Committees
The MPI Heartland Chapter is seeking members as volunteers on numerous committees. Below is a list of committees seeking volunteers. Please forward your name and committee you are interested in to heartlandadmin@cox.net and the appropriate Board Member/Committee Chair will be in contact with you.
Committees
Sponsorships/Fundraising/Exhibitor Opportunities this committee will review the current processes for obtaining sponsorships, meeting hosts, exhibit and advertising opportunities with our Chapter and develop a plan for an annual invitation to potential sponsors. This committee will research and exhibit at other hospitality industry trade shows (ISAE, NSAE, Kansas City Annual Meeting, PCMA, HSMAI, etc.) to showcase and promote MPI Heartland Chapter.
Hospitality/Member Care this committee would be responsible for welcoming new members/first time attendees at POD, Chapter and Annual Meeting. Meet and greet at monthly meetings. Possibly start a new member orientation.
Communications Committee this committee is seeking two volunteers interested in serving one to three year terms as Vice Chair and Secretary. Front Page experience is helpful. This committee will meet a few times a year via conference call to assess the communication needs of the chapter and PODs. VP of Communications will be committee chair is responsible for distributing the chapter newsletter electronically five times a year and mailing a hard copy twice a year. Committee promotes chapter and POD meetings and events as well as member accomplishments through press releases to the appropriate media contacts.
Community Outreach Committee this committee would be responsible for placing all announcements about MPI Heartland Chapter members and events to various media. Chapter and POD meetings announcements should be sent to all Iowa and Nebraska print newspapers, including, the Des Moines Register, Business Publications, Juice and City View. Announcements should also be sent to larger publications throughout Iowa: Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, etc., and all Nebraska publications - Omaha, Lincoln, etc. Announcements about any Heartland members accomplishments relating to the hospitality industry i.e., CMP, CMM certifications other certifications, promotions, etc., may be sent to the appropriate publication.
Write articles about highlights of Heartland Chapter meetings/events or individual accomplishments and submit to MPI International for their newsletter
Recruitment/Attendance Campaign this committee is seeking volunteers that would be interested in helping out with a new Attendance/Recruitment Campaign that we are looking to put together for 2007-2008.
We are looking for Team Leaders for this year to lead a small group of members based on geographical locations. The Team Leader would be tasked with contacting each small group member to encourage attendance at POD, Chapter and National MPI events. You would also be a point of contact within that group throughout the year.
The teams would be assigned points during the year based on the following:
- Attendance at meetings
- Volunteer commitments
- Recruitment of new members
We are looking for a renewed commitment to attending meetings and recruiting new members. The team with the most points at the end of the year will win prizes. Each small group will not be assigned more than 10-11 people in their group.
CMP/CMM work with prospective CMP’s and CMM’s to help them complete the application process. Assist with setting up study groups.
Social this committee would determine the scope, location, activity involved with this annual social function.
POD Leaders these individuals are responsible for working with the VP of Education to coordinate and implement POD meeting in their respective POD area. The roles of POD Leaders include:
• Confirm presenter/topic and location for each POD meeting.
• Write a promotional piece for the newsletter.
• Provide CEU Credit Form to the attendees.
• Obtain roster of attendees from Chapter Administrator and collect registration fees.
• Purchase $20 speaker gift certificate.
• Display name badges at each meeting and gather at end.
• Have basket for $1 Raffle Drawing – Collect $1 and insert business cards into bowl.
• Distribute Member Recruitment & Advertising Opportunity Flyers for newsletter and web-site.
• Introduce guests and have members introduce themselves at the beginning of the meeting.
• Introduce sponsor and provide a few minutes for them to promote themselves.
• Write a recap for the newsletter.
• Send checks & attendee list to Treasurer.
Nomination Committee (Past President Committee) this committee would solicit nominations for Board Members on a yearly basis. On May 1st, a nomination form will be mailed by the President to members of the chapter requesting nominations for available board positions.
ELIGIBILITY: Each board member shall be nominated from amongst the chapter membership (with the exception of those that are in a succession role i.e., President Elect, Past President). Any individual who has served on the Chapter Board of Directors is not eligible for the same position until three years have elapsed.
ELECTION: If no more than one nomination per position is received, the slate would be approved at the April Chapter Meeting. If more than one nomination is received for any one position, a ballot by email will be sent to all chapter members with the individual with the most votes fulfilling the Board role.
The following positions constitute the minimum requirement for chapter board structure:
President
President-Elect
Immediate Past President
VP Communications
VP Education
VP Finance
VP Membership
Any additional board (and committee) positions will be at the full discretion of the chapter.
Website this committee would review/recommend updates and/or changes that need to be made to the chapter website.
Job Bank this committee would make contact with all members of the chapter and inform them of the opportunity to post available positions and members seeking new employment. This job bank would be listed on the chapter website and include a list of available jobs and resumes of job seekers.
Annual Chapter Meeting this committee would be involved in the determination of location, dates, content, speakers, marketing, food and beverage aspects as they relate the the chapter annual meeting.
Meeting Registration Committee duties to center around the registration table at Chapter meetings. Assist in information dissemination and acquisition (walk-ins, first timers, guests)
Programming Committee assist in venue ideas, topics, creative catering ideas, etc.
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