MPI-WI Education
October 20, 2011

Terri Breining, CMP, CMM   We are bringing back a popular session – Open Space! Join your Chapter colleagues to talk about what’s on your mind. Terri Breining, CMP, CMM will facilitate our session, but the attendees will drive the content and discussion. Here are some comments from the March 2010 Open Space program: I met more people at this event than any other MPI event. Would love to do it again sometime and may try this format with my groups! I would love to see this “open space” concept at future meetings when appropriate. It was wonderful to be able to exchange knowledge and ideas with the wonderful people of MPI! I thought this was a great change of pace. I was a little apprehensive at first when Terri was explaining everything, but after it started flowing, the results were amazing! What a unique layout, and I took away a lot of helpful information and advice. This is one event you cannot afford to miss! Agenda October 20 , 2011 The Jefferson Street Inn Wausau, WI 54403 — AM —   8:30-10:30 Board of Directors Meeting   10:30-11:30 New Member Welcome   11:30-12:00 Registration       — PM —   12:00-1:00 Lunch   1:00-4:00 Open Space – The Future of Meetings and the Meetings Industry Terri Breining, CMP, CMM   4:00-5:00 Reception   5:30 Uncover the Mysteries of Wausau's Ghostly Past and Present! Wausau Paranormal Research Society     Event Pricing Member: $45 ($55 after 10/14/2011) Non-Member: $55 Student: $25 ($55 after 10/14/2011)

Online registration for this event is now closed.  Please contact the following number for registration and space availability.  608-204-9816

Open Space – The Future of Meetings and the Meetings Industry

Terri Breining, CMP, CMM

At a time when the entire meeting industry is being redefined, this program will create an opportunity to discuss the issues of today and tomorrow.  We will be encouraged to look to the future and to explore how meetings can have greater meaning and produce more significant impact.  We may review the state of the meeting industry and discuss how we might influence its direction.  We may raise provocative questions and see what brilliant ideas arise.

This session will utilize Open Space Technology, an innovative format that enables participants to identify the topics that are of greatest interest to them, and then facilitate discussion on those areas.  Open Space creates an environment for generating ideas, sharing resources and best practices, sharing knowledge across disciplines.  Open Space almost always delivers a few surprises, and this session will certainly provide great food for thought about the future of meetings and the meeting industry.

Speaker Bio:
Theresa Breining, CMP, CMM is a principal with Breining Group LLC, whose focus is facilitating, training and consulting in the meeting industry.  Terri has been in the meeting planning industry for more than three decades, and has been responsible for producing meetings and conducting training around the globe.

Prior to forming Breining Group, Terri served as the founder and president of Concepts Worldwide, a meeting management firm headquartered in San Diego County. In its 20+ years of business, Concepts Worldwide was a recognized international leader in providing full service strategic meeting management, consulting services and ROI measurement.

Considered by many to be a thought leader, Terri is an activist working tirelessly on the continuous advancement of knowledge, skill and professionalism in the meeting industry.  She has served for many years as adjunct faculty for various university programs, is a sought after speaker, presenting educational workshops for a variety of business entities, and co-authored a book with Jack Phillips, entitled Return on Investment in Meetings and Events.

Her influence has been recognized many times over the years, including having her firm, Concepts Worldwide, acknowledged as a "Best Company to Work for in San Diego". She served MPI as the Chairwoman of the International Board of Directors in 2003-04, and she been included several times on the list of “Most Influential People in the Meeting Industry” by Meeting News Magazine. She was inducted into the Convention Industry Council’s Hall of Leaders in 2010.

Location, Map, and Lodging

The Jefferson Street Inn
201 Jefferson Street
Wausau, WI 54403
P: 866-855-6500
Property Website

Cut-off Date: October 7, 2011
Room Rates: $89.00

New Member Welcome

Join us to get more from your MPI Membership and uncover some of the building blocks of MPI. Education and Networking opportunities are at your fingertips. Find out what it means to be an MPI Member and how to enhance your Personal and Professional experience. No heavy lifting is required, we'll provide the blueprint for building your connections, career, and chapter.

Community Outreach

Neighbor’s Place’s Food Pantry

The Neighbors' Place provides help to people in need through the food pantry, emergency relief, youth services, cultural and language programs and other services.

More than 300 families visit our food pantry every week. We stock non-perishable items, such as canned and boxed foods, and staples like flour and sugar. We are the local distribution point for government surplus foods. Please bring and item and help to make a difference in the lives of others. Feel free to ask your co-workers, friends, and neighbors to donate as well.

For more information about Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry and a TOP 10 LIST of needed items – click here - http://www.neighborsplace.org/services/food-pantry

Uncover the Mysteries of Wausau's Ghostly Past and Present!

Join us after the program for a walking tour of Wausau’s historic and haunted downtown, presented by the Wausau Paranormal Research Society.  In addition to learning some interesting facts about Wausau, uncover the mysteries about Larry, Martha, Eddie and others and why they refuse to rest in peace!
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