann from HughesNetwork Systems and he described all of theprocedures of SMM that his team currentlyhas in place, only he didn't know there was aname for it. It was exciting to be a part of thatrevelation. And this was just the start of theconference!
I met up with my good friend and one of lastyear's scholarship winners, Carol Malinky,CMP and we decided to take a pedicab to anetworking reception prior to the openingparty. This was just the beginning of exploringMinneapolis. The opening reception beganwith a flash mob leading to the party entrancewhich included creative catering andpicturesque views. Thanks to Nikki with CWT,we learned that the famous Guthrie Theaterwas located right next door. Along with NJChapter President, Pam Wynne, CMM, CMP,and Carol Malinky, CMP, we took theopportunity to visit this iconic theater and theamazing views it allows.
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Sunday night was the Big East reception bringingchapters from NJ, Potomac and across NY Statetogether. Networking with our neighboringchapters was a lot of fun and connections weremade.
The most moving keynote hands down was givenby Deepak Chopra. He suggested that we thinkof our body as a verb not a noun. He explainedthat the #1 trend in the world is well being:Physical, social, community, career andfinancial. He inspired us to express our fullpotential, to be physically, emotionally andspiritually fit. In closing, he recommended thatwe all be mindful of our words with each otherand to ask yourself: Is it necessary, true andcompassionate and will it be kind to the receiver?Words can heal, hurt and kill.
Through the Flashpoints on Sunday and Mondaywe heard:- Transformation is not an observation it is aconscious choice- Meeting professionals have the power to breakthe profit above people cycle- Have the courage to bring all of what you haveto all that you do- When we work on wild teams we will createwild meetings- You must be present to win- You will learn more from your mistakes thanachievements
On Monday, I joined my colleague at our tableduring the Hosted Buyer Appointments.Presenting my property in pre-arranged 15minute appointments was made easier with theelectronic profiles and scheduling program. I hadthe opportunity to make new connections and amexcited to see where these new relationships willgrow.
Here are highlights from a fewEducational Sessions I attended:
1. RFP Reconstructed -Planners are asking the
burning question - "Why can't I get a competitive,complete response quickly?"
With today's technology, hotels are beinginundated with several RFP's each day.
Hotel representatives explained that the trend isgrowing toward having to "sell" the group's eventto their team in a daily business review meetingbefore they can even consider responding to theRFP. Also, without a complete RFP including
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rate history or at least a range in budget, the hotelhas no way to know if they have a chance onwinning the bid, so that RFP may go to thebottom of their priority list. Through attendee input , we discovered thatplanners are shy about providing event historyspecifically guest room rate because they may bechallenged by their boss to get a better deal.
From a Global Sales Office representative -reflecting on the RFP example provided, hecompared the cities being considered and thenumber of properties in each of those cities. Heknows his competition so he can estimate thenumber of properties that are being sourcedwhich allows him to calculate the likely hood ofone of his properties actually winning the bid, soagain, that RFP may not be highest on the prioritylist.
Planners should be more strategic when sourcingproperties and not abuse the ease of technology.
Helpful Tips for planners in getting a timelyresponse:• Pick up the phone when a hotelier calls• Let the hotels know what the meetingagenda/goals are by using the free form boxesavailable in electronic RFP's
• Flexibility is key. Hotels can hit any budgetif you have flexibility• In order to receive a well thought outresponse to your RFP, do not expect aresponse the same day.
2. Digitally Disoriented: How to Win Businessfrom Today’s Tech and Media Savvy Planner -
Give planners what they want to know. Thesubject line needs to be different than what isbeing sent from your marketing team. Emailsmust be personal and from your individual emailaccount.
During the consideration stage, planners want toknow about special considerations a hotel willoffer. Try to capture success stories from satisfiedcustomers and share them with potentialplanners. The willingness to share success storiesmakes hotels a better partner.
3. Sales Deal of The Day: 40 Persuasive tips in40 minutes
This session was jammed packed with salesprofessionals looking for any tip on how to bemore effective. Deborah Gardner encouraged us
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to consider what our own worth is and to betrustworthy. - Sell the sizzle not the steak -- If it is tangible, it must save time and/or money.- If it is intangible, it must provide piece of mind. - Take action and set a deadline to get the buyer to move.- Disclose what will happen if the buyer doesn't buy.- Once the buyer experiences your services, what is the benefit?- Deborah recommends writing a blog or article about your expertise and to keep on learning.
