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| THCC Welcomes Our Newest Members
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Ashley Beck ,Events Planner
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
512.478.9000 x121
Ashleebeck1@yahoo.com
Supplier (Rejoined)
Jean Bonner , Senior Sales Manager – Austin Rep.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dallas Downtown 512.913.4516
jbonner@crownedallas.com Planner
Ashley Durham , Projects & Membership Coordinator
Texas Pain Society
512.535.0010
adurham@texaspain.org | Planner (Rejoined)
Tamar Henderson, CMP ,Senior Meeting Planner
Williams/Gerard Productions
210.492.6700
thenderson@wgp.com | Planner
Jennifer Roe , Foundation and Education Coordinator
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
512.275.2213
jroe@ibat.org
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Emily Weddle , Meetings and Conferences Planner
Association of Texas Professional Educators
eweddle@atpe.org | |
 Kristine Morgan, CMP
Our Member Spotlight this month shines on Kristine Morgan, CMP, an Event Planner with George P. Johnson in Austin, as well as Director of Monthly Programs and Professional Development for our chapter! Though it’s incredibly fun to peek into members’ lives in some depth, your Spotlight editors found Kristine’s brevity during a very hectic month awfully refreshing!
So, tell everyone a little bit about yourself. Where are you from, where were you educated, and unless you’re from here, how’d you get to the Hill Country?
I grew up in San Antonio and moved to Austin a couple of years after college. I went to Texas A&M (WHOOP!) and this is my second time living in Austin. I was in the Chicago area from May 2007 to July 2010.
How’d you get into planning?
I worked on the supplier side, both in hotel and CVB positions, and I realized that I wanted to be the people I was working with.
Your current position in the chapter is as a board member, and as Director of Monthly Programs/Professional Development. What does the latter entail and what do you need the most help with, from volunteers?
It's all about education, primarily the chapter meetings. What I need most from volunteers is fresh ideas for content. Second is venues to host chapter meetings.
What do you see as our chapter’s biggest strength?
We're a fiscally fit chapter with a lot of awesome members!
Give a little tidbit of advice to new planners (and/or suppliers, since you have been one).
Be prepared to work your way up the ladder. Meetings/hospitality is very much an industry where you have to work your way up. And the job market in Austin for planners isn't very strong, in my opinion. But try not to let that discourage you!
What two television channels do you watch most frequently? Why? What’s on?
I don't even have cable right now (long story there), so I haven't watched TV much at all since my husband and I moved into our house right after Thanksgiving. When I do watch TV, I love good entertainment like E! and Bravo, etc.
Who has the worst name that you know? (Penn of Penn & Teller has a daughter named Moxie Crimefighter. Beat that.)
Matthew McConaughey's nephew, Miller Lyte.
What is your greatest phobia? Probably cockroaches. Gross!
   The Community Outreach Committee is excited to announce the date for the 3rd Annual Strikes for Tikes Bowl-A-Thon (and the memorable costume contest!) benefiting Sammy’s House. The event will be Friday, March 30, 2012 at 300 AMF Showplace Lanes from 5:30-8:00pm. Last year we broke the chapter record for the most money raised for a charity event with $11,000 going to help the children at Sammy’s House. We are looking forward to doing it even bigger and better this year. Make sure to keep a lookout for the formal invitation and mark Friday, March 30 on your calendar. Click here to view the Strikes for Tikes flyer.
For industry events, details and information, visit our online calendar. February 7, 2012: NoonTime Network in San Antonio February 21, 2012: Chapter Meeting
March 20, 2012: Chapter Meeting April 4, 2012: NoonTime Network in Austin Apil 17, 2012: Chapter Meeting May 3, 2012: NoonTime Network in San Antonio May 11, 2012: Chapter Banquet
  Need a little financial help? Spring MPI-THCC scholarships are available! Twice each year our chapter offers several important scholarships. Members can apply for up to $300 to attend the Texas Education Conference (TEC), $350 for membership renewal or chapter participation assistance, or $450 for CMP certification. Scholarships are available to all MPI members in good standing (planners or suppliers). Don’t let monetary issues keep you from reaching your goals! If you’re interested, the committee encourages you to apply. Spring scholarship applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012. The leadership of MPI-THCC would like to thank the following sponsors of the 2012 Mid-Year Board Retreat. This retreat allowed our leaders to regroup, refresh and indulge in some creative thinking. Our gratitude to Marianela "Nelly" Eichler with the Holiday Inn San Antonio Downtown - Market Square for serving as the host property, and a special thanks to Alysia Roden and the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau for a fabulous dinner at La Marguerita!
inTOUCH Recruiting Project
Recruit members and earn points to be entered into an amazing grand prize drawing for an unforgettable vacation to Vegas. The goal is to increase our chapter membership by 10%. When you recruit a planner to MPI-THCC you earn 3 points. When you recruit a supplier to MPI-THCC you earn 2 points. When you recruit a non-member to an educational session you earn 1 point. For every 5 points you earn, you will be entered once into the Grand Prize Drawing! Grand Prize: 3 days & 2 nights in a beautiful wrap-around Terrace Suite at the new Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas $500 gift card on Southwest Airlines Round-trip Limo Airport Transfer Service $500 Dining Credit at the Cosmopolitan Hotel $300 CASH for however YOU want to spend it! Suite, Dining Credit & Airport Transfer graciously donated by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ($2,200 value) Winners of this contest will be announced at the Annual Banquet in May 2012. Contact Alysia Roden, Director of Recruitment with any questions.
 - The Orbitz Insider Index has revealed Austin to be a 2012 Travel Hotspot! Read all about it here.
- “Staycationers” are really driving tourism revenue for Corpus Christi. Get the details here.
As the use of mobile event apps continues to explode, there’s an increasing demand by attendees to have easy-access, barrier-free and, hopefully, cost-free Wi-Fi in meeting spaces and sleeping rooms. This article by Corbin Ball, CMP, CSPcovers the needs and the challenges inherent in providing for them. Find inspiration to work out on the road from Training Mobs. This online community can help you find a group to exercise with in locations across the continent. We couldn’t find any in Texas, but we love the concept and thought this could kick start some groups across the Lone Star State. This new social network is perfect for travelers looking to find workout buddies. Visit their website!
Let’s not be so serious this week: Take a mental break at the airport with “Scramble With Friends” (free if you can stomach the ads). Ever played Boggle? It’s Boggle!
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| Press Release FYI
If you would like to send a press release, there is now an easy form available on the web. Just access it, fill it out, and send to the PR Committee, and you've got news!
Have Breaking News? MPI-THCC is proud to help spread the word about our members/industry. We want to hear from you.
Send your news to: commteam@mpithcc.org | As seen on the MPI-THCC Facebook page: Event planning a “Most Stressful Job of 2012,” according to CareerCast. Gee, you think? Read what we already know, right here. What? You don’t “Like” the chapter yet? Get on it here! | Reach Out!
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We have lots of advertising opportunities on the website, and a great special on ads and enhanced membership directory listings. Contact Jeff for the scoop!
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