Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter
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2008-2009 <strong>Chapter</strong> Highlights – Membership<br />
TThe drastic change in the state of the economy this<br />
year required quick responses and flexibility in our<br />
Downtown<br />
programming. We began the year in July 2008 with<br />
1338 members. As of May 31, 2009, membership<br />
remained consistent with 1329 members and an<br />
average retention rate of 77.75%.<br />
MPI’s Response to the Economic Downturn<br />
The <strong>Chicago</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong> recognized the need<br />
for supporting our members by developing a complimentary<br />
educational program for members in<br />
transition and offering free postings to the MPI-CAC<br />
Online Job Board. At the international level, MPI<br />
quickly responded to members in need through a<br />
new Unemployment Assistance Program, granting a<br />
six-month renewal extension. A Quarterly Payment<br />
Installment Plan was also implemented for any members<br />
suffering from a financial setback.<br />
MPI-CAC Member Categories<br />
8%<br />
105 Students<br />
40%<br />
521 Planners<br />
MPI-CAC Geographic Breakdown<br />
43%<br />
North/Northwest Suburbs 22%<br />
West Suburbs 15%<br />
Southwest Suburbs 2%<br />
Downstate 2%<br />
Out of State 15%<br />
<strong>International</strong> 1%<br />
Educational Grants<br />
Our <strong>Chapter</strong> continues to serve our members here<br />
locally by providing Educational Grants that can support<br />
a number of different opportunities throughout<br />
the year, such as CMP application fees, registration<br />
fees for MPI’s semi-annual educational conferences<br />
and attendance at international MPI conferences.<br />
Over $3,000 was awarded in grants this past year.<br />
MPI-CAC Student Community<br />
MPI-CAC Student Community saw an increase of<br />
100% in membership this year through successful recruitment<br />
during frequent classroom presentations<br />
and a Student Mocktail Reception boasting triple the<br />
attendance from the previous year. The Student<br />
Affairs Committee was awarded an MPI Foundation<br />
Grant providing two students with MPI-CAC scholarships<br />
for membership, complimentary registration<br />
to educational programming and tuition support.<br />
52%<br />
685 Suppliers<br />
MPI Presence at Industry Tradeshows<br />
MPI-CAC continued to promote the benefits of<br />
membership in the premier industry association<br />
through participation at numerous industry tradeshows.<br />
Volunteers attended The Motivation Show,<br />
BizBash, <strong>Meeting</strong>sQuest, Holiday Showcase,<br />
Affordable <strong>Meeting</strong>s, Concierge Preferred and<br />
Best Events Expo this year alone.<br />
1600<br />
1200<br />
800<br />
400<br />
0<br />
July 2008 - 1338<br />
August - 1329<br />
September - 1329<br />
October - 1333<br />
November - 1335<br />
December - 1338<br />
January - 1329<br />
2008-2009 Membership<br />
February - 1327<br />
March - 1316<br />
April - 1298<br />
May 2009 - 1329<br />
www.mpicac.org annual report | 2008-2009 17
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