4. Really early on Tuesday morning, Davidshared with us that to be a good role model youhave to be able to give appropriate feedback togrow your subordinates. David recommends tocatch people doing things well. They should notbe nervous when you ask to speak with them.Your feedback should not be scheduled, or feelforced.
A few points he offered are:- Be Specific and Honest- Give it in Person - No email!- Be Descriptive, not Judgmental- Be Timely - not immediately after the event so
they tune you out, but within a reasonable time following that it is still fresh in their mind.- Stay Above The Water Line. (Behavior iceberg)
Iceberg behavior - David explained how aperson's behavior is similar to an iceberg - 20% iswhat we see (above the water line) and the other80% is what we don't see (below the water line).
David went on to define the 20% of what we seeor what someone says and does is shaped by the80% of what is below the surface - theirexperiences, perceptions, attitudes, personality,environment, character, motivation, etc. All ofthe 80% drives the 20%. When giving feedback,focus on what they do, not who they are. DONOT GO BELOW THE LINE, otherwise theperson will get defensive.
David shared his fool proof process: E2C2
Example - locate the person in space and timeand provide living proof - When you did ...Effect - state the effect it has on you, not on otherpeople, speak in the 1st person.
Then you choose if you want their behavior tochange or if your feedback is positive, encourageit to continue:
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1. Change - coach them on how they can change. Askthem, what can they do differently? Or as the coach,retrain them on what must be changed if it goes againstpolicy. Don't give the solution - it's ok to keep silent orschedule a follow up timeframe. This will give theperson ownership of making their own decision on howto proceed.
2. Continue - if it is positive, reinforce the behavior.
David told us that if we are not getting any feedbackfrom our superior, it is ok to ask for it.
On Tuesday, I was in a Campfire with our NJ ChapterPresident Pam Wynne, CMM, CMP and she challengedthe session attendees to sum up our conferenceexperience in one word... mine was Inspired!
The closing party was a fabulous opportunity to connectwith each other while experiencing another piece ofMinneapolis. And, if you were lucky enough to haveWednesday afternoon free, you would have received afree ticket to the Minneapolis Twins baseball game whenthey hosted the San Diego Padres. I was honored toattend the game with Doug McPhee from Experient andspeaker David Bancroft - Turner who is from the UnitedKingdom. It turns out this was David's very first MajorLeague Baseball game. Thank you to Meet Minneapolisfor a fun afternoon in the sun.
At the airport before going to our separate gates to headhome, Doug McPhee asked me what the best thing I gotout of WEC. I thought for a few seconds... Deepak'smoving keynote, the inspirational Flashpoints, thecreative Campfires, Productive Hosted Buyerappointments, education sessions, receptions,networking etc. Then I thought for another 5 secondsand figured it out... The best thing to come out of myWEC 2014 experience is still to come.
Written by:
Karen RogowskiSales ManagerTurning Stone Resort & Casino [email protected] 315.361.7975
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Iam not a big fan of trends,especially when they are theresult of the speculation of
the pundit of the moment.
Yet there is terrific value inunderstanding the main driversdefining the way we adopt aproduct or a service.
For the last 4 years I have led aresearch into the technologyproduced and consumed in theevent industry. This is anongoing analysis of more than900 startups producing tech forthe event industry. Usually suchanalysis gives us a clear idea ofwhat to expect for the next year.
2014 is defined by 3 attendee-driven macro trends, stimulatingevent tech geeks to create moremeaningful innovation for ourindustry.
Technology is becoming prettymuch hygiene for the connectedattendee. A wifi not working isoften compared to lack of toilets.With this premise in mind, let'slook at some areas driving thelatest event technologyinnovation.
InteractionThere is a clear message comingfrom our attendees: frontallectures are dead boring. Techproviders noticed that as well.
One of the defining tech trendsof 2014 revolves aroundempowering attendees tointeract more during the eventwith the performer.
Therefore, tools like throwableor app powered mics are gainingthe interest of audiences aroundthe world.
Also, polling and audienceresponse systems platforms aregetting a facelift to cater for thenew social media demands oftech savvy audiences.
Integrating means of interactionwithin slides is defining a newpresentation standard, moreinteractive and audienceoriented.
