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What successful ways have you found for events to make a conscious effort to “go green”?
Answer from Kristy Poore, CMP, CTA National Sales Account Executive Destination Ann Arbor
Here are some ideas that I have seen groups use in an effort to “go green” with their events.
- Many Organizations will put right in their RFP’s their green initiatives, so that the venues and their vendors are aware and can work with them to achieve their sustainability goals.
- Many hotels are now working with Clean the World which collects and recycles soap and shampoo products discarded by the hospitality industry and donates them to impoverished global communities.
- Rethinking the use of bottled water. Cut down on the recyclable kind and opt for a reusable bottle instead. Brand it with your logo to make it a desirable keepsake. Put out fruit flavored waters as a refreshing option for attendees.
- Go Paperless. Eliminate printed invitations, programs and agendas and anything else that can be communicated electronically. Smartphones, tablets make it easy to stay connected with the event and can be enriched with the use of customized mobile apps.
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July 2018 
Board Member Exposé
Alanna Klomp, CMP
President-Elect
Alanna Klomp, CMP, has been with the West Michigan Whitecaps, a minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, for 19 years. She has held numerous positions with the baseball club and is currently the Corporate Event Sales Manager. Her primary responsibilities include selling the more than 100 non-baseball events, such as company picnics, meetings, trade shows, training seminars, holiday parties and weddings, that occur at the ballpark. When she is not selling events at the ballpark she is planning events off-site for both the West Michigan Whitecaps and the Whitecaps Community Foundation. Events include the Foundation’s annual Fundraising Banquet and Golf Outing as well as the 2014 Midwest League All-Star Game Reception and various private parties.
Alanna has been Director of Education for 2 years, Vice President of Education for 1 year and is currently serving as President Elect for the Michigan Chapter. She loves spending time with her husband Rich and two children, Izzy and Nathan. Together they enjoy traveling and outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking and camping. In her spare time she volunteers at her kid’s school, for Kids Food Basket and Habitat for Humanity. When time permits, her hobbies include photography, baking, knitting and exercising.
Meet our 2018-2019 Board of Directors
President - Julie Crowgey, CMP, CTA
President - Elect Alanna Klomp, CMP
Immediate Past President - Trisha Olach, CMP
VP Communications - Jennifer Berkemeier
VP Education - Maryellen Jansen, CMP, CTA
VP Membership - David Hellenberg
VP Finance - Debbie Hughes, CMP
VP Leadership Development - Julie Oatman, CMP
Director Communications - Kristina Kauffman, CTA
Director Education - Terra Damchuk
Director Finance - Sonja Wood, CMP, CTA, GMS
Director Membership - Karalee McKinstry, GMS
Director Regional Conference - Sheryl Korn, CMP, CTA
Director of Leadership Development - Veronica Rogers, CMP
Celebration! Results
Congratulations to our award winners!
Jodie Boyd Cady, CMP, CTA, CMM
Chapter Meeting Industry Leader Award
Jenn Morden, CMP
Young Professional Award
Sonja Wood, CMP, CTA, GMS
Chapter Meetings Impact Award
Maryellen Jansen, CMP, CTA
Chapter Member of the Year Award
Alanna Klomp, CMP
Chapter Member of the Year Award
Cobo Center
Michigan’s Finest Meeting Site
Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB
Michigan’s Finest Non-Property Vendor
Jennifer Berkemeier
President’s Award
Cobo Center
Silver Plate
Attention Michigan Planners! What are you doing July 17-18?
We wanted to share a very exciting educational event designed for planners; a two-day intensive educational event with topics such as networking, social media and volunteering. We're working with our MPI Ohio Chapter to get the word out about the event! They've even included a complimentary overnight stay. Please register by July 11 (TOMORROW)! More information and link to register:
Membership Information
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Monthly Renewal Drawing for July 2018
Renewal Drawings: www.mpiweb.org/renew
Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of July 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
