Welcome To The MPI “National Meeting
Industry Day”
April 21, 2004
Preparing Meeting
Professionals for the Future
Introducing…the
MPI Canadian Foundation
Making History For The
Canadian Meetings Industry
Celebrating 20 Years!Preparing Meeting Professionals
for the Future___________________________________________________________________
The MPI Foundation is a supportive entity of the MPI association. Founded in 1984, the
Foundation focuses on visionary education & research to benefit MPI members, as well
as to advance the meeting industry. A Board of trustees, comprised of industry
leaders, provides guidance to ensure all work supports the MPI Strategic Plan.
MPI Foundation STATISTICS
• 2003–2004: Your Foundation will spend $1,000,000 US in research & education project grants• 2004-2005: $1,000,000 US also budgeted• MPI Chapters collectively give over $30,000 US annually • 1994-2004: MPI Chapters donate over $250,000 US • 25% of Chapters support the Foundation annually
MPI Foundation STATISTICS
• Canadian chapters who have contributed to the MPI Foundation in the past:
Edmonton Toronto Ottawa
• Canadian Chapters contributing to this year’s campaign:
Toronto @ $24,000 (ENVISION 2003) Ottawa @ $ 4,000 (ENVISION 2003)
Defining the FUTURE of Meetings
RESEARCH* Making Meetings Work Series* Chapter Needs Assessment* Industry Forecasts* Event Marketing Trends George P. Johnson/MPI Foundation
MEMBER FOCUSEDPROJECTS
*Women’s Leadership*Multicultural Initiatives
*CIC APEX*CIC Project Attrition* Career Pathways
REAL WORLD EXAMPLES*MPI MIX (Meeting
Industry eXchange)*Meetings &
Conventions: A Planning Guide
*ROI II/Measurements Project
*Certification In Meeting Management: CMM
Why A Foundation?
MPI Foundation
ROLE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
• Review & approve projects• Establish & review policies• Direct fund-raising efforts globally• Establish, approve & monitor budget
MPI Canadian Foundation $500,400.00 CAN already raised!
First project already completed! Meetings & Conventions: A Planning Guide, 2nd Edition Tax deductible receipts potentially available Funds remain in Canada if requested Potential projects and programs for
consideration: Canadian meeting industry statistics benchmarking Educational forums focusing on Canadian business
needs & laws Student Scholarships Joint programs with other foundations (IACVB, IAEM,
CSAE, IBTM) Global Foundation projects/programs and fundraising
efforts
MPI Canadian Foundation Involvement With MPI Foundation Board Of Trustees
• Permanent seat, representing Canada, on the MPI Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Provide project/program recommendations from the Canadian Membership and Chapters.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts to maximize funds available through the MPI Canadian Foundation.
MPI Canadian Foundation Benefits for Members &
Chapters Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) Chapter Leadership Conference Grants Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)/WLI Scholarships Platinum Series Programs Multicultural Initiative Benchmarking for Corporate & Association Meetings Making Meetings Work Series CIC Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) CIC Attrition Project Financial membership subsidy: unemployment/crisis situations (i.e.SARS) Educational tools: Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide ROI II/Measurement Systems Project Event Marketing Trends/George P. Johnson & MPI Foundation Career Pathways Program
MPI FOUNDATION
MPI CANADIAN FOUNDATIONBoard Of Advisors
MPI CANADIAN FOUNDATIONChapter Steering Committee
MPI CANADIAN MEMBERSHIP
MPI Canadian Foundation NEXT STEPS
• April: NMID Announcements• June: Chapter Steering Committee
Meeting• July: Advisory Board Meeting• August: Program Activities Begin!
THANK YOU…
for your commitment to the MPI Canadian Foundation
& the successful future of the Canadian Meeting Industry
