MPI UK & Ireland Board Nominations

< Submissions deadline is Monday February 13th >

MPI UK & Ireland Chapter Member

If you are passionate about having a career where you make a difference and shape the future of the meeting and events industry this is an opportunity for you.

As the largest MPI Chapter in Europe, with a membership of over 300, MPI UK and Ireland is internationally recognised as a leader in creating an industry network and providing a vibrant knowledge programme. This level of success is achieved through the dedication and effort of both the MPI UK and Ireland Chapter Board of Directors and committee members. This is your chance to volunteer your expertise and be part of MPI UK & Ireland’s future strategic direction.

A position on the Board of Directors offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, providing industry leadership and direction while serving our chapter. We would also ask that if you know someone who would be a valuable asset to the Board, encourage them to submit their name.

Volunteering for the Board of Directors or to be on a Committee does have many personal and professional benefits. The following are just a few ways you will benefit.
 
Benefits:

• Develop your leadership skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making ability
• Expand your industry knowledge
• Enhance your profile within the meetings industry
• Further develop your business/personal relationships
• Make a difference to your profession and the meetings industry
• Opportunities to network with leadership peers in other Chapters

As recent past president I can speak confidently of the fantastic personal and professional development opportunity a role on the MPI board provides. These are exciting times for the MPI UK & Ireland Chapter and this is your chance to get involved with those opportunities.

We are pleased to include in this information package outlines for Board  positions for 2012-2013 and we ask that you consider putting your name forward for consideration. The positions available for MPI UK & Ireland Chapter Board 2012-2013 are:

• President Elect
• Vice President Communications
• Vice President Events
• Vice President Finance
• Vice President Knowledge
• Vice President Membership
• Vice President Partnerships
• Director / Committee members (Various Committees)

Please use the forms attached below for your submission. Please note the deadline for submissions is 13th February 2012. On behalf of the MPI UK & Ireland board we look forward to receiving your nomination


Fiona Pelham
Immediate Past President