MPISD Board of Directors Application- 2019-20 Term

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- If you are self-nominating, please complete this Application only and submit on or before Friday, December 20th at 5:00 pm.

- If you are nominating another individual, please complete the third party nomination form only (https://forms.gle/ECXTridbmdTQdYsH6). Those individuals will then be required to complete this Board of Directors application. The nominations team will coordinate with the candidate to obtain the application from the candidate.

All candidates must be current MPI members in good standing.

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MPI Member #:

I am applying for the following position: (Check One)

President Elect (3-year commitment – President Elect, President, Immediate Past President)- President Elect shall act in the place of the President at any required function of the Chapter or International organization where the President is unable to attend; serves on the Nominating Committee; is responsible for leadership development, mentoring and succession planning.

Vice President, Communications: responsible for all communications to the members on behalf of the Chapter and International, i.e. email blasts, special communications, social media, publicity, etc. as well as standardization of all communications materials--logo, taglines, etc. Additionally, responsibility for carrying important information regarding Chapter initiatives falls under this position.

Vice President, Education: responsibilities include managing and supervising chapter educational efforts including monthly programs, professional development (CMP, CMM, and Member Solutions), special education programs; develops annual educational plan and researches current trends and topics pertinent to the meetings industry.

Vice President, Finance: responsibilities include managing and supervising all chapter financial efforts such as fundraising (auction and other special events), strategic alliances (sponsorships, partnership marketing, and advertising), scholarships, investments and reserves; ensures investment allocations are in compliance with the approved policies; manages budget development and coordinates all financial transactions with the Chapter Administrator to ensure financial stability of the Chapter.

Vice President, Membership: responsible for the planning and execution of all programs that directly relate to the recruitment (member recruitment, new member orientation), member care (member retention and hospitality) and awards (member recognition programs).

Vice President, Leadership Development: responsibilities include planning, managing and supervising all programs that relate to the recruitment and development of chapter volunteer leaders and member recognition.

Director of Strategic Partnerships: Develop strategies to establish strategic partnerships with chapter members, ensure that promised sponsor benefits are received by the sponsor, manage RFP process to secure event venues

Director of Special Events: Develop strategies to establish special events, such as fundraisers and holiday party

Director of Recruitment: Establish and execute membership recruitment goal and plan for the year, based on the strategic plan

Director of Retention: Establish a retention goal for the year, based on the strategic plan, develop and maintain an active and ongoing campaign to retain members, encourage member involvement in committees, work with committees to expand volunteer long-term involvement with chapter

Director of Education Programs: Coordinate with Strategic Partnerships to develop RFP process for all monthly educational programs, perform site selection for all monthly educational programs, coordinate all logistics for monthly educational programs, including menu selection, audiovisual needs, room setup requirements, registration, and hotel arrangements, manage a system for providing CEUs at chapter educational programs

Director of EdCon Conference and Expo – Coordinate with the MPIOC Chapter to develop and execute a dual chapter educational conference and expo for members of MPI in the Southern California Region. Tasks include establishing a RFP Process, perform site selection and site visits, coordinate all logistics, including menu selection, audiovisual needs, room setup requirements, registration and hotel arrangements, exhibit hall prospectus, sales and layout, and a system for providing CEUs to attendees.

Director of Communications – Develop strategies for effective communication to members of the chapter through multiple sources, including (but not limited to) website, social media, eNews (electronic newsletter), event emails. Development and enforcement of the editorial calendar for all publications as well as proofreading and editing copy submissions.

Director of Leadership Development – Develop and execute volunteer recruitment plan to place current SDMPI members in roles within the chapter leadership to provide resources to execute the chapter business plan objectives as well as to create and execute a mentor program to help elevate the membership base and industry.

Clear selection

If the Nominating Committee does not place you on the slate in the position for which you are applying, would you like to be considered for another available position?

YES

Clear selection

If so, what other position would you consider?

1. Please describe your professional leadership strengths or areas of expertise that will enhance your value as a volunteer leader.

2. As an officer on the MPI San Diego Board, what to you hope to accomplish?

3. What do you see as the most important issue or concern facing MPI San Diego now and in the future?

4. List all MPI San Diego volunteer positions held or committee services rendered since joining the Chapter, including year(s) of service. Note any special achievements made during that time.

5. List any involvement in other meeting industry associations, including dates.

6. List any awards or professional recognition received during your experience in the meeting industry.

7. How do the above-mentioned posts or acknowledgments directly correlate and contribute to the position you are seeking?

Board of Directors Skills Matrix

VERY IMPORTANT: We’ve found that the most effective board is one that blends the strengths of a variety of people with a variety of skills. To that point, below you will find some of the skills identified by MPI International to be essential for chapter board leadership. Please take some time to review these skills and be prepared to talk about your experience in these areas.

Leadership :
Ability to lead; viewed by others as leader; excellent reputation in the community; self-awareness - the ability to read one's emotions and recognize their impact while using gut feelings to guide decisions; self-management - involves controlling one's emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances.

Strategic Thinking :
Strategic approach to finding and developing unique opportunities to drive value, Understanding of fundamental drivers of business and vigorously challenging conventional thinking.

Personal Communication Skills:
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to sense, understand, and react to other's emotions while comprehending social networks. Experience in organization and group dynamics.

Influence:
Demonstrated ability to inspire, influence and develop others while managing conflict

Loyalty to MPI:
Act in the best interests of MPI and its members rather than the personal interest of the individual or other individual(s)

Business Acumen: Demonstrated knowledge of sound business practices; ability to make an insightful assessment of the external business landscape with the keen awareness of how success can be achieved — and then monitoring execution of the strategy to deliver the desired results.

Fiduciary Responsibility :
Duties of due care, loyalty, and acting in good faith.

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