Collective MediaThe value of content and mediais becoming the ultimatemarketing weapon in a socialmedia dominated environment.This is for brands and eventsalike.
Content is driving moreattendees to get to know ourevent or interact with it evenonce it is over.
Therefore, all those tools thathelp collecting and makingbetter use of user generatedcontent are becoming the newessential of the modern eventexperience.
Think social media walls orcollaborative platforms whereattendees can send all thepictures taken for the event.
PersonalizationThe standard meeting attendeeshows up at the event with atleast one mobile device. 1.5devices would be a safe bet.
Therefore, this is a hugeopportunity to mass customizethe event experience and thereare several ways to incorporatetechnology into events.
A number of apps on the markethelp deliver a more personal
experience by reachingattendees' mobile devices.
From custom push notificationsin event mobile apps toiBeacons, the possibilities areendless. Also worth noting arethose apps that transformaudience devices in secondscreens, the latter beingparticularly valuable forpresentations. Attendees will beable to save slides, make notesand share on social media.
In ConclusionThe meeting experience isevolving together withtechnological advancements.
There is no workaround abouthaving a great concept thateducates, entertains and satisfiesour guests. Technology helps todissipate a powerful concept inmore tangible ways that allattendees’ age groups canappreciate.
Do not miss out on theopportunities that tech offers,but always with an incrementalapproach. Start small, analyzeand invest or divest accordingly.
Written by:Julius SolarisEditor ofEventManagerBlog.com
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6 Powerful Strategiesfor Travel and MeetingPartnershipModerator: Debi Scholar,Global Cross-Divisional Category Leader/Director Virtual Meetings,Div Category Congress & Events, Novartis
OCTOBER EDUCATION MEETING
Debi Scholar is a coach and mentor inStrategic Meetings Management andVirtual / Hybrid meetings and volunteers
her time to help corporations, associations, andsuppliers. She was a Meetings and Group TravelDirector at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a Directorat American Express, and owned her ownconsultancy, Scholar Consulting Group. Sherecently accepted the role of Global Leader andDirector of Virtual Meetings at a majorpharmaceutical company working in theStrategic Sourcing group.
Debi has authored four books on meetings andevents was named one of the 25 Most InfluentialPeople in the Meetings Industry in 2013 bySuccessful Meetings Magazine, was the co-chairof the GBTA Groups & Meetings Committee, aGBTA Foundation Board Member, named a“Mover and Shaker” of the industry by Corporate& Incentive Travel Magazine, and was named aTop 20 Changemaker by Corporate Meetings &Incentives Magazine. Debi has achieved 9designations, including CMM, CMP.
Program Description: Conquer the challenges of travel and meetingorganizational separation by learning the sixcritical components that should be integrated fora successful travel and meetings program. Hearfrom industry experts who have succeeded inbringing these program strategies together toimprove service, reduce costs and risks, andimprove transparency into spending behaviors.
Learner Objectives: You will learn how to:• Influence travel and meeting partnership by revealing the value proposition• Rely on your suppliers to improve your integrated travel and meeting program strategy• Align travel and meetings for optimal success using measurable key performance indicators
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
4:00pm Registration and Networking5:00pm Program6:00pm Reception
Location: New Jersey Sharing Network(http://www.njsharingnetwork.org/)691 Central AvenueNew Providence, New Jersey
The NJ Sharing Network Foundation iscommitted to increasing the number oflives saved through education, research,donor family support and publicawareness about the life-saving benefitsof organ and tissue donation andtransplantation. By making a contributionto the NJ Sharing Network Foundation,you empower our efforts, bringing us astep closer to providing the greatest giftof all: life.
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WE’RE NEARBY. BUT BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.Welcome to Kalahari, a uniquely African-themed convention center resort that goes above and beyond expectations. You’ll fi nd 65,000 sq. feet of fl exible convention space, state-of-the-art meeting and breakout rooms along with fi ve-star amenities and fi ne dining options. We’ve hosted over 22,000 groups and 1.4 million group room nights in our existing locations. We know attendees also want to relax. We have a range of world-class leisure activities from our spa to our family-friendly waterparks. Just one more reason our clients average a 20% attendance increase by hosting their event at Kalahari—where everything goes Beyond Expectations.
