SPONSORSHIP HEROES The generosity of industry suppliers through sponsorship is a vital component of MPI -CAC being able <strong>to</strong> provide timely, cost-effective professional development, educational and networking programs. The chapter recognizes and appreciates the following companies that have supported chapter programs and activities in recent months. Remember – Buy MPI! Thank you <strong>to</strong>… Diamond Partner ($10,000-$14,999) Canadian Tourism Commission Melanie Kuranda kuranda.melanie@ctc-cct.ca Silver Partner ($2,500-$4,999) Source4 Marketing Services Bill O’Donnell . (773) 843-5204 bill.odonnell@source4.com Friends of the <strong>Chapter</strong> (Under $1,000) All Event Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy Jeff Brown . (773) 777-0011 jeff@alleventspho<strong>to</strong>.com Tourism Toron<strong>to</strong> Melanie Pelouze . (312) 850-1064 mpelouze@<strong>to</strong>rcvb.com Tourism Vancouver Rachael Nocera, CMP . 847-853-1647 rnocera@<strong>to</strong>urismvancouver.com Tourisme Montreal CVB Dionne Maniotes Hulsey hulsey.dionne@<strong>to</strong>urisem-montreal.org Tourisme Quebec Annemarie Heidbuechel . (312) 573-1849 qcah@aol.com Gold Partner ($5,000-$9,999) Jewell Events Catering Michelle Wierzbicki . (312) 829-3663 x209 michelle@jewelleventcaterting.com Murphy Audi<strong>to</strong>rium American College of Surgeons Kelly Neilson . (312) 280-8447 kneilson@facs.org Bronze Partner ($1,000-$2,499) Carousel Linens Michelle Wierzbicki . (312) 829-3663 x209 michelle@jewelleventcaterting.com Eventcom <strong>International</strong> by Marriott Jenny Vinge, CMP . (847) 318-1260 jenny.vinge@marriott.com Hil<strong>to</strong>n Garden Inn Down<strong>to</strong>wn Chicago/ Magnificent Mile Will Renken, CMP . (312) 527-2405 will_renken@hil<strong>to</strong>n.com Lake Geneva Cruise Line Claire Mulcahy Rudd . (800) 558-5911 cm@genevalakecruiseline.com Mexico Tourism Board Teresa Matalmoros . (312) 228-0517 tmatamoros@visitmexico.com The Abbey Resort Sherri Budz . (630) 791-9251 budz@theabbeyresort.com Devon Seafood Grill Tiffany Junta . (312) 440-8660 Greater Midwest <strong>Chapter</strong>, PCMA Teri Elliott Jarvie <strong>Chapter</strong> President . (630) 323-7413 info@gmcpcma.org The Hyland Group Tracy Stein . (312) 523-2016 tracy@hylandgroup.com Westin Michigan Avenue Lindsay Kotas . (312) 649-6438 lindsay.kotas@westin.com Want <strong>to</strong> see your name on this list? Consider the Partnership Development Opportunities that the chapter offers <strong>to</strong> connect with professionals from the Chicago-area meetings and hospitality industry. To learn more, visit the Sponsorship section at www.mpicac.org or contact the headquarters office at info@mpicac.org or (847) 457-2040. News & Views is the official publication of <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>Professionals</strong> <strong>International</strong>, Chicago Area <strong>Chapter</strong>, a professional association of meeting planners and suppliers <strong>to</strong> the meetings industry. To reach MPI-CAC headquarters or for advertising rates, call (847) 457-2040 or e-mail info@mpicac.org. 2007-2008 Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs President Joyce Paschall, CMP, CAE . The Center for Association Growth President-Elect Laurel Rhoads McCarthy, CMP . Krisam Group Vice President-Communications Jane Matteson Mundell, CMP Vice President-Education Char Shada, CMP . Experient, Inc. Vice President-Finance Chrissy Ward, CAE . Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Vice President-Leadership Development Peggy Pissarreck, CMP . American Bar Association. Vice President-Membership Alisa Peters, CMP . Chicago Indoor Racing Immediate Past President Kevin Hin<strong>to</strong>n . hin<strong>to</strong>n+grusich Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Kevin Boland . The Westin Michigan Avenue Jeff Gassaway . Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Clearwater CVB Jon Hixon, CMP . Tourism Toron<strong>to</strong> Cherai Lewis . Projection Presentation Technology Frances Maxwell . BI, The Business Improvement Company Barb Quigley, CMP . The CVB Source, Inc Jamie Shamhart . Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Sonal Sullivan, CMP Tanya Tarnoff, CMP . Minding <strong>Your</strong> Business, Inc. MPI-CAC Headquarters Mollie Mercado CMP . Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r 2007-08 News & Views Committee Co-Chair: Kara Gifford . The Field Museum Co-Chair: Beth Ciampi . Society of Permanent Cosmetic <strong>Professionals</strong> Board Liaison: Jeff Gassaway . Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Clearwater CVB Managing Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Michele Snyder . Raceworks Portrait Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy: Edward Fox Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy Layout and Design: Misty Lichter . Chicago Indoor Racing 34 news & views | july-august 2007 www.mpicac.org
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