People often ask what the word POD (Professional Organization for Development) represents in relation to our chapter. A few years ago when the chapter was smaller, the board at the time decided to expand the chapter across Iowa and into Nebraska to grow the membership. The effort was successful, the chapter grew and we have maintained the PODs ever since. It not only helps the chapter grow but solves our geographically challenged problem of living so far apart and having to travel monthly.

When does the Heartland Chapter meet?

Chapter Meetings - February, August, and December. These meetings bring the group together in one location and rotate between Iowa and Nebraska throughout the year.

POD meetings - January, March, May, September and November.

Chapter Annual Meeting - April

Chapter Education and Social Event - June

Chapter Fall Summit - October

PODS

The MPI Heartland Chapter has three pods, the Central, Eastern and Western POD.

The Central POD consists of Des Moines, Ames, Pella, and surrounding communities in Central Iowa.

Central POD

The Eastern POD consists of the Quad Cities,Iowa City and surrounding communities in Eastern Iowa.

Eastern POD

The Western POD consists of Omaha, Lincoln, and surrounding communities in Nebraska, Council Bluffs and surrounding communities in Iowa and also South Dakota.

Western POD