Visit KalahariMeetings.com/NJ or call 855.411.4605 to learn more.POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA (COMING 2015) SANDUSKY, OH | WISCONSIN DELLS, WI
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Ihave been involved in the event industry since1950. Well, that’s not entirely accuratebecause in 1950 there wasn’t even the term
“event industry”. However, that’s what my familybusiness was in. And as soon as you could walkand talk, you went to work.
In the 1950s through the 1970s, corporations hadnever even heard of, or let alone invested in teambuilding. Over time, albeit slowly, corporationsbegan to see a benefit in having their employeesform some sort of bond and a support systemthrough their company picnics and, therefore, teambuilding was born. At the beginning it was mostlyfun and games. There were friendly teamcompetitions and teams won nothing more thanbragging rights. Maybe you got to know the personwho sat next to you a little better, but then thingsbegan to get serious. Trust fall anyone? Teambuilding has now evolved into an industry ontoitself. Yes, we still see a good amount of ScavengerHunts and Team Olympics, but now companies areadding a charitable component and more corporatesocial responsibility (CSR) to their events. “GivingBack” is now the name of the Team Building game,and it is a “win win” with far more than just“bragging rights”.
When employees participate in a give backprogram, it provides them with a great sense ofaccomplishment and a memorable sharedexperience. In addition to sharing theseexperiences, employees can also show off theiraccomplishments to family members and friends.The experience can live beyond just the “day of”.How nice to be able drive by a children’s
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playground that you and your employees have builtor renovated or to see one of your art projects at alocal hospital.
But the employees are not the only ones whobenefit. Recipients of these charitable and CSRprograms are inner city schools, food banks,women’s shelters, and pediatric units at hospitals.Programs can be in the local community or global.Recently a library in India was the recipient of anart tile wall from ARTwithPURPOSE, a teambuilding program. The Newark school system wasalso a recipient of tile tables created by the summerinterns at Chubb.
Charitable and CSR programs don’t have to meanthat the days of fun and games are over. The newprograms give everyone the best of both worldswith clean up programs, wheel chair buildingprograms, bike building programs, playgroundbuilding programs as well as numerous artprograms.
Encourage your corporations to step out of theircomfort zone and build a team, build camaraderieand build awareness.
Joan RothbardRecreation Picnic Service“ARTwithPURPOSE”973-992-7785
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MEMBERSHIPCORNER
The MPI New Jersey Chapter is the ultimate “learning lab” whereideas, talents and knowledge merge to help each of us grow pro-fessionally, collaborate and incorporate new ideas and make newindustry friends along the way.
One of the most effective ways to build valuable peer relationships,is to become involved in the chapter as a volunteer and serve on acommittee. Yes, we know this sounds like “same story, differentyear” to be asked to serve on a committee. Please read on,though, to understand why this year will be different and better! (This is good stuff.)
A new year with a new approach! The chapter leadership is so enthusiastic about the educationaland networking opportunities in store for membership this year,that we want as many members as possible to be part of the ex-citement instead of sitting on the sidelines.
The best industry knowledge and resources are right in ourown backyard!Whether you’re a planner or supplier member, participating on acommittee provides the perfect opportunity to broaden your net-work and learn the work-style of those you’re serving with. Samething applies to members who are newer to our chapter, new to themeetings industry or students preparing for their career who wantto begin developing powerful connections while still in school.
Time: Our most valued commodity.We understand many members are simply taxed for time. And werespect your time!We’re committed to ensuring you’re able to contribute in a time ca-pacity that will fit your business and professional lifestyle: GIVEMPI-NJ ONE HOUR A MONTH!
Yes, you read that correctly. We believe that each member givingjust one hour a month will ultimately make a big difference in the vi-brancy of membership engagement. Pitch in a little and fully ownthat one hour a month!
Got Talent?Our industry naturally attracts curious people…and we never knowwhere the “next great concept” is going to come from that packs apunch strong enough to integrate into your company’s or client’sown planning endeavors!Participate in the chapter’s initiatives and projects by contributingyour professional talent, providing planning input and bringing newideas to the table.
Choosing a Committee: What to considerWhere are you professionally right now in your career and wherecan you best focus “one hour a month” to MPI-NJ? Below are twoangles of thought to consider:
A: Choose a committee that complements what you alreadydo as a meeting professional. The work you do already comesnaturally and your business intelligence will be appreciated, utilizedand acknowledged through what you’re contributing for the good ofthe chapter as a whole.
