GOAMPI Member Testimonials

Return on Investment for your Membership!

Whether it's business leads that generate sales, future job opportunity contacts, or relationships that strengthen you personally and professionally, your MPI involvement has a return on investment. These members have shared their testimonials and we would like to hear from you too. If you would like to tell others how your MPI membership and involvement have affected you, please email jessica.reupert@ritzcarlton.com.  Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

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“MPI has helped me grow personally and professionally as a hotel supplier over the years. The connections by being on the board granted me the opportunity to find a great job position on the other side of the business!!"

—Dianne Christie
GOAMPI Director of Sponsorship 2009-2010
eventAcuity, Inc.

“The possibility of connecting to potential clients was the primary motivation when I first joined GOAMPI. Although I had popped in and out of meetings for years, by not being a member I wasn’t able to thoroughly mine the available resources or cement the relationships necessary to sustain my personal or professional growth. I joined MPI shortly after 9-11 caused economic hardships in our industry, but I “sensed” that there was no better time to join than when people have to pull together to keep us all strong. The more recent economic downturn has reaffirmed that being an active member of GOAMPI is still a wise choice.”

“At the first After Five event, I met a Terri Tonkin, a sales rep for an industry publication called Prevue. It was her first GOAMPI event. While welcoming her and discussing how GOAMPI could benefit her and the magazine, I mentioned my vast writing background for industry associations and publications, including having been the recent VP of Communications for our chapter. We exchanged cards as all smart networkers do, and she contacted the editor on my behalf. I followed up a couple weeks later. Because of the GOAMPI After Five event and networking with Terri, I now am a prolific staff contributor to Prevue, writing about an industry I love and proudly proclaiming the value of MPI membership. And just to put the icing on the cake: I regularly have to interview Meeting Planners and DMCs. When I identify myself as a member of MPI, doors open and phone calls are returned.”

—Karen Kuzsel
GOAMPI VP of Membership 2009-2010
Aka Natasha, The Psychic Lady

“At my last interview, I was told I didn't need to provide any references or letters of recommendation. The interviewer had spoken to some MPI folks and I was set. I am excited to say, I got the position.”

—George Kong
Student of Event Management
University of Central Florida,
Rosen College of Hospitality Management

“I have been able to make many business contacts through MPI events; most recently allowing Enterprise Holdings, Inc. (National Car Rental) to establish a partnership with Give Kids the World. Serving on the GOAMPI board has been a very rewarding experience, both personally and professionally.”       

—Colleen Howell
VP of Finance 2009-2010
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.