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The Education Team is responsible for programming all monthly educational events.  This includes tasks such as:

  • Preparing an annual Request for Proposal
  • Venue Selection for upcoming events
  • Speaker Recommendation & Selection
  • Work in conjunction with the Communications Team for event marketing
  • Work in conjunction with the Administration on event logistics
  • Overall event coordination
  • Assist the CMP Committee with the development of the Study Group Program
Within the Education Team is the Ignite Committee. The annual Ignite Event, which takes place in November, is one of our "Signature" events and is the only educational meeting that includes exhibitors

Committee Job Descriptions

VP of Education: Tom Daubney, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Responsible for the overall management of the Education Team and the Ignite Committee

Chair of Monthly Programs & Professional Development: Christine King, CMP, Site Solutions Worldwide

Chair of Special Events: (Open Position)

Program Chairs: Education Team Members

Education Team Members

  • Trina Avalos, CMP, Farm Family Insurance
  • Tracey Caponera, CMP, SUNY Delhi
  • Sylvia Daigle, Lane Press
  • Marcy DeBiccari, Sematech
  • Christine Frament, Albany Marriott
  • Christine King, CMP, Site Solutions Worldwide
  • Heidi Longton, CMP, CMM, Meeting Industry Experts, Inc.
  • Julie Ann Price, CMP, NYS United Teachers
  • Jana St. Germain, The Porches Inn
  • Linda Yakatan, CMP, Empire State Assn of Assisted Living
  • Roberta Daab,Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center

2012 Ignite Committee Members

  • Vanessa LaClair, CMP, Independent Power Producers of New York
  • Robin Blaauboer, CMP, Pitney Bowes
  • Linda D'Agostino, Buffalo Convention Bureau
  • Sylvia Daigle, Lane Press
  • Trina Avalos, CMP, Farm Family Insurance
  • Leah Scisci, Albany CVB
  • Eric DeYoung, CMI Communications
  • Kati Kenyon, PLM World
  • Megan Higgins, CMP, Site Solutions Worldwide
 
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Thank you for supporting MPI NENY by sponsoring multiple events during the chapter’s inception 2004-2009:

Desmond Hotel
The Saratoga Hilton
Crowne Plaza Albany
NYS United Teachers
Courtyard Saratoga Springs
Saratoga National Golf Club
Albany Convention Bureau
Saratoga Convention Bureau


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Meeting Professional International (MPI) is meeting industry association.  The MPI Northeastern New York Chapter was founded in 2004, and has been recognized internationally for our award winning newsletter, consistent member growth and retention and overall member satisfaction.  Read more...