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As a member of FICP since 2000, in addition to being a conference planner for The Hartford, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Convention Industry Council (CIC) on behalf of FICP. The CMP Board of Directors includes one representative from each planner organization of CIC and four representatives from the supplier category. The CMP Board represents the profession's diversity and acts as a voice for stakeholders who have an interest in maintaining high industry standards. What does this mean for you? One of my roles is informing the FICP Board of Directors and membership of the latest information on CMP activities. I work closely with the Vice President Education and Past-President to plan the CMP study sessions at the Education Forum and Annual Conference. To keep you up-to-date on any news, calendar of events, deadlines, etc. regarding the CMP designation year-round, we are in the process of creating a “CMP Center” on the FICP Web site. I am passionate about this designation and what it can mean to you; especially if you are like many of your peers and have given the CMP designation some serious thought, but have not yet applied or sat for the exam. As you may know, the Certified Meeting Professional designation is not just three letters after your name: the foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism. Established in 1985, the CMP credential increases the proficiency of meeting professionals by: • Identifying a body of knowledge Through the CMP program, individuals who are employed in meeting management pursue continuing education, increase their industry involvement and gain industry-wide recognition. The requirements for certification are based on professional experience and a written examination. Currently, more than 13,000 individuals in 35 countries and territories have earned the CMP designation. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the CMP exam or upcoming activities. Congratulations to those who have earned this designation and best of luck to those beginning the journey. Regards, |
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Back by Popular Demand – The Enhanced Online Meeting Exchange Please make time to enter your meetings, past and future, into the newly-released Online Exchange. The tool is growing and will provide an invaluable resource to planners and hospitality partners alike. Make This Year’s Auction a Success through Your Donation To ensure the success of this year’s silent auction we are still seeking donations. Please contact registration@ficpnet.com for more information and to make a donation. Congratulations to Our 2009 Member Recruiting Contest Winners Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 New Member Recruiting Contest! The planner member who recruited the most new meeting planners to join FICP is Katrina Kent. She will receive two free round-trip American Airline tickets, donated by FICP, and the choice between a three-night stay at The Grand Del Mar, San Diego’s newest luxury resort, with breakfast for two each day and two rounds of golf at the Grand Golf Club or a three-night stay in a deluxe room at the Jumeirah Essex House in New York City with breakfast for two each day, donated by Associated Luxury Hotels. Whichever trip Katrina doesn't select, will go to Susie Wiesenfeld, our second-place finisher. The hospitality partner contest was very close, resulting in a three-way tie for first place. Matt Barnett, Laura Manzano and Julie
Stovroff will each
receive
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Discover Why the Annual Conference Is the Must-Attend Event of 2009 November 15-18, 2009 Join us* for the 2009 Annual Conference, Northern Exposure ... Unlimited Opportunities. Watch this video to discover why the FICP Annual Conference is a can't-miss event. *Current planners, prospective planners who qualify for membership and invited hospitality partners are eligible to register. 2009 Events Please click here to view our Calendar of Events, which includes 2009 events, a list of chapter meetings, CMP Exams and additional programs. |
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The following people joined FICP in late August and early September: Lori Aversano, Susquehanna Financial Group, New York City, NY |
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Remember, the HPC is your voice to the association, and your comments or suggestions are always welcome! Annual Sponsorship Opportunity Still Available If you didn’t qualify through the recruitment process to attend this year’s Annual Conference, there is still an opportunity to attend. One low-cost, bronze sponsorship opportunity is still available. Please refer to the sponsorship grid for more information. Interested in Sponsoring a Meal Function at the 2010 Annual Conference? We are beginning to source evening, lunch and breakfast sponsors for the 2010 FICP Annual Conference at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. This event hosts approximately 700 people and generally offers minimum sponsorships of $100,000 for an evening event, $60,000 for lunch and $50,000 for breakfast. If you are interested in being a sponsor and marketing to the meeting planners of FICP, please contact sponsorship@ficpnet.com by October 1, 2009. Recent Additions to the HP Community: Heather Schramm, Hello Arizona!, Scottsdale, AZ |
FICP Brand Positioning Statement FICP provides high-quality information, education and networking to financial and insurance meeting professionals, increasing their success and strategic value. We maintain a balanced planner to hospitality partner ratio at all times, resulting in a unique business environment.
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