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MPI Pittsburgh November 2022 Newsletter

Letter From The President

Dear Members, Chapter Sponsors, and Supporters,

We hope you got to experience MPI Pittsburgh in person! We are thankful for your support of the chapter, by being a member and attending our events. I want to reflect on what our chapter has done since July 2022.

  • August Yappy Hour @ Sly Fox Brewing Company- Donated to East Coast Bulldog Rescue
  • September @ Thunderbird Café and Music Hall – Butler Street- Experienced their Front Porch Stage located in the Cafè area, built from recycled materials
  • October Scary Stories @ Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square- Toured their newly renovated hotel rooms and lobby

We hope you can continue to join us for the rest of the year. Starting with a celebration of World Kindness Day in the coming week and ending the year with our Annual Holiday Party. We are bringing back the Ornament Tree and Lottery Wreath this Holiday season, so if you are interested in donating to this event, please contact taylor.bombalski@thermofisher.com.

Save the Dates!

  • The Art of Being Defiantly Kind: Wednesday, November 9th @The Rivers Club 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Annual Holiday Party: Thursday, December 8th @ Roxian Theatre 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • January Education: Thursday, January 19th @ Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Michael Dominguez, CHSE, President &; CEO, ALHI: Thursday, February 16th @ The Art Room 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Global Meetings Industry Day: Thursday, March 30th

-Taylor Bombalski, MPI Pittsburgh President

Upcoming Events

November Education Event

Wednesday, November 9th

Join MPI Pittsburgh and storyteller Chris Rodell as we dive into ways to be kind in even the most difficult situations. For instance - Situation # 876 If you see someone rushing through a subway or driving like a jerk, give the person the benefit of the doubt and stand aside. Who knows? Maybe you’ve just seen a doctor rushing to the hospital to deliver triplets.

Holiday Party

Thursday, December 8th

October "Scary Stories" Education Event Recap

What a truly spooktacular night! 👻 We had so much fun hearing scary stories from Shari Zatman, DMCP, Albert E. Whale, CEH CHS CISA CISSP BSEE CMMC-RP, and Michelle Smith. In our industry, it's inevitable that we run into some sticky situations, but as our panelist Shari reminded us, it's all about having a contingency plan!

Thank you to the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square for hosting us! The food and drinks were out of this world and our members truly enjoyed seeing your beautifully renovated lobby and guestrooms. ✨

2023-2024 Board Nominations are OPEN

We want you to GET INVOLVED! We have a wide variety of options for members to get involved with the chapter and serve on our Board of Directors. Our high-performing chapter relies upon the dedication and outstanding service of our volunteers to allow us to continuously address the changing needs of our members. By serving on the board, you have a great opportunity to build your professional skill set, expand your network and contribute to the long-term success of the Pittsburgh region meeting industry.

Member of the Month

Meet Rebecca Frankel, she has been an event/wedding planner for a little over 6 years now. She got her start when she was living in Orange County, California, and absolutely fell in love with watching someone's creative visions come to life. She has planned/ coordinated all types of events over this time, countless weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, corporate events, you name it, she has planned it!

During the last two years, she has discovered so many new hobbies including thrifting and taking on crazy workout challenges. She has the CUTEST bulldog name Tank. Rebecca is also engaged and will be getting married in Las Vegas this November 2022!

She truly believes that this is her purpose on earth; bringing people together to enjoy each other's company regardless of what is happening around us. She has always dreamt of becoming an independent planner and She is so happy that she gets to live out her dream every day!

  • ❤️ What do you love most about meetings & events? I absolutely love bringing people together who usually wouldn't be in the same space. Nothing brings me more happiness than watching guests enjoy conversation and laughs with new and old friends
  • 🤔What do you want to get out of MPI Pittsburgh? My biggest reason for joining MPI Pittsburgh is to create industry connections that turn into industry friends!
  • 💡 What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? “Just go for it!" From this small sentence, Wynn Events PGH was born!
  • If you had one superpower, what would it be? If I could have a superpower it would be to divide myself into three or four different people so I could take on multiple weddings and events every day and still have time to be with friends and family.
  • ✈️ What is your dream vacation? My dream vacation would be going to Italy! Because Wine & Pasta, that's all.
  • 🍚What is your favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh? My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh is Fig & Ash. Their food & ambiance is Chef's kiss.
  • 🍿 What is your guilty pleasure? Having a big glass of Red Schooner by the fire
  • What is your most-used emoji? The sideways laughing face - I think everything is funny

Current Board Opening: May Celebration Chair

Love Planning Events or thinking of getting into event planning? Here is your opportunity! MPI Pittsburgh is looking for an energetic individual to help plan our BIGGEST event of the year. Our May Celebration.

Interested? Contact Taylor Bombalski for more info: taylor.bombalski@thermofisher.com

Did You Know?

November Honors......

MPI is Where We Come To Gather

When we gather, we revive. We modernize. We solve. No one understands that better than event professionals. That’s why, through regional chapters, education and events, MPI brings together the people that bring people together. Let’s gather! Experience MPI today. #MPI50

Thanks for reading through our November newsletter! Have something you'd like to include in our December issue? Reach out to our Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Kristen Hammett, at kristenhammett123@gmail.com.

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Credits:

Created with images by mandritoiu - "Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania skyline at sunset and the famous baseball stadium across Allegheny river" • Karen Roach - "Veterans Day message with retro USA star"