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Committee Job DescriptionsLeadership and Volunteer Development Committee
Communications TeamCommunity Outreach Committee The Community Outreach Committee’s main function is to establish and maintain community service programs in which the chapter supports charitable organizations as a means of giving back to the community. They review local charities and make support recommendations to the board. The committee also plans & facilitates the chapter’s community service programs, encouraging active involvement of chapter members, and ensures promotion of the chapter’s community outreach efforts. Marketing Committee The Marketing Committee’s primary responsibility is to generate information and gather updates from other committees for the purpose of keeping the MPI-CC members up to date on current and useful information. This committee will be in constant contact with other committees as well as the management office to bring the latest information to the chapter’s newsletter editor. In addition to utilizing the website, this committee is striving to promote MPI-CC’s achievements, both individual and chapter-wide, and bi-monthly meetings to the outside hospitality industry through the use of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn social networking sites. Public Relations Committee The primary responsibility of the Public Relations Committee is to communicate with the media and the general public to educate and inform them of the positive impact and contributions made by MPI and MPI members to the global marketplace. Additionally, this committee generates projects that promote MPI to the public, capitalizes on any media coverage, and works with appropriate committees to assist in publicizing special events sponsored by the chapter. Publications Committee The Publications Committee is responsible for producing The Carolina Blitz, the official news publication of MPI-Carolinas Chapter. The Carolina Blitz is published six times a year and is sent to all MPI-CC members. It contains information about upcoming chapter meetings, educational presentations at meetings, news about MPI-CC members and their organizations, along with articles featuring a wide variety of topics of interest to Carolinas Chapter planners and suppliers. Education TeamDream Team Committees We develop an education plan in accordance with chapter strategies and member needs, and we strive to find interesting venues. We work hard to ensure content at the lunch educational programs is relevant to all members in order to achieve maximum attendance. We currently host Dream Team meetings in the Triangle and Charlotte areas during the months when we don’t have a chapter meeting. Volunteer opportunities exist for both geographic areas and we are always looking for new and interesting locations for our lunch meetings. Education Committee The Education Committee is responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing the education sessions for each bi-monthly meeting. The Education Committee selects the topics and speakers for the main education sessions. The goals of the Education Committee include increasing attendance at each meeting and ensuring the speakers meet the members’ needs as measured by the post-meeting survey scores. Voron Lecture Series Committee The Voron Lecture Series Committee was formed to help determine how monies donated as a tribute to Catherine L. Voron, CMP, CMM, would be used by MPI-CC. Contributions to this memorial lecture series on ethics and professionalism supports at least one educational session per year at a chapter meeting. This committee researches and recommends lecturers to the Education Committee. Professional Certification Committee The Professional Certification Committee presents targeted educational programs aimed at CMP topics during CMP Retention and Informational Sessions. The committee’s goal is to increase the number of chapter members studying for and attaining the CMP, CMM, or CHME certifications. We form study groups and retreats, and post information about the certification opportunities. Meeting Planning Committee The Meeting Planning Committee's mission is to bring MPI-CC meetings to a higher level including the production and flow of the events. Some of the initiatives the Meeting Planning Committee addresses are safety and security including emergency planning; audiovisual enhancements before and during the meetings; coordination of food and beverage functions; working with venues to ensure smooth transportation to and from off-site events; and room set-ups with attention to comfort and security. Finance TeamAdvertising Committee This committee solicits advertising for all chapter publications and the website, submits artwork and ensures payments are submitted in a timely manner, evaluates and divides responsibilities between committee members within the same markets, and participates in bi-monthly conference calls. Silent Auction Committee The Silent Auction Committee is responsible for: securing items for the silent auction that takes place during the annual chapter meeting, establishing minimum bids on all items, advertising prior to meeting, setting up auction tables, and ensuring payment from item winners. Tradeshow Committee The Trade Show Committee's responsibility is to develop strategies to increase revenue and in-kind support for the chapter. We develop, implement and manage chapter fundraising efforts and events, as well as ensure promotion of our fundraising efforts. Our main fundraising event is the Trade Show. Strategic Alliances Committee This committee concentrates on securing sponsorships to support chapter activities and programs. The sponsorships are open to all MPI members who want to build a stronger affinity with our members and increase their involvement in Chapter activities. The revenue generated through Strategic Alliances benefits members in a variety of ways. These funds are under the direct supervision of your MPI-CC Board of Directors. Membership TeamAwards Committee The Awards Committee is charged with managing and facilitating appreciation for and recognition of the outstanding achievements of individual chapter members, and rewarding volunteer involvement on committees. Towards this end duties include spotlighting committee activity with member names in newsletter/website bi-monthly, developing a recognition tool for outstanding committees at each meeting on the Board’s recommendation. The Director is responsible for awarding the "Pat on the Back" Award to a non-board member for outstanding volunteer service bi-monthly. Scholarship Committee The Scholarship Committee is charged with managing and facilitating appreciation for and recognition of the outstanding achievements of individual chapter members by rewarding volunteer involvement. Each year individual scholarships are awarded to members to provide educational opportunities, encourage professionalism, return benefits to our members, and encourage involvement in our chapter. Hospitality Committee The Hospitality Committee concentrates on new members and first time attendees at each meeting. Each new member and first timer is assigned a Hospitality Buddy. The Buddies will contact the new members and first-timers prior to the meeting to invite them to the New Member Orientation and answers any questions they may have. During the chapter meeting, Buddies will spend time with their assigned new members and introduce them to the existing MPI-CC members. The committee also assists the MPI-CC staff in registering and welcoming all members and guests. The “Table Host” program is run by this committee to provide one person from the committee at each table at the Friday morning breakfast. This program promotes hospitality within the association and provides a resource for any first timers or new members. Member Care Committee The Member Care Committee is responsible for maintaining current membership through monthly contact with members who are due for renewal. We track anniversaries and recognize those individuals with 5, 10 and 20 years of membership at the monthly meetings. This committee also sends out e-mail reminders to attend bi-monthly meetings. Committee members are available to answer any questions members may have regarding their membership and encourage members to join committees. The committee contacts members when their membership drops and makes contact with renewals and new members on a monthly basis. Membership Recruitment Committee The Recruitment Committee's primary responsibility is to increase membership and participation and to establish and promote a recruitment incentive plan. The committee is dedicated to being responsive to the needs of prospective members, and is committed to continuous improvement of services to new members. |
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