B: Choose a committee position to develop a skill you want tomaster! Going back to the “learning lab” mentality, being humblewith peers and demonstrating your tenacity to be a well-roundedprofessional will be met by co-committee members with a great big
smile! Our industry is uber-gracious when it comes helping otherssucceed; you’ll experience people who have a sincere desire tohelp you develop while contributing to the progress of the chapter.
Are you in? Will you give MPI-NJ one hour each month? Thereare four (4) main departments in our chapter for you to choosefrom: Education, Communications, Finance and Membership.Within these four departments are multiple committees just waitingfor YOU!
CHOOSE ONE and let’s get that ball rolling for you to join MPINew Jersey’s most exciting year ever! Ambassador Committee Internal CommunicationsSpecial Events Committee Awards/Scholarship CommitteeMembership Committee Strategic PartnershipsCommunity Outreach Nominations CommitteeStudent Leadership Education CommitteePR/Marketing Committee Website CommitteeGolf Committee
To get situated on a committee, please contact us via email andwe’ll get you connected to the right person.And, if you’re planning to attend the MPI-NJ Chapter EducationProgram on September 10, the Membership team will be availableto visit, answer questions and get you matched up to a committeeon the spot!
We look forward to learning great things are happening for thechapter as a result of YOUR PARTICIPATION…YOUR ONEHOUR A MONTH!
So, Let's Get the Ball Rolling and make your membership a benefi-cial and fun experience!
Patty Stern, CMPVP of [email protected]
Rebecca L. Wakefield, CMPDirector of Member [email protected]
LET’S GET THE BALL ROLLING!
Job Updates:Michelle Wescott, Past President, is now the Directorof Group Sales at Camelback Lodge and AquatopiaIndoor Waterpark.
Baby News:Alyssa Lippincott, Sales Manager at Sands CasinoResort in Bethlehem, PA welcomed Connor TravisLippincott, born on August 22nd.
MEMBER NEWS
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IMMIGRATION REFORM HELPS NJ BUSINESSES
Every New Jersey food loverknows that our state isblessed with an abundance
of excellent ethnic restaurants. Inaddition to great food, these localbusinesses create jobs, generatetax revenue and support thegrowth of our state economy.
And many of them were foundedand are run by immigrants. Thesuccess of immigrant restaurantentrepreneurs in New Jersey isone of many reasons I amconvinced Congress should passimmigration reform.
Immigrants have a long, proudhistory of entrepreneurism, herein New Jersey and across thenation. First- or second-generation immigrants werebehind the formation of 40percent of all Fortune 500companies. Modern tech giantsIntel, Google and eBay all hadimmigrant founders. In NewJersey, major employersincluding Honeywell, Merck,Cognizant Technology Solutionsand Goya foods are all the resultof hard work by immigrants ortheir children.
But current U.S. immigrationpolicies make it difficult — if notimpossible — for other foreign-born entrepreneurs to bring theirdreams to reality in America.Short-sighted visa allocations toostrictly limit the number ofapplicants given entry permits,even when they have skills thatwould not only allow them toform new companies but alsomake existing American firmsmore competitive.
Employers in fields fromagriculture to restaurant andhospitality to technology struggleto find enough U.S. jobapplicants, while our visa systemsends immigrants eager to workback to their home countries.
Other immigration policies arebadly in need of a fix as well. Thelack of a DREAM Act policydenies young people who havegrown up in the United States theopportunity to finish theireducation and build careers.Brought into America by theirparents as youngsters, our systempunishes them for acts they didn’tcommit and punishes the rest ofus by hindering economic growth.
We need the youth and vitalityimmigrants can bring to our laborforce. The nonpartisanCongressional Budget Officeestimates the effect smarterimmigration policies would haveon an aging American workforcecould extend the life of SocialSecurity by a full two years,adding $300 billion to the SocialSecurity Trust Fund. It could alsoreduce the federal budget deficitby nearly $850 billion over 20years.
Implementing a plan to bringundocumented immigrants out ofhiding and into our economywould also generate huge gains in
terms of productivity and jobcreation. We don’t need amnestyfor lawbreakers, but a simpleadjustment to immigration policythat would give people who havebroken immigration laws thechance to pay appropriatepenalties and move on with theirlives.
