MPI-WI Fall Education Day
November 16-17, 2011

November Education Day - Teach Me How to Meeting This action-packed, education-focused event tips-off with fabulous networking opportunities at our Wisconsin-themed reception. Thursday's line-up includes an exciting keynote address and thought-provoking breakouts, including two flashpoint sessions featuring eight fabulous speakers courtesy of NSA-WI. Join us at half time for a networking lunch and an entertaining tradeshow. After two successful Midwest Regional Conferences, this event is once again an MPI-WI event. Join us and bring it back home, MPI-WI! A message from our Keynote Presenter K.D. Charles PhD . Unable to join us in person? Take advantage of our LIVE web cast sessions! For just $50, you can choose to watch one of two breakout sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Breakout sessions include presentations by Amanda Gourge, CMP, LEED, AP, and “Creativity for the Meeting Professional” by Ed Scannell, CM, CMSP, as well as a panel discussion about “Creating a Proposal to Win Business”. Agenda Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI —PM —   4:00-6:00 Exhibitor Move-In 6:00-8:00 Welcome Reception Alliant Energy Center   Agenda Thursday, November 17, 2011 Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI — AM —   6:00-6:45 Morning Fitness: Energize, Sustain, & Meet Clarion Suites 7:30-8:30 Registration/Exhibitor Setup 8:30-8:40 Welcome Susan Kainz 8:45-9:45 Keynote: Balancing Creativity and Critical Thinking in Event Planning Kristin Charles, PhD 9:45-10:00 Break 10:00-11:15 Morning Breakout CSR/Green Meeting Metrics: Accountability, Measurability and ROI Amanda Gourgue, CMP, LEED AP   Creating a Proposal to Win Business - A Panel Discussion Terri Smid, CMP; Candace Walker, CMP, CMM; Vicki Schmitz   AM Flashpoint Sessions — Enjoy this fast-paced session featuring the following 12 to 15-minute flash presentations: What’s the value of Your Attitude? — Matt Booth “We’re Drowning In It!” How Information Overload Blocks Creativity — Joanne Cantor I’d Rather Die Than Give a Speech — Jim Morrison Proving Our Worth: How Planners and Speakers Can Work Together to Create Return on Attendance (ROA) — Chris Clarke-Epstein 11:30-12:30pm Lunch     — PM —   12:30-2:00pm Tradeshow/Dessert 2:00-2:15 Break/Exhibitor Tear Down 2:15-3:30 Afternoon Breakout Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Amanda Gourgue, CMP, LEED AP   Creativity for the Meeting Professional Ed Scannell, CM, CSP   PM Flashpoint Sessions — Enjoy this fast-paced session featuring the following 12 to 15-minute flash presentations: Making a Difference! – Moving from Paricipation to Engagement — Patty Hendrickson Make ’ em Say “WOW” Customer Service — Rob Bell Bounce: Stay In Control of the Ball — Wendy Naarup Larry’s Law of Encouragement; The Three Keys to Encouragement and Winning with People — Larry Cockerel 3:30-4:00 Wrap-Up/Raffle/Exhibitor Tear Down     Event Pricing Member: $99 ($149 after 11/11/2011) Non-Member: $149 Student: $35 ($149 after 11/11/2011) Exhibit & Lunch Only: $29 Webcast: $50		Online registration for this event is now closed.  MPI-Wisconsin Staff will be on-site after 3:00pm Wednesday.

Community Outreach

MPI Wisconsin Chapter is proud to partner with the Salvation Army as our Community Outreach Partner for November.

The Salvation Army of Dane County is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has been serving local residents for 120 years.  There are many things that they need for their residents. Some of their residents come to the shelter with nothing more than the clothing they have on their back and sometimes a backpack in which they live out of. These items that we collect will be given to people in the 24 Homeless Shelter for Families,  the Warming House Shelter , and the Single Women’s Shelter.

Please take a look at the list. There are a wide variety of items needed, some new and some used. Feel free to share the list with co-workers and friends to see if they would like to donate anything as well.

Anything that is given will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Justine Alexander at jalexander@concoursehotel.com if you have any questions.

Location, Map, and Lodging

Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608-267-3976
Property Website

Clarion Suites
2110 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53713
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608-284-1234
Property Website
Room Rate:
      Studio Room - $74.00/night (1 or 2 queen beds)
      Single Bedroom Suite - $84.00/night (1 queen bed)

Cut-off date: November 15, 2011

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