In this issue
The MPI Michigan Chapter is excited to give a big, warm WELCOME! to our newest members;
Gregory Brannan of Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kimberly Covin, CTA, of Ashworth College
Dan Doyle, CMP, of Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rhonda Drenth of EJ
Ann Houstein of EJ
Brie Kear of Boyne Resorts
Becky LaHaie of Central Michigan University
Paula Lomax of Bluewater Technologies Group, Inc
Amanda Mansour of Comerica Bank
Carli McGuire of Grand Valley State University
Karalee McKinstry of DoubleTree by Hilton - Bay City Riverfront
Ashley O'Gieblyn, CMP, of MotorCity Casino Hotel
Trevor Parnell of University of Michigan
Mandy Pawczuk, CMP, of Association for Advancing Automation
Regina Peter of The Epicurean Group
Sharon Ricketts of Moxi5
Peggy Rupprecht of Frankenmuth Insurance
Karen Sawyer, CMP, of American Board of Emergency Medicine
Lauren Schaal, CMP, of American Express Meetings & Events
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June 2017 
Board Member Exposé
Jennifer Berkemeier
Vice President of Communications
Jennifer began her career in the entertainment industry as an Executive Assistant at Cellar Door Productions, which was acquired by Live Nation Entertainment. She served in the Executive Assistant capacity for thirteen years, at which time she transferred to the Fillmore Theater in Detroit (a Live Nation venue) to create the Special Events program there. After five years of selling, marketing and producing special events at the Fillmore, she made the move to Cobo Center at the start of their renovations, in anticipation of the new Grand Riverview Ballroom coming online. Jennifer has worked at Cobo Center for over five years and is currently an event Sales Manager specializing in social events such as galas, fundraisers, black ties and corporate social events. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing piano, cooking and hanging out with her eight-year old daughter Helen.
Congratulations to our 2017 Finest Award Winners!
The MPI Michigan Chapter Congratulates the 2017 Michigan's Finest Award Winners for 2017!
*Finest Non-Property Vendor Award - Traverse City Tourism
*Finest Meeting Site - The H Hotel, Midland
*Meeting Industry Leader Award - Kim Corcoran, CMP, Meetings Michigan
*Young Professionals Award - Lauren Masud Visuri, Frankenmuth CVB
*Meetings Impact Award - Debbie Denyer, Mission Point Resort
*Member of the Year Award - Debbie Hughes, CMP, Michigan District of the Lutheran Church
*Silver Platter Award - Soaring Eagle Casino & Resorts
Membership Information
Monthly Renewal Drawing for June 2017
Renewal Drawings: www.mpiweb.org/renew
Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of June and you will be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!
- 6 month extended membership
- Complimentary CMP Study Kit (valued at $312)
- Receive $200 off any MPI Professional Development Certificate Program
