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January 2020 NewsNet
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Did You Know?

In this edition of NewsNet, we're kicking off 2020! As we end the second week of the new year, how is your New Year's resolution coming along? Do you have one? It is estimated that nearly one in two Americans has a New Year's resolution. However, only eight percent are able achieve or stay with their resolution by the end of the year. According to psychologists, a winning strategy to stay true to your resolution is to focus on a plan of action, not the final result. Set small, incremental goals to continually encourage yourself to ultimately reach the final goal desired. As we're only 10 days in to 2020, it's not too late to reboot your mindset and approach to the most daunting goals. You've got this!

5 Things to Know in January!

1. Don't miss these upcoming FICP events. 

2. Tune in to the virtual FICP Town Hall on TheNetwork. Learn more.

3. Meetings professionals can still register for the Winter Symposium. Learn more.

4. Renew your FICP membership or partnership.

5. Make strategy your ally in 2020 with this article from TheBlog. Learn more.

Last Chance to Register for the Winter Symposium

The 2020 FICP Winter Symposium is quickly approaching. Set yourself up for a successful year by participating in a jam-packed program with session topics ranging from goal setting to navigating challenging conversations. You’ll also experience breathtaking views of the New York City skyline while networking with peers. Meetings professionals can register now to attend the first FICP event of the year.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2020 Education Forum

Are the sun and waves calling your name? There's no better way to escape the chilly winter weather than to look forward to the 2020 Education Forum! June 24-26, join your FICP peers at The Langham Huntington for three days of education and networking in sunny Pasadena, California. Stay tuned for more information on registration.

Renew Your Membership or Partnership

What better 2020 resolution than to renew today! If you haven't already, renew your membership or partnership for 2020 now for new opportunities to build your knowledge, make new connections, and increase your impact this year.

Refer. Repeat. Reward.

How many FICP referral points will you earn in 2020? Share the benefits and value of FICP membership with your colleagues to rack up the points and work your way towards complimentary membership, or a free ride to the Annual Conference for meetings professionals or guaranteed entry to events for hospitality partners. Learn more about the Referral Program and tips for sealing the deal on FICP’s website.

Recharge and Refresh

January is the perfect time to slow down and focus on goals for the year ahead. How can the library of FICP Anytime resources help you reach those goals? Peruse our library of webinar recordings, FICP Short videos and TheBlog posts for a refresh on tangible skills and fresh takes on best practices from experts across the industry that will give you a burst of momentum to kick off the new year.

We suggest:

Outlook for the Meetings Professional: It’s Not the Same Old, Same Old

Mindfulness for Meetings Professionals  

Education Essentials January 2019: Wellness

Strategic Partner Profile

Dan Tavrytzky, Managing Director, DMC Network

“We know that we are lucky to be the successful company that we are today and we feel a strong moral obligation to give back to those communities that may not be as fortunate. As such, we have decided to focus on two areas of our community that we feel are of huge importance to our community – ECPAT and Water.Org. Click on the below image to be taken to our new campaign, which explains our commitment to these organizations and the great work that they do.”

FICP Welcomes New Members and Hospitality Partners

Meetings Professionals

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