In New Jersey, it is estimatedthat a pathway to legal residencywould create more than 17,000new jobs and generate $1.2billion in gross state product by2020. Couple that with anincrease in the number of visasmade available to high-skillworkers, and 12,000 more jobsand another $1.2 billion in GSPwould be added.
The current political climate hasmade passing immigrationreform somewhat tougher, but ithas not made it any lessnecessary or less popular. A clearmajority of the American peoplestill support immigration reform.The House of Representativesneeds to do likewise.
Marilou Halvorsen, the author ofthis article, is President of theNew Jersey RestaurantAssociation in Trenton NJ. TheNJRA is the state’s largesthospitality organization,representing 24,000 restaurants,lodging and hospitalitybusinesses and 314,000employees. The mission of theNJRA is to “Educate, Advocate,and Support the HospitalityIndustry in New Jersey.”
This article has been reprinted with the permission of theNJ Com and Star Ledger.
This is not necessarily the opinion of MPI-NJ. This is areprint of an article providing one viewpoint from thehospitality industry.
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In our 21st Century Society,you now have the ability toreach out to more people than
you had in the past. This article isabout using LinkedIn to increaseyour network; whether for devel-oping Business to Business (B2B)or Business to Consumer (B2C)contacts. LinkedIn is a socialmedia venue geared towards pro-fessionals. At its core is the pro-fessional profile.
Some individuals ask, 1) Why isLinkedIn important to me? 2)Why should I have a profile onLinkedIn? To the first question;your customers, colleagues, re-cruiters, and media personnelbenefit from this social mediavenue. They use LinkedIn to in-crease their knowledge base, andsupport their business goals. Tothe second question; if you de-velop a marketable LinkedIn pro-file, then you will be able to gainthe benefits of LinkedIn, as well.Here, you will learn two strategiesto employ in your use of LinkedInthat will lead you to growth inyour network. The two strategiesare: Conference Connecting (CC)and Client/Customer Search(CCS).
Conference Connecting (CC)Strategy
The Conference Connecting (CC)Strategy allows you makeLinkedIn part of your networkingprocess. At the conference youstart by writing down the name ofindividuals you meet and wouldlike to develop a business rela-tionship with them. Also makenote of interesting informationthat they present, if they are apresenter; or say, if the person isanother conference attendee.
At the end of the day, or end ofthe conference, send a connectioninvitation to them through
LinkedIn. In your invitationmention something that younoted about them. An exam-ple of an invitation that I use:
Hello Dr. Expert
Dr. Expert, I attended theLeadership Conference. Ienjoyed your presentationon, How to Effectively De-velop Leaders. I useLinkedIn to keep track ofmy professional network, andwould like to add you.
Stanley T. Crawford, Ed.D.
Be aware that some people willchoose to connect and some peo-ple will not connect; do not take itpersonally.
Once an individual connects, it isjust the beginning of the relation-ship building process. Youshould send the new connection a“Thank you message.” In themessage you should mentionsomething that you have to offer,avoid the hard sell; as it is a turn-off. Your ultimate goal dependingon the connection might be toeventually communicate at leastonce by telephone, Face Time,SKYPE, Face-to-face, or someother venue that allows you tobuild trust.
It is good to avoid using age andexperience as your deciding fac-tors as to what venue will buildcomfort and trust with the con-nection. Your best evaluation willbe made through communicationwith the connection and checkingout their online presence.
Client/Customer Search(CCS) Strategy
This strategy is used to developclients or build your customerbase. Two major activities come
together in this strategy:
1) Your ability to determine yourclients or customers wants orneeds.
2) Your ability to convert re-search into action through theLinkedIn search tool.
First, start with what you knowabout your clients or customerswants and needs. List thesewants and needs on a sheet ofpaper or an electronic device.
Second, prioritize this list. Then,select your top three priorities.
Third, go to LinkedIn and searchfor these terms. Narrow thesearch list even more by limitingyour location and other attributesthat are available to you in thesearch screen.
Fourth, browse through the briefprofiles determining who matchesyour client/customer wants andneeds criteria. Next, read the ex-panded profile of individuals whocatch your attention. When youlocate a potential candidate, go tothe next step.
