Committee Information

Communications Committee

Purpose: Manage the publications, marketing, advertising, public relations, community outreach, and advocacy efforts of the chapter.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, edits and publishes a professional and informative newsletter to serve as an educational and communication tool for members.
• Promotes the visibility of MPI NF and its activities through news releases and builds relationships with relevant local media.
• Works with different committees to implement changes and improvements to the chapter website. Promotes MPI NF initiatives through social media.

Board of Director Position Responsible: VP of Communications

Recommended number of volunteers: 10 - 15

Contact our VP of Communications for more information.

Education Committee

Purpose: Develop and deliver an annual education plan of high quality monthly educational programs for professional development in accordance with chapter strategies and MPI standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise chapter educational efforts, including:
• Monthly Programs – Logistics
• Professional Development – Educational Content & Speaker Sourcing, Chapter/Regional Education Conference, Leadership Institutes, CMP/CMM
•  Manage the CMP Initiatives for the Chapter
•  Communicate strategic issues relating to professional development to Board of Directors
• Research current education trends and topics pertinent to the meetings industry and report findings to Board of Directors
• GMID task force
  

Board of Director Position Responsible: VP of Education

Recommended number of volunteers: 10 - 15

Contact our VP of Education for more information.

Membership Committee

Purpose: Responsible for membership recruitment and retention. Duties include following up with members regarding membership renewal, dropped memberships, contacting potential new members to promote benefits of membership, helping with the new member orientation process, and conducting member needs assessments. Involved in various programs including as defined by the annual business plan.

Responsibilities:

• MPI 101
• Member Care
• Membership Drive
• Membership Scholarship
• Monthly Membership Spotlight

Board of Director Position Responsible: VP of Membership

Recommended number of volunteers: 10 - 15

Contact our VP of Membership for more information.

Finance Committee

Purpose: Manage and supervise chapter financial efforts to ensure proper accounting procedures are executed by Chapter Administrator and that annual audit/review is conducted.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and accounts for chapter financial efforts, including:
• Fundraising, Auctions, Special Events, Strategic Partnerships, Investments & Reserves.
• Maintains proper accounting procedure for the receipt and handling of funds, maintenance of financial records, and paying all authorized invoices.
• Ensures that Annual Audit/Review is conducted in alignment with Finances & Budget section of Policies & Procedures. 

Board of Director Position Responsible: VP of Finance

Recommended number of volunteers: 10 - 15

Contact our VP of Finance for more information.

Leadership Development Committee

Purpose: This committee works hand in hand with the chapter leadership and membership committee in developing mentoring and ambassador programs for existing, new and student membership. Works with the Immediate Past President annually on the Board Succession Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage member involvement with committees
• Identify and promote leadership within the chapter
•  Assist membership committee with mentoring programs
• Collaborate with Membership Committee to present MPI 101
• Ensure promotion of leadership development efforts

Board of Director Position Responsible: Director of Leadership Development

Recommended number of volunteers: 5 - 10

Contact our Director of Leadership Development for more information.

Operations Committee

Purpose: To execute chapter events which provide education, promote member networking and fundraising opportunities for the chapter.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the logistics for chapter events including luncheons, MPI After 5 events, Annual Awards Gala and Holiday event.

 Board of Director Position Responsible: Director of Operations

 Recommended number of volunteers: 5 – 10

Contact our  Director of Operations  for more information.

Strategic Partnerships

Board of Director Position Responsible: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Recommended number of volunteers: 5 - 10

Contact our Director of Strategic Partnerships for more information.

Programs Committee

Purpose: To plan content for chapter events which provide education, promote member networking and fundraising opportunities for the chapter.

Responsibilities:

• Plan content (speakers, activities, etc.) for chapter events including luncheons, MPI After 5 events, and special events as may be requested.

 Board of Director Position Responsible: Director of Programs

 Recommended number of volunteers: 5 – 10

Contact our Director of Programs for more information.