Fifth, prepare a connection re-quest. You must give somethought to your connection re-quest. You must decide what youwant the potential connection todo. For example, do you want
STRATEGICALLY INCREASE YOUR NETWORK USING LINKEDIN
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WRITING IN THE
Perry Garfinkel, journalist,author, speaker and writinginstructor, based in Berkeley,CA., has reported on psychology,travel, health and spiritualitytrends for 4 decades. He's a longtime contributor to The NewYork Times, and author of severalbooks including his nationalbestseller, Buddha or Bust: InSearch of Truth, Meaning,Happiness and the Man WhoFound Them All (HarmonyBooks) fits into a new literarygenre: "spiritual adventure travelmemoir.”
There may be no literarygenre that, at its best,evokes sense of place more
than travel writing. The wholepoint is to make the reader feelthere, not here, to transportproverbial armchair travelersfrom their dull, quiet livingrooms to a cacophony of scarletmacaws clearing their throatsdeep in a tropical rain forest inCosta Rica.
This is why I open every travelwriting workshop I’ve led overthree decades with a pop quiz:
At the top of a page, write thewords ‘Here and now I am’followed by an ellipsis. In thenext five minutes write as manysentences as you can, eachsentence beginning with ‘Hereand now I am.’ The rules: noquestions, no stopping, nothinking, no worries about logicor syntax and no cheating offyour neighbor.
If you go blank, draw from yoursenses — what you see, smell,taste, hear, feel.Frenzied writing ensues. Afterfive minutes, I instruct theparticipants to stop, then toreread their scribbles tothemselves, painful as it may be,looking for patterns. A few braveones read them aloud.
There is method to my modus.For one thing, like other popularicebreaking or warm-up writingexercises, it’s an excellent way tosidestep the matter that mostobstructs neophytes and veteransalike from writing: writing.
It also forces them to observe andthen report on the meanderingsof their minds. This little drilldemonstrates how hard that is.Anyone who has tried to meditateknows that as soon as you askyour mind to focus on one thing— a candle, your breath, a mantra— it wanders freely and oftenrandomly, as if it had a mind ofits own, thinking abouteverything but whatever you’veassigned it. Since prose mustfollow a logical sequence —“must,” that is, if you wantanyone to catch your literary drift— keeping the mind on track,recording and directing its flowwith some discipline, becomesfairly essential to the craft.
As I have observed every singletime I’ve popped this quiz, ourthoughts move inevitably andnaturally from the general to the
specific and swing back again.From the microcosm to themacrocosm, from the cosmic tothe mundane, from the externalto the internal, from the finite tothe infinite. From the reality ofwhere you are here and now tothe fantasy of where you’d like tobe here and now.
“Here and now I am pushing mypen across this page pretendingto be focused on this boringexercise.”
“Here and now I am on a tropicalisle, feeling the salty air brushingmy tanned face, far from thismadding crowd.”“Here and now I hear a sirenoutside.”
“Here and now I wish I couldhear the siren call of my Muse.”
“Here and now I am wonderingwhy I am here and now.”
And, finally, there’s oftensomeone who writes: “Here andnow I am here and now.” Period.I invite that person to sit at thehead of the class as a sign that heor she has attained some kind ofZen Writer satori state.
This is more than a classroomassignment. “Here and now I am”is my mantra in the field while onassignment. It wakes me up, fullyimbibing this time, this place,this smell, this sight. I’ve chantedit from the mundane JerseyShore to the exotic India to, yes,remote regions of Costa Rica.
It triggers all my sensoryrecording devices, whether taperecorders or cameras or my noseor ears. It guides me gentlybetween the little details and theBig Idea.
The late literary historian PaulFussell, in his introduction to“The Norton Book of Travel,”
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writes: “Successful travelliterature mediates between twopoles: the individual physicalthings it describes, on the onehand, and the larger theme that itis ‘about,’ on the other. That is,the particular and the universal.” He does not allude to time but“Here and now I am” alsoaddresses that dimension, asuniquely experienced by writers.In this regard, the good writer islike the camel that collects andconserves water for those long
dry days, storing memories to siplater. If I am fully in thismoment, fully savoring thissensation, when I write about itat some future time and place Iam better able to bring what’snow there-and-then into thehere-and-now. And further, if Iam skillful enough to capture andhold this moment now, someonereading my words at some distanttime and place will feel the samehere-and-now-ness that I didback then and there.
I often request that those whohave completed my writingworkshops, retreats and classessend me a postcard from abroador their backyard. I hope you canimagine how I ask them to starttheir cards. Now, I invite you tothe virtual head of the class andto lead any comment here withthe same words.
E HERE AND NOW
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President’s Message (Continued from Page 3)
good scores for surveys, membership retention, andmembership engagement. This is a true indicatorthat we are doing a better job and focusing on theright things for you, the members.
Our theme this year is Havea Ball with MPINJ! Wewant to make the time youspend with us not onlyeducational ANDproductive, but fun! Iguarantee it will becontagious. Help us spreadthis message to your friendsand colleagues that MPINJknows how to get down tothe business of meetings,but we have a lot of fun indoing so. I hope that youwill consider joining MPINJ
on our path of discovery as an organization. We willbe looking to promote our “One Hour ofVolunteering” this year. Considering donating anhour or more of your time to MPINJ and help usgrow and prosper! Who knows – it may also giveyou some new ideas or help you build some newskills.
As we embark on a new season, I challenge each ofyou to personally go out and discover. I encourageyou to find time to enjoy life, spend a little more timefeeding your soul and a little less time stressingabout it, whatever “It” is.
I hope to See you in September!!
PamWynne, CMM, CMPMPI NJ Chapter President - 2014-2015
This article has been reprinted with the permission ofPerry Garfinkle.
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them to merely connect and then you follow-up? Doyou want them to go to your website, to join you onTwitter, Facebook or another social media venue? Re-member, social media is about building relationships.
In concluding, using LinkedIn to increaseyour network will prove to be beneficial to
you and your organization. Start by de-veloping your LinkedIn profiletoday.
Dr. Stanley T. Crawford is aneducator, public speaker andauthor.
Find out more at following social media venues.LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drstanleycrawfordWebsite: http://www.stanleycrawford.comTwitter: @artistwithwordsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stanley.T.CrawfordEmail: [email protected]: 972-979-0193 Copyright 2014.
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MPI-NJ CHAPTER would like to acknowledge and thank ourStrategic Partners for their Support of the Chapter
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VP AdministrationKaaren Hamilton, CMPCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group908448[email protected]
VP EducationKellie Ann Cahill, CMPNew York Hilton Midtown212261[email protected]
VP MembershipPatty Stern, CMPChief Creative OfficerPatty Stern Creative973669[email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PresidentPam Wynne, CMM, CMPCarlson Wagonlit Travel908423[email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentJulia Ramos, CMPJR Global Events Associates201333[email protected]
VP CommunicationsMary Lou PollackOcean Place Resort and Spa732571[email protected]
VP FinanceTodd Steinberg, CMPSonesta Collection8622287079 [email protected]
Director of CommunicationsCarol Malinky, CMPC.A.Malinky Communications201232[email protected]
Director of EducationNancy Sutta BernsNancy Sutta Berns, LLC.973886[email protected]
Director of FinanceMichael BrillMEDALS LLC (MedicalEducation Delivery, Advisoryand Logistics Support)732659[email protected]
Director of Strategic PartnershipsJohn PurselHyatt Regency Jersey City201469[email protected]
Director of MembershipRebecca Wakefield, CMPKPMG, LLP201307[email protected]
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Ambassador Committee
Richard McCadden, CoChairWyndham Hotels973377[email protected]
Awards & ScholarshipCommittee
Jamie Keith, CMP, ChairHilton Newark Airport908820[email protected]
Education Committee
Rhonda Moritz, CoChairCadaret Grant and Company973770[email protected]
Membercare Committee
Rebecca Wakefield, CMP, ChairKPMG LLP2013077259 [email protected]
Nominating Committee
Julia Ramos, CMP, JR GlobalEvents Associates, LLC201333[email protected]
OnSite Committee
Paula Dellaluna, ChairGEM Limo732618[email protected]
PR/Marketing Committee
Michele Ross, CoChairFRHI Hotels and Resorts709883[email protected]
Social Media Committee
Lisa Drake, ChairOcean Place Resort & Spa732571[email protected]
Bruce Boillotat, CoChairRoyal Coachman9734003204 [email protected]
Special Events Committee
Merlene Wilder, CMP, CoChairTeamUnity (formerly UniREc)973325[email protected]
Edie Leibman, CoChairLPC Consulting, LLC.973992[email protected]
Student LeadershipCommittee
Melissa Winfield, ChairCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group973919[email protected]
Chapter Administrator
Ruth Marion, CMPMPI NJ ChapterPhone: 201875[email protected]
